Tractor Supply Co vs Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated — how do they compare? Tractor Supply Co trades at $29.65 (market cap $15.89B), while Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated trades at $481.09 (market cap $121.95B). The key difference: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated is far larger — about 7.7× Tractor Supply Co's market cap, and Tractor Supply Co pays a 3.17% dividend while Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| TSCO | VRTX | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $15.89B | $121.95B |
Sector | Consumer Cyclical | Health |
52-Week High | $62.65 | $529.59 |
52-Week Low | $29.14 | $366.54 |
Enterprise Value | $22.08B | $116.69B |
Dividend Yield | 3.17% | — |
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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 →Vertex Pharmaceuticals is a global biotechnology company that discovers and develops small-molecule drugs for the treatment of serious diseases. Its key drugs are Kalydeco, Orkambi, Symdeko, and Trikafta/Kaftrio for cystic fibrosis, where Vertex therapies remain the standard of care globally. In addition to its focus on cystic fibrosis, Vertex is diversifying its pipeline through gene-editing therapies such as CTX001 for beta-thalassemia and sickle-cell disease, small-molecule inhibitors targeting acute and chronic pain using non-opioid treatments, and small-molecule inhibitors of APOL1-mediated kidney diseases. Vertex is also investigating cell therapies to deliver a potential functional cure for type 1 diabetes.
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