Tractor Supply Q3 2026 profit falls 13.3% as sales rise
Share repurchases and quarterly cash dividends returned a reported $213.4 million to shareholders.
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Tractor Supply Company reported third-quarter 2026 net sales of $3.91 billion, up 5.1%; comparable store sales rose 0.4% versus 3.9% a year earlier. Net income fell 13.3% to $224.7 million and diluted EPS declined 11.6% to $0.43. Gross margin was 36.4%, down from 37.4%, primarily due to higher transportation and fuel costs and investments to strengthen its price-value position.
Sales growth reflected new store openings, the VIP Petcare acquisition and comparable-store growth. Seasonal categories and double-digit digital sales contributed, while big-ticket and companion-animal categories remained soft. Tractor Supply repurchased approximately 2.7 million shares for $88.5 million and paid $124.9 million in quarterly cash dividends. It opened 23 Tractor Supply stores and closed 74 Petsense stores.
Fiscal 2026 guidance was reaffirmed: net sales growth of 2.5% to 3.5%, comparable store sales of (1%) to flat, net income of $930 million to $990 million, and diluted EPS of $1.78 to $1.88. Adjusted net income is projected at $990 million to $1.05 billion and adjusted diluted EPS at $1.90 to $2.00; adjusted measures exclude second-quarter Petsense impairment and VIP Petcare acquisition costs.
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Filing Explained
For the nine months ended
8-K Event Classification
2 items: 2.02, 9.01
2 items
Item 2.02
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Net sales: $3.91 billion
Comparable store sales: 0.4%
Net income: $224.7 million
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8 metrics
Net sales
$3.91 billion
Third quarter 2026; increased 5.1% year over year
Comparable store sales
0.4%
Third quarter 2026, compared with 3.9% in the prior-year quarter
Net income
$224.7 million
Third quarter 2026; decreased 13.3% year over year
Operating income
$307.7 million
Third quarter 2026; decreased 10.2% year over year
Diluted EPS
$0.43
Third quarter 2026; decreased 11.6% year over year
Gross margin
36.4%
Third quarter 2026, compared with 37.4% in the prior-year quarter
Fiscal 2026 net income guidance
$930 million to $990 million
Reaffirmed outlook
Fiscal 2026 adjusted diluted EPS guidance
$1.90 to $2.00
Reaffirmed outlook
Key Terms
Comparable store sales, Adjusted Operating Margin Rate, Impairment and Acquisition Costs, Inventory turns
4 terms
Comparable store sales financial
"Comparable store sales rose 0.4%"
Comparable store sales measure the change in revenue generated by stores that have been open for a certain period, typically at least one year. It helps assess how well a business is growing by showing whether existing stores are attracting more customers and sales, rather than just counting new store openings. Investors use this figure to gauge the true health and performance of a company's core operations over time.
Adjusted Operating Margin Rate financial
"Adjusted Operating Margin Rate 8.5% to 8.8%"
Impairment and Acquisition Costs financial
"Impairment and Acquisition Costs are comprised of"
Inventory turns financial
"Inventory turns (annualized)"
Inventory turns measure how many times a company sells and replaces its stock of goods over a set period, usually a year. It matters to investors because higher turns usually mean products sell quickly, freeing cash and lowering storage costs, while low turns can signal weak demand or excess supply; think of it like how often you empty and restock a pantry—faster turnover usually indicates healthier, more efficient operations.
Earnings Snapshot
Net sales: $3.91 billion · Guidance included
Third quarter ended September 26, 2026
Net sales
$3.91 billion
Increased 5.1% year over year
Comparable store sales
0.4%
Compared with 3.9% in the prior-year quarter
Net income
$224.7 million
Decreased 13.3% year over year
Operating income
$307.7 million
Decreased 10.2% year over year
Diluted EPS
$0.43
Decreased 11.6% year over year
Gross margin
36.4%
Compared with 37.4% in the prior-year quarter
Guidance
Fiscal 2026: net sales growth +2.5% to +3.5%; comparable store sales (1%) to flat; operating margin rate 8.0% to 8.3%; adjusted operating margin rate 8.5% to 8.8%; net income $930 million to $990 million; adjusted net income $990 million to $1.05 billion; diluted EPS $1.78 to $1.88; adjusted diluted EPS $1.90 to $2.00.
