Investing.com - Caseys reported on Wednesday first quarter earnings that beat analysts' forecasts and revenue that fell short of expectations.
Caseys announced earnings per share of $4.09 on revenue of $4.45B. Analysts polled by Investing.com anticipated EPS of $3.43 on revenue of $4.48B.
Caseys shares are up 12% from the beginning of the year and are trading at $215.41 , down-from-52-week-high.They are outperforming the Nasdaq which is down 24.63% from the start of the year.
Caseys shares lost 2.71% in after-hours trade the report.
Caseys follows other major Consumer Staples sector earnings this month
Caseys's report follows an earnings beat by Walmart on August 16, who reported EPS of $1.77 on revenue of $152.86B, compared to forecasts EPS of $1.62 on revenue of $150.99B.
Estee Lauder had beat expectations on August 18 with fourth quarter EPS of $0.42 on revenue of $3.56B, compared to forecast for EPS of $0.3219 on revenue of $3.42B.
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