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BRENTWOOD, Tenn. - Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ:TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, reported fourth-quarter earnings that fell short of analyst expectations, sending its shares down 6.5% in trading.
The company posted adjusted earnings per share of $0.44 for the fourth quarter, missing the analyst estimate of $0.45. Revenue for the quarter came in at $3.77 billion, slightly below the consensus estimate of $3.79 billion. Despite the miss, Tractor Supply saw a 3.1% increase in net sales compared to the same quarter last year, with comparable store sales rising 0.6%.
Tractor Supply’s President and CEO Hal Lawton commented on the results, stating, "In 2024, our business performed well in a challenging retail environment, and we made significant progress on our Life Out Here strategy."
The company’s comparable average transaction growth of 2.3% was a bright spot in the report. However, the soft results overall contributed to the negative market reaction.
Looking ahead, Tractor Supply provided guidance for fiscal year 2025, projecting earnings per share between $2.10 and $2.22. This outlook surpasses the current analyst consensus of $2.06, suggesting potential for improvement in the coming year.
For the full fiscal year 2024, Tractor Supply reported a 2.2% increase in net sales, with comparable store sales up 0.2%. The company also highlighted its return of more than $1 billion to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends during the year.
Lawton expressed optimism about the company’s future, noting, "We enter the back half of the decade with momentum and opportunity. Our existing initiatives are creating value and have continued runway for growth."
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