# Tractor Supply Co. earnings and insider activity

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/tractor-supply-co-earnings-and-insider-activity
> Updated: 2026-08-05T21:08:02.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

In late July 2026, Tractor Supply Co. reported second‑quarter results that fell short of expectations. The retailer blamed higher fuel prices, which discouraged discretionary spending during the peak spring season, and a persistent drought in southeastern markets that reduced demand for lawn‑care and outdoor products. Comp sales slipped about two percentage points in May, prompting the company to pull back its long‑term financial forecast and scale down growth initiatives, though it maintained a mid‑single‑digit operating margin and highlighted full‑year revenue of roughly $14.6 billion.

A week later, the company disclosed insider purchases: CEO Harry Lawton III bought 15,600 shares at an average of $32.15, and director Edna Morris bought 1,560 shares at $32.44. The filings came after Tractor Supply reported fourth‑quarter earnings of $0.81 per share, slightly below analysts' expectations, with revenue up 2.3 % year‑over‑year to $4.54 billion. The firm also announced a quarterly dividend of $0.24 per share. Shares rose modestly on the news, closing at $33.41.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-05: Tractor Supply CEO and Director Make Insider Stock Purchases

Tractor Supply CEO Harry Lawton III bought 15,600 shares ($501.5k) and director Edna Morris bought 1,560 shares ($50.6k) on Aug 4, disclosed via SEC filings.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tractor-supply-ceo-and-director-make-insider-stock-purchases

### 2026-07-24: Tractor Supply Co. reports weak Q2 earnings amid fuel, drought

Tractor Supply Co. missed Q2 expectations, citing high fuel prices and drought‑driven demand drops, while FY2023 revenue hit $14.6 billion with stable margins, ongoing dividends and share buybacks.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tractor-supply-co-reports-weak-q2-earnings-amid-fuel-drought

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