Overall Fundamental outlook

Business Operations:

Sector: Consumer Cyclical
Industry: Specialty Retail

Tractor Supply Company operates as a rural lifestyle retailer in the United States. The company provides various merchandise, including livestock and equine feed and equipment, poultry, fencing, and sprayers and chemicals; companion animal products, such as food, treats, and equipment for dogs, cats, and other small animals, as well as dog wellness products; seasonal and recreation products comprising tractors and riders, lawn and garden, bird feeding, power equipment, and other recreational products; truck, tool, and hardware products, such as truck accessories, trailers, generators, lubricants, batteries, and hardware and tools; and clothing, gift, and décor products consist of clothing, footwear, toys, snacks, and decorative merchandise. It offers its products under the 4health, Paws & Claws, American Farmworks, Producer's Pride, Bit & Bridle, Red Shed, Blue Mountain, Redstone, C.E. Schmidt, Retriever, Country Lane, Ridgecut, Countyline, Royal Wing, Country Tuff, Strive, Dumor, Traveller, Farm Table, Treeline, Groundwork, TSC Tractor Supply Co, Huskee, Untamed, JobSmart, and Impeckable brand names. The company operates its retail stores under the Tractor Supply Company, Petsense by Tractor Supply, and Orscheln Farm and Home names; and operates websites under the TractorSupply.com and Petsense.com names. It sells its products to recreational farmers, ranchers, and others. Tractor Supply Company was founded in 1938 and is based in Brentwood, Tennessee.

Revenue projections:

Revenue projections for TSCO
Revenue projections for TSCO

TSCO's revenue projections indicate a decrease from the prior year, which may make investors hesitant. A revenue decline could harm the company's bottom line, prompting investors to be more careful, as lower earnings often signal potential issues with profitability and future performance.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 1.485000
forwardPE 24.240377
debtToEquity 233.038000
earningsGrowth -0.039000
revenueGrowth 0.016000
grossMargins 0.362910
operatingMargins 0.093590
trailingEps 10.290000
forwardEps 11.130000

Tractor Supply Company's current ratio being 1.485 suggests that the company has no issue servicing its short-term debt. Its strong liquidity position, supported by sufficient cash reserves and current assets, ensures that Tractor Supply Company can meet its financial obligations with ease.
TSCO's Forward PE is positioned well, reflecting a favorable balance between stock price and earnings. The stock isn't overpriced, offering room for growth and making it a potentially rewarding investment as its value has room to rise further.
TSCO's high debt-to-equity ratio shows the company is significantly leveraged, relying heavily on debt financing. This raises the potential for increased financial risk, especially if the company's earnings or cash flow are negatively impacted.
Tractor Supply Company's low earnings and revenue growth point to a likely decrease in profits. This suggests that the company is facing financial difficulties and may struggle to maintain its current level of profitability.
Tractor Supply Company's negative gross and operating margins indicate that the company is operating at a loss. This reflects an inability to cover production costs and operational expenses, which could undermine its financial stability.
Tractor Supply Company's forward EPS surpasses its trailing EPS, reflecting expectations of higher profitability in the current year. This suggests that Tractor Supply Company is projected to generate stronger earnings, indicating an optimistic financial outlook compared to the prior year's results.

Price projections:

Price projections for TSCO
Price projections for TSCO

Price projections for TSCO have gradually risen over time, signaling increased optimism about the company's future prospects. This steady upward revision reflects growing confidence in TSCO's market potential.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for TSCO
Recommendations trend for TSCO


The recent buy bias for TSCO from analysts signals strong confidence in the stock's potential. This positive sentiment could encourage investors to see TSCO as a smart place to invest their money, especially those looking for stable, long-term returns in a well-established company.