Companies /Consumer Cyclical

Tractor Supply Company

NASDAQ: TSCO Specialty Retail
$34.70
▼ $0.31 (−0.89%) today
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Q3 2025 Earnings

Reported Oct 23, 2025, 7:00am ET · SEC source
$0.49
Beat +1.68%
EPS · est. $0.48
$3.7B
Miss −0.07%
Revenue · est. $3.7B
−5.4%
Trailing market
TSCO vs S&P since report
3 quarters
Consecutive EPS misses

Market Reaction

% change · around the report
0+5%+10%Oct 23Oct 24report 7:00am ETearnings+1.5%+9.1%
0+5%+10%Oct 23Oct 24earnings+1.5%+9.1%
TSCO +9.1%S&P 500 +1.5%
0+5%+10%Oct 23Oct 24report 7:00am ETearnings+2.2%+9.1%
0+5%+10%Oct 23Oct 24earnings+2.2%+9.1%
TSCO +9.1%NASDAQ +2.2%
−4%0+4%+8%Oct 22Oct 30report 7:00am ETearnings+2.6%+1.3%
−4%0+4%+8%Oct 22Oct 30earnings+2.6%+1.3%
TSCO +1.3%S&P 500 +2.6%
−4%0+4%+8%Oct 22Oct 30report 7:00am ETearnings+4.8%+1.3%
−4%0+4%+8%Oct 22Oct 30earnings+4.8%+1.3%
TSCO +1.3%NASDAQ +4.8%
+2.77%
Day of report
−0.12%
Next session
−3.96%
One week
−5.89%
30 days

S&P 500 over the same 30 days: −0.45%.

Did TSCO Beat Earnings? Q3 2025 Results

Tractor Supply delivered a solid third quarter, posting earnings per share of $0.49 against a consensus estimate of $0.48, a 1.68% beat, while revenue of $3.72 billion came in essentially in line with expectations and grew 7.2% year over year. The standout driver behind the quarter was 3.9% comparable store sales growth, fueled by a combination of higher transaction counts and a modest lift in average ticket size, as the company capitalized on an extended summer selling season and continued momentum in consumable, usable and edible categories. Gross margin edged up 15 basis points to 37.4%, aided by disciplined product cost management, though tariff pressures and transportation costs provided some offset. With improved visibility on tariffs and the demand environment, Tractor Supply narrowed its full-year 2025 guidance, now targeting net sales growth of 4.6% to 5.6% and EPS of $2.06 to $2.13, a tighter range reflecting greater confidence heading into the fourth quarter. The company also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.23 per share, payable in December, underscoring its continued commitment to returning capital to shareholders.

Key Takeaways
  • Comparable store sales increased 3.9%, driven by comparable average transaction count increase of 2.7% and comparable average ticket growth of 1.2%
  • Strength in spring and summer seasonal products
  • Continued momentum in consumable, usable and edible (C.U.E.) products
  • New store openings contributed 3.1% of total sales
  • Contribution from Allivet acquisition
  • Gross margin improvement from product cost management and everyday low price strategy
  • Lower effective income tax rate of 21.0% vs 22.3% in prior year

“The Tractor Supply team delivered a strong third quarter. This performance was driven by ongoing share gains, agile execution through an extended summer season and healthy transaction growth. Our results were in line with our expectations and reflect the unwavering commitment of our 52,000 Team Members who live Life Out Here every day.”

Tractor Supply CEO, on the earnings call

Forward Guidance & Outlook

Tractor Supply narrowed its fiscal year 2025 guidance based on year-to-date performance and a comparable store sales outlook of +1% to +5% for the fourth quarter. Updated guidance: Net sales growth of +4.6% to +5.6% (previously +4% to +8%), comparable store sales of +1.4% to +2.4% (previously 0% to +4%), operating margin rate of 9.5% to 9.7% (unchanged), net income of $1.09 billion to $1.14 billion (previously $1.07 billion to $1.17 billion), and EPS of $2.06 to $2.13 (previously $2.00 to $2.18). The company cited improved visibility on tariffs and the broader demand environment.

TSCO YoY Financials

Q3 2025 vs Q3 2024 · SEC filings Q3 2024 Q3 2025
$0$2.0B$4.0B$3.5B$3.7BRevenue$1.3B$1.4BGross Profit$324.6M$342.7MOperating Income$241.5M$259.3MNet Income
$0$2.0B$4.0BRevenueGross ProfitOperating IncomeNet Income

Figures from SEC filings and company reports. Not investment advice.