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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.  20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period endedJune 29, 2024
or
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from to 
Commission file number   000-23314
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TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Delaware13-3139732
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
5401 Virginia Way, Brentwood, Tennessee 37027
(Address of Principal Executive Offices and Zip Code)
(615) 440-4000
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Not Applicable
(Former name, former address, and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.008 par valueTSCONASDAQ Global Select Market
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes     No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).
Yes     No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
 Large accelerated filer
Accelerated filer
 Non-accelerated filer
Smaller reporting company
Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.)
Yes ☐   No
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock as of the latest practicable date.
ClassOutstanding at July 27, 2024
Common Stock, $0.008 par value107,868,874








TABLE OF CONTENTS

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PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
For the Fiscal ThreeFor the Fiscal Six
 Months EndedMonths Ended
 June 29,
2024
July 1,
2023
June 29,
2024
July 1,
2023
Net sales$4,246,622 $4,184,695 $7,641,456 $7,483,920 
Cost of merchandise sold2,690,996 2,669,926 4,864,976 4,799,243 
Gross profit1,555,626 1,514,769 2,776,480 2,684,677 
Selling, general and administrative expenses884,903 853,158 1,738,338 1,681,393 
Depreciation and amortization109,265 102,279 213,558 199,512 
Operating income561,458 559,332 824,584 803,772 
Interest expense, net11,612 12,343 23,514 25,023 
Income before income taxes549,846 546,989 801,070 778,749 
Income tax expense124,650 125,755 177,707 174,427 
Net income$425,196 $421,234 $623,363 $604,322 
Net income per share – basic$3.95 $3.85 $5.78 $5.51 
Net income per share – diluted$3.93 $3.83 $5.75 $5.47 
Weighted average shares outstanding:    
Basic107,730 109,426 107,838 109,735 
Diluted108,235 110,041 108,381 110,411 
Dividends declared per common share outstanding$1.10 $1.03 $2.20 $2.06 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.
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TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
June 29,December 30,July 1,
202420232023
ASSETS 
Current assets:   
Cash and cash equivalents$394,748 $397,071 $620,031 
Inventories3,000,033 2,645,854 2,660,052 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets244,844 218,553 297,191 
Income taxes receivable 2,461  
Total current assets3,639,625 3,263,939 3,577,274 
Property and equipment, net2,566,723 2,437,184 2,185,476 
Operating lease right-of-use assets3,225,156 3,141,971 2,957,792 
Goodwill and other intangible assets269,520 269,520 267,088 
Other assets83,500 75,537 45,193 
Total assets$9,784,524 $9,188,151 $9,032,823 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY   
Current liabilities:   
Accounts payable$1,436,520 $1,179,803 $1,272,232 
Accrued employee compensation69,920 91,478 66,181 
Other accrued expenses557,721 533,029 464,267 
Current portion of finance lease liabilities3,405 3,311 2,860 
Current portion of operating lease liabilities382,111 369,461 317,730 
Income taxes payable94,858  114,194 
Total current liabilities2,544,535 2,177,082 2,237,464 
Long-term debt1,730,467 1,728,964 1,727,504 
Finance lease liabilities, less current portion29,661 31,388 32,999 
Operating lease liabilities, less current portion2,980,876 2,902,858 2,762,877 
Deferred income taxes54,418 60,032 59,157 
Other long-term liabilities139,235 138,065 125,670 
Total liabilities7,479,192 7,038,389 6,945,671 
Stockholders’ equity:   
Preferred stock   
Common stock1,423 1,419 1,418 
Additional paid-in capital1,349,198 1,318,446 1,283,589 
Treasury stock(5,717,944)(5,458,855)(5,210,524)
Accumulated other comprehensive income4,680 6,793 10,216 
Retained earnings6,667,975 6,281,959 6,002,453 
Total stockholders’ equity2,305,332 2,149,762 2,087,152 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$9,784,524 $9,188,151 $9,032,823 

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.
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TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(in thousands)
(Unaudited)
For the Fiscal ThreeFor the Fiscal Six
 Months EndedMonths Ended
 June 29,
2024
July 1,
2023
June 29,
2024
July 1,
2023
Net income$425,196 $421,234 $623,363 $604,322 
Other comprehensive (loss) / income:
Change in fair value of interest rate swaps, net of taxes(1,382)778 (2,113)(1,059)
Total other comprehensive (loss) / income(1,382)778 (2,113)(1,059)
Total comprehensive income$423,814 $422,012 $621,250 $603,263 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.
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TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(in thousands)
(Unaudited)
 Common StockAdditional
Paid-in
Capital
Treasury
Stock
Accum. Other Comp. Income (Loss)Retained
Earnings
Total
Stockholders’
Equity
SharesDollars
Stockholders’ equity at December 30, 2023107,976 $1,419 $1,318,446 $(5,458,855)$6,793 $6,281,959 $2,149,762 
Common stock issuance under stock award plans & ESPP
412 3 21,715 21,718 
Share-based compensation expense14,448 14,448 
Repurchase of shares to satisfy tax obligations
(22,001)(22,001)
Repurchase of common stock
(496)(118,543)(118,543)
Cash dividends paid to stockholders(118,809)(118,809)
Change in fair value of interest rate swaps, net of taxes
(731)(731)
Net income198,167 198,167 
Stockholders’ equity at March 30, 2024107,892 $1,422 $1,332,608 $(5,577,398)$6,062 $6,361,317 $2,124,011 
Common stock issuance under stock award plans & ESPP
66 1 6,630 6,631 
Share-based compensation expense10,676 10,676 
Repurchase of shares to satisfy tax obligations
(716)(716)
Repurchase of common stock
(511)(140,546)(140,546)
Cash dividends paid to stockholders(118,538)(118,538)
Change in fair value of interest rate swaps, net of taxes
(1,382)(1,382)
Net income425,196 425,196 
Stockholders’ equity at June 29, 2024107,447 $1,423 $1,349,198 $(5,717,944)$4,680 $6,667,975 $2,305,332 



