Is TSCO a good stock to buy right now?

Based on our 6-factor quantitative model, TRACTOR SUPPLY CO /DE/ (TSCO) receives a "Hold" rating with a composite score of 45.5/100. It is ranked #1,799 out of 4,446 stocks. Key factor scores: Quality 50/100, Value 65/100, Momentum 31/100. The timing signal is "Neutral". This is quantitative analysis only — not investment advice.

What is the stock rating for TSCO?

TRACTOR SUPPLY CO /DE/ (TSCO) has a "Hold" rating and 3-star score. The composite score of 45.5 ranks it #1,799 among 4,446 U.S. stocks. Ratings are updated weekly using academically-proven factor models.

What sector is TSCO in?

TRACTOR SUPPLY CO /DE/ operates in the Consumer Discretionary sector (Retail industry) with a market cap of $23.42 billion. It is classified as a large-cap stock.

Does TSCO pay a dividend?

Yes, TSCO pays a dividend with a current yield of 1.61%. For every $1,000 invested, you would receive approximately $16.10 in annual dividend income.

What is TSCO's P/E ratio?

TSCO has a trailing P/E ratio of 20.68x. The Consumer Discretionary sector average is 24.5x. This P/E is in a moderate range relative to the broader market.

How profitable is TSCO?

TSCO's quality factor score is 50/100. Gross margin: 36.9%. ROE: 43.0% vs sector average 6.2%. Margins are moderate to low, reflecting competitive market dynamics.

How is TSCO valued compared to peers?

TSCO's value factor score is 65/100 (higher = cheaper). Key multiples: P/E 20.7x, EV/EBITDA 11.7x. The stock appears attractively valued versus peers.

What is TSCO's debt level?

TSCO's debt-to-equity ratio is 6%. Sector average: 89%. Low leverage suggests conservative financial management.

TSCO has a beta of 0.54, meaning it is less volatile than the market. Stability score: 80/100.

Does TSCO have high short interest?

TSCO's short interest factor score is 12/100 (higher = less short selling). Elevated short interest may indicate bearish sentiment or short squeeze potential.

TSCO Stock Analysis: Hold (Score 45.5/100) | Blank Capital Research

Data Series	1D	5D	1M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y	10Y
TSCO	-1.34%	+2.76%	-10.55%	-9.96%	-12.26%	-	-	-
Industry Proxy XLY	+0.13%	+4.38%	-1.35%	-5.46%	-39.92%	-	-	-
U.S. Market SPY	-0.07%	+3.60%	+0.34%	-0.36%	+29.52%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Market	-1.27%	-0.84%	-10.88%	-9.60%	-41.78%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Sector	-1.47%	-1.62%	-9.19%	-4.50%	+27.66%	-	-	-

Metric	TSCO	Benchmark
P/E Ratio	20.7x	-15%
EV/EBITDA	11.7x	+139%
Price / Book	8.9x

Stock Entity	Score▼	Quality	Value	Momentum	P/E Ratio	ROE	Gross Margin	Net Margin	Rev Growth	D/E Ratio	Market Cap	Compare
CASY CASEYS GENERAL STORES INC	57	50	68	67	43.1x	16.9%	24.0%	3.8%	0.3%	123.0x	$27.2B	VS
TGT TARGET CORP	53	50	70	56	16.7x	20.7%	28.4%	3.4%	-0.7%	89.0x	$54.5B	VS
APEI AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION INC	53	49	58	72	79.0x	4.6%	52.8%	2.1%	6.8%	32.0x	$1.1B	VS
LINC LINCOLN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CORP	52	50	48	75	113.9x	5.6%	59.2%	2.3%	37.4%	147.0x	$1.3B	VS
FIVE FIVE BELOW, INC	52	50	56	73	106.3x	5.4%	32.5%	3.1%	26.5%	125.0x	$13.0B	VS
IMKTA INGLES MARKETS INC	51	50	51	62	17.7x	6.2%	23.9%	1.9%	0.4%	57.0x	$1.7B	VS
PRDO PERDOCEO EDUCATION Corp	51	50	70	57	14.1x	16.7%	100.0%	20.4%	27.1%	28.0x	$2.4B	VS
MCRI MONARCH CASINO & RESORT INC	51	50	66	47	16.6x	19.7%	24.5%	19.4%	11.5%	33.0x	$1.7B	VS
FCFS FirstCash Holdings, Inc.	49	50	29	66	35.4x	10.8%	50.2%	8.0%	26.6%	98.0x	$8.4B	VS
ESCA ESCALADE INC	48	50	65	51	15.6x	9.0%	26.1%	6.2%	8.4%	11.0x	$249M	VS
TSCO TRACTOR SUPPLY CO /DE/	46	50	65	31	20.7x	43.0%	36.9%	7.2%	-12.4%	6.0x	$23.4B

