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Casey's General (CS2) Risk Analysis

Public companies are required to disclose risks that can affect the business and impact the stock. These disclosures are known as “Risk Factors”. Companies disclose these risks in their yearly (Form 10-K), quarterly earnings (Form 10-Q), or “foreign private issuer” reports (Form 20-F). Risk factors show the challenges a company faces. Investors can consider the worst-case scenarios before making an investment. TipRanks’ Risk Analysis categorizes risks based on proprietary classification algorithms and machine learning. Casey's General disclosed 26 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Casey's General reported the most risks in the “Production” category.

Risk Overview Q1, 2026

Risk Distribution
26Risks
Sector Avg.Finance & CorporateTech & InnovationLegal & RegulatoryProductionAbility to SellMacro & Political
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy

Risk Change Over Time

Casey's General disclosed risks per quarterNo. of Risks26Q3Q4Q12023Q2Q3Q4Q12024Q2Q3Q4Q12025Q2Q4Q12026Showing: Q1, 2026
Risks removedRisks addedRisks changedCasey's General Risk Factors
  • Technology - Risk 1
    We rely on our information technology systems, and a number of third-party software and technology providers, to support numerous aspects of our business, and a disruption of these systems could adversely affect our business.

    We are dependent on our information technology (IT) systems, and a large number of third-party software and technology providers and platforms, to support and operate numerous aspects of our business, develop our financial statements, provide analytical information to management and serve as a platform for our business continuity plan. Our IT systems, and the software and other technology platforms provided by our vendors and other third-parties, are an essential component of our business operations and growth strategies, and a serious disruption to any of these could significantly limit our ability to support and operate our business efficiently. These systems are vulnerable to, among other things, damage and interruption, computer system and network failures, loss of telecommunications services, physical and electronic loss of, or loss of access to, data and information, security breaches or other security or cyber-related incidents, computer viruses or attacks and obsolescence. In addition, there may also be known and unknown risks associated with the use or incorporation of artificial intelligence within certain of these systems, for example, if the types of information that systems with embedded artificial intelligence assist in producing are or are alleged to be deficient, inaccurate, or biased. Any disruption could cause our business and competitive position to suffer and cause our operating results to be reduced.

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Risk Highlights Q1, 2026

Main Risk Category
Production
With 9 Risks
Number of Disclosed Risks
26
No changes from last report
S&P 500 Average: 32
Recent Changes
0Risks added
0Risks removed
1Risks changed
Since Apr 2026
Number of Risk Changed
1
+1
From last report
S&P 500 Average: 1

Risk Word Cloud

pandemics or disease outbreaks, responsive actions taken by governments and others to mitigate their spread, and guest behavior in response to these events, have, and may in the future, adversely affect our business operations, supply chain and financial results.adversely affect our business operationswe could be adversely affected if we experience difficulties in, or are unable to recruit, hire or retain, members of our leadership team and other distribution, field and store team members.members of our leadership teamour business and our reputation could be adversely affected by a cyber or data security incident or the failure to protect sensitive guest, team member or supplier data, or the failure to comply with applicable regulations relating to data security and privacy.failure to protect sensitive guestdevelopments related to fuel efficiency, fuel conservation practices, climate change, and changing consumer preferences may decrease the demand for motor fuel.developments related to fuel efficiencywe are subject to extensive governmental regulations.subject to extensive governmental regulationswe rely on our information technology systems, and a number of third-party software and technology providers, to support numerous aspects of our business, and a disruption of these systems could adversely affect our business.number of third-party softwareincreased credit card expenses could lead to higher operating expenses and other costs for the company.lead to higher operating expensesthe volatility of wholesale petroleum costs could adversely affect our operating results.adversely affect our operating resultsthe volatility of wholesale petroleum costs could adversely affect our operating results.volatility of wholesale petroleum costsany failure to anticipate and respond to changes in consumer preferences, or to introduce and promote innovative technology for guest interaction, could adversely affect our financial results.adversely affect our financial results

Risk Factors Full Breakdown - Total Risks 26

Manufacturing2 | 7.7%
  • Manufacturing - Risk 1
    The dangers inherent in the storage and transport of fuel could cause disruptions and could expose to us potentially significant losses, costs or liabilities.

    We store fuel in storage tanks at our retail locations and fuel terminal. Additionally, a significant portion of the fuel we sell is transported in our own trucks, instead of by third-party carriers. Our operations are subject to significant hazards and risks inherent in transporting and storing motor fuel. These hazards and risks include, but are not limited to, fires, explosions, traffic accidents, spills, discharges and other releases, any of which could result in distribution difficulties and disruptions, environmental pollution, government imposed fines or clean-up obligations, personal injury or wrongful death claims and other damage to our properties and the properties of others. As a result, any such event could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

  • Manufacturing - Risk 2
    Food-safety issues and foodborne illnesses, whether actual or reported, or the failure to comply with applicable regulations relating to the transportation, storage, preparation or service of food, could adversely affect our business and reputation.

