Tractor Supply (TSCO) director buys more stock in a small September trade

Jim Cramer expressed skepticism about Tractor Supply Company (TSCO), noting its stock struggles near a 52-week low. The company reported 2.3% net sales growth, missing expectations, and comparable store sales fell 1.5%. SG&A expenses surged 14.4%, and management withdrew its multi-year financial framework, updating full-year 2026 adjusted diluted EPS guidance to $1.90 to $2.00. Despite challenges, TSCO remains a dominant rural retailer with resilient consumable demand and strong shareholder retu

Home Depot (HD) reported Q2 2026 sales of $47.9B, up 5.7%, with EPS of $4.92. Lowe’s (LOW) saw Q1 sales rise 0.2%, while Tractor Supply (TSCO) reported Q2 sales growth of 3.6%. Floor & Decor (FND) and Williams-Sonoma (WSM) also posted mixed results. All firms face housing market and consumer spending pressures.

Tractor Supply Company (TSCO) has raised its dividend for 17 years, with a 4.3% increase in 2026 to $0.96 annually. At $35/share, the yield is 2.7%-2.8%. The company generated $1.64B in operating cash flow in 2025, with $740M in free cash flow. TSCO plans to open 100 new stores in 2026, but recent free cash flow has declined to $307M.

According to a Santa Cruz County District Attorney’s Office announcement, Tractor Supply West, a regional unit of Tractor Supply Co., agreed to a $5.1 million consumer protection settlement over alleged California Consumer Privacy Act and related violations. The complaint cited price accuracy, pesticide licensing and recordkeeping, and “biodegradable” greenwashing claims, with required compliance changes and a pause on pesticide sales until licensed.

Tractor Supply Co. said in its Q2 earnings report it will close about 75 underperforming Petsense stores. The closures will affect more than one-third of the 209 Petsense locations in 23 states. The company expects about $71.7 million in impairment and related charges and will reinvest savings in its core business. Net sales rose to $4.54B, but net income fell over 16%.

Tractor Supply (TSCO) reported a quarterly earnings miss and cut full-year earnings guidance, citing softer discretionary demand, higher fuel costs, and drought-related pressures. The stock was $30.77, down about 39% YTD. Simply Wall St’s valuation shows $45.22 fair value versus a DCF value of $25.57.