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Preferred Stock (shares in thousands): $1.00 par value; 40 shares authorized; no shares were issued or outstanding during any period presented.
Common Stock (shares in thousands): $0.008 par value; 400,000 shares authorized for all periods presented. 177,810, 177,332, and 177,241 shares issued; 107,447, 107,976, and 109,058 shares outstanding at June 29, 2024, December 30, 2023, and July 1, 2023, respectively.
Treasury Stock (at cost, shares in thousands): 70,363, 69,356, and 68,183 shares at June 29, 2024, December 30, 2023, and July 1, 2023, respectively.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 1 – General
Nature of Business
Founded in 1938, Tractor Supply Company (the “Company,” “Tractor Supply,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States (“U.S.”). The Company is focused on supplying the needs of recreational farmers, ranchers, and all those who enjoy living the rural lifestyle (which we refer to as the “Out Here” lifestyle). The Company's stores are located primarily in towns outlying major metropolitan markets and in rural communities. The Company also owns and operates Petsense, LLC (“Petsense by Tractor Supply”), a small-box pet specialty supply retailer focused on meeting the needs of pet owners, primarily in small and mid-sized communities, and offering a variety of pet products and services. On October 12, 2022, the Company completed the acquisition of Orscheln Farm and Home, LLC (“Orscheln” or “Orscheln Farm and Home”) and converted the 81 acquired Orscheln stores to Tractor Supply stores in fiscal 2023. At June 29, 2024, the Company operated a total of 2,459 retail stores in 49 states (2,254 Tractor Supply and Orscheln retail stores and 205 Petsense by Tractor Supply retail stores) and also offered an expanded assortment of products through the Tractor Supply mobile application and online at TractorSupply.comand Petsense.com.
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying interim unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (“U.S. GAAP”) and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. These statements should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2023. The results of operations for our interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results for the full fiscal year.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
In September 2022, the Financial Accounting Standard Board issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2022-04, “Liabilities - Supplier Finance Programs (Subtopic 405-50): Disclosure of Supplier Finance Program Obligations”. The ASU requires disclosure about an entity’s use of supplier finance programs, including the key terms of the program, amount of obligations outstanding at the end of the reporting period, and a rollforward of activity within the program during the period. The Company adopted this ASU in fiscal 2023, except for the disclosure of rollforward activity, which is effective on a prospective basis beginning in fiscal 2024 within the Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Supplier Finance Program
The Company has an agreement with a third-party financial institution that allows certain participating suppliers the ability to finance payment obligations from the Company. The third-party financial institution has separate arrangements with the Company’s suppliers and provides them with the option to request early payment for invoices confirmed by the Company. The Company does not determine the terms or conditions of the arrangement between the third-party and its suppliers and receives no compensation from the third-party financial institution. The Company’s obligation to its suppliers, including amounts due and scheduled payment dates, are not impacted by the suppliers’ decisions to finance amounts under the arrangement. The Company’s outstanding payment obligations under the supplier finance program, which are included in accounts payable on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets, were $33.1 million, $38.4 million, and $31.1 million at June 29, 2024, December 30, 2023, and July 1, 2023, respectively.
Sale-leaseback Transactions
In the second quarter of fiscal 2024, the Company completed its strategically planned sale-leaseback of two Tractor Supply store locations, resulting in proceeds of $13.3 million and a gain of $5.1 million. The Company intends to lease those properties for 20 years, with renewal options thereafter. The transactions met the accounting criteria for sale-leaseback treatment, and the resulting leases were accounted for as operating leases.
Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. The Company uses a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value. These tiers include:
•Level 1 - defined as observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets;
•Level 2 - defined as inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable; and
•Level 3 - defined as unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions.
The Company’s financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, short-term credit card receivables, trade payables, debt instruments, and interest rate swaps. Due to their short-term nature, the carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, short-term credit card receivables, and trade payables approximate current fair value at each balance sheet date.
As described in further detail in Note 5 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, the Company had $1.75 billion in borrowings under its debt facilities at June 29, 2024, December 30, 2023 and July 1, 2023. The fair value of the Company’s $150 million 3.70% Senior Notes due 2029 (the “3.70% Senior Notes”) and the borrowings under the Company’s revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”) were determined based on market interest rates (Level 2 inputs). The carrying value of borrowings in the 3.70% Senior Notes and the Revolving Credit Facility approximate fair value for each period reported.
The fair value of the Company’s $650 million 1.750% Senior Notes due 2030 (the “1.75% Senior Notes”) and $750 million 5.250% Senior Notes due 2033 (the “5.25% Senior Notes”) are determined based on quoted prices in active markets, which are considered Level 1 inputs. The carrying value and the fair value of the 1.75% Senior Notes and the 5.25% Senior Notes, net of discounts, were as follows (in thousands):
June 29, 2024
December 30, 2023
July 1, 2023
Carrying Value
Fair Value
Carrying Value
Fair Value
Carrying Value
Fair Value
1.75% Senior Notes
$
641,284
$
527,527
$
640,596
$
533,013
$
639,908
$
514,007
5.25% Senior Notes
$
741,368
$
743,408
$
740,880
$
769,005
$
740,384
$
740,453
The Company's interest rate swap is carried at fair value, which is determined based on the present value of expected future cash flows using forward rate curves, which is considered a Level 2 input. In accordance with hedge accounting, the gains and losses on interest rate swaps that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges are recorded as a component of Other Comprehensive Income, net of related income taxes, and reclassified into earnings in the same income statement line and period in which the hedged transactions affect earnings. The fair value of the interest rate swap, excluding accrued interest, was as follows (in thousands):
Fair Value Measurements at
June 29, 2024
December 30, 2023
July 1, 2023
Interest rate swap assets (Level 2)
$
6,251
$
9,099
$
13,717
Note 3 – Share-Based Compensation
Share-based compensation includes stock options, restricted stock units, performance-based restricted share units, and transactions under the Company's Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “ESPP”). Share-based compensation expense is recognized based on grant date fair value of all stock options, restricted stock units, and performance-based restricted share units. Share-based compensation expense is also recognized for the value of the 15% discount on shares purchased by employees as a part of the ESPP. The discount under the ESPP represents the difference between the market value on the first day of the purchase period or the market value on the purchase date, whichever is lower, and the employee’s purchase price.
There were no significant modifications to the Company’s share-based compensation plans during the fiscal six months ended June 29, 2024.