Key Ratio	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016
Gross Margin %	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%
Operating Margin %	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%
EBITDA Margin %	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%
Net Margin %	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%
FCF Margin %	-2.5%	-	-	-	-	-	10.4%	7.1%	5.3%	5.3%	6.1%
ROE %	0.4%	0.4%	0.5%	0.5%	0.5%	0.5%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%
ROA %	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.2%	0.1%	0.2%
ROIC %	0.4%	42.4%	47.9%	50.8%	51.7%	48.0%	50.3%	15.0%	29.0%	30.6%	32.2%

Key Ratio

TTM

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

Gross Margin %

0.4%

0.3%

Operating Margin %

0.1%

EBITDA Margin %

0.1%

Net Margin %

0.1%

FCF Margin %

-2.5%

10.4%

7.1%

5.3%

6.1%

ROE %

0.4%

0.5%

0.4%

0.3%

ROA %

0.1%

0.2%

0.1%

0.2%

ROIC %

0.4%

42.4%

47.9%

50.8%

51.7%

48.0%

50.3%

15.0%

29.0%

30.6%

32.2%

Line Item	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
	$15.1B	$15.5B	$14.9B	$14.6B	$14.2B	$12.7B	$10.6B	$8.4B	$7.9B	$7.3B	$6.8B	$6.2B
	—	$9.9B	$9.5B	$9.3B	$9.2B	$8.3B	—	—	—	—	—	—
	$5.6B	$5.7B	$5.4B	$5.2B	$5.0B	$4.5B	$3.8B	$2.9B	$2.7B	$2.5B	$2.3B	$2.1B
Gross Margin	36.9%	36.4%	36.3%	35.9%	35.0%	35.2%	35.4%	34.4%	34.2%	34.3%	34.3%	34.4%
	—	$3.7B	$3.5B	$3.4B	$3.2B	$2.9B	—	—	—	—	—	—
Depreciation	—	$494M	$447M	$393M	$343M	$270M	$217M	$196M	$177M	$166M	$143M	$124M
Total Operating Expenses	—	$4.2B	$3.9B	$3.7B	$3.5B	$3.2B	—	—	—	—	—	—
	$1.5B	$1.5B	$1.5B	$1.5B	$1.4B	$1.3B	$997M	$743M	$702M	$686M	$694M	$651M
EBIT	$1.5B	$1.5B	$1.5B	$1.5B	$1.4B	$1.3B	$997M	$743M	$702M	$686M	$694M	$651M
EBITDA	$2.0B	$2.0B	$1.9B	$1.9B	$1.8B	$1.6B	$1.2B	$939M	$879M	$852M	$837M	$774M
Operating Margin	9.7%	9.4%	9.9%	10.2%	10.1%	10.3%	9.4%	8.9%	8.9%	9.5%	10.2%	10.4%
EBITDA Margin	13.1%	12.6%	12.9%	12.9%	12.5%	12.4%	11.4%	11.2%	11.1%	11.7%	12.3%	12.4%
	—	$69M	—	$47M	$31M	$27M	$29M	$20M	$18M	$14M	$6M	$3M
	—	$1.4B	$1.4B	$1.4B	$1.4B	$1.3B	—	—	—	—	—	—
Income Tax Expense	—	$302M	$312M	$325M	$316M	$283M	$219M	$161M	$151M	$250M	$251M	$237M
	$1.1B	$1.1B	$1.1B	$1.1B	$1.1B	$997M	$749M	$562M	$532M	$423M	$437M	$410M
Net Margin	7.2%	7.1%	7.4%	7.6%	7.7%	7.8%	7.1%	6.7%	6.7%	5.8%	6.5%	6.6%
	$2.07	$2.07	$2.05	$10.15	$9.78	$8.69	$6.44	$4.70	$4.34	$3.31	$3.29	$3.03
Diluted EPS	$2.07	$2.06	$2.04	$10.09	$9.71	$8.61	$6.44	$4.70	$4.34	$3.31	$3.29	$3.03
Weighted Avg Basic	—	530M	537M	109M	111M	115M	—	—	—	—	—	—
Weighted Avg Diluted	—	532M	540M	110M	112M	116M	—	—	—	—	—	—

