BUZZ-Tractor Supply shares fall after reaffirming annual guidance

October 22 - ** Shares of agricultural equipment retailer Tractor Supply (TSCO.O) fell about 5% in pre-market trading to $31.14

** Despite quarterly results exceeding expectations, the company reaffirmed its full-year outlook

** The company expects net sales to grow by 2.5% to 3.5%, with adjusted earnings per share between $1.90 and $2.00

** Third-quarter net sales were $3.91 billion, higher than analysts’ estimates of $3.81 billion compiled by LSEG

** Third-quarter earnings per share were $0.43, higher than the expected $0.41

** Thanks to (link) robust performance in seasonal categories, including products for wildlife, horses and livestock, as well as truck, tools and hardware categories, the company benefited

** As of the previous trading day’s close, the stock was down about 35% year-to-date

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