Dec 28, 2024

Tractor Supply Q4 2024 Earnings Report

Reported a net sales increase of 3.1% and EPS of $0.44.

Key Takeaways

Tractor Supply Company reported a 3.1% increase in net sales to $3.77 billion for the fourth quarter of 2024, with comparable store sales up 0.6%. Diluted EPS decreased 3.3% to $0.44. The company provided fiscal year 2025 guidance with net sales growth in the mid-single digits and diluted EPS outlook of $2.10 to $2.22.

Fourth quarter net sales increased 3.1% with comparable store sales increase of 0.6%.

Comparable average transaction growth was strong at 2.3%.

Fourth quarter diluted earnings per share was $0.44.

Company provided fiscal year 2025 guidance with net sales growth in the mid-single digits.

Total Revenue
$3.77B
Previous year: $3.66B
+3.1%
EPS
$0.44
Previous year: $2.28
-80.7%
Comparable Store Sales Growth
0.6%
Previous year: -4.2%
-114.3%
Gross Profit
$1.33B
Previous year: $1.29B
+2.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$251M
Previous year: $397M
-36.7%
Free Cash Flow
$271M
Previous year: $169M
+60.5%
Total Assets
$9.81B
Previous year: $9.16B
+7.1%

Tractor Supply

Tractor Supply

Forward Guidance

The Company is providing its financial guidance for fiscal 2025. For fiscal 2025, the Company expects the following: Net Sales ‘+5% to +7%Comparable Store Sales ‘+1% to +3%Operating Margin Rate 9.6% to 10.0%Net Income $1.12 billion to $1.18 billionEarnings per Diluted Share $2.10 to $2.22Capital Expenditures, Net of Sale Leaseback Proceeds $650 million to $725 millionShare Repurchases $525 million to $600 million

Positive Outlook

  • Net Sales growth of +5% to +7%
  • Comparable Store Sales growth of +1% to +3%
  • Operating Margin Rate of 9.6% to 10.0%
  • Net Income between $1.12 billion to $1.18 billion
  • Earnings per Diluted Share between $2.10 to $2.22