Tractor Supply Company
TSCO
$30.22
-4.85%
Tractor Supply Co is the largest operator of retail farm and ranch stores in the United States, offering a wide range of products including livestock, equine, and agriculture supplies, companion animal products, seasonal and recreational items, truck and tool hardware, and clothing. The company distinguishes itself as a dominant player in the specialty retail industry, targeting recreational farmers and ranchers with a store network of over 2,435 namesake banners and 206 Petsense stores concentrated in rural communities. The current investor narrative centers on the stock's significant decline amid concerns over margin pressure and cautious guidance, though recent news suggests the sell-off may be overdone given solid revenue growth and a resilient long-term strategy. Debate persists around whether the stock represents a value opportunity or a falling knife, with attention on the company's ability to navigate near-term headwinds while executing its expansion plans.…
TSCO
Tractor Supply Company
$30.22
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TSCO 12-Month Price Forecast
Wall Street consensus
Most Wall Street analysts maintain a constructive view on Tractor Supply Company's 12-month outlook, with a consensus price target around $39.29 and implied upside of +30.0% versus the current price.
Average Target
$39.29
11 analysts
Implied Upside
+30.0%
vs. current price
Analyst Count
11
covering this stock
Price Range
$24 - $39
Analyst target range
The stock is covered by 11 analysts, with a consensus leaning bullish. The distribution includes 6 Buy ratings, 2 Outperform, 1 Overweight, 1 Equal Weight, and 1 Hold, with no Sell ratings. The average analyst target price is not explicitly provided, but based on the estimated EPS of $2.97 and a forward P/E of 13.81x, the implied target price is approximately $41.00 (13.81 * $2.97). This implies an upside of about 29% from the current price of $31.76. The consensus recommendation is a Buy, reflecting optimism about the company's future earnings recovery. The analyst target range is implied by the estimated EPS range of $2.90 to $3.01, corresponding to a price range of approximately $40.06 to $41.58 using the forward P/E. The high target assumes that the company can achieve its earnings guidance and potentially benefit from margin expansion or revenue acceleration. The low target prices in the risk of continued margin pressure or slower growth. The spread between the high and low estimates is relatively narrow (about 3.8% on EPS), indicating strong conviction among analysts. Recent institutional ratings show no downgrades, with firms like Goldman Sachs, Jefferies, and DA Davidson maintaining Buy ratings. This consistency suggests that analysts view the recent sell-off as an overreaction and see value in the stock at current levels.
TSCO Technical Analysis
Tractor Supply is in a sustained downtrend, with the stock price declining 42.4% over the past year. The current price of $31.76 sits at approximately 49.6% of its 52-week range (low $28.36, high $63.99), indicating the stock is trading near the lower end of its range. This positioning near the 52-week low suggests a potential value opportunity, but also reflects persistent selling pressure and a lack of bullish momentum. The stock's beta of 0.456 indicates it is significantly less volatile than the broader market, meaning the decline has been relatively steady rather than driven by sharp panic selling. Short-term momentum shows a mixed picture: the 1-month price change is +5.83%, while the 3-month change is -27.52%. The positive 1-month return suggests a potential short-term bounce or stabilization, diverging from the longer-term downtrend. This divergence could signal a temporary pullback or the beginning of a trend reversal, but the 3-month decline remains steep, indicating that the stock is still under significant pressure. The relative strength versus the S&P 500 is negative across all timeframes, with a 1-month relative strength of +7.08% and a 1-year relative strength of -61.50%, confirming that TSCO has underperformed the market. Key technical support is at the 52-week low of $28.36, while resistance is at the 52-week high of $63.99. A breakdown below $28.36 would signal further downside and a new low, potentially accelerating selling pressure. Conversely, a breakout above $63.99 would represent a complete reversal of the downtrend, though this appears unlikely in the near term given the current price. The stock's low beta of 0.456 suggests that it is less sensitive to market movements, meaning its decline is driven by company-specific factors rather than broad market weakness.
Beta
0.46
0.46x market volatility
Max Drawdown
-53.5%
Largest decline past year
52-Week Range
$28-$64
Price range past year
Annual Return
-44.7%
Cumulative gain past year
| Period | TSCO Return | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1m | +1.5% | +1.9% |
| 3m | -30.8% | +14.0% |
| 6m | -39.4% | +8.9% |
| 1y | -44.7% | +20.1% |
| ytd | -40.5% | +10.2% |
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TSCO Fundamental Analysis
Revenue growth has been modest but positive, with the most recent quarter (Q4 2025) reporting revenue of $3.898 billion, up 3.31% year-over-year. However, the multi-quarter trend shows deceleration: Q2 2025 revenue grew to $4.440 billion, Q3 2025 was $3.719 billion, and Q4 2025 came in lower sequentially. The revenue segments are well-diversified, with Livestock, Equine & Agriculture (27%), Companion Animal (24%), and Seasonal & Recreation (24%) being the largest contributors. The growth trajectory appears to be slowing, which raises questions about the company's ability to sustain momentum in a challenging retail environment. The company remains profitable, with net income of $227.4 million in Q4 2025 and a net margin of 5.83%. However, gross margin has compressed significantly, declining from 37.4% in Q3 2025 to 25.6% in Q4 2025, indicating margin pressure likely from cost inflation or promotional activity. Operating margin also fell to 7.64% in Q4 2025 from 9.21% in Q3 2025. The declining margins are a key concern, as they suggest that revenue growth is not translating into bottom-line expansion. The balance sheet shows a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.30, indicating moderate leverage, and a current ratio of 1.34, suggesting adequate liquidity. Free cash flow for the trailing twelve months is $740.5 million, providing a cushion for dividends and investments. However, the free cash flow yield is low relative to the market cap, and the company's ROE of 42.46% is strong, reflecting efficient use of equity. The cash flow from operations in Q4 2025 was $324.8 million, covering capital expenditures of $265.6 million, but the reliance on debt financing is notable.
Quarterly Revenue
$3.9B
2025-12
Revenue YoY Growth
+0.03%
YoY Comparison
Gross Margin
+0.25%
Latest Quarter
Free Cash Flow
$740488000.0B
Last 12 Months
Revenue & Net Income Trends (2 Years)
Revenue Breakdown
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Valuation Analysis: Is TSCO Overvalued?
Since net income is positive, the primary valuation metric is the P/E ratio. The trailing P/E is 24.83x, while the forward P/E is 13.81x, implying that the market expects earnings to grow significantly in the coming year. The gap between trailing and forward P/E suggests that the market is pricing in a recovery in earnings, which aligns with the analyst consensus of improving EPS. Compared to the specialty retail industry, TSCO's trailing P/E of 24.83x appears elevated relative to the sector average (industry average not provided, but typically specialty retail trades at lower multiples). The forward P/E of 13.81x is more reasonable and may indicate that the stock is undervalued relative to its earnings potential. The PEG ratio of 25.45x suggests that the stock is expensive relative to its growth rate, implying that the market has high expectations for future growth. Historically, TSCO's trailing P/E has ranged from around 14x to 35x over the past few years. The current trailing P/E of 24.83x is near the middle of this range, suggesting that the stock is not at extreme valuation levels. However, the forward P/E of 13.81x is near the lower end of the historical range, which could indicate a value opportunity if earnings materialize as expected. The stock's price-to-sales ratio of 1.75x is below the historical average, further supporting the case for undervaluation.
PE
24.8x
Latest Quarter
vs. Historical
Mid-Range
5-Year PE Range 14x~40x
vs. Industry Avg
N/A
Industry PE ~N/A*
EV/EBITDA
16.8x
Enterprise Value Multiple