Share-based compensation expense was $10.7 million and $15.7 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $25.1 million and $30.2 million for the first six months of fiscal 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Stock Options
The following table summarizes information concerning stock option grants during the first six months of fiscal 2024:
Fiscal Six Months Ended
June 29, 2024
Stock options granted
133,015
Weighted average exercise price
$
233.41
Weighted average grant date fair value per option
$
58.65
As of June 29, 2024, total unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested stock options was approximately $11.9 million with a remaining weighted average expense recognition period of 2.1 years.
Restricted Stock Units and Performance-Based Restricted Share Units
The following table summarizes information concerning restricted stock unit and performance-based restricted share unit grants during the first six months of fiscal 2024:
Fiscal Six Months Ended
June 29, 2024
Restricted Stock Unit Activity
Awards granted
214,744
Weighted average grant date fair value per share
$
225.75
Performance-Based Restricted Share Unit Activity
Awards granted (a)
56,207
Weighted average grant date fair value per share - awards granted
$
235.16
Performance adjustment (b)
80,723
Weighted average grant date fair value per share - performance adjustment
$
120.37
(a) Assumes 100% target level achievement of the relative performance targets.
(b) Shares adjusted for performance-based restricted share unit awards settled during the first three months of fiscal 2024 based on actual achievement of performance targets.
In the first six months of fiscal 2024, the Company granted performance-based restricted share unit awards that are subject to the achievement of specified performance goals. The performance metrics for the units are growth in net sales and growth in earnings per diluted share and also include a relative total shareholder return modifier. The number of performance-based restricted share units presented in the foregoing table represent the shares that can be achieved at the performance metric target value. The actual number of shares that will be issued under the performance-based restricted share unit awards, which may be higher or lower than the target, will be determined by the level of achievement of the performance goals and the relative total shareholder return modifier. If the performance targets are achieved, the units will be issued based on the achievement level, inclusive of the relative total shareholder return modifier, and the grant date fair value will cliff vest in full on the third anniversary of the date of the grant, subject to continued employment.
As of June 29, 2024, total unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested restricted stock units and non-vested performance-based restricted share units was approximately $89.8 million with a remaining weighted average expense recognition period of 2.2 years.
The Company presents both basic and diluted net income per share on the Consolidated Statements of Income. Basic net income per share is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per share is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted average diluted shares outstanding during the period. Dilutive shares are computed using the treasury stock method for share-based awards. Performance-based restricted share units are included in diluted shares only if the related performance conditions are considered satisfied as of the end of the reporting period. Net income per share is calculated as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts):
Fiscal Three Months Ended
June 29, 2024
July 1, 2023
Income
Shares
Per Share Amount
Income
Shares
Per Share Amount
Basic net income per share:
$
425,196
107,730
$
3.95
$
421,234
109,426
$
3.85
Dilutive effect of share-based awards
—
505
(0.02)
—
615
(0.02)
Diluted net income per share:
$
425,196
108,235
$
3.93
$
421,234
110,041
$
3.83
Fiscal Six Months Ended
June 29, 2024
July 1, 2023
Income
Shares
Per Share Amount
Income
Shares
Per Share Amount
Basic net income per share:
$
623,363
107,838
$
5.78
$
604,322
109,735
$
5.51
Dilutive effect of share-based awards
—
543
(0.03)
—
676
(0.04)
Diluted net income per share:
$
623,363
108,381
$
5.75
$
604,322
110,411
$
5.47
Anti-dilutive stock awards excluded from the above calculations totaled approximately 0.2 million shares for the fiscal three months ended June 29, 2024 and approximately 0.2 million shares for the fiscal three months ended July 1, 2023. Anti-dilutive stock awards excluded from the above calculations totaled approximately 0.3 million shares for the fiscal six months ended June 29, 2024 and approximately 0.2 million shares for the fiscal six months ended July 1, 2023.
Note 5 – Debt
The following table summarizes the Company’s outstanding debt as of the dates indicated (in millions):
June 29, 2024
December 30, 2023
July 1, 2023
5.25% Senior Notes
$
750.0
$
750.0
$
750.0
1.75% Senior Notes
650.0
650.0
650.0
3.70% Senior Notes (a)
150.0
150.0
150.0
Senior credit facilities:
Revolving Credit Facility
200.0
200.0
200.0
Total outstanding borrowings
1,750.0
1,750.0
1,750.0
Less: unamortized debt discounts and issuance costs
(19.5)
(21.0)
(22.5)
Total debt
1,730.5
1,729.0
1,727.5
Less: current portion of long-term debt
—
—
—
Long-term debt
$
1,730.5
$
1,729.0
$
1,727.5
Outstanding letters of credit
$
83.1
$
58.3
$
60.2
(a) Also referred to herein as the “Note Purchase Facility,” referring to the Note Purchase and Private Shelf Agreement dated as of August 14, 2017 by and among the Company, PGIM, Inc. and the noteholders party thereto, as amended through November 2, 2022, under which the notes were purchased.
Borrowings under the Company’s Revolving Credit Facility (the “2022 Senior Credit Facility”) bore interest either at the bank’s base rate (8.500% at June 29, 2024) plus an additional amount ranging from 0.000% to 0.250% (0.000% at June 29, 2024) or at adjusted Secured Overnight Financing Rate (5.337% at June 29, 2024) plus an additional amount ranging from
0.750% to 1.250% (1.000% at June 29, 2024), adjusted based on the Company’s public credit ratings. The Company was also required to pay, quarterly in arrears, a commitment fee related to unused capacity on the Revolving Credit Facility ranging from 0.080% to 0.150% per annum (0.100% at June 29, 2024), adjusted based on the Company’s public credit ratings.
The Company has entered into an interest rate swap agreement in order to hedge its exposure to variable rate interest payments associated with its debt. The interest rate swap agreement will mature on March 18, 2025, and the notional amount of the agreement is fixed at $200.0 million.
Covenants and Default Provisions of the Debt Agreements
As of June 29, 2024, the 2022 Senior Credit Facility and the Note Purchase Facility (collectively, the “Debt Agreements”) required quarterly compliance with respect to two material covenants: a fixed charge coverage ratio and a leverage ratio. Both ratios are calculated on a trailing twelve-month basis at the end of each fiscal quarter. The fixed charge coverage ratio compares earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, share-based compensation, and rent expense (“consolidated EBITDAR”) to the sum of interest paid and rental expense (excluding any straight-line rent adjustments). The fixed charge coverage ratio was required to be greater than or equal to 2.00 to 1.00 as of the last day of each fiscal quarter. The leverage ratio compares total funded debt to consolidated EBITDAR. The leverage ratio was required to be less than or equal to 4.00 to 1.00 as of the last day of each fiscal quarter. The Debt Agreements also contain certain other restrictions regarding additional subsidiary indebtedness, business operations, subsidiary guarantees, mergers, consolidations and sales of assets, transactions with subsidiaries or affiliates, and liens. As of June 29, 2024, the Company was in compliance with all debt covenants.
