Sep 28, 2024

Tractor Supply Q3 2024 Earnings Report

Tractor Supply's financial performance remained strong despite a tepid retail environment, driven by new store openings and market share gains.

Key Takeaways

Tractor Supply Company reported a 1.6% increase in net sales to $3.47 billion for the third quarter of 2024. Comparable store sales decreased slightly by 0.2%. Diluted earnings per share were $2.24. The company updated its fiscal year 2024 financial outlook, raising the lower end of its annual guidance for sales and earnings.

Net sales increased by 1.6% to $3.47 billion.

Comparable store sales decreased by 0.2%.

Diluted earnings per share (EPS) reached $2.24.

The company reached a definitive agreement to acquire Allivet, an online pet pharmacy.

Total Revenue
$3.47B
Previous year: $3.41B
+1.6%
EPS
$2.24
Previous year: $2.33
-3.9%
Gross Profit
$1.29B
Previous year: $1.25B
+3.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$186M
Previous year: $422M
-55.8%
Free Cash Flow
-$102M
Previous year: -$21.5M
+373.4%
Total Assets
$9.77B
Previous year: $9.21B
+6.1%

Tractor Supply

Tractor Supply

Forward Guidance

Tractor Supply updated its financial guidance for fiscal year 2024, expecting net sales between $14.85 billion and $15.0 billion and earnings per diluted share between $10.10 and $10.40.

Positive Outlook

  • Net Sales: $14.85 billion to $15.0 billion
  • Comparable Store Sales: 0.0% to +1.0%
  • Operating Margin Rate: 9.8% to 10.1%
  • Net Income: $1.09 billion to $1.12 billion
  • Earnings per Diluted Share: $10.10 to $10.40