Yesway, Inc. (YSWY) Stock Price & Analysis
Yesway, Inc. (YSWY) closed at USD 24.51 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 5.35% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 23.26; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 23.2–24.55 on volume of 384,733 shares. Market capitalization is $764.20M, with a 52-week range of USD 18.92–29.08 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 10:32 UTC.
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Key facts (YSWY)
- Valuation: P/E 18.9x, net debt $318M.
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.11 on a 1–5 scale) (9 analysts), mean target USD 29.63 (range 27–32).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +15.4% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +12.7% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-16, EPS estimate USD 0.37, revenue estimate $882M.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (YSWY)
P/E 18.9x · P/B 1.9x · Earnings yield 5.29% · Net debt $318M · EV $1.08B
Analysts (YSWY)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.11 on a 1–5 scale), 9 analysts; mean target USD 29.63 (low 27, high 32).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-05 | Guggenheim | Reiterated | Buy | $32 |
| 2026-09-22 | William Blair | Initiated | Outperform | |
| 2026-09-17 | Guggenheim | Reiterated | Buy | $32 |
| 2026-08-17 | Guggenheim | Target raised | Buy | $30 → $32 |
| 2026-08-14 | JP Morgan | Target raised | Neutral | $25 → $27 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (YSWY)
| 1Y (from 2026-04-22) | 5Y (from 2026-04-20) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +15.4% | +12.7% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | — | — |
| Volatility (annualized) | 55.8% | 55.4% |
| Max drawdown | -32.7% (May 2026→Jul 2026) | -28.4% (Apr 2026→Sep 2026) |
YSWY company outlook (results filed Aug 13, 2026)
- “Outlook 1 Yesway has increased its outlook for full year 2026 Adjusted EBITDA to $235 million to $245 million from $210 million to $220 million previously.”
- “The Company's updated Adjusted EBITDA outlook reflects strong second quarter performance and assumes that fuel margin moderates in low-40-cent-per-gallon range for the second half of the year, consistent with the Company's historical average.”
- “The Company has reaffirmed its outlook for the following metrics as detailed below: Same-store Inside Merchandise Sales Growth 1.25% - 3.25% Capital Expenditures $85 million - $95 million New Store Openings 6 - 8 new stores 1 Assumes the sale of the 29 stores in the Company's Iowa and Kansas portfolio will close by the end of 2026.”
Analysts expect $882.2M for the current quarter, 880.3% above the midpoint of the company's guidance ($90.0M).
Quoted word-for-word from the SEC 8-K results press release.
YSWY analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $0.37 | $0.31 | +22.5% | $882.2M | 9 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $0.26 | $0.20 | +26.8% | $802.4M | 9 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $1.79 | $1.51 | +18.8% | $3.29B | 9 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $1.20 | $1.05 | +14.7% | $3.23B | 9 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 10:32 UTC)
| Price | USD 24.51 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 5.35% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 23.26 |
| Open | USD 23.33 |
| Day Range | USD 23.2 – 24.55 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 18.92 – 29.08 |
| Volume | 384,733 shares |
| Market Cap | $764.20M |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (YSWY)
Nexqual's technical model rates YSWY "BUY" based on 5 bullish and 2 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:32 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 65.15 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 22.59) |
| MACD | 0.54 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (YSWY)
Wall Street analysts rate YSWY "Buy" based on 9 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 29.63 (range USD 27–32), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:32 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 9 |
| Mean Target | USD 29.63 |
| High Target | USD 32 |
| Low Target | USD 27 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 6 / 3 / 0 |
Earnings (YSWY)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-16 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.37 |
| Revenue Estimate | $882.25M |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:32 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (YSWY)
| Total Revenue | $2.99B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +38.50% |
| Gross Margin | +20.85% |
| Operating Margin | +5.81% |
| Profit Margin | +2.74% |
| Debt / Equity | 1.11 |
| Current Ratio | 1.48 |
| Total Cash | $81.61M |
| Total Debt | $952.32M |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:32 UTC.
Financial Health Score (YSWY)
Nexqual rates Yesway, Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:32 UTC.
| Growth | Strong — Revenue +39% YoY (latest Q) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Mixed — Gross margin 21%, operating 6% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $82M cash and investments vs $400M debt (Jun 2026, SEC) |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow $203M (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Mixed — No data |
Ownership (YSWY)
| Insider Ownership | +4.01% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +115.09% |
| Shares Outstanding | 31.19M |
| Float | 16.10M |
| Short % of Float | +14.89% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:32 UTC.
Leadership (YSWY)
Yesway, Inc. is led by Thomas Nicholas Trkla, Founder, Chairman, CEO & President, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:32 UTC.
| Founder, Chairman, CEO & President | Thomas Nicholas Trkla |
|---|---|
| CFO & Treasurer | Ericka Leigh Ayles |
| Chief Technology Officer | Robert Hampton |
| Chief Marketing & Merchandising Officer | Ray Harrison |
| Chief Real Estate Officer & Director | Thomas W. Brown |
Major Backers & Investors (YSWY)
Notable institutional backers of Yesway, Inc. include Principal Financial Group, Inc., American Century Companies Inc, Royce & Associates LP, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:32 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Principal Financial Group, Inc. | 8.51% |
| American Century Companies Inc | 6.2% |
| Royce & Associates LP | 4.79% |
| Boston Partners | 3.78% |
| ROYCE FUND-Royce Small-Cap Total Return Fund | 3.6% |
| Principal Funds, Inc-SmallCap Fund | 3.56% |
| Citadel | 3.46% |
| Wellington Management | 2.96% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 4.26% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:32 UTC.
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