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 Common Stock
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
Treasury
Stock
Accum. Other Comp. Income / (Loss)
Retained
Earnings
Total
Stockholders’
Equity
SharesDollars
Stockholders’ equity at December 31, 2022110,251 $1,415 $1,261,283 $(4,855,909)$11,275 $5,624,352 $2,042,416 
Common stock issuance under stock award plans & ESPP
275 2 8,621 8,623 
Share-based compensation expense14,514 14,514 
Repurchase of shares to satisfy tax obligations
(21,643)(21,643)
Repurchase of common stock
(866)(197,168)(197,168)
Cash dividends paid to stockholders(113,447)(113,447)
Change in fair value of interest rate swaps, net of taxes
(1,837)(1,837)
Net income183,088 183,088 
Stockholders’ equity at April 01, 2023109,660 $1,417 $1,262,775 $(5,053,077)$9,438 $5,693,993 $1,914,546 
Common stock issuance under stock award plans & ESPP
90 1 6,628 6,629 
Share-based compensation expense15,665 15,665 
Repurchase of shares to satisfy tax obligations
(1,479)(1,479)
Repurchase of common stock
(692)(157,447)(157,447)
Cash dividends paid to stockholders(112,774)(112,774)
Change in fair value of interest rate swaps, net of taxes
778 778 
Net income421,234 421,234 
Stockholders’ equity at July 01, 2023109,058 $1,418 $1,283,589 $(5,210,524)$10,216 $6,002,453 $2,087,152 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements. 


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TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
(Unaudited)
 For the Fiscal Six Months Ended
 June 29,
2024
July 1,
2023
Cash flows from operating activities:  
Net income$623,363 $604,322 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization213,558 199,512 
(Gain)/loss on disposition of property and equipment(4,210)(474)
Share-based compensation expense25,124 30,179 
Deferred income taxes(10,712)30,916 
Change in assets and liabilities:  
Inventories(354,179)34,626 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets(33,345)(22,439)
Accounts payable256,717 (126,400)
Accrued employee compensation(21,558)(56,795)
Other accrued expenses19,996 (26,994)
Income taxes97,319 104,723 
Other5,270 11,145 
Net cash provided by operating activities817,343 782,321 
Cash flows from investing activities:  
Capital expenditures(349,818)(349,586)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment18,487 761 
Proceeds from Orscheln acquisition net working capital settlement 4,310 
Net cash used in investing activities(331,331)(344,515)
Cash flows from financing activities:  
Borrowings under debt facilities335,000 1,767,000 
Repayments under debt facilities(335,000)(1,195,000)
Debt discounts and issuance costs (9,729)
Principal payments under finance lease liabilities(864)(2,805)
Repurchase of shares to satisfy tax obligations(22,717)(23,121)
Repurchase of common stock(255,756)(345,653)
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock28,349 15,252 
Cash dividends paid to stockholders(237,347)(226,221)
Net cash used in financing activities(488,335)(20,277)
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents(2,323)417,529 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period397,071 202,502 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$394,748 $620,031 
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:  
Cash paid during the period for:  
Interest, net of amounts capitalized$30,203 $20,462 
Income taxes89,875 36,226 
Supplemental disclosures of non-cash activities:
Non-cash accruals for property and equipment$61,418 $27,031 
Increase of operating lease assets and liabilities from new or modified leases272,524 260,268 
Increase of finance lease assets and liabilities from new or modified leases 450 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements. 
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TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY
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.com and 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.
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Note 2 – Fair Value of Financial Instruments

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, 2024December 30, 2023July 1, 2023
Carrying ValueFair ValueCarrying ValueFair ValueCarrying ValueFair 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, 2024December 30, 2023July 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.
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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 granted133,015 
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 granted214,744 
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.

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Note 4 – Net Income Per Share

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, 2024July 1, 2023
 IncomeSharesPer Share
Amount
IncomeSharesPer 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, 2024July 1, 2023
IncomeSharesPer Share
Amount
IncomeSharesPer 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 Notes650.0 650.0 650.0 
3.70% Senior Notes (a)
150.0 150.0 150.0 
Senior credit facilities:
Revolving Credit Facility200.0 200.0 200.0 
Total outstanding borrowings1,750.0 1,750.0 1,750.0 
Less: unamortized debt discounts and issuance costs(19.5)(21.0)(22.5)
Total debt1,730.5 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
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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 DeclaredDividend Amount
Per Share of Common Stock
Record DateDate Paid
May 8, 2024$1.10 May 28, 2024June 11, 2024
February 5, 2024$1.10 February 26, 2024March 12, 2024
May 10, 2023$1.03 May 30, 2023June 13, 2023
February 8, 2023$1.03 February 27, 2023March 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
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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 EndedFiscal Six Months Ended
June 29,
2024
July 1,
2023
June 29,
2024
July 1,
2023
Total number of shares repurchased511 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.

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Litigation

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 EndedFiscal Six Months Ended
Product CategoryJune 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 %
Total100 %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.
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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.
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Performance Metrics

Comparable Store Metrics

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 ThreeFor the Fiscal Six
Months EndedMonths Ended
June 29,
2024
July 1,
2023
June 29,
2024
July 1,
2023
Net sales100.00 %100.00 %100.00 %100.00 %
Cost of merchandise sold63.37 63.80 63.67 64.13 
Gross profit36.63 36.20 36.33 35.87 
Selling, general and administrative expenses20.84 20.39 22.75 22.47 
Depreciation and amortization2.57 2.44 2.79 2.67 
Operating income13.22 13.37 10.79 10.74 
Interest expense, net0.27 0.30 0.31 0.33 
Income before income taxes12.95 13.07 10.48 10.41 
Income tax expense2.94 3.01 2.33 2.33 
Net income10.01 %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
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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 period2,233 2,164 
New stores opened21 17 
Stores closed— — 
End of period2,254 2,181 
Petsense by Tractor Supply
Beginning of period202 189 
New stores opened
Stores closed— — 
End of period205 192 
Consolidated end of period2,459 2,373 
Stores relocated

