Tractor Supply

TSCO Q1 2025 Earnings

Reported Apr 24, 2025 at 7:00 AM ET · SEC Source

Q1 25 EPS

$0.34

MISS 7.93%

Est. $0.37

Q1 25 Revenue

$3.47B

MISS 1.85%

Est. $3.53B

vs S&P Since Q1 25

-61.1%

TRAILING MARKET

TSCO -29.3% vs S&P +31.8%

Market Reaction

Did TSCO Beat Earnings? Q1 2025 Results

Tractor Supply delivered a disappointing start to fiscal 2025, missing on both the top and bottom lines as softer spring demand and cost pressures weighed on results. The farm and ranch retailer posted first-quarter revenue of $3.47 billion, up 2.1% … Read more Tractor Supply delivered a disappointing start to fiscal 2025, missing on both the top and bottom lines as softer spring demand and cost pressures weighed on results. The farm and ranch retailer posted first-quarter revenue of $3.47 billion, up 2.1% year over year but falling short of the $3.53 billion consensus estimate by 1.85%, while diluted EPS of $0.34 missed the $0.37 consensus by 7.93% and represented an 8.0% decline from the prior-year period. The most material drag came from a 0.9% comparable store sales decline, itself driven by a 2.9% drop in average ticket as weakness in spring seasonal goods and big-ticket categories offset solid gains in everyday consumable products and transaction counts. SG&A expenses also deleveraged 81 basis points, reflecting fixed cost pressure and growth investments tied to a new distribution center. Looking ahead, management widened its full-year guidance range to account for tariff uncertainty, now projecting diluted EPS of $2.00 to $2.18, a notably wider and lower band than its prior $2.10 to $2.22 outlook, while pointing to its largely U.S.-sourced assortment as a buffer against further trade disruption.

Key Takeaways

  • Strong comparable average transaction count growth of 2.1%
  • Strength in consumable, usable and edible (CUE) products and winter seasonal merchandise
  • New store openings contributed 2.8% of total sales
  • Allivet acquisition contribution to net sales
  • Gross margin expanded 25 basis points driven by disciplined product cost management and everyday low price strategy
  • Exclusive brands grew to 30.7% of total sales from 29.7% year over year
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Q1 2025 vs Q1 2024, source: SEC Filings

“As the year unfolds amid increasing volatility, our conviction in Tractor Supply's resilient and durable business model remains strong. We have a long track record of navigating uncertain environments, and we believe we are well-positioned to do so once again. Tractor Supply is uniquely differentiated by our needs-based product categories, our predominantly U.S.-sourced assortment, deep and trusted vendor relationships and a nimble, scalable supply chain.”

— Hal Lawton, Q1 2025 Earnings Press Release