The Debt Agreements contain customary events of default, including payment defaults, breaches of representations and warranties, covenant defaults, cross-defaults to other material indebtedness, certain events of bankruptcy and insolvency, material judgments, certain ERISA events, and invalidity of loan documents. Upon certain changes of control, amounts outstanding under the Debt Agreements could become due and payable. In addition, under the Note Purchase Facility, upon an event of default or change of control, a whole payment may become due and payable.
The Note Purchase Facility also requires that, in the event the Company amends its 2022 Senior Credit Facility, or any subsequent credit facility of $100 million or greater, such that it contains covenant or default provisions that are not provided in the Note Purchase Facility or that are similar to those contained in the Note Purchase Facility but which contain percentages, amounts, formulas, or grace periods that are more restrictive than those set forth in the Note Purchase Facility or are otherwise more beneficial to the lenders thereunder, the Note Purchase Facility shall be automatically amended to include such additional or amended covenants and/or default provisions.
Note 6 – Capital Stock and Dividends
Capital Stock
The authorized capital stock of the Company consists of common stock and preferred stock. The Company is authorized to issue 400 million shares of common stock. The Company is also authorized to issue 40 thousand shares of preferred stock, with such designations, rights and preferences as may be determined from time to time by the Company's Board of Directors.
Dividends
During the first six months of fiscal 2024 and fiscal 2023, the Company's Board of Directors declared the following cash dividends:
Date Declared
Dividend Amount Per Share of Common Stock
Record Date
Date Paid
May 8, 2024
$
1.10
May 28, 2024
June 11, 2024
February 5, 2024
$
1.10
February 26, 2024
March 12, 2024
May 10, 2023
$
1.03
May 30, 2023
June 13, 2023
February 8, 2023
$
1.03
February 27, 2023
March 14, 2023
It is the present intention of the Company’s Board of Directors to continue to pay a quarterly cash dividend; however, the declaration and payment of future dividends will be determined by the Company’s Board of Directors in its sole discretion and
will depend upon the earnings, financial condition, and capital needs of the Company, along with any other factors that the Company’s Board of Directors deem relevant.
On August 7, 2024, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.10 per share of the Company’s outstanding common stock. The dividend will be paid on September 10, 2024 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on August 26, 2024.
Note 7 – Treasury Stock
The Company’s Board of Directors has authorized common stock repurchases under a share repurchase program which was announced in February 2007. The total authorized amount of the program, which has been increased from time to time, is currently $6.50 billion, exclusive of any fees, commissions, or other expenses related to such repurchases. The share repurchase program does not have an expiration date. The repurchases may be made from time to time on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. The timing and amount of any shares repurchased under the program will depend on a variety of factors, including price, corporate and regulatory requirements, capital availability, and other market conditions. Repurchased shares are accounted for at cost and will be held in treasury for future issuance. The program may be limited, temporarily paused, or terminated at any time without prior notice. As of June 29, 2024, the Company had remaining authorization under the share repurchase program of $0.79 billion, exclusive of any fees, commissions, or other expenses.
The following table provides the number of shares repurchased, average price paid per share, and total cost of share repurchases during the fiscal three months and fiscal six months ended June 29, 2024 and July 1, 2023, respectively (in thousands, except per share amounts):
Fiscal Three Months Ended
Fiscal Six Months Ended
June 29, 2024
July 1, 2023
June 29, 2024
July 1, 2023
Total number of shares repurchased
511
692
1,007
1,558
Average price paid per share
$
272.52
$
222.42
$
254.81
$
225.34
Total cost of share repurchases (a)
$
140,546
$
157,448
$
259,089
$
354,616
(a) Effective January 1, 2023, the Company’s share repurchases are subject to a 1% excise tax as a result of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. Excise taxes incurred on share repurchases represent direct costs of the repurchase and are recorded as a part of the cost basis of the shares within treasury stock. The cost of shares repurchased may differ from the repurchases of common stock amounts in the consolidated statements of cash flows due to unsettled share repurchases at the end of a period and excise taxes incurred on share repurchases.
Note 8 – Income Taxes
The Company’s effective income tax rate was 22.7% in the second quarter of fiscal 2024 compared to 23.0% in the second quarter of fiscal 2023. The Company’s effective income tax rate was 22.2% in the first six months of fiscal 2024 compared to 22.4% in the first six months of fiscal 2023. The decrease in the effective income tax rate in both the first three and six months of fiscal 2024 compared to the corresponding periods in fiscal 2023 were driven primarily by a decrease in state income taxes. In the first six months of fiscal 2024, this decrease was partially offset by the lower tax benefit from decreased stock compensation activity.
Note 9 – Commitments and Contingencies
Construction and Real Estate Commitments
As of June 29, 2024, the Company had contractual commitments of approximately $12.8 million related to the construction and onboarding of the new Maumelle, Arkansas distribution center.
Letters of Credit
At June 29, 2024, the Company had $83.1 million in outstanding letters of credit.
The Company is involved in various litigation matters arising in the ordinary course of business. The Company believes that, based upon information currently available, any estimated loss related to such matters has been adequately provided for in accrued liabilities to the extent probable and reasonably estimable. Accordingly, the Company currently expects these matters will be resolved without material adverse effect on its consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. However, litigation and other legal matters involve an element of uncertainty. Future developments in such matters, including adverse decisions or settlements or resulting required changes to the Company's business operations, could affect our consolidated operating results when resolved in future periods or could result in liability or other amounts material to the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements.
Note 10 – Segment Reporting
The Company has one reportable segment which is the retail sale of products that support the rural lifestyle. The following table indicates the percentage of net sales represented by each of our major product categories during the fiscal three and six months ended June 29, 2024 and July 1, 2023:
Fiscal Three Months Ended
Fiscal Six Months Ended
Product Category
June 29, 2024
July 1, 2023
June 29, 2024
July 1, 2023
Seasonal & Recreation (a)
28
%
25
%
25
%
23
%
Livestock, Equine & Agriculture (b)
28
%
29
%
28
%
29
%
Companion Animal (c)
22
%
22
%
24
%
25
%
Truck, Tool & Hardware (d)
15
%
16
%
15
%
15
%
Clothing, Gift & Décor (e)
7
%
8
%
8
%
8
%
Total
100
%
100
%
100
%
100
%
Note:Net sales by major product categories for prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.
