Rockwell Automation vs Tractor Supply Co — how do they compare? Rockwell Automation trades at $466.05 (market cap $51.04B), while Tractor Supply Co trades at $29.67 (market cap $15.89B). The key difference: Rockwell Automation is far larger — about 3.2× Tractor Supply Co's market cap, and Tractor Supply Co pays the higher dividend (3.17%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ROK | TSCO | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $51.04B | $15.89B |
Sector | Industrials | Consumer Cyclical |
52-Week High | $495.08 | $62.65 |
52-Week Low | $328.67 | $29.14 |
Enterprise Value | $54.67B | $22.08B |
Dividend Yield | 1.2% | 3.17% |
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Rockwell Automation is a pure-play automation competitor that is the successor entity to Rockwell International, which spun off its former Rockwell Collins avionics segment in 2001. As of fiscal 2021, the firm operates through three segments--intelligent devices, software and control, and lifecycle services. Intelligent devices contains its drives, sensors, and industrial components, software and control contains its information and network and security software, while lifecycle services contains its consulting and maintenance services as well as its Sensia JV with Schlumberger.
Read more on ROK →Tractor Supply is the largest operator of retail farm and ranch stores in the United States. The company targets recreational farmers and ranchers and has little exposure to commercial and industrial farm operations. Currently, the company operates 2,016 of its namesake banners in 49 states and 178 Petsense stores. Stores are typically located in towns outside of urban areas and in rural communities. In fiscal 2021, revenue consisted primarily of livestock and pet (47%), hardware, tools, and truck (21%), and seasonal gift and toy (21%).
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