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Data last updated: Aug 24, 2026
Snapshot (as of Aug 24, 2026): Tractor Supply Company (TSCO) pays a $0.95 annual dividend ($0.24 quarterly), yielding 2.72% at $34.98/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-08-24. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.
Dividend Yield: 2.72%
Annual Dividend: $0.95 per share
Payout Ratio: 48.9%
Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-08-24
Dividend Frequency: quarterly
Sector: Consumer Cyclical
Years of Dividend History: 17
Tractor Supply Company dividend income comes from one of the largest rural lifestyle retailers in the United States, serving recreational farmers, ranchers, and pet owners across more than 2,000 stores in 49 states. TSCO currently pays a trailing annual dividend of $0.95 per share, with dividends paid quarterly and the next ex-dividend date set for August 24, 2026. The current yield stands at 2.72%. With a beta of 0.452, TSCO stock moves at less than half the volatility of the broader market, which suits income investors who prioritize steadiness over aggressive yield.
Tractor Supply Company pays out 48.9% of earnings as dividends, a payout ratio classified as moderate (40-60%). That level leaves meaningful room to absorb earnings pressure without forcing a cut, and the company's product mix, spanning animal feed, livestock supplies, and everyday farm essentials under brands like Producer's Pride and 4health, serves a customer base with recurring, need-driven purchasing habits. Tractor Supply Company dividend safety does face one notable data point of concern: the dividend history contains at least one year-over-year decline exceeding 5%, which shows the payout is not unconditionally protected. The Consumer Cyclical sector classification also means demand can soften during economic downturns, adding a layer of earnings variability that the payout ratio alone does not capture.
Tractor Supply Company dividend history shows a CAGR of 17.0% per year from 2010 to 2024. Per-share payments grew from $0.49 to $4.40 over that window (2025 and 2026 figures are partial years and excluded from the rate calculation). The largest single-year jump was 76.9% in 2022. Growth at that pace is rare for a specialty retailer, but the history also includes at least one annual decline exceeding 5%, so the trajectory has not been a straight line upward.
| Period | CAGR | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Year | -9.3% | $1.50 (2020) | $0.92 (2025) |
| 10-Year | +1.9% | $0.76 (2015) | $0.92 (2025) |
TSCO stock fits dividend investors who want meaningful growth history paired with a moderate current income stream. The yield sits at 2.72%, squarely in the moderate (2-4%) range, and that number looks considerably lower against the 5-year average yield of 8.69%, a gap that reflects how much the share price has appreciated relative to the dividend. The 48.9% payout ratio keeps the dividend on firm footing today. What an investor gets here is a low-volatility stock with an exceptional long-run dividend growth rate of 17.0% per year. The trade-off is a current yield that income-focused investors may find underwhelming, and a history that includes at least one meaningful annual decline.
| Payment Date | Amount per Share |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | $0.2400 |
| 2026-05-27 | $0.2400 |
| 2026-02-24 | $0.2400 |
| 2025-11-24 | $0.2300 |
| 2025-08-25 | $0.2300 |
| 2025-05-28 | $0.2300 |
| 2025-02-26 | $0.2300 |
| 2024-11-25 | $1.1000 |
| 2024-08-26 | $1.1000 |
| 2024-05-24 | $1.1000 |
| Year | Total Dividends |
|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.7200 |
| 2025 | $0.9200 |
| 2024 | $4.4000 |
| 2023 | $4.1200 |
| 2022 | $3.6800 |
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