(a) Includes tractor & rider, lawn & garden, bird feeding, power equipment, and other recreational products.
(b) Includes livestock and equine feed & equipment, poultry, fencing, and sprayer & chemicals.
(c) Includes food, treats and equipment for dogs, cats, and other small animals as well as dog wellness.
(d) Includes truck accessories, trailers, generators, lubricants, batteries, and hardware and tools.
(e) Includes clothing, footwear, toys, snacks, and decorative merchandise.
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Forward Looking Statements
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2023 (the “2023 Form 10-K”) and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements and information. The forward-looking statements included herein are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the “PSLRA”). All statements, other than statements of historical facts, which address activities, events, or developments that we expect or anticipate will or may occur in the future, including sales and earnings growth, new store growth, estimated results of operations in future periods (including, but not limited to, sales, comparable store sales, operating margins, net income, and earnings per diluted share), the declaration and payment of dividends, the timing and amount of share repurchases, future capital expenditures (including their timing, amount and nature), sale-leasebacks, acquisitions, business strategy, strategic initiatives, expansion and growth of our business operations, and other such matters are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are usually identified by or are associated with such words as “will,” “plan,” “intend,” “expect,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “optimistic,” “forecasted” and similar terminology. These forward-looking statements may be affected by certain risks and uncertainties, any one, or a combination of which, could materially affect the results of our operations. To take advantage of the safe harbor provided by the PSLRA, we have identified certain factors, in Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in our 2023 Form 10-K and in Part II, Item 1A of this Form 10-Q, which may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. These “Risk Factors” may be updated from time to time in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q or other subsequent filings with the SEC.
Forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of the Company are based on our knowledge of our business and the environment in which we operate, but because of the factors listed above or other factors, 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 2023 Form 10-K and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). There can be no assurance that the actual 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 our business and operations. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. We do 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.
Seasonality and Weather
Our business is seasonal. Historically, our sales and profits are the highest in the second and fourth fiscal quarters due to the sale of seasonal products. We usually experience our highest inventory and accounts payable balances during our first fiscal quarter for purchases of seasonal products to support the higher sales volume of the spring selling season, and again during our third fiscal quarter to support the higher sales volume of the cold weather selling season. We believe that our business can be more accurately assessed by focusing on the performance of the halves, not the quarters, due to the fact that different weather patterns from year-to-year can shift the timing of sales and profits between quarters, particularly between the first and second fiscal quarters and the third and fourth fiscal quarters.
Historically, weather conditions, including unseasonably warm weather in the fall and winter months and unseasonably cool weather in the spring and summer months, have unfavorably affected the timing and volume of our sales and results of operations. In addition, extreme weather conditions, including snow and ice storms, flood and wind damage, hurricanes, tornadoes, extreme rain, and droughts have impacted operating results both negatively and positively, depending on the severity and length of these conditions. Our strategy is to manage product flow and adjust merchandise assortments and depth of inventory to capitalize on seasonal demand trends, but there is no guarantee that we will be able to successfully execute this strategy. For more information regarding the risks we face in this regard, see Item 1A. “Risk Factors—Weather and Climate Risks” in our 2023 Form 10-K.
Comparable store metrics are a key performance indicator used in the retail industry and by the Company to measure the performance of the underlying business. Our comparable store metrics are calculated on an annual basis using sales generated from all stores open at least one year and all online sales and exclude certain adjustments to net sales. Stores closed during either of the years being compared are removed from our comparable store metrics calculations. Stores relocated during either of the years being compared are not removed from our comparable store metrics calculations. If the effect of relocated stores on our comparable store metrics calculations became material, we would remove relocated stores from the calculations. An Orscheln store is considered a comparable store one year after its point-of-sale system conversion. Fiscal 2024 and fiscal 2023 each include 52 weeks. Comparable store sales is intended only as supplemental information and is not a substitute for net sales presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Transaction Count and Transaction Value
Transaction count and transaction value metrics are used by the Company to measure sales performance. Transaction count represents the number of customer transactions during a given period. Transaction value represents the average amount paid per transaction and is calculated as net sales divided by the total number of customer transactions during a given period.
Results of Operations
The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, certain items in the Consolidated Statements of Income expressed as a percentage of net sales.
For the Fiscal Three
For the Fiscal Six
Months Ended
Months Ended
June 29, 2024
July 1, 2023
June 29, 2024
July 1, 2023
Net sales
100.00
%
100.00
%
100.00
%
100.00
%
Cost of merchandise sold
63.37
63.80
63.67
64.13
Gross profit
36.63
36.20
36.33
35.87
Selling, general and administrative expenses
20.84
20.39
22.75
22.47
Depreciation and amortization
2.57
2.44
2.79
2.67
Operating income
13.22
13.37
10.79
10.74
Interest expense, net
0.27
0.30
0.31
0.33
Income before income taxes
12.95
13.07
10.48
10.41
Income tax expense
2.94
3.01
2.33
2.33
Net income
10.01
%
10.07
%
8.16
%
8.07
%
Fiscal Three Months (Second Quarter) Ended June 29, 2024 and July 1, 2023
Net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2024 increased 1.5% to $4.25 billion from $4.18 billion for the second quarter of fiscal 2023. The increase in net sales was driven by new store openings, partially offset by the decline in comparable store sales. Comparable store sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2024 decreased 0.5%. In the second quarter of fiscal 2023, net sales increased 7.2% and comparable store sales increased 2.5%.
The comparable store sales results for the second quarter of fiscal 2024 included a decrease in comparable average transaction count of 0.6%, partially offset by an increase in comparable average transaction value of 0.1%. Comparable store sales results reflect strength in seasonal merchandise including big ticket, partially offset by declines in year-round discretionary categories and retail price deflation of approximately 1% primarily in C.U.E. categories.
Sales from new stores were $83.7 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2024, which represented 2.0 percentage points of the 1.5% net sales increase over second quarter fiscal 2023 net sales. For the second quarter of fiscal 2023, sales from stores open
less than one year were $199.1 million, which represented 5.1 percentage points of the 7.2% increase over second quarter fiscal 2022 net sales.
