Tractor Supply shares tumble as Q1 results miss expectations

Published 24/04/2025, 12:42
Tractor Supply shares tumble as Q1 results miss expectations

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. - Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ:TSCO) reported first quarter earnings and revenue that fell short of analyst estimates on Thursday.

The company saw its shares plunge -5.38% in premarket trading after the release.

The rural lifestyle retailer posted earnings per share of $0.34 for Q1 2025, missing the consensus forecast of $0.37. Revenue came in at $3.47 billion, below expectations of $3.55 billion and up just 2.1% year-over-year.

Comparable store sales decreased 0.9% in the quarter, compared to a 1.1% increase in the same period last year. The company cited declines in spring seasonal goods and related big ticket categories as offsetting strength in year-round products.

"As the year unfolds amid increasing volatility, our conviction in Tractor Supply’s resilient and durable business model remains strong," said CEO Hal Lawton. "We have a long track record of navigating uncertain environments, and we believe we are well-positioned to do so once again."

Tractor Supply lowered its full-year 2025 outlook, now expecting earnings per share of $2.00 to $2.18, below the previous guidance of $2.10 to $2.22 and analyst consensus of $2.39. The company forecasts net sales growth of 4% to 8%, down from its prior projection of 5% to 7%.

For Q2 2025, Tractor Supply anticipates net sales growth of 3% to 4% and comparable store sales to be flat to up 1%.

CFO Kurt Barton commented, "We are closely monitoring consumer demand indicators and forward-looking signals. Tractor Supply’s long-standing track record of resilience and success positions us as a leader in the retail sector, ready to seize the market share opportunities ahead and continue to deliver shareholder value."

This article was generated with the support of AI and reviewed by an editor. For more information see our T&C.

Latest comments

Risk Disclosure: Trading in financial instruments and/or cryptocurrencies involves high risks including the risk of losing some, or all, of your investment amount, and may not be suitable for all investors. Prices of cryptocurrencies are extremely volatile and may be affected by external factors such as financial, regulatory or political events. Trading on margin increases the financial risks.
Before deciding to trade in financial instrument or cryptocurrencies you should be fully informed of the risks and costs associated with trading the financial markets, carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience, and risk appetite, and seek professional advice where needed.
Fusion Media would like to remind you that the data contained in this website is not necessarily real-time nor accurate. The data and prices on the website are not necessarily provided by any market or exchange, but may be provided by market makers, and so prices may not be accurate and may differ from the actual price at any given market, meaning prices are indicative and not appropriate for trading purposes. Fusion Media and any provider of the data contained in this website will not accept liability for any loss or damage as a result of your trading, or your reliance on the information contained within this website.
It is prohibited to use, store, reproduce, display, modify, transmit or distribute the data contained in this website without the explicit prior written permission of Fusion Media and/or the data provider. All intellectual property rights are reserved by the providers and/or the exchange providing the data contained in this website.
Fusion Media may be compensated by the advertisers that appear on the website, based on your interaction with the advertisements or advertisers
© 2007-2025 - Fusion Media Limited. All Rights Reserved.