Tractor Supply Co vs Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund — how do they compare? Tractor Supply Co trades at $30.37 (market cap $15.89B), while Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund trades at $44.86. The key difference: Tractor Supply Co pays a 3.17% dividend while Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund pays none, and Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund is trading nearer its 52-week high, Tractor Supply Co nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| TSCO | XLU | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $15.89B | — |
Sector | Consumer Cyclical | — |
52-Week High | $62.65 | $47.73 |
52-Week Low | $29.14 | $41.31 |
Enterprise Value | $22.08B | — |
Dividend Yield | 3.17% | — |
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XLU trades at $44.93, down 0.51% on the day, with a bearish technical signal from moving averages while oscillators remain neutral. The ETF benefits from growing AI-driven electricity demand, highlighted by recent news of utility stocks gaining traction as data center power needs strain the grid. Support sits at $44, with resistance at $46.
Outlook is cautiously optimistic due to structural power demand tailwinds from AI and clean energy transitions, though regulatory risks and execution challenges pose headwinds. The ETF offers defensive exposure with dividend income, but investors should monitor utility sector capacity investments and interest rate sensitivity.
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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 →In seeking to track the performance of the index, the fund employs a replication strategy. It generally invests substantially all, but at least 95%, of its total assets in the securities comprising the index. The index includes securities of companies from the following industries: electric utilities; water utilities; multi-utilities; independent power and renewable electricity producers; and gas utilities. The fund is non-diversified.
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