Tractor Supply Q3 2022 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Tractor Supply Company reported an 8.4% increase in net sales to $3.27 billion for the third quarter of 2022, with comparable store sales increasing by 5.7%. Diluted earnings per share increased by 7.7% to $2.10. The company has raised its fiscal year 2022 diluted EPS range to $9.55 to $9.63.
Net sales increased by 8.4% reaching $3.27 billion compared to Q3 2021.
Comparable store sales increased by 5.7% driven by comparable average ticket growth of 7.0%.
Diluted earnings per share increased 7.7% to $2.10.
The Company repurchased approximately 0.6 million shares of its common stock for $123.6 million and paid quarterly cash dividends totaling $101.9 million.
Tractor Supply
Tractor Supply
Forward Guidance
The Company is updating its fiscal 2022 financial guidance, previously provided on July 21, 2022, to reflect the strong performance year to date and its outlook for the fourth quarter of 2022.
Positive Outlook
- Net Sales: $14.06 billion - $14.12 billion
- Comparable Store Sales: +5.4% - +5.8%
- Operating Margin Rate: 10.10% - 10.15%
- Net Income: $1.07 billion - $1.08 billion
- Earnings per Diluted Share: $9.55 - $9.63