Tractor Supply Co vs Union Pacific Corporation — how do they compare? Tractor Supply Co trades at $30.37 (market cap $15.89B), while Union Pacific Corporation trades at $295.5 (market cap $175.89B). The key difference: Union Pacific Corporation is far larger — about 11.1× 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.
| TSCO | UNP | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $15.89B | $175.89B |
Sector | Consumer Cyclical | Industrials |
52-Week High | $62.65 | $301.75 |
52-Week Low | $29.14 | $214.91 |
Enterprise Value | $22.08B | $206.36B |
Dividend Yield | 3.17% | 1.86% |
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Latest headlines on both assets
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%).
Read more on TSCO →Omaha, Nebraska-based Union Pacific is the largest public railroad in North America. Operating on more than 30,000 miles of track in the western two thirds of the U.S., UP generated roughly $22 billion of revenue in 2021 by hauling coal, industrial products, intermodal containers, agriculture goods, chemicals, and automotive goods. UP owns about one fourth of Mexican railroad Ferromex and derives about 10% of its revenue hauling freight to and from Mexico.
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