Tractor Supply (NASDAQ:TSCO – Get Free Report) issued its earnings results on Thursday. The specialty retailer reported $0.43 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.41 by $0.02, Zacks reports. The company had revenue of $3.91 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.82 billion. Tractor Supply had a net margin of 6.42% and a return on equity of 41.74%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 5.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $0.49 earnings per share.
Tractor Supply Stock Performance
Shares of TSCO traded up $0.66 during mid-day trading on Thursday, hitting $33.35. The stock had a trading volume of 12,497,565 shares, compared to its average volume of 10,197,719. Tractor Supply has a fifty-two week low of $28.36 and a fifty-two week high of $58.21. The company has a quick ratio of 0.23, a current ratio of 1.33 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.83. The company has a market cap of $17.49 billion, a PE ratio of 17.33, a PEG ratio of 2.12 and a beta of 0.52. The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $33.58 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $33.47.
Tractor Supply Dividend Announcement
The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, September 8th. Stockholders of record on Monday, August 24th were paid a $0.24 dividend. This represents a $0.96 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.9%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, August 24th. Tractor Supply’s dividend payout ratio is 50.00%.
Insider Transactions at Tractor Supply
In related news, Director Edna Morris acquired 1,560 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, August 4th. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $32.44 per share, for a total transaction of $50,606.40. Following the purchase, the director directly owned 279,720 shares in the company, valued at $9,074,116.80. This represents a 0.56% increase in their ownership of the stock. The purchase was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, Director Andre Hawaux acquired 3,150 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, August 3rd. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $31.83 per share, for a total transaction of $100,264.50. Following the acquisition, the director owned 3,150 shares in the company, valued at approximately $100,264.50. This trade represents a ? increase in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. In the last three months, insiders have acquired 20,310 shares of company stock worth $652,411. 0.64% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
TSCO has been the topic of a number of analyst reports. Truist Financial set a $33.00 target price on shares of Tractor Supply and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday. Raymond James Financial cut their price target on Tractor Supply from $48.00 to $40.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Friday, July 17th. UBS Group reissued a “neutral” rating on shares of Tractor Supply in a research note on Monday, October 12th. TD Cowen restated a “hold” rating on shares of Tractor Supply in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. Finally, Mizuho set a $28.00 price objective on Tractor Supply and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, July 24th. Thirteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, fourteen have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Tractor Supply has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $39.00.
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More Tractor Supply News
Here are the key news stories impacting Tractor Supply this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Third-quarter revenue rose 5.1% year over year to $3.91 billion, surpassing the $3.82 billion consensus estimate. Adjusted earnings of $0.43 per share also beat expectations of approximately $0.40–$0.41 per share. Tractor Supply Q3 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates
- Positive Sentiment: Management reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 outlook, reducing the risk of a near-term guidance cut and signaling that demand trends remain broadly in line with expectations. Tractor Supply Reports Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results
- Positive Sentiment: Truist raised its price target to $33 from $32, offering a modest valuation signal that the firm sees potential upside in TSCO shares. Truist Raises Target for Tractor Supply
- Neutral Sentiment: Fahim Siddiqui was appointed executive vice president and chief technology and digital officer, effective October 26. The hire may support Tractor Supply’s e-commerce and digital strategy, but its immediate earnings impact is unclear. Tractor Supply Names Fahim Siddiqui Chief Technology and Digital Officer
- Negative Sentiment: Despite the quarterly beat, EPS fell to $0.43 from $0.49 a year earlier. That decline may temper investor enthusiasm, particularly with TSCO trading below its longer-term moving averages and near the lower end of its 12-month range.
Tractor Supply Company Profile
Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ:TSCO) is a specialty retailer serving the needs of farmers, ranchers, hobby farmers, pet owners, gardeners and other rural lifestyle customers. The company operates under the Tractor Supply banner and focuses on products that support everyday rural living, land maintenance and animal care.
Its merchandise includes livestock and pet feed, animal health and care products, fencing, hardware, tools, power equipment, lawn and garden supplies, work clothing, footwear, automotive products and seasonal goods.
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