This convenience store made Josh Brown's Best Stocks list. It's a rare winner from higher gas prices
By Sean Russo
Published on March 19, 2026.
CNBC Pro contributors Josh Brown and Sean Russo have highlighted Casey's General Stores, a convenience store with 2,900 locations and a significant in-house food operation, as a rare winner from higher gas prices. The article suggests that when gasoline prices reach $3-$4 a gallon, top line sales go higher, leading to increased investor interest in owning the stock. Casey's' inside-store sales were up 4% in their last reported quarter and up 8% on a two-year stacked basis. The company plans to open 80 net new stores in 2026, with expectations of 8-10% EBITDA growth annually. Despite recent rejection near $700, Brown believes the next leg of the growth could be in the low $600s.
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