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$567.05 +5.72 (+1.02%)
Closing price 10/17/2025 04:00 PM Eastern
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Why Is Casey's General Stores Up Today?

Casey's General Stores (NASDAQ: CASY) is trading higher today after a string of bullish analyst actions and favorable research notes. The main drivers: Zacks and Wells Fargo raised their ratings (Zacks to strong-buy; Wells Fargo to overweight/strong-buy with a $610 target), multiple positive Zacks write-ups highlighting earnings growth and price strength, and a sizable drop in short interest — all of which increase buying interest and reduce near-term downside pressure.

  • Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research upgraded CASY from "hold" to "strong-buy," a clear near-term catalyst for demand. Zacks Upgrade
  • Positive Sentiment: Zacks published multiple bullish pieces highlighting Casey’s earnings growth and price strength vs. peers, reinforcing the upgrade and investor interest. Zacks Growth Article Zacks Focus Article
  • Positive Sentiment: Wells Fargo initiated/raised coverage with an overweight/strong-buy stance and a $610 price target, providing an institutional validation and a visible upside target. Wells Fargo Coverage
  • Positive Sentiment: Short interest dropped ~28% in September to ~627k shares (days-to-cover ~2.0), removing a significant short overhang and lowering the likelihood of bearish squeeze-driven volatility.
  • Neutral Sentiment: Analysts overall still show a consensus of "Moderate Buy" (mixture of holds and buys), suggesting upside is recognized but not unanimous. Analyst Consensus
  • Neutral Sentiment: Zacks compared CASY to retail/wholesale peers to contextualize performance — useful for relative-strength investors but not an immediate catalyst. Peer Comparison

Bottom line for investors: today's upside appears driven by fresh analyst upgrades, favorable research coverage, and reduced short interest — factors that support further momentum but should be weighed against valuation (CASY trades at a premium P/E) and broader retail/consumer trends.

Posted 1+ days agoAI Generated. May Contain Errors.

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This page (NASDAQ:CASY) was last updated on 10/19/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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