
Yesway swings to record Q1 profit on strong fuel and merchandise growth
Yesway (NASDAQ:YSWY) reported record financial results for the first quarter of 2026, marking a sharp operational turnaround driven by expanding in-store sales and robust retail fuel performance.
The release represents the convenience store operator's first quarterly financial update following its initial public offering on the Nasdaq Global Select Market in April.
The company posted net income of $30.2 million for the three-month period, swinging back into the black from a net loss of $5.6 million during the first quarter of the prior year.
Operating leverage improved significantly across the multi-state retail network, propelling adjusted EBITDA up 112.9 percent year-over-year to $59.2 million.
The profitability surge highlights the rapid integration and realization of scale across the firm's retail holdings in the Midwest and Southwest markets.
Top-line revenue expansion was led by a 16 percent increase in retail fuel sales, which generated $464.3 million for the quarter.
Favorable regional dynamics and steady domestic travel demand helped support robust volumes and constructive margins at the pump.
In-store performance also registered gains, with inside merchandise sales advancing 9.5 percent to $213.7 million, supported by the ongoing rollout of private-label items and proprietary foodservice offerings.
Looking ahead at the remainder of the fiscal year, corporate management issued a favorable full-year outlook.
Yesway expects full-year 2026 adjusted EBITDA to arrive between $210 million and $220 million.