Stock of the Day

July 29, 2020

Casey's General Stores (CASY)

$859.12
+$32.08 (+3.9%)
Market Cap: $30.60B

About Casey's General Stores

Casey's General Stores, Inc. engages in the provision of management and operation of convenience stores and gasoline stations. It provides self-service gasoline, a wide selection of grocery items, and an array of freshly prepared food items. The firm offers food, beverages, tobacco products, health and beauty aids, automotive products, and other non-food items. The company was founded by Donald F. Lamberti in 1968 and is headquartered in Ankeny, IA.

Today's Trend

Casey's General Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ: CASY) is under pressure today as investors react to a cluster of insider selling and a recent article suggesting the stock may be pausing after a strong run. The company has also been highlighted positively by Jim Cramer, but the immediate tone is being shaped more by executive share sales than by the bullish commentary.

  • Jim Cramer said he would “buy 10 shares” of Casey's General Stores every three weeks, which may reinforce a constructive long-term view among retail investors. Jim Cramer Suggests Buying 10 Casey’s Shares Every Three Weeks
  • Casey's recently boosted its quarterly dividend to $0.65 per share from $0.57, signaling confidence in cash flow and shareholder returns.
  • The company’s latest earnings beat expectations, with revenue and EPS both coming in above estimates, which continues to support the stock’s longer-term strength.
  • Short-interest data showed 0 reported shares, so there is no meaningful bearish short positioning signal in the latest update.
  • CEO Darren Rebelez sold 19,000 shares, a sizable reduction in his holdings, which can weigh on sentiment even if the sale was preplanned or personal. SEC Filing
  • CFO Stephen P. Bramlage, Jr. also sold 5,700 shares, adding to the impression that insiders are taking profits after the stock’s recent rally. SEC Filing

Overall, CASY appears to be drifting lower on concerns tied to insider selling after a strong move higher, even though the business fundamentals and analyst tone remain generally positive.

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