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How did TSCO perform in the third quarter of 2026?
Tractor Supply's third-quarter net sales were $3.91 billion, up 5.1% from $3.72 billion. Net income was $224.7 million, down 13.3%, and diluted EPS was $0.43, down 11.6%, compared with the year-earlier quarter.
What is TSCO's fiscal 2026 earnings guidance?
Tractor Supply reaffirmed fiscal 2026 net income guidance of $930 million to $990 million and diluted EPS of $1.78 to $1.88. Adjusted net income guidance is $990 million to $1.05 billion, and adjusted diluted EPS guidance is $1.90 to $2.00. Adjusted estimates exclude second-quarter Petsense impairment and VIP Petcare acquisition costs.
Why did Tractor Supply's gross margin decline?
Tractor Supply's third-quarter gross margin was 36.4%, compared with 37.4% a year earlier. The company attributed the decline primarily to higher transportation and fuel costs and incremental investments to strengthen its price-value position.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): October 22, 2026
TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) | ||||||
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (615 ) 440-4000
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| (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.) | ||
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 ((§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On October 22, 2026, Tractor Supply Company (the "Company") issued a press release reporting its results of operations for the third quarter ended September 26, 2026. Additionally, the Company reaffirmed guidance for the results of operations expected for the full fiscal year ending December 26, 2026.
A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits:
| Exhibit No. | Description | |||||||
| 99.1 | Press Release of Tractor Supply Company Dated October 22, 2026 | |||||||
| 104 | The cover page from this Current Report on Form 8-K, formatted in Inline XBRL. | |||||||
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| Tractor Supply Company | |||||||||||
| October 22, 2026 | By: | /s/ Kurt D. Barton | |||||||||
| Name: Kurt D. Barton | |||||||||||
| Title: Executive Vice President - Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer | |||||||||||
TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2026 FINANCIAL RESULTS; REAFFIRMS FISCAL YEAR 2026 OUTLOOK | |||||
Brentwood, Tenn., October 22, 2026 - Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States (the “Company”), today reported financial results for its third quarter ended September 26, 2026.
| l | Net Sales Increased 5.1% to $3.91 Billion | ||||
| l | Comparable Store Sales Increased 0.4%, on Top of 3.9% Growth in the Prior-Year’s Quarter | ||||
| l | Diluted Earnings Per Share (“EPS”) of $0.43 | ||||
“Our third quarter marked a step forward for Tractor Supply, with improved sales momentum and broader strength across our business. The actions we are taking around value, pet, digital and convenience gained traction in the quarter. I want to thank our more than 54,000 Team Members for their dedication to serving our customers every day. We are moving with urgency to sharpen our strategic priorities, drive productivity and make deliberate choices about where we invest our capital and resources. These efforts are designed to accelerate comparable store sales growth, restore operating margins and deliver attractive long-term shareholder returns. Our progress in the quarter and the actions underway give us confidence in our ability to deliver within our full-year guidance, which we are reaffirming today. As we head into the fourth quarter, our focus remains on being the dependable supplier our customers count on throughout the winter season,” said Hal Lawton, President and Chief Executive Officer of Tractor Supply.
Third Quarter 2026 Results
Net sales increased 5.1% to $3.91 billion from $3.72 billion in the third quarter of 2025. The increase in net sales was driven by new store openings, the acquisition of VIP Petcare and growth in comparable store sales. Comparable store sales increased 0.4%, compared with an increase of 3.9% in the prior year’s third quarter, reflecting a 0.7% increase in comparable average ticket and a 0.3% decline in comparable average transaction count. Comparable store sales improved sequentially through the quarter, moving from negative in July to modestly positive in August to further strengthening in September. Results benefited from solid performance in seasonal categories including wildlife supplies, equine & livestock and truck, tool & hardware. The Company’s consumable, usable and edible categories performed above the Company average. Double-digit growth in digital sales also contributed to results. These gains were partially offset by continued softness in big-ticket and companion animal categories. While companion animal continued to perform below the Company average, trends have improved steadily since the first quarter.