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 & Recreation28 %25 %
Livestock, Equine, & Agriculture28 %29 %
Companion Animal22 %22 %
Truck, Tool, & Hardware15 %16 %
Clothing, Gift, & Décor%%
Total100 %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.
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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:
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Fiscal Six Months Ended
Store Count Information:June 29,
2024
July 1,
2023
Tractor Supply
Beginning of period2,216 2,147 
New stores opened38 34 
Stores closed— — 
End of period2,254 2,181 
Petsense by Tractor Supply
Beginning of period198 186 
New stores opened
Stores closed— — 
End of period205 192 
Consolidated, end of period2,459 2,373 
Stores relocated

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 & Recreation25 %23 %
Livestock, Equine & Agriculture28 29 
Companion Animal24 25 
Truck, Tool & Hardware15 15 
Clothing, Gift, & Décor
Total100 %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.

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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 Notes650.0 650.0 650.0 
3.70% Senior Notes (a)
150.0 150.0 150.0 
Senior credit facilities:
Revolving Credit Facility200.0 200.0 200.0 
Total outstanding borrowings1,750.0 1,750.0 1,750.0 
Less: unamortized debt discounts and issuance costs(19.5)(21.0)(22.5)
Total debt1,730.5 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.

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Cash Flows Provided by Operating Activities

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 amortization213.6 199.5 14.1 
Gain on disposal of property and equipment(4.2)(0.5)(3.7)
Share-based compensation expense25.1 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 taxes97.3 104.7 (7.4)
Other, net5.3 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)$27.9 
New stores, relocated stores and stores not yet opened(119.7)(61.5)(58.2)
Information technology(60.1)(51.1)(9.0)
Distribution center capacity and improvements(32.2)(73.7)41.5 
Corporate and other(3.6)(1.2)(2.4)
     Total capital expenditures(349.8)(349.6)(0.2)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment18.5 0.8 17.7 
Proceeds from Orscheln acquisition net working capital settlement— 4.3 (4.3)
Net cash used in investing activities$(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.


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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 $(572.0)
Repurchase of common stock(255.8)(345.7)89.9 
Cash dividends paid to stockholders(237.3)(226.2)(11.1)
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock28.3 15.3 13.0 
Other, net(23.5)(35.7)12.2 
Net cash used in financing activities$(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.

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Dividends

During the first six months of fiscal 2024 and fiscal 2023, the Company's Board of Directors declared the following cash dividends:
Date DeclaredDividend Amount
Per Share of Common Stock
Record DateDate Paid
May 8, 2024$1.10 May 28, 2024June 11, 2024
February 5, 2024$1.10 February 26, 2024March 12, 2024
May 10, 2023$1.03 May 30, 2023June 13, 2023
February 8, 2023$1.03 February 27, 2023March 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 EndedFiscal Six Months Ended
June 29,
2024
July 1,
2023
June 29,
2024
July 1,
2023
Total number of shares repurchased511 692 1,0071,558
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.

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Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

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.

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PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.  Legal Proceedings

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.


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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:
PeriodTotal Number of Shares PurchasedAverage
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 
Total513,590 $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.
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Item 6.  Exhibits

Exhibit




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).

*     Filed herewith
**    Furnished herewith


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SIGNATURE

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, 2024By:/s/ Kurt D. Barton
   Kurt D. Barton
   Executive Vice President - Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
   (Duly Authorized Officer and Principal Financial Officer)

 
 
 

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Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATIONS

I, Harry A. Lawton III, certify that:

1.I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Tractor Supply Company;
2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
(a)Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
(b)Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
(c)Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
(d)Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and
5.The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
(a)All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize, and report financial information; and
(b)Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

 Date:August 8, 2024/s/ Harry A. Lawton III
 Harry A. Lawton III
 President and Chief Executive Officer



Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATIONS

I, Kurt D. Barton, certify that:

1.I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Tractor Supply Company;
2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
(a)Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
(b)Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
(c)Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
(d)Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and
5.The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
(a)All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize, and report financial information; and
(b)Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

 Date:August 8, 2024/s/ Kurt D. Barton
 Kurt D. Barton
 Executive Vice President - Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer



Exhibit 32.1



CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 906
OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 (18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350)


In connection with the Quarterly Report (“Report”) of Tractor Supply Company (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 29, 2024, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof, we, Harry A. Lawton III, Chief Executive Officer, and Kurt D. Barton, Chief Financial Officer, of the Company, certify, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. section 1350), that:

(1)The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) and 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m(a) or 78o(d)); and
(2)The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Dated:August 8, 2024



/s/ Harry A. Lawton III                                                               
Harry A. Lawton III
President and Chief Executive Officer

/s/ Kurt D. Barton                                                               
Kurt D. Barton
Executive Vice President - Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
 


