Jul 01, 2023

Tractor Supply Q2 2023 Earnings Report

Reported solid results, but below expectations due to moderating consumer spending and seasonal underperformance.

Key Takeaways

Tractor Supply Company reported a 7.2% increase in net sales to $4.18 billion, with a comparable store sales increase of 2.5%. Diluted earnings per share grew by 8.5% to $3.83. The company is updating its fiscal 2023 financial guidance to reflect its performance from the first half of the year along with its expectations for the remainder of the year, including the positive impact of the updates to the real estate portfolio strategy.

Net sales increased by 7.2% to $4.18 billion, driven by the Orscheln Farm and Home acquisition, new store openings, and comparable store sales growth.

Comparable store sales increased by 2.5%, driven by a 1.8% increase in comparable average transaction count and a 0.6% increase in comparable average ticket.

Gross profit increased by 9.3% to $1.51 billion, and gross margin increased by 69 basis points to 36.2%.

The company announced a new long-term target of 3,000 stores in the U.S. and plans to increase annual new store openings to 90 per year.

Total Revenue
$4.19B
Previous year: $3.9B
+7.2%
EPS
$3.83
Previous year: $3.53
+8.5%
Comparable Store Sales Growth
2.5%
Previous year: 5.5%
-54.5%
Gross Profit
$1.51B
Previous year: $1.39B
+8.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$620M
Previous year: $531M
+16.8%
Free Cash Flow
$571M
Previous year: $414M
+38.1%
Total Assets
$9.03B
Previous year: $7.87B
+14.8%

Tractor Supply

Tractor Supply

Forward Guidance

The Company is updating its fiscal 2023 financial guidance to reflect its performance from the first half of the year along with its expectations for the remainder of the year, including the positive impact of the updates to the real estate portfolio strategy.

Positive Outlook

  • Net Sales: $14.8 billion - $14.9 billion
  • Comparable Store Sales: +1.3% - +2.5%
  • Operating Margin Rate: 10.2% - 10.3%
  • Net Income: $1.12 billion - $1.15 billion
  • Earnings per Diluted Share: $10.20 - $10.40