Gross profit increased 2.6% to $1.42 billion from $1.39 billion in the prior year’s third quarter. Gross margin rate was 36.4%, compared to 37.4% in the prior year’s third quarter. This decline was primarily attributable to higher transportation and fuel costs and incremental investments to strengthen the Company's price-value position.
Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses, including depreciation and amortization, increased 6.8% to $1.12 billion from $1.05 billion in the prior year’s third quarter. As a percent of net sales, SG&A expenses increased to 28.6% from 28.1% in the third quarter of 2025. The increase in SG&A as a percent of net sales was primarily driven by deleverage from lower comparable store sales and startup costs associated with the opening of the new distribution center, partially offset by disciplined expense control across the business.
Operating income decreased 10.2% to $307.7 million from $342.7 million in the third quarter of 2025.
The effective income tax rate was 22.1% compared to 21.0% in the third quarter of 2025, primarily reflecting the lapping of certain tax planning initiatives in the prior year.
Net income decreased 13.3% to $224.7 million from $259.3 million in the third quarter of 2025. Diluted EPS decreased 11.6% to $0.43 compared to $0.49 in the third quarter of 2025.
The Company repurchased approximately 2.7 million shares of its common stock for $88.5 million and paid quarterly cash dividends totaling $124.9 million, returning a total of $213.4 million of capital to shareholders in the third quarter of 2026.
The Company opened 23 new Tractor Supply stores and closed 74 Petsense by Tractor Supply stores, as previously announced, in the third quarter of 2026.
Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Outlook
Tractor Supply is reaffirming its financial outlook for fiscal year 2026.
Adjusted operating margin, adjusted net income and adjusted diluted EPS are non-GAAP financial measures that exclude the Petsense impairment and VIP Petcare acquisition costs recorded in the second quarter of fiscal year 2026. The Company does not provide a reconciliation for non-GAAP estimates on a forward-looking basis where it is unable to provide a meaningful or accurate calculation or estimation of reconciling items without unreasonable effort.
| Net Sales | +2.5% to +3.5% | ||||
| Comparable Store Sales | (1%) to flat | ||||
| Operating Margin Rate | 8.0% to 8.3% | ||||
| Adjusted Operating Margin Rate | 8.5% to 8.8% | ||||
| Net Income | $930 million to $990 million | ||||
| Adjusted Net Income | $990 million to $1.05 billion | ||||
| Earnings per Diluted Share | $1.78 to $1.88 | ||||
| Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share | $1.90 to $2.00 | ||||
Conference Call Information
Tractor Supply Company will hold a conference call today, Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 10 a.m. ET. The call will be webcast live at IR.TractorSupply.com.
Please allow extra time prior to the call to visit the site and download the streaming media software required to access the webcast.
A replay of the webcast will also be available at IR.TractorSupply.com shortly after the call concludes.
About Tractor Supply Company
For more than 85 years, Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO) has been passionate about serving the needs of recreational farmers, ranchers, homeowners, gardeners, pet enthusiasts and all those who enjoy living Life Out Here. Tractor Supply is the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the U.S., ranking 290 on the Fortune 500. The Company’s more than 54,000 Team Members are known for delivering legendary service and helping customers pursue their passions, whether that means being closer to the land, taking care of animals or living a hands-on, DIY lifestyle. In store and online, Tractor Supply provides what customers need – anytime, anywhere, any way they choose at the low prices they deserve.
