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Many investors also have a go-to methodology that helps guide their buy and sell decisions. One way to find winning stocks based on your preferred way of investing is to use the Zacks Style Scores, which are indicators that rate stocks based on three widely-followed investing types: value, growth, and momentum.
Different than value or momentum investors, growth-oriented investors are concerned with a stock's future prospects, and the overall financial health and strength of a company. Thus, they'll want to focus on the Growth Style Score, which analyzes characteristics like projected and historical earnings, sales, and cash flow to find stocks that will see sustainable growth over time.
Founded in 1959 and based in Ankeny, IA, Casey's General Stores, Inc. operates convenience stores under the Casey's and Casey's General Store names in 16 states, mainly Iowa, Missouri and Illinois. As of July 31, 2024, the company operated 2,674 stores.
CASY sits at a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), holds a Growth Style Score of A, and has a VGM Score of A. Earnings and sales are forecasted to increase 6% and 9% year-over-year, respectively.
Three analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days for fiscal 2025. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.38 to $14.24 per share. CASY boasts an average earnings surprise of 15.8%.
Casey's General Stores is also cash rich. The company has generated cash flow growth of 13.7%, and is expected to report cash flow expansion of 13.7% in 2025.
With solid fundamentals, a good Zacks Rank, and top-tier Growth and VGM Style Scores, CASY should be on investors' short lists.
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