Casey's General Stores posted a 4.2% increase in inside same-store sales for fiscal 2026, with a 7% gain on a two-year stack, driven by its prepared food and dispensed beverage segment and grocery and general merchandise category. Prepared food and dispensed beverage same-store sales rose 5.2% for the year and 6.6% in the fourth quarter, supported by limited-time offerings like the Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza, an expanded specialty menu, and the new FROSTBITE frozen beverage platform. The sauced wings rollout boosted order frequency by 30% among purchasing customers without reducing pizza sales, while whole-pizza prices were kept between $1 and $3, below national brands, with no increases for several years. Grocery and general merchandise same-store sales grew 3.9% in fiscal 2026 and 5.1% in the fourth quarter, aided by energy drinks including a top-selling exclusive Monster flavor, a shift to higher-margin nicotine alternatives, and a move toward higher-margin liquor products using over 1,500 liquor licenses. The company expects same-store sales growth of 2% to 5% in fiscal 2027.
Caseys General Stores IncInside same-store sales rose 4.2% driven by prepared food and beverage innovations and value pricing.
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