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Cover - shares
6 Months Ended
Jun. 29, 2024
Jul. 27, 2024
Cover [Abstract]    
Document Type 10-Q  
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 true  
Document Period End Date Jun. 29, 2024  
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 false  
Entity File Number 000-23314  
Entity Registrant Name TRACTOR SUPPLY CO /DE/  
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE  
Entity Tax Identification Number 13-3139732  
Entity Address, Street Address 5401 Virginia Way  
Entity Address, City Brentwood  
Entity Address, State TN  
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 37027  
City Area Code 615  
Local Phone Number 440-4000  
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, $0.008 par value  
Trading Symbol TSCO  
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Entity Small Business false  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Entity Shell Company false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   107,868,874
Entity Central Index Key 0000916365  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-28  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2024  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Amendment Flag false  
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited) - USD ($)
shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 29, 2024
Jul. 01, 2023
Jun. 29, 2024
Jul. 01, 2023
Income Statement [Abstract]        
Net sales $ 4,246,622 $ 4,184,695 $ 7,641,456 $ 7,483,920
Cost of merchandise sold 2,690,996 2,669,926 4,864,976 4,799,243
Gross profit 1,555,626 1,514,769 2,776,480 2,684,677
Selling, general and administrative expenses 884,903 853,158 1,738,338 1,681,393
Depreciation and amortization 109,265 102,279 213,558 199,512
Operating income 561,458 559,332 824,584 803,772
Interest expense, net 11,612 12,343 23,514 25,023
Income before income taxes 549,846 546,989 801,070 778,749
Income tax expense 124,650 125,755 177,707 174,427
Net income $ 425,196 $ 421,234 $ 623,363 $ 604,322
Net income per share – basic $ 3.95 $ 3.85 $ 5.78 $ 5.51
Net income per share – diluted $ 3.93 $ 3.83 $ 5.75 $ 5.47
Weighted average shares outstanding:        
Basic 107,730 109,426 107,838 109,735
Diluted 108,235 110,041 108,381 110,411
Dividends declared per common share outstanding $ 1.10 $ 1.03 $ 2.20 $ 2.06
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 29, 2024
Dec. 30, 2023
Jul. 01, 2023
Current assets:      
Cash and cash equivalents $ 394,748 $ 397,071 $ 620,031
Inventories 3,000,033 2,645,854 2,660,052
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 244,844 218,553 297,191
Income taxes receivable 0 2,461 0
Total current assets 3,639,625 3,263,939 3,577,274
Property and equipment, net 2,566,723 2,437,184 2,185,476
Operating lease right-of-use assets 3,225,156 3,141,971 2,957,792
Goodwill and other intangible assets 269,520 269,520 267,088
Other assets 83,500 75,537 45,193
Total assets 9,784,524 9,188,151 9,032,823
Current liabilities:      
Accounts payable 1,436,520 1,179,803 1,272,232
Accrued employee compensation 69,920 91,478 66,181
Other accrued expenses 557,721 533,029 464,267
Current portion of finance lease liabilities 3,405 3,311 2,860
Current portion of operating lease liabilities 382,111 369,461 317,730
Income taxes payable 94,858 0 114,194
Total current liabilities 2,544,535 2,177,082 2,237,464
Long-term debt 1,730,467 1,728,964 1,727,504
Finance lease liabilities, less current portion 29,661 31,388 32,999
Operating lease liabilities, less current portion 2,980,876 2,902,858 2,762,877
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net 54,418 60,032 59,157
Other long-term liabilities 139,235 138,065 125,670
Total liabilities 7,479,192 7,038,389 6,945,671
Stockholders’ equity:      
Preferred stock 0 0 0
Common stock 1,423 1,419 1,418
Additional paid-in capital 1,349,198 1,318,446 1,283,589
Treasury stock (5,717,944) (5,458,855) (5,210,524)
Accumulated other comprehensive income 4,680 6,793 10,216
Retained earnings 6,667,975 6,281,959 6,002,453
Total stockholders’ equity 2,305,332 2,149,762 2,087,152
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 9,784,524 $ 9,188,151 $ 9,032,823
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) - $ / shares
Jun. 29, 2024
Dec. 30, 2023
Jul. 01, 2023
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]      
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized 40,000 40,000 40,000
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued 0 0 0
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share $ 0.008 $ 0.008 $ 0.008
Common Stock, Shares Authorized 400,000,000 400,000,000 400,000,000
Common Stock, Shares, Issued 177,810,000 177,332,000 177,241,000
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding 107,447,000 107,976,000 109,058,000
Treasury Stock, Common, Shares 70,363,000 69,356,000 68,183,000
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Unaudited) - USD ($)
shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 29, 2024
Jul. 01, 2023
Jun. 29, 2024
Jul. 01, 2023
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]        
Net income $ 425,196 $ 421,234 $ 623,363 $ 604,322
Change in fair value of interest rate swaps, net of taxes (1,382) 778 (2,113) (1,059)
Total other comprehensive (loss) / income (1,382) 778 (2,113) (1,059)
Total comprehensive income $ 423,814 $ 422,012 $ 621,250 $ 603,263
Weighted average number of shares outstanding, basic 107,730 109,426 107,838 109,735
Earnings Per Share, Basic $ 3.95 $ 3.85 $ 5.78 $ 5.51
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share, amount 200 200 300 200
Weighted average number of shares outstanding, diluted 108,235 110,041 108,381 110,411
Net income per share, diluted (in dollars per share) $ 3.93 $ 3.83 $ 5.75 $ 5.47