The following table summarizes store growth for the fiscal three months ended June 29, 2024 and July 1, 2023:
Fiscal Three Months Ended
Store Count Information:
June 29, 2024
July 1, 2023
Tractor Supply
Beginning of period
2,233
2,164
New stores opened
21
17
Stores closed
—
—
End of period
2,254
2,181
Petsense by Tractor Supply
Beginning of period
202
189
New stores opened
3
3
Stores closed
—
—
End of period
205
192
Consolidated end of period
2,459
2,373
Stores relocated
2
1
The following table indicates the percentage of net sales represented by each of our major product categories for the fiscal three months ended June 29, 2024 and July 1, 2023:
Percent of Net Sales
Fiscal Three Months Ended
Product Category:
June 29, 2024
July 1, 2023
Seasonal & Recreation
28
%
25
%
Livestock, Equine, & Agriculture
28
%
29
%
Companion Animal
22
%
22
%
Truck, Tool, & Hardware
15
%
16
%
Clothing, Gift, & Décor
7
%
8
%
Total
100
%
100
%
Gross profit increased 2.7% to $1.56 billion for the second quarter of fiscal 2024 from $1.51 billion for the second quarter of fiscal 2023. As a percent of net sales, gross margin in the second quarter of fiscal 2024 increased 43 basis points to 36.6% from 36.2% in the second quarter of fiscal 2023. The gross margin rate increase was primarily attributable to lower transportation costs and disciplined product cost management. Additionally, gross margin continued to benefit from the Company’s ongoing execution of an everyday low price strategy. These improvements were partially offset by the mix impact from strong growth in big ticket categories, which have below chain-average margins.
Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses, including depreciation and amortization, increased 4.1% to $994.2 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2024 from $955.4 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2023. As a percent of net sales, SG&A expenses increased 58 basis points to 23.4% from 22.8% in the second quarter of fiscal 2023. The increase in SG&A as a percent of net sales was primarily attributable to planned growth investments, which included the onboarding of a new distribution center and higher depreciation and amortization, as well as modest deleverage of the Company’s fixed costs given the decline in comparable store sales. These factors were partially offset by productivity improvements and strong cost control. During the second quarter of 2024, the Company’s ongoing sale-leaseback strategy benefited SG&A by approximately 12 basis points, net of transaction and repair costs, from the sale of two Tractor Supply locations.
Operating income for the second quarter of fiscal 2024 increased 0.4% to $561.5 million from $559.3 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2023.
The effective income tax rate was 22.7% in the second quarter of fiscal 2024 compared to 23.0% in the second quarter of fiscal 2023. The decrease in the effective income tax rate in the second quarter of fiscal 2024 compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2023 was driven primarily by a decrease in state income taxes.
Net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2024 increased 0.9% to $425.2 million, or $3.93 per diluted share, as compared to net income of $421.2 million, or $3.83 per diluted share, for the second quarter of fiscal 2023.
During the second quarter of fiscal 2024, we repurchased approximately 0.5 million shares of the Company’s common stock at a total cost of $139.2 million, excluding the 1% excise tax, as part of our share repurchase program and paid quarterly cash dividends totaling $118.5 million, returning $257.7 million to our stockholders.
Fiscal Six Months Ended June 29, 2024 and July 1, 2023
Net sales for the first six months of fiscal 2024 increased 2.10% to $7.64 billion from $7.48 billion for the first six months of fiscal 2023. The increase in net sales was driven by contributions from new store sales and growth in comparable store sales. Comparable store sales for the first six months of fiscal 2024 increased 0.2%. In the first six months of fiscal 2023, net sales increased 8.0% and comparable store sales increased 2.3%.
The comparable store sales results for the first six months of fiscal 2024 included an increase in comparable average transaction count of 0.3%, partially offset by a decrease in comparable average transaction value of 0.1%. Comparable store sales growth reflects continued market share gains and greater demand for seasonal-related product categories, including big-ticket categories.
Sales from new stores were $149.0 million for the first six months of fiscal 2024, which represented 2.0 percentage points of the 2.1% net sales increase over the first six months of fiscal 2023 net sales. For the first six months of fiscal 2023, sales from stores open less than one year were $339.6 million, which represented 4.9 percentage points of the 8.0% increase over the first six months of fiscal 2022 net sales.
The following table summarizes store growth for the fiscal six months ended June 29, 2024 and July 1, 2023:
The following table indicates the percentage of net sales represented by each of our major product categories for the fiscal six months ended June 29, 2024 and July 1, 2023:
Percent of Net Sales
Fiscal Six Months Ended
Product Category:
June 29, 2024
July 1, 2023
Seasonal & Recreation
25
%
23
%
Livestock, Equine & Agriculture
28
29
Companion Animal
24
25
Truck, Tool & Hardware
15
15
Clothing, Gift, & Décor
8
8
Total
100
%
100
%
Gross profit increased 3.4% to $2.78 billion for the first six months of fiscal 2024 from $2.68 billion for the first six months of fiscal 2023. As a percent of net sales, gross margin in the first six months of fiscal 2024 increased 46 basis points to 36.3% from 35.9% in the first six months of fiscal 2023. The gross margin rate increase was primarily attributable to lower transportation costs and disciplined product cost management. Additionally, gross margin continued to benefit from the Company’s ongoing execution of an everyday low price strategy.
Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses, including depreciation and amortization, increased 3.8% to $1.95 billion for the first six months of fiscal 2024 from $1.88 billion for the first six months of fiscal 2023. As a percent of net sales, SG&A expenses increased 40 basis points to 25.5% for the first six months of fiscal 2024 from 25.1% for the first six months of fiscal 2023. The increase in SG&A as a percent of net sales was primarily attributable to the Company’s planned growth investments, which included higher depreciation and amortization. A modest deleverage of fixed costs given the level of comparable sales growth and start-up costs associated with the opening of a new distribution center also contributed to the increase in SG&A. These factors were partially offset by the benefit from increases in distribution center productivity and strong cost control.
Operating income for the first six months of fiscal 2024 increased 2.6% to $824.6 million compared to $803.8 million in the first six months of fiscal 2023.
The effective income tax rate was 22.2% in the first six months of fiscal 2024 compared to 22.4% in the first six months of fiscal 2023. The decrease in the effective income tax rate in the first six months of fiscal 2024 compared to the first six months of fiscal 2023 was driven primarily by a decrease in state income taxes partially offset by the lower tax benefit from decreased stock compensation activity.
