Free cash flow
Tractor Supply Company Free cash flow decreased by 288.1% to -$111.49M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 247.7%, from $75.50M to -$111.49M. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase suggests improved operational efficiency or reduced capital intensity, providing more flexibility for capital allocation. A decrease may indicate higher investment in R&D or infrastructure, or potential challenges in converting earnings into cash.
Detailed definition
Free cash flow represents the cash generated by a company after accounting for cash outflows to support operations and m...
Peer comparison
Large-cap medical device and pharmaceutical peers typically maintain strong, positive free cash flow, though levels vary based on the intensity of R&D spending and the lifecycle stage of major product lines.
free_cash_flowHistorical Data
| Q2 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $516.50M | $20.81M | -$53.32M | $413.62M | $408.43M | -$138.39M | $571.12M | $0.00 | $168.95M | $100.21M | $367.32M | $271.20M | $75.50M | $575.44M | $30.28M | $59.28M | -$111.49M |
| QoQ Change | — | -96.0% | -356.2% | +875.7% | -1.3% | -133.9% | +512.7% | -100.0% | — | -40.7% | +266.5% | -26.2% | -72.2% | +662.2% | -94.7% | +95.8% | -288.1% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | -19.9% | >999% | -159.5% | +38.1% | — | -58.6% | +172.4% | -35.7% | +60.5% | -24.7% | +56.7% | — | -78.1% | -247.7% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Tractor Supply Company's free cash flow?
- Tractor Supply Company (TSCO) reported free cash flow of -$111.49M in Q1 2026.
- How has Tractor Supply Company's free cash flow changed year-over-year?
- Tractor Supply Company's free cash flow decreased by 247.7% year-over-year, from $75.50M to -$111.49M.
- What does free cash flow mean?
- The cash remaining after a company pays for its operating expenses and capital investments.