Tractor Supply Company Announces Increase in Dividend and Share Repurchase Authorization
February 13 2025 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
- Increases Dividend by 4.5%, Marking the 16th Consecutive Year
of Dividend Increases for the Company
- Raises Share Repurchase Authorization by $1Billion
Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), the largest rural
lifestyle retailer in the United States (the “Company”), today
announced that its Board of Directors has increased its dividend by
$0.04, or 4.5% year-over-year, to $0.92 per share on an annualized
basis for fiscal year 2025. In accordance with this increase, the
Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.23 per
share of the Company’s common stock.
In addition, Tractor Supply announced that its Board of
Directors authorized a $1 billion increase to its existing share
repurchase program, bringing the total amount authorized to date
under the program to $7.5 billion. As of December 28, 2024, the
Company had repurchased 357.4 million shares of its common stock
(adjusted to reflect the effect of stock splits) for approximately
$6.03 billion since the inception of its share repurchase program
in 2007.
“Tractor Supply’s business remains strong with a long runway for
growth ahead as our Life Out Here 2030 strategy takes us through
the back half of the decade. Increasing the dividend and
authorizing additional share repurchases are supported by our
strong balance sheet and cash flow generation that provide us with
flexibility to return cash to shareholders while investing in our
future,” said Edna Morris, Tractor Supply’s Chairman of the
Board.
The dividend will be paid on March 11, 2025 to stockholders of
record of the Company’s common stock as of the close of business on
February 26, 2025.
About Tractor Supply
Company
For more than 85 years, Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ:
TSCO) has been passionate about
serving the needs of recreational farmers, ranchers, homeowners,
gardeners, pet enthusiasts and all those who enjoy living Life Out
Here. Tractor Supply is the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the
U.S., ranking 293 on the Fortune 500. The Company’s more than
50,000 Team Members are known for delivering legendary service and
helping customers pursue their passions, whether that means being
closer to the land, taking care of animals or living a hands-on,
DIY lifestyle. In store and online, Tractor Supply provides what
customers need – anytime, anywhere, any way they choose at the low
prices they deserve.
As part of the Company’s commitment to caring for animals of all
kinds, Tractor Supply is proud to include Petsense by Tractor
Supply, a pet specialty retailer, and Allivet, a leading online pet
pharmacy, in its family of brands. Together, Tractor Supply is able
to provide comprehensive solutions for pet care, livestock wellness
and rural living, ensuring customers and their animals thrive. From
its stores to the customer’s doorstep, Tractor Supply is here to
serve and support Life Out Here.
As of December 28, 2024, the Company operated 2,296 Tractor
Supply stores in 49 states and 206 Petsense by Tractor Supply
stores in 23 states. For more information, visit
www.tractorsupply.com and www.Petsense.com.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements,
including statements regarding the Company's plans relating to
share repurchases and dividends, plans to return capital to
shareholders, business model, growth and results of operations and
anticipated investments in the business. All forward-looking
statements are subject to the safe harbor provisions of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, are subject to the
finalization of the Company’s quarterly financial and accounting
procedures, and may be affected by certain risks and uncertainties,
any one, or a combination, of which could materially affect the
results of the Company’s operations. Forward-looking statements are
usually identified by or are associated with such words as “will,”
“would,” “intend,” “expect,” “continue,” “believe,” “anticipate,”
“optimistic,” “forecasted” and similar terminology. Actual results
could vary materially from the expectations reflected in these
statements. As with any business, all phases of our operations are
subject to facts outside of our control. These factors include,
without limitation, those factors discussed in the “Risk Factors”
section of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and other
filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 28,
2024. Forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of the
Company are based on knowledge of its business and the environment
in which it operates, but because of the factors listed above,
actual results could differ materially from those reflected by any
forward-looking statements. Consequently, all of the
forward-looking statements made are qualified by these cautionary
statements and those contained in the Company’s Annual Report on
Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and other filings with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. There can be no assurance
that the results or developments anticipated by the Company will be
realized or, even if substantially realized, that they will have
the expected consequences to or effects on the Company or its
business and operations. Readers are cautioned not to place undue
reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as
of the date hereof. The Company does not undertake any obligation
to release publicly any revisions to these forward-looking
statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof
or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as
required by law.
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Mary Winn Pilkington (615) 440-4212
investorrelations@tractorsupply.com
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