TSCO
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Tractor Supply Company (TSCO) closed at $45.77 as of 2026-03-20, trading 3.5% below its 200-week moving average of $47.43. This places TSCO in the below line zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -0.3% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 38, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.0x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.40 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1626 weeks of data, TSCO has crossed below its 200-week moving average 18 times. On average, these episodes lasted 24 weeks. Historically, investors who bought TSCO at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +21.5%.
With a market cap of $24.1 billion, TSCO is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 2.1%. Return on equity stands at 45.2%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 9.3x book value.
Over the past 31.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in TSCO would have grown to $19986, compared to $2378 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 18.5% vs 10.7% for the index — confirming TSCO as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 8.3% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation. A business generating more cash every year while trading below its 200-week moving average is exactly the kind of disconnect value investors look for.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: TSCO vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After TSCO Crosses Below the Line?
Across 17 historical episodes, buying TSCO when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +18.8% after 12 months (median -4.0%), compared to +12.2% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 47% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +66.6% vs +28.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment TSCO crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
TSCO has crossed below its 200-week MA 18 times with an average 1-year return of +21.5% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Aug 1995 | 28 | 21.2% | -2.3% | +20574.7% |
| Aug 1995 | Jan 1996 | 23 | 30.8% | +2.2% | +19885.6% |
| Apr 1996 | May 1996 | 1 | 0.8% | -16.7% | +19885.6% |
| Jun 1996 | Aug 1996 | 8 | 8.8% | -21.4% | +19665.9% |
| Sep 1996 | Mar 1998 | 79 | 35.2% | -16.9% | +20110.1% |
| Aug 1998 | Oct 1998 | 6 | 5.9% | +8.5% | +21835.4% |
| Jul 1999 | Jul 2001 | 104 | 62.4% | -28.8% | +22960.2% |
| Sep 2001 | Sep 2001 | 1 | 5.3% | +245.0% | +25021.5% |
| Aug 2007 | Aug 2007 | 1 | 1.2% | -7.8% | +2353.5% |
| Sep 2007 | Sep 2007 | 1 | 0.9% | -5.3% | +2340.7% |
| Sep 2007 | Oct 2007 | 1 | 1.0% | -1.3% | +2339.1% |
| Oct 2007 | Jul 2009 | 91 | 38.0% | -22.4% | +2417.8% |
| Oct 2009 | Nov 2009 | 1 | 0.4% | +78.2% | +2415.0% |
| Sep 2016 | Nov 2016 | 11 | 15.7% | -10.4% | +288.0% |
| Jan 2017 | Dec 2017 | 47 | 32.1% | +8.2% | +255.7% |
| Jan 2018 | May 2018 | 17 | 20.9% | +30.1% | +283.0% |
| Mar 2020 | Mar 2020 | 2 | 3.3% | +127.1% | +230.2% |
| Mar 2026 | Ongoing | 2+ | 3.5% | Ongoing | -3.1% |
| Average | 24 | — | +21.5% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TSCO below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, Tractor Supply Company (TSCO) is trading 3.5% below its 200-week moving average of $47.43. The current price is $45.77.
What is TSCO's 200-week moving average price?
Tractor Supply Company's 200-week moving average is $47.43 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when TSCO drops below its 200-week moving average?
TSCO has crossed below its 200-week moving average 18 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +21.5%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 24 weeks on average.
Is TSCO a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about TSCO as of 2026-03-20: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 38. Free cash flow yield is 2.1%. Return on equity is 45.2%. Price-to-book is 9.3x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does TSCO compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 31.2 years, $100 invested in TSCO would have grown to $19986, compared to $2378 for the S&P 500. That's 18.5% annualized vs 10.7% for the index. TSCO has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does TSCO pay a dividend?
Yes. Tractor Supply Company currently pays a dividend yield of 210.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20