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Unaudited) Statement - USD ($)
shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
Total
Common Stock
Additional Paid-in Capital
Treasury Stock, Common
Accum. Other Comp. Income (Loss)
Retained Earnings
Beginning balance, shares outstanding (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2022   110,251        
Beginning balance, Stockholders' equity at Dec. 31, 2022 $ 2,042,416 $ 1,415 $ 1,261,283 $ (4,855,909) $ 11,275 $ 5,624,352
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]            
Common stock issuance under stock award plans & ESPP (in shares)   275        
Common stock issuance under stock award plans & ESPP 8,623 $ 2 8,621      
Share-based compensation 14,514   14,514      
Repurchase of shares to satisfy tax obligations (21,643)   (21,643)      
Repurchase of common stock, shares (in shares)   (866)        
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method (197,168)     (197,168)    
Dividends paid (113,447)         (113,447)
Change in fair value of interest rate swaps, net of taxes (1,837)       (1,837)  
Net income 183,088         183,088
Ending balance, shares outstanding (in shares) at Apr. 01, 2023   109,660        
Ending balance, Stockholders' equity at Apr. 01, 2023 1,914,546 $ 1,417 1,262,775 (5,053,077) 9,438 5,693,993
Beginning balance, shares outstanding (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2022   110,251        
Beginning balance, Stockholders' equity at Dec. 31, 2022 2,042,416 $ 1,415 1,261,283 (4,855,909) 11,275 5,624,352
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]            
Repurchase of shares to satisfy tax obligations (23,121)          
Dividends paid (226,221)          
Change in fair value of interest rate swaps, net of taxes (1,059)          
Net income 604,322          
Repurchase of common stock (345,653)          
Ending balance, shares outstanding (in shares) at Jul. 01, 2023   109,058        
Ending balance, Stockholders' equity at Jul. 01, 2023 2,087,152 $ 1,418 1,283,589 (5,210,524) 10,216 6,002,453
Beginning balance, shares outstanding (in shares) at Apr. 01, 2023   109,660        
Beginning balance, Stockholders' equity at Apr. 01, 2023 1,914,546 $ 1,417 1,262,775 (5,053,077) 9,438 5,693,993
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]            
Common stock issuance under stock award plans & ESPP (in shares)   90        
Common stock issuance under stock award plans & ESPP 6,629 $ 1 6,628      
Share-based compensation 15,665   15,665      
Repurchase of shares to satisfy tax obligations (1,479)   (1,479)      
Repurchase of common stock, shares (in shares)   (692)        
Dividends paid (112,774)         (112,774)
Change in fair value of interest rate swaps, net of taxes 778       778  
Net income 421,234         421,234
Repurchase of common stock (157,447)     (157,447)    
Ending balance, shares outstanding (in shares) at Jul. 01, 2023   109,058        
Ending balance, Stockholders' equity at Jul. 01, 2023 2,087,152 $ 1,418 1,283,589 (5,210,524) 10,216 6,002,453
Beginning balance, shares outstanding (in shares) at Dec. 30, 2023   107,976        
Beginning balance, Stockholders' equity at Dec. 30, 2023 2,149,762 $ 1,419 1,318,446 (5,458,855) 6,793 6,281,959
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]            
Common stock issuance under stock award plans & ESPP (in shares)   412        
Common stock issuance under stock award plans & ESPP 21,718 $ 3 21,715      
Share-based compensation 14,448   14,448      
Repurchase of shares to satisfy tax obligations (22,001)   (22,001)      
Repurchase of common stock, shares (in shares)   (496)        
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method (118,543)     (118,543)    
Dividends paid (118,809)         (118,809)
Change in fair value of interest rate swaps, net of taxes (731)       (731)  
Net income 198,167         198,167
Ending balance, shares outstanding (in shares) at Mar. 30, 2024   107,892        
Ending balance, Stockholders' equity at Mar. 30, 2024 2,124,011 $ 1,422 1,332,608 (5,577,398) 6,062 6,361,317
Beginning balance, shares outstanding (in shares) at Dec. 30, 2023   107,976        
Beginning balance, Stockholders' equity at Dec. 30, 2023 2,149,762 $ 1,419 1,318,446 (5,458,855) 6,793 6,281,959
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]            
Repurchase of shares to satisfy tax obligations (22,717)          
Dividends paid (237,347)          
Change in fair value of interest rate swaps, net of taxes (2,113)          
Net income 623,363          
Repurchase of common stock (255,756)          
Ending balance, shares outstanding (in shares) at Jun. 29, 2024   107,447        
Ending balance, Stockholders' equity at Jun. 29, 2024 2,305,332 $ 1,423 1,349,198 (5,717,944) 4,680 6,667,975
Beginning balance, shares outstanding (in shares) at Mar. 30, 2024   107,892        
Beginning balance, Stockholders' equity at Mar. 30, 2024 2,124,011 $ 1,422 1,332,608 (5,577,398) 6,062 6,361,317
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]            
Common stock issuance under stock award plans & ESPP (in shares)   66        
Common stock issuance under stock award plans & ESPP 6,631 $ 1 6,630      
Share-based compensation 10,676   10,676      
Repurchase of shares to satisfy tax obligations (716)   (716)      
Repurchase of common stock, shares (in shares)   (511)        
Dividends paid (118,538)         (118,538)
Change in fair value of interest rate swaps, net of taxes (1,382)       (1,382)  
Net income 425,196         425,196
Repurchase of common stock (140,546)     (140,546)    
Ending balance, shares outstanding (in shares) at Jun. 29, 2024   107,447        
Ending balance, Stockholders' equity at Jun. 29, 2024 $ 2,305,332 $ 1,423 $ 1,349,198 $ (5,717,944) $ 4,680 $ 6,667,975
