Net Sales Growth and Revenue
Net sales increased 3.6% year-over-year to $3.59 billion in Q1 2026, demonstrating top-line growth driven primarily by new store openings.
Record New Store Growth and Productivity
Opened a record 40 Tractor Supply stores in the quarter; new store productivity remained strong in the 65%–70% range, and new store sales outperformed expectations in timing and cadence.
Comparable Sales and Transaction Metrics
Comparable store sales increased 0.5% with average ticket up 1.6% (driven ~150 basis points by retail price inflation and mix) while transactions declined 1%, signaling ticket-led growth.
Stable Gross Margin
Gross margin rate was 36.2%, flat year-over-year, reflecting supply chain efficiencies and effective cost management despite headwinds from tariffs, cost inflation and higher digital/delivery mix.
Digital and Subscription Strength
Digital business delivered strong double-digit growth in Q1; online pet grew mid-teens and subscription grew triple-digits, contributing to improved traffic and conversion online and driving omnichannel momentum.
Final Mile & Fulfillment Momentum
Final Mile delivery volume was up double digits year-over-year; company expanding hubs (200+ last year and ~176 planned this year) to scale delivery, lower cost to serve and enable large-format deliveries.
Localization and Store Experience Improvements
More than 200 stores have been localized with improved performance and stronger customer engagement; roughly 60% of stores are in the Fusion format and remodeled/converted stores are outperforming older stores.
Seasonal and Big-Ticket Strength
Seasonal and big-ticket categories outperformed chain average with strength in tractors/riders, generators, welding and zero-turn mower lineup; Chick Days and live-goods/garden center initiatives are driving traffic.
Exclusive Brands and Services Traction
Field & Stream on track to exceed $100 million in sales this year; continued expansion of exclusive brands and services (Pet wash >1,200 locations, PetVet mobile clinics with ~25% 2-year stack) driving differentiation and frequency.
Capital Return and Guidance Reaffirmation
Dividend increase in February marked the 17th consecutive year of dividend raises; management reaffirmed full-year 2026 guidance and targets comp sales growth of 1%–3% for each remaining quarter.