Tractor Supply reports higher sales but lower third-quarter profit

Tractor Supply’s third-quarter sales rose 5.1% to $3.91 billion for the period ended September 26, 2026, while comparable-store sales increased 0.4%; diluted EPS fell to $0.43 from $0.49, as operating income declined 10.2% to $307.7 million. The company reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 outlook, including net sales growth of 2.5% to 3.5%, diluted EPS of $1.78 to $1.88, and adjusted diluted EPS of $1.90 to $2.00; it also opened 23 Tractor Supply stores, closed 74 Petsense stores, repurchased $88.5 million of stock, and paid $124.9 million in dividends during the quarter.