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
6 Months Ended
Jun. 29, 2024
Jul. 01, 2023
Cash flows from operating activities:    
Net income $ 623,363 $ 604,322
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:    
Depreciation and amortization 213,558 199,512
(Gain)/loss on disposition of property and equipment (4,210) (474)
Share-based compensation expense 25,124 30,179
Deferred income taxes (10,712) 30,916
Change in assets and liabilities:    
Inventories (354,179) 34,626
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (33,345) (22,439)
Accounts payable 256,717 (126,400)
Accrued employee compensation (21,558) (56,795)
Other accrued expenses 19,996 (26,994)
Income taxes 97,319 104,723
Other 5,270 11,145
Net cash provided by operating activities 817,343 782,321
Cash flows from investing activities:    
Capital expenditures (349,818) (349,586)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment 18,487 761
Proceeds from Orscheln acquisition net working capital settlement 0 4,310
Net cash used in investing activities (331,331) (344,515)
Cash flows from financing activities:    
Borrowings under debt facilities 335,000 1,767,000
Repayments under debt facilities (335,000) (1,195,000)
Debt discounts and issuance costs 0 (9,729)
Principal payments under finance lease liabilities (864) (2,805)
Repurchase of shares to satisfy tax obligations (22,717) (23,121)
Repurchase of common stock (255,756) (345,653)
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock 28,349 15,252
Cash dividends paid to stockholders (237,347) (226,221)
Net cash used in financing activities (488,335) (20,277)
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents (2,323) 417,529
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 397,071 202,502
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 394,748 620,031
Cash paid during the period for:    
Interest 30,203 20,462
Income taxes 89,875 36,226
Supplemental disclosures of non-cash activities:    
Non-cash accruals for property and equipment 61,418 27,031
Increase of operating lease assets and liabilities from new or modified leases 272,524 260,268
Increase of finance lease assets and liabilities from new or modified leases $ 0 $ 450
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General
6 Months Ended
Jun. 29, 2024
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
General 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.com and 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.
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Fair Value of Financial Instruments
6 Months Ended
Jun. 29, 2024
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Fair Value of Financial Instruments Fair Value of Financial Instruments
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, 2024December 30, 2023July 1, 2023
Carrying ValueFair ValueCarrying ValueFair ValueCarrying ValueFair 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, 2024December 30, 2023July 1, 2023
Interest rate swap assets (Level 2)$6,251 $9,099 $13,717 
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Share Based Compensation
6 Months Ended
Jun. 29, 2024
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense [Abstract]  
Share Based Compensation 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 granted133,015 
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 granted214,744 
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.
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Net Income Per Share
6 Months Ended
Jun. 29, 2024
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Net Income Per Share Net Income Per Share
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, 2024July 1, 2023
 IncomeSharesPer Share
Amount
IncomeSharesPer 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, 2024July 1, 2023
IncomeSharesPer Share
Amount
IncomeSharesPer 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.
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Debt
6 Months Ended
Jun. 29, 2024
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Debt 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 Notes650.0 650.0 650.0 
3.70% Senior Notes (a)
150.0 150.0 150.0 
Senior credit facilities:
Revolving Credit Facility200.0 200.0 200.0 
Total outstanding borrowings1,750.0 1,750.0 1,750.0 
Less: unamortized debt discounts and issuance costs(19.5)(21.0)(22.5)
Total debt1,730.5 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.
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Capital Stock and Dividends
6 Months Ended
Jun. 29, 2024
Equity [Abstract]  
Capital Stock and Dividends 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 DeclaredDividend Amount
Per Share of Common Stock
Record DateDate Paid
May 8, 2024$1.10 May 28, 2024June 11, 2024
February 5, 2024$1.10 February 26, 2024March 12, 2024
May 10, 2023$1.03 May 30, 2023June 13, 2023
February 8, 2023$1.03 February 27, 2023March 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.
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Treasury Stock
6 Months Ended
Jun. 29, 2024
Equity [Abstract]  
Treasury Stock 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 EndedFiscal Six Months Ended
June 29,
2024
July 1,
2023
June 29,
2024
July 1,
2023
Total number of shares repurchased511 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 
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Income Taxes
6 Months Ended
Jun. 29, 2024
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Taxes 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.
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Commitments and Contingencies
6 Months Ended
Jun. 29, 2024
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Commitments and Contingencies 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.
Litigation