As part of the Company’s commitment to caring for animals of all kinds, Tractor Supply is proud to include Petsense by Tractor Supply, a pet specialty retailer, Allivet, a leading online pet and animal pharmacy, and VIP Petcare, the largest provider of mobile veterinary care in the United States, in its family of brands. Together, Tractor Supply is able to provide comprehensive solutions for pet care, livestock wellness and rural living, ensuring customers and their animals thrive. From its stores to the customer’s doorstep, Tractor Supply is here to serve and support Life Out Here.
As of September 26, 2026, the Company operated 2,486 Tractor Supply stores in 49 states and 135 Petsense by Tractor Supply stores in 21 states. For more information, visit www.tractorsupply.com and www.Petsense.com.
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Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements, including statements regarding value creation, customer trends, new stores and distribution centers, store closures, return of capital, productivity and cost reduction initiatives and their expected benefits, operating margin improvement, and financial guidance for fiscal 2026, including net sales, comparable store sales, operating margin rates, adjusted operating margin rates, net income, adjusted net income, earnings per diluted share and adjusted earnings per diluted share. All forward-looking statements are subject to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, are subject to the finalization of the Company’s quarterly financial and accounting procedures, and may be affected by certain risks and uncertainties, any one, or a combination, of which could materially affect the results of the Company’s operations. Forward-looking statements are usually identified by or are associated with such words as “will,” “intend,” “would,” “expect,” “continue,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “optimistic,” “forecasted” and similar terminology. Actual results could vary materially from the expectations reflected in these statements. As with any business, all phases of our operations are subject to factors outside of our control. These factors include, without limitation, the impact of the recent and potential future tariff announcements and the corresponding macroeconomic pressures and those factors discussed in the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s Annual Reports on Form 10-K and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of the Company are based on knowledge of its business and the environment in which it operates, but because of the factors listed above, actual results could differ materially from those reflected by any forward-looking statements. Consequently, all of the forward-looking statements made are qualified by these cautionary statements and those contained in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. There can be no assurance that the results or developments anticipated by the Company will be realized or, even if substantially realized, that they will have the expected consequences to or effects on the Company or its business and operations. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. The Company does not undertake any obligation to release publicly any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law.
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Consolidated Statements of Income
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share and percentage data)
| For the Fiscal Three | For the Fiscal Nine | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Months Ended | Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 26, 2026 | September 27, 2025 | September 26, 2026 | September 27, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| % of | % of | % of | % of | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net | Net | Net | Net | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sales | Sales | Sales | Sales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | 3,910,455 | 100.00% | $ | 3,719,044 | 100.00% | $ | 12,043,815 | 100.00% | $ | 11,625,726 | 100.00% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cost of merchandise sold | 2,485,510 | 63.56 | 2,329,812 | 62.65 | 7,635,076 | 63.39 | 7,341,097 | 63.15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gross profit | 1,424,945 | 36.44 | 1,389,232 | 37.35 | 4,408,739 | 36.61 | 4,284,629 | 36.85 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 984,288 | 25.17 | 922,454 | 24.80 | 2,947,340 | 24.47 | 2,748,723 | 23.64 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 132,928 | 3.40 | 124,069 | 3.34 | 390,377 | 3.24 | 366,248 | 3.15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Impairment expense | — | — | — | — | 62,747 | 0.52 | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Operating income | 307,729 | 7.87 | 342,709 | 9.21 | 1,008,275 | 8.37 | 1,169,658 | 10.06 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense, net | 19,387 | 0.50 | 14,667 | 0.39 | 55,598 | 0.46 | 52,291 | 0.45 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Income before income taxes | 288,342 | 7.37 | 328,042 | 8.82 | 952,677 | 7.91 | 1,117,367 | 9.61 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Income tax expense | 63,671 | 1.63 | 68,774 | 1.85 | 202,767 | 1.68 | 248,687 | 2.14 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income | $ | 224,671 | 5.75% | $ | 259,268 | 6.97% | $ | 749,910 | 6.23% | $ | 868,680 | 7.47% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income per share - basic | $ | 0.43 | $ | 0.49 | $ | 1.43 | $ | 1.64 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income per share - diluted | $ | 0.43 | $ | 0.49 | $ | 1.43 | $ | 1.63 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weighted average shares outstanding: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | 520,623 | 529,742 | 523,667 | 530,601 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted | 521,502 | 532,143 | 524,858 | 532,816 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dividends declared per common share outstanding | $ | 0.24 | $ | 0.23 | $ | 0.72 | $ | 0.69 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Note: Percent of net sales amounts may not sum to totals due to rounding.