    Instances or reports of food-safety issues, such as foodborne illnesses, food tampering, food contamination or mislabeling, hygiene and cleanliness failures, presence of communicable disease, or investigations or other actions by food safety regulators, at our stores, distribution centers, vendors or suppliers, either during growing, manufacturing, packaging, transportation, storage, preparation or service, have in the past significantly damaged the reputations and impacted the sales of companies in the food, food processing and manufacturing, grocery, convenience, quick service and "fast casual" restaurant sectors, and could affect us as well. Any instances of, or reports linking us to, such occurrences could damage the value of our brand and severely hurt sales of our prepared or other food products and possibly lead to product liability and personal injury claims, litigation (including class actions), government agency investigations and damages. In addition, guest preferences and store traffic could be adversely impacted by food-safety issues, health concerns or negative publicity about the consumption of our products or products we sell at our stores, which could damage our reputation and cause a decline in demand for those products and adversely impact our sales. In addition, we rely on our vendors and suppliers to provide safe, quality ingredients and products and to comply with applicable food, food-safety, and other laws and industry standards. A failure of one of our vendors or suppliers to comply with such laws, to meet our quality standards, or to meet food industry standards, could also disrupt our supply chain, damage our reputation and adversely impact our sales.

Employment / Personnel1 | 3.8%
Costs6 | 23.1%

See a full breakdown of risk according to category and subcategory. The list starts with the category with the most risk. Click on subcategories to read relevant extracts from the most recent report.

FAQ

What are “Risk Factors”?
Risk factors are any situations or occurrences that could make investing in a company risky. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requires that publicly traded companies disclose their most significant risk factors. This is so that potential investors can consider any risks before they make an investment. They also offer companies protection, as a company can use risk factors as liability protection. This could happen if a company underperforms and investors take legal action as a result. It is worth noting that smaller companies, that is those with a public float of under $75 million on the last business day, do not have to include risk factors in their 10-K and 10-Q forms, although some may choose to do so.
How do companies disclose their risk factors?
Publicly traded companies initially disclose their risk factors to the SEC through their S-1 filings as part of the IPO process. Additionally, companies must provide a complete list of risk factors in their Annual Reports (Form 10-K) or (Form 20-F) for “foreign private issuers”. Quarterly Reports also include a section on risk factors (Form 10-Q) where companies are only required to update any changes since the previous report. According to the SEC, risk factors should be reported concisely, logically and in “plain English” so investors can understand them.
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What are all the risk factor categories?
TipRanks has identified 6 major categories of risk factors and a number of subcategories for each. You can see how these categories are broken down in the list below. 1. Financial & Corporate Accounting & Financial Operations - risks related to accounting loss, value of intangible assets, financial statements, value of intangible assets, financial reporting, estimates, guidance, company profitability, dividends, fluctuating results. Share Price & Shareholder Rights – risks related to things that impact share prices and the rights of shareholders, including analyst ratings, major shareholder activity, trade volatility, liquidity of shares, anti-takeover provisions, international listing, dual listing. Debt & Financing – risks related to debt, funding, financing and interest rates, financial investments. Corporate Activity and Growth – risks related to restructuring, M&As, joint ventures, execution of corporate strategy, strategic alliances. 2. Legal & Regulatory Litigation and Legal Liabilities – risks related to litigation/ lawsuits against the company. Regulation – risks related to compliance, GDPR, and new legislation. Environmental / Social – risks related to environmental regulation and to data privacy. Taxation & Government Incentives – risks related to taxation and changes in government incentives. 3. Production Costs – risks related to costs of production including commodity prices, future contracts, inventory. Supply Chain – risks related to the company’s suppliers. Manufacturing – risks related to the company’s manufacturing process including product quality and product recalls. Human Capital – risks related to recruitment, training and retention of key employees, employee relationships & unions labor disputes, pension, and post retirement benefits, medical, health and welfare benefits, employee misconduct, employee litigation. 4. Technology & Innovation Innovation / R&D – risks related to innovation and new product development. Technology – risks related to the company’s reliance on technology. Cyber Security – risks related to securing the company’s digital assets and from cyber attacks. Trade Secrets & Patents – risks related to the company’s ability to protect its intellectual property and to infringement claims against the company as well as piracy and unlicensed copying. 5. Ability to Sell Demand – risks related to the demand of the company’s goods and services including seasonality, reliance on key customers. Competition – risks related to the company’s competition including substitutes. Sales & Marketing – risks related to sales, marketing, and distribution channels, pricing, and market penetration. Brand & Reputation – risks related to the company’s brand and reputation. 6. Macro & Political Economy & Political Environment – risks related to changes in economic and political conditions. Natural and Human Disruptions – risks related to catastrophes, floods, storms, terror, earthquakes, coronavirus pandemic/COVID-19. International Operations – risks related to the global nature of the company. Capital Markets – risks related to exchange rates and trade, cryptocurrency.