Line Item

TTM

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

$15.1B

$15.5B

$14.9B

$14.6B

$14.2B

$12.7B

$10.6B

$8.4B

$7.9B

$7.3B

$6.8B

$6.2B

—

$9.9B

$9.5B

$9.3B

$9.2B

$8.3B

—

$5.6B

$5.7B

$5.4B

$5.2B

$5.0B

$4.5B

$3.8B

$2.9B

$2.7B

$2.5B

$2.3B

$2.1B

Gross Margin

36.9%

36.4%

36.3%

35.9%

35.0%

35.2%

35.4%

34.4%

34.2%

34.3%

34.4%

—

$3.7B

$3.5B

$3.4B

$3.2B

$2.9B

—

Depreciation

—

$494M

$447M

$393M

$343M

$270M

$217M

$196M

$177M

$166M

$143M

$124M

Total Operating Expenses

—

$4.2B

$3.9B

$3.7B

$3.5B

$3.2B

—

$1.5B

$1.4B

$1.3B

$997M

$743M

$702M

$686M

$694M

$651M

EBIT

$1.5B

$1.4B

$1.3B

$997M

$743M

$702M

$686M

$694M

$651M

EBITDA

$2.0B

$1.9B

$1.8B

$1.6B

$1.2B

$939M

$879M

$852M

$837M

$774M

Operating Margin

9.7%

9.4%

9.9%

10.2%

10.1%

10.3%

9.4%

8.9%

9.5%

10.2%

10.4%

EBITDA Margin

13.1%

12.6%

12.9%

12.5%

12.4%

11.4%

11.2%

11.1%

11.7%

12.3%

12.4%

—

$69M

—

$47M

$31M

$27M

$29M

$20M

$18M

$14M

$6M

$3M

—

$1.4B

$1.3B

—

Income Tax Expense

—

$302M

$312M

$325M

$316M

$283M

$219M

$161M

$151M

$250M

$251M

$237M

$1.1B

$997M

$749M

$562M

$532M

$423M

$437M

$410M

Net Margin

7.2%

7.1%

7.4%

7.6%

7.7%

7.8%

7.1%

6.7%

5.8%

6.5%

6.6%

$2.07

$2.05

$10.15

$9.78

$8.69

$6.44

$4.70

$4.34

$3.31

$3.29

$3.03

Diluted EPS

$2.07

$2.06

$2.04

$10.09

$9.71

$8.61

$6.44

$4.70

$4.34

$3.31

$3.29

$3.03

Weighted Avg Basic

—

530M

537M

109M

111M

115M

—

Weighted Avg Diluted

—

532M

540M

110M

112M

116M

—

TRACTOR SUPPLY CO /DE/ (TSCO) Stock Analysis — April 2026 Rating, Price, and Forecast

Last updated: April 2026

Company Overview — What Does TRACTOR SUPPLY CO /DE/ Do?

Tractor Supply Company operates as a rural lifestyle retailer in the United States. The company offers a selection of merchandise, including equine, livestock, pet, and small animal products necessary for their health, care, growth, and containment; hardware, truck, towing, and tool products; seasonal products, such as heating products, lawn and garden items, power equipment, gifts, and toys; work/recreational clothing and footwear; and maintenance products for agricultural and rural use. It provides its products under the 4health, Producer's Pride, American Farmworks, Red Shed, Bit & Bridle, Redstone, Blue Mountain, Retriever, C.E. Schmidt, Ridgecut, Countyline, Royal Wing, Dumor, Strive, Groundwork, Traveller, Huskee, Treeline, JobSmart, TSC Tractor Supply Co, Paws & Claws, and Untamed brands. As of December 25, 2021, it operated 2,003 Tractor Supply stores in 49 states, as well as 177 Petsense stores in 23 states. The company operates its retail stores under the Tractor Supply Company, Del's Feed & Farm Supply, and Petsense names. It also operates websites under the TractorSupply.com and Petsense.com names. The company sells its products to recreational farmers, ranchers, and others. The company was founded in 1938 and is based in Brentwood, Tennessee. TRACTOR SUPPLY CO /DE/ (TSCO) is classified as a large-cap stock in the Consumer Discretionary sector, specifically within the Retail industry. The company is led by CEO Harry A. Lawton and employs approximately 49,000 people, headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee. With a market capitalization of $23.4B, TSCO is one of the prominent companies in the Consumer Discretionary sector.