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
| For the Fiscal Three | For the Fiscal Nine | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Months Ended | Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 26, 2026 | September 27, 2025 | September 26, 2026 | September 27, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 224,671 | $ | 259,268 | $ | 749,910 | $ | 868,680 | |||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive loss: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Change in fair value of interest rate swaps, net of taxes | — | — | — | (1,217) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total other comprehensive loss | — | — | — | (1,217) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total comprehensive income | $ | 224,671 | $ | 259,268 | $ | 749,910 | $ | 867,463 | |||||||||||||||
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
| September 26, 2026 | September 27, 2025 | ||||||||||
| ASSETS | |||||||||||
| Current assets: | |||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 198,876 | $ | 184,639 | |||||||
| Inventories | 3,618,755 | 3,252,825 | |||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 218,284 | 209,652 | |||||||||
| Income taxes receivable | 195,592 | — | |||||||||
| Total current assets | 4,231,507 | 3,647,116 | |||||||||
| Property and equipment, net | 3,227,503 | 3,018,254 | |||||||||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 4,220,106 | 3,743,029 | |||||||||
| Goodwill and other intangible assets | 501,399 | 399,297 | |||||||||
| Other assets | 71,128 | 68,906 | |||||||||
| Total assets | $ | 12,251,643 | $ | 10,876,602 | |||||||
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | |||||||||||
| Current liabilities: | |||||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 1,659,871 | $ | 1,549,176 | |||||||
| Accrued employee compensation | 55,948 | 56,431 | |||||||||
| Other accrued expenses | 874,794 | 734,405 | |||||||||
| Current portion of finance lease liabilities | 10,643 | 4,512 | |||||||||
| Current portion of operating lease liabilities | 468,427 | 416,922 | |||||||||
| Income taxes payable | — | 40,856 | |||||||||
| Total current liabilities | 3,069,683 | 2,802,302 | |||||||||
| Long-term debt | 2,230,324 | 1,744,223 | |||||||||
| Finance lease liabilities, less current portion | 47,350 | 28,950 | |||||||||
| Operating lease liabilities, less current portion | 3,963,390 | 3,527,699 | |||||||||
| Deferred income taxes | 110,479 | 53,288 | |||||||||
| Other long-term liabilities | 169,886 | 146,955 | |||||||||
| Total liabilities | 9,591,112 | 8,303,417 | |||||||||
| Stockholders’ equity: | |||||||||||
| Common stock | 7,138 | 7,127 | |||||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 1,492,423 | 1,420,706 | |||||||||
| Treasury stock | (6,731,108) | (6,267,791) | |||||||||
| Retained earnings | 7,892,078 | 7,413,143 | |||||||||
| Total stockholders’ equity | 2,660,531 | 2,573,185 | |||||||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | 12,251,643 | $ | 10,876,602 | |||||||
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
For the Fiscal Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||
| September 26, 2026 | September 27, 2025 | ||||||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities: | |||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 749,910 | $ | 868,680 | |||||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | |||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 390,377 | 366,248 | |||||||||
| Impairment expense | 62,747 | — | |||||||||
Gain on disposition of property and equipment | (81,839) | (66,046) | |||||||||
| Share-based compensation expense | 48,782 | 41,290 | |||||||||
| Deferred income taxes | 7,223 | 16,756 | |||||||||
| Change in assets and liabilities: | |||||||||||
| Inventories | (529,780) | (394,426) | |||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | (10,540) | (8,357) | |||||||||
| Accounts payable | 262,079 | 301,773 | |||||||||
| Accrued employee compensation | (58,893) | (44,722) | |||||||||
| Other accrued expenses | 215,068 | 109,973 | |||||||||
| Income taxes | (168,548) | 57,818 | |||||||||
| Other | (3,968) | 61,438 | |||||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 882,618 | 1,310,425 | |||||||||
| Cash flows from investing activities: | |||||||||||
| Capital expenditures | (651,637) | (629,213) | |||||||||
| Proceeds from sale of property and equipment | 160,098 | 92,238 | |||||||||
