Tractor Supply sputters in Q2, lowers outlook

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    "url": "https://www.retaildive.com/news/tractor-supply-disappointing-q2-earnings-lowers-outlook/825997/",
    "title": "Tractor Supply sputters in Q2, lowers outlook",
    "author": "Daphne Howland",
    "excerpt": "The retailer is having a tough year so far as its pet business falters, its customers face soaring fuel prices and Amazon encroaches on its territory. Tractor Supply Thursday blamed weather in part for a disappointing Q2 and lowered its outlook for the year. Net sales rose over 2% year on year to $4.5 billion, but comps fell 1.5%. Gross profit expanded by 20 basis points to 37.1%, and net income fell over 16% to $360.7 million. The retailer previously said 2026 net sales could rise up to 6% and comps up to 3%, and net income could reach $1.17 billion. Now net sales are expected to grow 2.5% to 3.5%, comps to be flat or decline as much as 1%, and net income to reach $990 million at most. The company will close about 75 underperforming Petsense stores and open 10 to 15 fewer Tractor Supply stores in 2027, down from the 100 that were planned. The savings will go toward last-mile delivery and store remodels. Tractor Supply is having a rough year so far, and it’s not just about adverse weather in May, which had a large part in wiping out the comparable store sales growth it saw in April and June. Speaking to analysts Thursday, CEO Hal Lawton said that “persistent drought conditions across several key Southeastern markets limited normal seasonal activity and reduced demand for lawn care and other outdoor-related purchases.” The retailer’s outlook downgrade comes after it reined in...",
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