Tractor Supply (NASDAQ:TSCO) Director Andre Hawaux Buys 3,150 Shares

Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ:TSCO) Director Andre Hawaux bought 3,150 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, August 3rd. The shares were purchased at an average price of $31.83 per share, with a total value of $100,264.50. Following the acquisition, the director owned 3,150 shares in the company, valued at approximately $100,264.50. This represents a ∞ increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink.

Tractor Supply Stock Performance

TSCO opened at $33.12 on Wednesday. The company has a market capitalization of $17.37 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.25, a P/E/G ratio of 10.44 and a beta of 0.47. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $30.66 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $40.22. Tractor Supply Company has a 1 year low of $28.36 and a 1 year high of $62.89. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.83, a current ratio of 1.33 and a quick ratio of 0.23.

Tractor Supply (NASDAQ:TSCO) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 23rd. The specialty retailer reported $0.81 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.82 by ($0.01). The firm had revenue of $4.54 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.58 billion. Tractor Supply had a return on equity of 41.74% and a net margin of 6.42%.The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 2.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $0.81 earnings per share. Tractor Supply has set its FY 2026 guidance at 1.900-2.000 EPS. Equities analysts expect that Tractor Supply Company will post 1.93 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Tractor Supply Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, June 9th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, May 27th were given a dividend of $0.24 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Wednesday, May 27th. This represents a $0.96 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.9%. Tractor Supply’s dividend payout ratio is 50.00%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Garner Asset Management Corp bought a new position in Tractor Supply during the fourth quarter worth about $25,000. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC raised its stake in Tractor Supply by 1,253.4% in the second quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC now owns 785 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $25,000 after buying an additional 727 shares during the period. Reflection Asset Management bought a new stake in Tractor Supply in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Core Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Tractor Supply in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Finally, Community Financial Services Group LLC lifted its position in shares of Tractor Supply by 3,240.0% in the second quarter. Community Financial Services Group LLC now owns 835 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $27,000 after buying an additional 810 shares during the last quarter. 98.72% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

TSCO has been the topic of a number of recent research reports. Zacks Research downgraded shares of Tractor Supply from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a report on Monday, July 13th. Jefferies Financial Group restated a “buy” rating and set a $51.00 target price on shares of Tractor Supply in a report on Tuesday, April 21st. TD Cowen reaffirmed a “hold” rating on shares of Tractor Supply in a research report on Wednesday, July 15th. Raymond James Financial lowered their price target on shares of Tractor Supply from $48.00 to $40.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, July 17th. Finally, DA Davidson reduced their price objective on shares of Tractor Supply from $50.00 to $40.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, June 22nd. Thirteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twelve have issued a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $39.31.

About Tractor Supply

Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO) is a specialty retailer focused on products for the home, farm, ranch and outdoors. The company operates a network of physical retail locations complemented by an e-commerce platform, offering a one-stop source of supplies and equipment for customers with rural and suburban lifestyles. Its merchandise assortment targets a range of needs, from animal and livestock care to maintenance, outdoor power equipment, and seasonal products.

Product categories include animal feed and supplies, pet products, fencing and fencing supplies, equine equipment, lawn and garden tools, work clothing and footwear, and small agricultural and outdoor power equipment.