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.
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Segment Reporting
6 Months Ended
Jun. 29, 2024
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Segment Reporting 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 EndedFiscal Six Months Ended
Product CategoryJune 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)
%%%%
Total100 %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.
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Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 29, 2024
Mar. 30, 2024
Jul. 01, 2023
Apr. 01, 2023
Jun. 29, 2024
Jul. 01, 2023
Pay vs Performance Disclosure            
Net income $ 425,196 $ 198,167 $ 421,234 $ 183,088 $ 623,363 $ 604,322
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Insider Trading Arrangements
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 29, 2024
shares
Jun. 29, 2024
shares
Trading Arrangements, by Individual    
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted false  
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false  
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false  
Kurt Barton [Member]    
Trading Arrangements, by Individual    
Material Terms of Trading Arrangement   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.
Name Kurt Barton  
Title Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer  
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted true  
Adoption Date May 8, 2024  
Arrangement Duration 436 days  
Kurt Barton Rule Trading Arrangement, Common Stock [Member] | Kurt Barton [Member]    
Trading Arrangements, by Individual    
Aggregate Available 40,901 40,901
Kurt Barton Rule Trading Arrangement, Common Stock Upon Exercise of Options [Member] | Kurt Barton [Member]    
Trading Arrangements, by Individual    
Aggregate Available 23,532 23,532
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Fair Value Measures and Disclosures (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 29, 2024
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Schedule of Long-Term Debt Instruments 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, 2024December 30, 2023July 1, 2023
Carrying ValueFair ValueCarrying ValueFair ValueCarrying ValueFair 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 
Schedule of Derivative Instruments The fair value of the interest rate swap, excluding accrued interest, was as follows (in thousands):
Fair Value Measurements at
June 29, 2024December 30, 2023July 1, 2023
Interest rate swap assets (Level 2)$6,251 $9,099 $13,717 
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Share Based Compensation (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 29, 2024
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense [Abstract]  
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 granted133,015 
Weighted average exercise price$233.41 
Weighted average grant date fair value per option$58.65 
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 granted214,744 
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.
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Net Income Per Share (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 29, 2024
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Net Income Per Share Net income per share is calculated as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts):
 Fiscal Three Months Ended
June 29, 2024July 1, 2023
 IncomeSharesPer Share
Amount
IncomeSharesPer 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, 2024July 1, 2023
IncomeSharesPer Share
Amount
IncomeSharesPer 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.
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Debt (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 29, 2024
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Outstanding 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 Notes650.0 650.0 650.0 
3.70% Senior Notes (a)
150.0 150.0 150.0 
Senior credit facilities:
Revolving Credit Facility200.0 200.0 200.0 
Total outstanding borrowings1,750.0 1,750.0 1,750.0 
Less: unamortized debt discounts and issuance costs(19.5)(21.0)(22.5)
Total debt1,730.5 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.
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Capital Stock and Dividends (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 29, 2024
Equity [Abstract]  
Schedule of Dividends Payable
During the first six months of fiscal 2024 and fiscal 2023, the Company's Board of Directors declared the following cash dividends:
Date DeclaredDividend Amount
Per Share of Common Stock
Record DateDate Paid
May 8, 2024$1.10 May 28, 2024June 11, 2024
February 5, 2024$1.10 February 26, 2024March 12, 2024
May 10, 2023$1.03 May 30, 2023June 13, 2023
February 8, 2023$1.03 February 27, 2023March 14, 2023
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Treasury Stock Treasury Stock (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 29, 2024
Equity [Abstract]  
Class of Treasury Stock, Shares Repurchased
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 EndedFiscal Six Months Ended
June 29,
2024
July 1,
2023
June 29,
2024
July 1,
2023
Total number of shares repurchased511 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 
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Segment Reporting (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 29, 2024
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Major Product Category 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 EndedFiscal Six Months Ended
Product CategoryJune 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)
%%%%
Total100 %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.
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General (Details)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended
Jun. 29, 2024
USD ($)
store
state
Dec. 30, 2023
USD ($)
Jul. 01, 2023
USD ($)
Nature of business [Abstract]      
Supplier Finance Program, Obligation | $ $ 33.1 $ 38.4 $ 31.1
Supplier Finance Program, Obligation, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Accounts Payable, Current Accounts Payable, Current Accounts Payable, Current
Sale and Leaseback Transaction, Proceeds | $ $ 13.3    
Sale and Leaseback Transaction, Gain (Loss), Net | $ $ 5.1    
Sale Leaseback Transaction, Lease Term 20 years    
Parent Company [Member]      
Nature of business [Abstract]      
Number of rural lifestyle retail stores operated by the company | store 2,459    
Number of states in which rural lifestyle retail stores are operated by the company | state 49    
TSCO stores [Member]      
Nature of business [Abstract]      
Number of rural lifestyle retail stores operated by the company | store 2,254    
Petsense stores [Member]      
Nature of business [Abstract]      
Number of rural lifestyle retail stores operated by the company | store 205    
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Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jun. 29, 2024
Dec. 30, 2023
Jul. 01, 2023
Fair Value Disclosure, Asset and Liability, Not Measured at Fair Value [Line Items]      
Unsecured Debt $ 1,750.0 $ 1,750.0 $ 1,750.0
3.70% Senior Notes | Senior Notes      
Fair Value Disclosure, Asset and Liability, Not Measured at Fair Value [Line Items]      
Long-term Debt 150.0 150.0 150.0
1.75% Senior Notes | Senior Notes      
Fair Value Disclosure, Asset and Liability, Not Measured at Fair Value [Line Items]      
Long-term Debt 650.0 650.0 650.0
5.25% Senior Notes | Senior Notes      
Fair Value Disclosure, Asset and Liability, Not Measured at Fair Value [Line Items]      
Long-term Debt $ 750.0 $ 750.0 $ 750.0
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Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 29, 2024
Dec. 30, 2023
Jul. 01, 2023
1.75% Senior Notes      
Fair Value Disclosure, Asset and Liability, Not Measured at Fair Value [Line Items]      
Senior Notes $ 641,284 $ 640,596 $ 639,908
Long-term Debt, Fair Value 527,527 533,013 514,007
5.25% Senior Notes      
Fair Value Disclosure, Asset and Liability, Not Measured at Fair Value [Line Items]      
Senior Notes 741,368 740,880 740,384
Long-term Debt, Fair Value $ 743,408 $ 769,005 $ 740,453
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Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Interest Rate Swaps (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 29, 2024
Dec. 30, 2023
Jul. 01, 2023
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]      
Cash Flow Hedge Derivative Instrument Assets at Fair Value $ 6,251 $ 9,099 $ 13,717
v3.24.2.u1
Share Based Compensation (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 29, 2024
Jul. 01, 2023
Jun. 29, 2024
Jul. 01, 2023
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Employee stock purchase program discount percentage 15.00%   15.00%  
Share-based compensation plan modifications     no  
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense $ 10,700 $ 15,700 $ 25,124 $ 30,179
Employee Stock Option        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Stock options granted     133,015  
Weighted average exercise price     $ 233.41  
Weighted average fair value per option     $ 58.65  
Total unrecognized compensation expense 11,900   $ 11,900  
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition     2 years 1 month 6 days  
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Awards granted     214,744  
Performance Shares [Member]        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Awards granted     56,207  
