8-KRegulation FD

CASEYS GENERAL STORES INC 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Oct 15, 2014)

Filed October 15, 2014For Securities:CASY

Summary

Casey's General Stores, Inc. (CASY) filed an 8-K on October 15, 2014, to report its September 2014 same-store sales results. The filing highlights strong performance in key areas, indicating positive momentum for the company. Investors should note the significant growth in prepared food and fountain sales, a high-margin category for convenience stores. The report also details an increase in same-store fuel gallons sold and a favorable fuel margin, exceeding the company's fiscal 2015 goal. These results suggest effective operational management and a healthy consumer demand for Casey's offerings during the reported period.

Key Highlights

  • 1September 2014 same-store sales for prepared food and fountain increased by 12.3% compared to September 2013.
  • 2Same-store sales for grocery and other merchandise saw a 5.7% increase in September 2014 year-over-year.
  • 3Same-store fuel gallons sold rose by 4.2% in September 2014 compared to the prior year.
  • 4The fuel margin in September 2014 was above the company's fiscal 2015 goal of 15.3 cents per gallon.
  • 5The average retail price of fuel sold in September 2014 was $3.24 per gallon.
  • 6This 8-K filing is for Regulation FD Disclosure purposes.
  • 7The information provided is furnished and not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K reports on September 2014 same-store sales for prepared food and fountain, grocery and other merchandise, and fuel gallons sold, along with fuel margin and average retail fuel price.

Prepared food and fountain same-store sales increased by a strong 12.3% in September 2014 compared to September 2013.

Same-store fuel gallons sold increased by 4.2%, and the fuel margin was above the company's fiscal 2015 goal of 15.3 cents per gallon. The average retail fuel price was $3.24 per gallon.

No, the information contained in this Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure) is furnished and shall not be deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be incorporated by reference into other filings.