Net income for the first six months of fiscal 2024 increased 3.2% to $623.4 million, or $5.75 per diluted share, as compared to net income of $604.3 million, or $5.47 per diluted share, for the first six months of fiscal 2023.
During the first six months of fiscal 2024, we repurchased approximately 1.0 million shares of the Company’s common stock at a total cost of $256.6 million, excluding the 1% excise tax, as part of our share repurchase program and paid quarterly cash dividends totaling $237.3 million, returning $494.0 million to our stockholders.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
In addition to normal operating expenses, our primary ongoing cash requirements are for new store expansion, existing store remodeling and improvements, store relocations, distribution facility capacity and improvements, information technology, inventory purchases, repayment of existing borrowings under our debt facilities, share repurchases, cash dividends, and selective acquisitions as opportunities arise.
Our primary ongoing sources of liquidity are existing cash balances, cash provided from operations, remaining funds available under our debt facilities, operating and finance leases, and normal trade credit. Our inventory and accounts payable levels typically build in the first and third fiscal quarters to support the higher sales volume of the spring and cold-weather selling seasons, respectively.
We plan to continue to leverage our sale-leaseback program on both existing owned stores as well as future new store openings. This program will help fund our planned owned store development. We plan to execute sale-leaseback transactions of our existing portfolio of owned stores to fund the cash required by the new development program over the next several years.
We believe that our existing cash balances, expected cash flow from future operations, funds available under our debt facilities, operating and finance leases, normal trade credit, and access to the long-term debt capital markets will be sufficient to fund our operations and our capital expenditure needs, including new store openings, existing store remodeling and improvements, store relocations, distribution facility capacity and improvements, and information technology improvements, for the next 12 months and the longer term foreseeable future.
Debt
The following table summarizes the Company’s outstanding debt as of the dates indicated (in millions):
June 29, 2024
December 30, 2023
July 1, 2023
5.25% Senior Notes
$
750.0
$
750.0
$
750.0
1.75% Senior Notes
650.0
650.0
650.0
3.70% Senior Notes (a)
150.0
150.0
150.0
Senior credit facilities:
Revolving Credit Facility
200.0
200.0
200.0
Total outstanding borrowings
1,750.0
1,750.0
1,750.0
Less: unamortized debt discounts and issuance costs
(19.5)
(21.0)
(22.5)
Total debt
1,730.5
1,729.0
1,727.5
Less: current portion of long-term debt
—
—
—
Long-term debt
$
1,730.5
$
1,729.0
$
1,727.5
Outstanding letters of credit
$
83.1
$
58.3
$
60.2
(a) Also referred to herein as the “Note Purchase Facility,” referring to the Note Purchase and Private Shelf Agreement dated as of August 14, 2017 by and among the Company, PGIM, Inc. and the noteholders party thereto, as amended through November 2, 2022, under which the notes were purchased.
For additional information about the Company’s debt and credit facilities, refer to Note 5 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Operating activities provided net cash of $817.3 million and $782.3 million in the first six months of fiscal 2024 and fiscal 2023, respectively. The $35.2 million increase in net cash provided by operating activities in the first six months of fiscal 2024 compared to the first six months of fiscal 2023 is due to changes in the following operating activities (in millions):
Fiscal Six Months Ended
June 29, 2024
July 1, 2023
Variance
Net income
$
623.4
$
604.3
$
19.1
Depreciation and amortization
213.6
199.5
14.1
Gain on disposal of property and equipment
(4.2)
(0.5)
(3.7)
Share-based compensation expense
25.1
30.2
(5.1)
Deferred income taxes
(10.7)
30.9
(41.6)
Inventories and accounts payable
(97.5)
(91.8)
(5.7)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
(33.3)
(22.4)
(10.9)
Accrued expenses
(1.6)
(83.8)
82.2
Income taxes
97.3
104.7
(7.4)
Other, net
5.3
11.1
(5.8)
Net cash provided by operating activities
$
817.3
$
782.3
$
35.2
Note: Amounts may not sum to totals due to rounding.
The $35.2 million increase in net cash provided by operating activities in the first six months of fiscal 2024 compared to the first six months of fiscal 2023 was primarily driven by changes in accrued expenses from timing of payments. This increase was partially offset by changes in deferred income taxes primarily driven by a decrease in bonus depreciation.
Cash Flows Used in Investing Activities
Investing activities used net cash of $331.3 million and $344.5 million in the first six months of fiscal 2024 and fiscal 2023, respectively. The $13.2 million decrease in net cash used in investing activities in the first six months of fiscal 2024 compared to the first six months of fiscal 2023 is due to changes in the following investing activities (in millions):
Fiscal Six Months Ended
June 29, 2024
July 1, 2023
Variance
Existing stores
$
(134.2)
$
(162.1)
$
27.9
New stores, relocated stores and stores not yet opened
(119.7)
(61.5)
(58.2)
Information technology
(60.1)
(51.1)
(9.0)
Distribution center capacity and improvements
(32.2)
(73.7)
41.5
Corporate and other
(3.6)
(1.2)
(2.4)
Total capital expenditures
(349.8)
(349.6)
(0.2)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment
18.5
0.8
17.7
Proceeds from Orscheln acquisition net working capital settlement
—
4.3
(4.3)
Net cash used in investing activities
$
(331.3)
$
(344.5)
$
13.2
Note: Amounts may not sum to totals due to rounding.
The decrease in spending for existing stores in the first six months of fiscal 2024 as compared to the first six months of fiscal 2023 primarily reflects the ongoing completion of Orscheln store remodels throughout fiscal 2023. Adjusting for the completion of Orscheln store remodels, existing store capital spend reflects a continued commitment to strategic initiatives related to existing store remodels. This includes internal space productivity and side lot garden center transformations.
The increase in spending for new stores, relocated stores and stores not yet opened in the first six months of fiscal 2024 as compared to the first six months of fiscal 2023 is primarily attributable to increased capital outlay associated with our owned store development program. This program began in the third quarter of fiscal 2023.
The increase in spending for information technology in the first six months of fiscal 2024 as compared to the first six months of fiscal 2023 is attributable to continued support for improvements in mobility in our stores, our digital initiatives, increased security and compliance, and other strategic initiatives.
The decrease in spending for distribution center capacity and improvements in the first six months of fiscal 2024 as compared to the first six months of fiscal 2023 primarily reflects a reduction in distribution center construction projects. The first six months of fiscal 2023 reflect construction costs associated with both the Navarre, Ohio distribution center, which opened during the first quarter of fiscal 2023, and the Maumelle, Arkansas distribution center, which opened during the second quarter of fiscal 2024. The first six months of fiscal 2024 solely reflect construction costs associated with the Maumelle, Arkansas distribution center.