TRACTOR SUPPLY CO /DE/ (TSCO) Stock Rating — Hold (April 2026)

As of April 2026, TRACTOR SUPPLY CO /DE/ receives a Hold rating with a composite score of 45.5/100 and 3 out of 5 stars from the Blank Capital Research quantitative model.TSCO ranks #1,799 out of 4,446 stocks in our coverage universe. Within the Consumer Discretionary sector, TRACTOR SUPPLY CO /DE/ ranks #160 of 442 stocks, placing it in the upper half of its Consumer Discretionary peers. The rating is generated by a multi-factor model that weighs quality (30%), momentum (25%), value (15%), investment (10%), stability (10%), and short interest (10%).

TSCO Stock Price and 52-Week Range

TRACTOR SUPPLY CO /DE/ (TSCO) currently trades at $45.03. The stock lost $0.61 (1.3%) in the most recent trading session. The 52-week high for TSCO is $63.99, which means the stock is currently trading -29.6% from its annual peak. The 52-week low is $45.92, putting the stock -1.9% above its annual trough. Recent trading volume was 4.7M shares, reflecting moderate market activity.

Is TSCO Overvalued or Undervalued? — Valuation Analysis

TRACTOR SUPPLY CO /DE/ (TSCO) carries a value factor score of 65/100 in the Blank Capital model, indicating fair valuation relative to historical norms. The trailing price-to-earnings ratio is 20.68x, compared to the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 24.47x — a discount of 15%. The price-to-book ratio stands at 8.89x, versus the sector average of 1.99x. The price-to-sales ratio is 1.52x, compared to 0.27x for the average Consumer Discretionary stock. On an enterprise value basis, TSCO trades at 11.70x EV/EBITDA, versus 4.91x for the sector.

Overall, TSCO's valuation appears roughly in line with sector benchmarks, suggesting the market is pricing the stock fairly given its current fundamentals and growth trajectory. Neither deep value nor significantly overpriced, the stock occupies a middle ground on valuation.

TRACTOR SUPPLY CO /DE/ Profitability — ROE, Margins, and Quality Score

TRACTOR SUPPLY CO /DE/ (TSCO) earns a quality factor score of 50/100, indicating solid business quality with consistent operational execution. The return on equity (ROE) is 43.0%, compared to the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 6.2%, which demonstrates strong shareholder value creation. Return on assets (ROA) comes in at 10.2% versus the sector average of 2.5%.

On a margin basis, TRACTOR SUPPLY CO /DE/ reports gross margins of 36.9%, compared to 36.9% for the sector. The operating margin is 9.7% (sector: 3.8%). Net profit margin stands at 7.2%, versus 2.1% for the average Consumer Discretionary stock. Revenue growth is running at -12.4% on a trailing basis, compared to 3.3% for the sector. The overall profitability profile is adequate, though there may be room for margin expansion.

TSCO Debt, Balance Sheet, and Financial Health

TRACTOR SUPPLY CO /DE/ has a debt-to-equity ratio of 6.0%, compared to the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 89.0%. The low leverage indicates a conservative balance sheet with significant financial flexibility. The current ratio is 1.34x, suggesting adequate working capital coverage. Total debt on the balance sheet is $150M. Cash and equivalents stand at $185M.

TSCO has a beta of 0.54, meaning it is less volatile than the S&P 500, making it a relatively defensive holding. The stability factor score for TRACTOR SUPPLY CO /DE/ is 80/100, indicating low-volatility characteristics and consistent price behavior that appeals to risk-averse investors.