| Acquisition of VIP Petcare, net of cash acquired | (129,838) | — | |||||||||
| Acquisition of Allivet, net of cash acquired | — | (139,895) | |||||||||
Net cash used in investing activities | (621,377) | (676,870) | |||||||||
| Cash flows from financing activities: | |||||||||||
| Borrowings under debt facilities | 4,860,000 | 2,190,000 | |||||||||
| Repayments under debt facilities | (4,390,000) | (2,280,000) | |||||||||
| Debt issuance costs | (7,010) | — | |||||||||
| Principal payments under finance lease liabilities | (2,185) | (3,048) | |||||||||
| Repurchase of shares to satisfy tax obligations | (14,980) | (15,696) | |||||||||
| Repurchase of common stock | (342,704) | (244,010) | |||||||||
| Net proceeds from issuance of common stock | 17,362 | 18,591 | |||||||||
| Cash dividends paid to stockholders | (376,957) | (366,244) | |||||||||
Net cash used in financing activities | (256,474) | (700,407) | |||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 4,767 | (66,852) | |||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 194,109 | 251,491 | |||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ | 198,876 | $ | 184,639 | |||||||
Selected Financial and Operating Information
(Unaudited)
| For the Fiscal Three | For the Fiscal Nine | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Months Ended | Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 26, 2026 | September 27, 2025 | September 26, 2026 | September 27, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Sales Information: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comparable store sales increase/(decrease) | 0.4 | % | 3.9 | % | (0.3) | % | 1.5 | % | |||||||||||||||
| New store sales (% of total sales) | 4.4 | % | 3.1 | % | 3.7 | % | 2.9 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Average transaction value | $59.77 | $59.48 | $60.54 | $60.18 | |||||||||||||||||||
Comparable store average transaction value increase/(decrease) (a) | 0.7 | % | 1.2 | % | 0.8 | % | (0.3) | % | |||||||||||||||
| Comparable store average transaction count increase/(decrease) | (0.3) | % | 2.7 | % | (1.0) | % | 1.9 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Total selling square footage (000’s) | 41,849 | 40,253 | 41,849 | 40,253 | |||||||||||||||||||
Owned Brands and Exclusive Product Categories (% of total sales) (b) | 30.4 | % | 29.5 | % | 30.3 | % | 29.6 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Imports (% of total sales) | 10.4 | % | 9.8 | % | 10.6 | % | 10.7 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Store Count Information: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tractor Supply | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Beginning of period | 2,463 | 2,335 | 2,395 | 2,296 | |||||||||||||||||||
| New stores opened | 23 | 29 | 91 | 68 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Stores closed | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||
| End of period | 2,486 | 2,364 | 2,486 | 2,364 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Petsense by Tractor Supply | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Beginning of period | 209 | 207 | 207 | 206 | |||||||||||||||||||
| New stores opened | — | — | 3 | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Stores closed | (74) | (1) | (75) | (4) | |||||||||||||||||||
| End of period | 135 | 206 | 135 | 206 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Consolidated end of period | 2,621 | 2,570 | 2,621 | 2,570 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Pre-opening costs (000’s) | $2,561 | $5,510 | $10,335 | $12,786 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Balance Sheet Information: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Average inventory per store (000’s) (c) | $1,290.8 | $1,231.9 | $1,290.8 | $1,231.9 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Inventory turns (annualized) | 2.92 | 3.06 | 3.08 | 3.24 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Share repurchase program: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Cost (000’s) (d) | $89,236 | $75,904 | $344,879 | $242,553 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Average purchase price per share | $32.66 | $59.32 | $38.37 | $54.73 | |||||||||||||||||||
(a) Comparable store average transaction value changes include the impact of transaction value changes achieved on the current period change in transaction count.