Performance Shares [Member] | Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Tranche One        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Awards granted     80,723  
Restricted Stock Units and Performance-Based Restricted Share Units [Member]        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Total unrecognized compensation expense $ 89,800   $ 89,800  
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition     2 years 2 months 12 days  
Restricted Stock Units        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Weighted average fair value per share     $ 225.75  
Performance-Based Restricted Share Units        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Weighted average fair value per share     235.16  
Performance-Based Restricted Share Units | Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Tranche One        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Weighted average fair value per share     $ 120.37  
v3.24.2.u1
Net Income Per Share (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 29, 2024
Mar. 30, 2024
Jul. 01, 2023
Apr. 01, 2023
Jun. 29, 2024
Jul. 01, 2023
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]            
Dilutive stock options and restricted stock units outstanding, income $ 0   $ 0   $ 0 $ 0
Dilutive stock options and restricted stock units outstanding, per share (in shares) 505   615   543 676
Dilutive stock options and restricted stock units outstanding , per share $ 0.02   $ 0.02   $ 0.03 $ 0.04
Net income $ 425,196 $ 198,167 $ 421,234 $ 183,088 $ 623,363 $ 604,322
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent, Diluted         $ 623,363 $ 604,322
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share, amount 200   200   300 200
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]            
Net income $ 425,196 198,167 $ 421,234 183,088 $ 623,363 $ 604,322
Weighted average number of shares outstanding, basic 107,730   109,426   107,838 109,735
Net income per share – basic $ 3.95   $ 3.85   $ 5.78 $ 5.51
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]            
Dilutive stock options and restricted stock units outstanding, income $ 0   $ 0   $ 0 $ 0
Dilutive stock options and restricted stock units outstanding, per share (in shares) 505   615   543 676
Dilutive stock options and restricted stock units outstanding, per share (in dollars per share) $ (0.02)   $ (0.02)   $ (0.03) $ (0.04)
Net income $ 425,196 $ 198,167 $ 421,234 $ 183,088 $ 623,363 $ 604,322
Weighted average number of shares outstanding, diluted 108,235   110,041   108,381 110,411
Net income per share, diluted (in dollars per share) $ 3.93   $ 3.83   $ 5.75 $ 5.47
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share, amount 200   200   300 200
v3.24.2.u1
Debt - Schedule of Debt (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 29, 2024
Dec. 30, 2023
Jul. 01, 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Unsecured Debt $ 1,750,000 $ 1,750,000 $ 1,750,000
Unamortized Debt Issuance Costs (19,500) (21,000) (22,500)
Unsecured debt, net of debt issuance costs 1,730,500 1,729,000 1,727,500
Unsecured Debt, Current 0 0 0
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount 83,100 58,300 60,200
Long-term debt 1,730,467 1,728,964 1,727,504
Revolving Credit Facility      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Month-end Outstanding Amount 200,000 200,000  
Revolving Credit Facility      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Month-end Outstanding Amount     200,000
5.25% Senior Notes | Senior Notes      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Long-term Debt 750,000 750,000 750,000
1.75% Senior Notes | Senior Notes      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Long-term Debt 650,000 650,000 650,000
3.70% Senior Notes | Senior Notes      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Long-term Debt $ 150,000 $ 150,000 $ 150,000
v3.24.2.u1
Debt (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
6 Months Ended
Jun. 29, 2024
Dec. 30, 2023
Jul. 01, 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate 0.00%    
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate, Minimum 0.75%    
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate LIBOR Plus, Maximum 1.25%    
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate LIBOR Plus 1.00%    
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate Revolver 0.10%    
Amount of incremental credit facility which will result in modification of debt covenants 100 million    
5.25% Senior Notes | Senior Notes      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Long-term Debt $ 750 $ 750 $ 750
Interest Rate Swap      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Interest Rate Swap, Beginning Notional Amount $ 200    
Number of Financial Covenants [Member]      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Debt Instrument, Covenant Description two    
Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio Minimum Requirement [Member]      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Debt Instrument, Covenant Description 2.00    
Leverage Ratio Maximum Requirement [Member]      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Debt Instrument, Covenant Description 4.00    
Minimum      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate 0.00%    
Commitment fee for unused capacity 0.08%    
Maximum      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate 0.25%    
Commitment fee for unused capacity 0.15%    
Base Rate      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End 8.50%    
Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) Overnight Index Swap Rate | Revolving Credit Facility      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End 5.337%    
v3.24.2.u1
Capital Stock - Narrative (Details) - $ / shares
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Aug. 07, 2024
Feb. 05, 2024
May 10, 2023
Feb. 08, 2023
May 10, 2022
Jun. 29, 2024
Jul. 01, 2023
Jun. 29, 2024
Jul. 01, 2023
Dec. 30, 2023
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]                    
Common Stock, Shares Authorized           400,000,000 400,000,000 400,000,000 400,000,000 400,000,000
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized           40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000
Dividends declared per common share outstanding   $ 1.10 $ 1.10 $ 1.03 $ 1.03 $ 1.10 $ 1.03 $ 2.20 $ 2.06  
Subsequent Event                    
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]                    
Dividends declared per common share outstanding $ 1.10                  
v3.24.2.u1
Capital Stock and Dividends (Details) - $ / shares
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Feb. 05, 2024
May 10, 2023
Feb. 08, 2023
May 10, 2022
Jun. 29, 2024
Jul. 01, 2023
Jun. 29, 2024
Jul. 01, 2023
Equity [Abstract]                
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared $ 1.10 $ 1.10 $ 1.03 $ 1.03 $ 1.10 $ 1.03 $ 2.20 $ 2.06
v3.24.2.u1
Treasury Stock - Narrative (Details)
$ in Millions
Jun. 29, 2024
USD ($)
Equity [Abstract]  
Remaining authorization under the share repurchase program $ 790.0
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount $ 6,500.0
v3.24.2.u1
Treasury Stock (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 29, 2024
Jul. 01, 2023
Jun. 29, 2024
Jul. 01, 2023
Equity [Abstract]        
Total number of shares repurchased 511 692 1,007 1,558
Average price paid per share $ 272.52 $ 222.42 $ 254.81 $ 225.34
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value $ 140,546 $ 157,448 $ 259,089 $ 354,616
v3.24.2.u1
Income Taxes (Details)
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 29, 2024
Jul. 01, 2023
Jun. 29, 2024
Jul. 01, 2023
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]        
Effective income tax rate 22.70% 23.00% 22.20% 22.40%
v3.24.2.u1
Commitments and Contingencies (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jun. 29, 2024
Dec. 30, 2023
Jul. 01, 2023
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]      
Contractual Obligation $ 12.8    
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount $ 83.1 $ 58.3 $ 60.2
v3.24.2.u1
Segment Reporting (Details)
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 29, 2024
Jul. 01, 2023
Jun. 29, 2024
Jul. 01, 2023
Livestock, Equine & Agriculture        
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]        
Percentage of sales 28.00% 29.00% 28.00% 29.00%
Seasonal & Recreation        
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]        
Percentage of sales 22.00% 22.00% 24.00% 25.00%
Companion Animal        
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]        
Percentage of sales 28.00% 25.00% 25.00% 23.00%
Truck, Tool, & Hardware        
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]        
Percentage of sales 7.00% 8.00% 8.00% 8.00%
Clothing, Gift, & Décor        
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]        
Percentage of sales 15.00% 16.00% 15.00% 15.00%
Total        
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]        
Percentage of sales 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%
v3.24.2.u1
Segment Reporting Number of Reportable Segments (Details)
3 Months Ended
Jun. 29, 2024
segment
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Number of Reportable Segments 1

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