In the first six months of fiscal 2024, the Company opened 38 new Tractor Supply stores compared to 34 new Tractor Supply stores during the first six months of fiscal 2023. The Company also opened seven new Petsense by Tractor Supply stores during the first six months of fiscal 2024 compared to six stores during the first six months of fiscal 2023.
Our projected capital expenditures for fiscal 2024 are currently estimated to be in the range of $625 million to $700 million, net of proceeds from the sale of existing Company-owned stores as part of our sale-leaseback strategy. The capital expenditures include plans to open a total of approximately 80 new Tractor Supply stores, continue Project Fusion remodels and garden center transformations, and open a total of 10 to 15 new Petsense by Tractor Supply stores.
Cash Flows Used in Financing Activities
Financing activities used net cash of $488.3 million and $20.3 million in the first six months of fiscal 2024 and fiscal 2023, respectively. The $468.0 million increase in net cash used in financing activities in the first six months of fiscal 2024 compared to the first six months of fiscal 2023 is due to changes in the following (in millions):
Fiscal Six Months Ended
June 29, 2024
July 1, 2023
Variance
Net borrowings and repayments under debt facilities
$
—
$
572.0
$
(572.0)
Repurchase of common stock
(255.8)
(345.7)
89.9
Cash dividends paid to stockholders
(237.3)
(226.2)
(11.1)
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock
28.3
15.3
13.0
Other, net
(23.5)
(35.7)
12.2
Net cash used in financing activities
$
(488.3)
$
(20.3)
$
(468.0)
Note: Amounts may not sum to totals due to rounding.
The $468.0 million increase in net cash used in financing activities in the first six months of fiscal 2024 compared to the first six months of fiscal 2023 is primarily due to the absence of borrowing activity in the current period partially offset by a slight timing shift in the repurchase of common stock as compared to prior period.
During the first six months of fiscal 2024 and fiscal 2023, the Company's Board of Directors declared the following cash dividends:
Date Declared
Dividend Amount Per Share of Common Stock
Record Date
Date Paid
May 8, 2024
$
1.10
May 28, 2024
June 11, 2024
February 5, 2024
$
1.10
February 26, 2024
March 12, 2024
May 10, 2023
$
1.03
May 30, 2023
June 13, 2023
February 8, 2023
$
1.03
February 27, 2023
March 14, 2023
It is the present intention of the Company’s Board of Directors to continue to pay a quarterly cash dividend; however, the declaration and payment of future dividends will be determined by the Company’s Board of Directors in its sole discretion and will depend upon the earnings, financial condition, and capital needs of the Company, along with any other factors that the Company’s Board of Directors deem relevant.
On August 7, 2024, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.10 per share of the Company’s outstanding common stock. The dividend will be paid on September 10, 2024 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on August 26, 2024.
Share Repurchase Program
The Company’s Board of Directors has authorized common stock repurchases under a share repurchase program which was announced in February 2007. The total authorized amount of the program, which has been increased from time to time, is currently $6.50 billion, exclusive of any fees, commissions, or other expenses related to such repurchases. The share repurchase program does not have an expiration date. The repurchases may be made from time to time on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. The timing and amount of any shares repurchased under the program will depend on a variety of factors, including price, corporate and regulatory requirements, capital availability, and other market conditions. Repurchased shares are accounted for at cost and will be held in treasury for future issuance. The program may be limited, temporarily paused, or terminated at any time without prior notice. As of June 29, 2024, the Company had remaining authorization under the share repurchase program of $0.79 billion, exclusive of any fees, commissions, or other expenses.
The following table provides the number of shares repurchased, average price paid per share, and total cost of share repurchases pursuant to our publicly announced repurchase plan during the fiscal three and six months ended June 29, 2024 and July 1, 2023, respectively (in thousands, except per share amounts):
Fiscal Three Months Ended
Fiscal Six Months Ended
June 29, 2024
July 1, 2023
June 29, 2024
July 1, 2023
Total number of shares repurchased
511
692
1,007
1,558
Average price paid per share
$
272.52
$
222.42
$
254.81
$
225.34
Total cost of share repurchases (a)
$
140,546
$
157,448
$
259,089
$
354,616
(a) Effective January 1, 2023, the Company’s share repurchases are subject to a 1% excise tax as a result of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. Excise taxes incurred on share repurchases represent direct costs of the repurchase and are recorded as a part of the cost basis of the shares within treasury stock. The cost of shares repurchased may differ from the repurchases of common stock amounts in the consolidated statements of cash flows due to unsettled share repurchases at the end of a period and excise taxes incurred on share repurchases.
Significant Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments
For a description of the Company’s significant contractual obligations and commercial commitments, refer to Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included under Part II, Item 8 in our 2023 Form 10-K. As of June 29, 2024, the Company had contractual commitments of approximately $12.8 million related to the construction and onboarding of new distribution centers. As of June 29, 2024, there has been no other material change in the information disclosed in the 2023 Form 10-K.
Management’s discussion and analysis of the Company’s financial position and results of operations are based upon its Consolidated Financial Statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires management to make informed estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. The Company’s critical accounting policies, including areas of critical management judgments and estimates, have primary impact on the following financial statement areas:
-
Inventory valuation
-
Self-insurance reserves
-
Impairment of long-lived assets
-
Impairment of goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets
See Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in our 2023 Form 10-K for a discussion of the Company’s critical accounting policies. The Company’s financial position and/or results of operations may be materially different when reported under different conditions or when using different assumptions in the application of such policies. In the event estimates or assumptions prove to be different from actual amounts, adjustments are made in subsequent periods to reflect more current information. There have been no changes to our critical accounting policies and estimates as previously disclosed in our 2023 Form 10-K.
New Accounting Pronouncements
For recently adopted accounting pronouncements and recently issued accounting pronouncements not yet adopted as of June 29, 2024, refer to Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included under Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
For a description of the Company’s quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risks, see Part II, Item 7A. “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” included in our 2023 Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2023. As of June 29, 2024, there has been no material change in this information.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our management carried out an evaluation required by the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “1934 Act”), under the supervision and with the participation of our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and Rule 15d-15(e) under the 1934 Act) as of June 29, 2024. Based on this evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that, as of June 29, 2024, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.
Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the last fiscal quarter covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
For a description of the Company's legal proceedings, refer to Note 9 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included under Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
The risk factors described in Part I, Item 1A “Risk Factors” in our 2023 Form 10-K should be carefully considered, together with the other information contained or incorporated by reference in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and in our other filings with the SEC, in connection with evaluating the Company, our business, and the forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Other than as disclosed below, there have been no material changes to our risk factors as previously disclosed in our 2023 Form 10-K. Other risks that we do not presently know about or that we presently believe are not material could also adversely affect us.
The risk factor under the heading “Failure to protect our reputation could have a material adverse effect on our brand name or any of our exclusive brands” in our 2023 Form 10-K is replaced in its entirety by the below:
Failure to protect our reputation could have a material adverse effect on our brand name or any of our exclusive brands.
Our success depends in part on the value and strength of the Tractor Supply name, including our exclusive brands. The Tractor Supply name is integral to our business, as well as to the implementation of our strategies for expanding our business. Maintaining, promoting, and positioning our brand will depend largely on the success of our marketing and merchandising efforts and our ability to provide high quality merchandise and a consistent, high quality customer experience. Our brand could be adversely affected if we fail to achieve these objectives or if our public image or reputation were to be tarnished by negative publicity, whether or not based on fact. Any failure to comply or accusation of our failure to comply with data privacy, environmental, ethical, labor, product, social, and other regulatory and industry standards could also jeopardize our reputation and potentially lead to various adverse consumer actions. Customers are also increasingly using social media to provide feedback and information about our Company, including our products and services, in a manner that can be quickly and broadly disseminated. We have been, and in the future may be, subject to criticism on social media regarding our company and management, as well as our stewardship strategies and changes in those strategies, which may be considered to be overreaching by some stakeholders and inadequate by other stakeholders. Widespread dissemination of such criticism at times has impacted our relationships with our customers and investors, and may do so in the future. Further, adverse publicity about our merchandise products or company, whether valid or not, may discourage customers from buying the products we offer. Additionally, our proprietary rights in our trademarks, trade names, service marks, domain names, copyrights, patents, trade secrets and other intellectual property rights are valuable assets of our business. We may not be able to prevent or even discover every instance of unauthorized third party uses of our intellectual property or dilution of our brand names, such as when a third party uses trademarks that are identical or similar to our own. Any of these events could result in decreased revenue or otherwise adversely affect our business.
The risk factor under the heading “We may be unable to meet our ESG goals, particularly with respect to the reduction of carbon emissions, or otherwise meet the expectations of our stakeholders with respect to ESG and/or DE&I matters” is replaced in its entirety by the below:
Our investors, other stakeholders, and regulators may not be satisfied with our ESG efforts including DE&I.
In July 2024, we announced a change in our goals relating to our carbon emissions goals and DE&I efforts. Our stakeholders may not be satisfied with our efforts or the changes in our goals, which could adversely affect public perception of our business, team member morale, customer or stockholder support as well as business and/or financial performance. For example, certain of our investors, as well as shareholder advocates, are placing an increasing emphasis on how corporations address ESG including DE&I issues in their business strategy when making investment decisions and when developing their investment theses and proxy recommendations. Additionally, certain stock indices consider ESG factors in determining which companies qualify for inclusion. If our investors, shareholder advocates, or indices in which we are included react negatively to the changes in our goals, it could have a negative impact on our stock price. Future changes to our ESG goals and strategies may further adversely impact our relationship with our team members, customers, stockholders, and other stakeholders, which could result in a reduction in sales, a negative impact on our stock price, and erosion of stockholder trust. In addition, we may be subject to regulatory scrutiny, including potential enforcement action, if any of our regulators has a negative reaction to the changes in our goals or perceives our goals to conflict with regulatory requirements.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Share repurchases were made pursuant to the share repurchase program, which is described under Part I, Item 2. “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q under the heading “Share Repurchase Program.” Additionally, the Company withholds shares from vested restricted stock units and performance-based restricted share units to satisfy employees’ minimum statutory tax withholding requirements. Stock repurchase activity during the second quarter of fiscal 2024 was as follows:
Period
Total Number of Shares Purchased
Average Price Paid Per Share
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs
Maximum Dollar
Value of Shares That May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs (b)
March 31, 2024 - April 27, 2024
(a)
92,518
$
252.21
92,500
$
907,377,915
April 28, 2024 - May 25, 2024
(a)
134,060
278.65
132,355
870,478,409
May 26, 2024 - June 29, 2024
(a)
287,012
276.13
286,034
791,484,363
Total
513,590
$
272.48
510,889
$
791,484,363
(a) The number of shares purchased and average price paid per share includes 18, 1,705, and 978 shares withheld from vested stock awards to satisfy employees’ minimum statutory tax withholding requirements for the period of March 31, 2024 - April 27, 2024, April 28, 2024 - May 25, 2024, and May 26, 2024 - June 29, 2024, respectively.
(b) Excludes excise taxes incurred on share repurchases.
We expect to implement the balance of the share repurchase program through purchases made from time to time either in the open market or through private transactions, in accordance with regulations of the SEC and other applicable legal requirements. The timing and amount of any common stock repurchased under the program will depend on a variety of factors including price, corporate and regulatory requirements, capital availability, and other market conditions.
Any additional share repurchase programs will be subject to the discretion of the Company’s Board of Directors and will depend upon earnings, financial condition, and capital needs of the Company, along with any other factors which the Company’s Board of Directors deems relevant. The program may be limited, temporarily paused, or terminated at any time, without prior notice.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.
Item 5. Other Information
On May 8, 2024, Kurt Barton, the Company’s Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, entered into a trading plan intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c) under the Exchange Act (a “10b5-1 Plan”). Mr. Barton’s 10b5-1 Plan provides for the potential sale of up to 40,901 shares of the Company’s common stock, including the sale of up to 23,532 shares of the Company’s common stock that Mr. Barton may acquire upon exercise of options. The plan commences on August 14, 2024 and will terminate on the earlier of the date all the shares under the plan are sold or October 24, 2025.
101* The following financial information from the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 29, 2024, formatted in Inline XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language) includes: (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Income, (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity, (v) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (vi) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. The instance document does not appear in the interactive data file because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.
104* The cover page from the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 29, 2024, formatted in Inline XBRL (included in Exhibit 101).
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY
Date:
August 8, 2024
By:
/s/ Kurt D. Barton
Kurt D. Barton
Executive Vice President - Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
(Duly Authorized Officer and Principal Financial Officer)