(b) Beginning in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ended December 27, 2025, the metric of exclusive brands as a percentage of total sales, which historically included only Tractor Supply Owned Brands, was revised to include both Tractor Supply Owned Brands and Exclusive Product Categories as a percentage of total sales. Prior period amounts have been recast to conform to the current year presentation.
(c) Assumes average inventory cost, excluding inventory in transit. Prior year average inventory per store amounts have been recast to exclude the impact of both inventory and store count for the 74 Petsense stores closed during the fiscal period ending September 26, 2026.
(d) Effective January 1, 2023, the Company’s share repurchases are subject to a 1% excise tax as a result of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. Excise taxes incurred on share repurchases represent direct costs of the repurchase and are recorded as a part of the cost basis of the shares within treasury stock.
Note: Comparable store metrics percentages may not sum to total due to rounding.
| For the Fiscal Three | For the Fiscal Nine | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Months Ended | Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 26, 2026 | September 27, 2025 | September 26, 2026 | September 27, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Capital Expenditures (in millions): | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| New stores, relocated stores and stores not yet opened | $ | 74.0 | $ | 126.7 | $ | 259.2 | $ | 271.5 | |||||||||||||||
| Existing stores | 76.0 | 64.3 | 199.7 | 165.7 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Information technology | 43.9 | 44.9 | 117.3 | 113.7 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Distribution center capacity and improvements | 21.1 | 40.0 | 73.8 | 71.6 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate and other | 0.9 | 1.7 | 1.6 | 6.7 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 215.9 | $ | 277.6 | $ | 651.6 | $ | 629.2 | |||||||||||||||
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The Company reports its financial results in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP). The Company also uses certain non-GAAP measures that fall within the meaning of Securities and Exchange Commission Regulation G and Regulation S-K Item 10(e), which may provide users of the financial information with additional meaningful comparison to prior reported results. Non-GAAP measures do not have standardized definitions and are not defined by U.S. GAAP. Therefore, the Company’s non-GAAP measures are unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. The presentation of these non-GAAP measures should not be considered in isolation from, as a substitute for, or as superior to the financial information presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The Company believes this information is useful in providing period-to-period comparisons of the results of our continuing operations.
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share and percentage data)
| For the Fiscal Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 26, 2026 | Impairment and Acquisition Costs (a) | September 26, 2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (As Reported) | (Adjustment) | (As Adjusted) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| % of | % of | % of | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net | Net | Net | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sales | Sales | Sales | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cost of merchandise sold | $ | 7,635,076 | 63.39% | $ | (5,926) | (0.05)% | $ | 7,629,150 | 63.34% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | $ | 4,408,739 | 36.61% | $ | 5,926 | 0.05% | $ | 4,414,665 | 36.66% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses (including depreciation, amortization, and impairment expense) | $ | 3,400,464 | 28.23% | $ | (75,291) | (0.63)% | $ | 3,325,173 | 27.61% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income | $ | 1,008,275 | 8.37% | $ | 81,217 | 0.67% | $ | 1,089,492 | 9.05% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income before income taxes | $ | 952,677 | 7.91% | $ | 81,217 | 0.67% | $ | 1,033,894 | 8.58% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax expense | $ | 202,767 | 1.68% | $ | 18,433 | 0.15% | $ | 221,200 | 1.84% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 749,910 | 6.23% | $ | 62,784 | 0.52% | $ | 812,694 | 6.75% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted net income per share | $ | 1.43 | $ | 0.12 | $ | 1.55 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(a) Impairment and Acquisition Costs are comprised of $5.9 million in inventory impairment charges, $33.2 million in goodwill and intangible asset impairment charges, $32.6 million in other impairment and restructuring charges, and $9.5 million in acquisition costs.