TRACTOR SUPPLY CO /DE/ Revenue and Earnings History — Quarterly Trend

In TTM 2026, TRACTOR SUPPLY CO /DE/ reported revenue of $15.09B and earnings per share (EPS) of $2.07. Net income for the quarter was $1.11B. Gross margin was 36.9%. Operating income came in at $1.49B.

In FY 2025, TRACTOR SUPPLY CO /DE/ reported revenue of $15.52B and earnings per share (EPS) of $2.07. Net income for the quarter was $1.10B. Gross margin was 36.4%. Revenue grew 4.3% year-over-year compared to FY 2024. Operating income came in at $1.47B.

In Q3 2025, TRACTOR SUPPLY CO /DE/ reported revenue of $3.72B and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.49. Net income for the quarter was $259M. Gross margin was 37.4%. Revenue grew 7.2% year-over-year compared to Q3 2024. Operating income came in at $343M.

In Q2 2025, TRACTOR SUPPLY CO /DE/ reported revenue of $4.44B and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.81. Net income for the quarter was $430M. Gross margin was 36.9%. Revenue grew 4.5% year-over-year compared to Q2 2024. Operating income came in at $578M.

Over the past 8 quarters, TRACTOR SUPPLY CO /DE/ has demonstrated a growth trajectory, with revenue expanding from $4.25B to $15.09B. Investors analyzing TSCO stock should weigh these quarterly trends alongside the valuation and quality metrics discussed above.

TSCO Dividend Yield and Income Analysis

TRACTOR SUPPLY CO /DE/ (TSCO) currently pays a dividend yield of 1.6%. At this yield, a $10,000 investment in TSCO stock would generate approximately $$161.00 in annual dividend income. The net margin of 7.2% provides reasonable coverage for the dividend, though investors should monitor payout sustainability.

TSCO Momentum and Technical Analysis Profile

TRACTOR SUPPLY CO /DE/ (TSCO) has a momentum factor score of 31/100, signaling weak relative price performance. Stocks with low momentum scores have historically tended to continue underperforming in the near term. The investment factor score is 37/100, which measures capital allocation efficiency and asset growth patterns. The short interest score of 12/100 signals elevated short interest, which can indicate bearish sentiment among institutional investors.

TSCO vs Competitors — Consumer Discretionary Sector Ranking and Peer Comparison

Within the Consumer Discretionary sector, TRACTOR SUPPLY CO /DE/ (TSCO) ranks #160 out of 442 stocks based on the Blank Capital composite score. This places TSCO in the upper half of all Consumer Discretionary stocks in our coverage universe. Key competitors and sector peers include MONARCH CASINO & RESORT INC (MCRI) with a score of 50.5/100, CASEYS GENERAL STORES INC (CASY) with a score of 57.3/100, INGLES MARKETS INC (IMKTA) with a score of 51.0/100, FIVE BELOW, INC (FIVE) with a score of 51.6/100, and TARGET CORP (TGT) with a score of 52.6/100.

Comparing TSCO against the S&P 500 benchmark is also instructive for understanding relative performance. Investors can view the full TSCO vs S&P 500 (SPY) comparison to assess how TRACTOR SUPPLY CO /DE/ stacks up against the broader market across all factor dimensions.

TSCO Next Earnings Date

No upcoming earnings date has been announced for TRACTOR SUPPLY CO /DE/ (TSCO) at this time. Check the earnings calendar for the latest scheduling updates across all stocks in our coverage universe.

Should You Buy TSCO? — Investment Thesis Summary

TRACTOR SUPPLY CO /DE/ presents a balanced picture with arguments on both sides. The value score of 65/100 suggests attractive pricing relative to fundamentals. Momentum is weak at 31/100, a headwind for near-term performance. Low volatility (stability score 80/100) reduces downside risk.

In summary, TRACTOR SUPPLY CO /DE/ (TSCO) earns a Hold rating with a composite score of 45.5/100 as of April 2026. The rating is derived from the Blank Capital Research methodology, which combines six factor dimensions into a single quantitative ranking. Investors should consider these quantitative signals alongside their own fundamental research, risk tolerance, and investment time horizon before making buy or sell decisions on TSCO stock.

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