13 Best January Dividend Stocks to Invest In

2. Casey’s General Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:CASY)

Ex-Dividend Date: January 30

Dividend Yield as of January 5: 0.40%

Casey’s General Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:CASY) is among the best dividend stocks to invest in.

On January 5, Wells Fargo analyst Edward Kelly added Casey’s General Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:CASY) to the firm’s Q1 2026 Tactical Ideas list.

Wells sees an attractive setup heading into early 2026. Near-term EPS looks positioned to beat expectations as the company reinforces its multi-year growth story, helped by the rollout of wings. Fiscal stimulus could provide added support. The firm said the stock is not cheap, but views Casey’s as a premium growth name with room to keep running. Wells maintains an Overweight rating and a $625 price target.

Earlier, on December 11, Goldman Sachs raised its price target on Casey’s General Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:CASY) to $530 from $490 and kept a Neutral rating. The firm pointed to a strong Q2 EPS performance that came in ahead of both its own estimates and consensus. Results reflected better-than-expected fuel margins and solid execution on inside margins. The analyst said Casey’s continues to execute well on its growth strategy while using its scale to balance volume growth and profitability.

Casey’s General Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:CASY) operates about 2,900 convenience stores across 19 states. The stores offer self-service fuel, grocery items, and a range of freshly prepared food options.