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Ankeny-Based Casey's General Stores Joins S&P 500
Convenience store chain reaches major milestone as one of the largest public companies in the U.S.
Apr. 13, 2026 at 3:13pm
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Casey's General Stores' addition to the prestigious S&P 500 index reflects the company's financial strength and national prominence.Boone TodayAnkeny-based Casey's General Stores, a leading convenience store chain with over 2,900 locations across 19 states, has been added to the prestigious S&P 500 index. The move reflects the company's significant growth and status as one of the largest publicly traded companies in the United States, joining tech giants like Apple, Google, and Amazon on the influential index.
Why it matters
Inclusion in the S&P 500 is a major achievement that signifies Casey's has reached a new level of scale and influence in the retail and food service industries. It demonstrates the company's ability to compete with national chains and highlights the success of its strategy to expand its footprint and diversify its offerings beyond traditional convenience store items.
The details
Casey's was founded in 1968 in Boone, Iowa and has been publicly traded since 1983. Over the past decades, the company has grown to operate nearly 3,000 stores across the Midwest and South, making it the fifth-largest pizza chain in the U.S. in addition to its core convenience store business. The S&P 500 inclusion is a testament to Casey's disciplined growth and focus on providing long-term value for shareholders.
- Casey's General Stores was founded in 1968 in Boone, Iowa.
- The company went public in 1983.
- As of 2026, Casey's operates 2,900 stores across 19 states.
The players
Casey's General Stores
A leading convenience store chain based in Ankeny, Iowa that operates nearly 3,000 locations across 19 states and is the fifth-largest pizza chain in the United States.
Darren Rebelez
The President and CEO of Casey's General Stores.
What they’re saying
“This is a significant milestone that reflects the enduring strength of our business and our commitment to disciplined growth and long-term value for our shareholders.”
— Darren Rebelez, President and CEO, Casey's General Stores
The takeaway
Casey's inclusion in the prestigious S&P 500 index demonstrates the company's ability to compete with national retail and food service giants, and highlights the success of its strategy to expand its footprint and diversify its offerings beyond traditional convenience store items.
