Andre Hawaux Purchases 3,150 Shares of Tractor Supply (NASDAQ:TSCO) Stock

Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ:TSCO) Director Andre Hawaux acquired 3,150 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, August 3rd. The shares were bought at an average price of $31.83 per share, for a total transaction of $100,264.50. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 3,150 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $100,264.50. This trade represents a ∞ increase in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website.

Tractor Supply Stock Performance

NASDAQ TSCO opened at $33.41 on Thursday. The business’s 50 day moving average price is $30.71 and its 200-day moving average price is $40.09. Tractor Supply Company has a fifty-two week low of $28.36 and a fifty-two week high of $62.89. The company has a market cap of $17.52 billion, a P/E ratio of 17.40, a P/E/G ratio of 10.77 and a beta of 0.47. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.83, a quick ratio of 0.23 and a current ratio of 1.33.

Tractor Supply (NASDAQ:TSCO) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 23rd. The specialty retailer reported $0.81 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.82 by ($0.01). Tractor Supply had a return on equity of 41.74% and a net margin of 6.42%.The firm had revenue of $4.54 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $4.58 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $0.81 earnings per share. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 2.3% compared to the same quarter last year. Tractor Supply has set its FY 2026 guidance at 1.900-2.000 EPS. Sell-side analysts predict that Tractor Supply Company will post 1.93 earnings per share for the current year.

Tractor Supply Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, June 9th. Investors of record on Wednesday, May 27th were issued a dividend of $0.24 per share. This represents a $0.96 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.9%. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, May 27th. Tractor Supply’s dividend payout ratio is presently 50.00%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities research analysts have recently weighed in on TSCO shares. Zacks Research downgraded Tractor Supply from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a report on Monday, July 13th. Raymond James Financial dropped their price objective on Tractor Supply from $48.00 to $40.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Friday, July 17th. The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $38.00 price objective (down from $43.00) on shares of Tractor Supply in a research report on Friday, July 24th. Telsey Advisory Group reduced their target price on Tractor Supply from $40.00 to $38.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, July 24th. Finally, Argus set a $41.00 target price on Tractor Supply in a research report on Tuesday, July 28th. Thirteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twelve have assigned a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $39.31.

More Tractor Supply News

Here are the key news stories impacting Tractor Supply this week:

• Positive Sentiment: CEO Harry A. Lawton III purchased 15,600 shares for approximately $501,540 at an average price of $32.15. Director Edna Morris also bought 1,560 shares for about $50,606, while Director Andre Hawaux purchased 3,150 shares for roughly $100,265. The purchases may reassure investors that company insiders view recent price levels as attractive. CEO and director insider purchase filings
• Positive Sentiment: Tractor Supply announced more than 200 new dog and cat products, including food, treats, toys and everyday essentials. The broader assortment could support customer traffic, market share and sales growth in the pet category. Tractor Supply expands pet assortment
• Neutral Sentiment: The stock trades near $33, below its 200-day moving average of $40.22 but above its 50-day average of $30.66. Analysts’ consensus rating is “Hold,” with an average price target of $39.31, suggesting potential upside but limited conviction.
• Neutral Sentiment: Tractor Supply continues to pay a quarterly dividend of $0.24, or $0.96 annually, representing a yield of approximately 2.9% at recent prices. Institutional investors own about 98.7% of the shares, indicating strong professional ownership but potentially less incremental buying support.
• Negative Sentiment: The company’s latest quarterly results modestly missed expectations: EPS was $0.81 versus $0.82 expected, while revenue of $4.54 billion fell short of the $4.58 billion consensus. Revenue still increased 2.3% year over year, and fiscal 2026 EPS guidance remains $1.90–$2.00, but the miss highlights ongoing execution and growth concerns.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Tractor Supply

Several hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in TSCO. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. increased its position in Tractor Supply by 6.3% during the 4th quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 3,121,526 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $156,108,000 after buying an additional 184,146 shares in the last quarter. Swedbank AB grew its stake in shares of Tractor Supply by 3.3% during the fourth quarter. Swedbank AB now owns 1,129,182 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $56,470,000 after acquiring an additional 36,495 shares during the last quarter. Nomura Asset Management Co. Ltd. grew its stake in shares of Tractor Supply by 44.2% during the fourth quarter. Nomura Asset Management Co. Ltd. now owns 727,125 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $36,364,000 after acquiring an additional 222,750 shares during the last quarter. Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. increased its holdings in shares of Tractor Supply by 4.4% during the fourth quarter. Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. now owns 1,103,395 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $56,086,000 after acquiring an additional 46,010 shares in the last quarter. Finally, King Luther Capital Management Corp raised its position in shares of Tractor Supply by 1.6% in the 4th quarter. King Luther Capital Management Corp now owns 2,387,723 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $119,410,000 after purchasing an additional 36,778 shares during the last quarter. 98.72% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Tractor Supply Company Profile

Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO) is a specialty retailer focused on products for the home, farm, ranch and outdoors. The company operates a network of physical retail locations complemented by an e-commerce platform, offering a one-stop source of supplies and equipment for customers with rural and suburban lifestyles. Its merchandise assortment targets a range of needs, from animal and livestock care to maintenance, outdoor power equipment, and seasonal products.

Product categories include animal feed and supplies, pet products, fencing and fencing supplies, equine equipment, lawn and garden tools, work clothing and footwear, and small agricultural and outdoor power equipment.