Tractor Supply Company plans to close approximately 75 underperforming Petsense stores, reducing the pet retailer’s 209-store network by more than one-third. The restructuring was announced with the company’s second-quarter results on July 23, 2026, but a complete nationwide closing list and store-specific shutdown dates have not been released.
Petsense sells pet food, supplies and services across 23 states. Tractor Supply acquired the chain in 2016 and says the planned closures will remove locations producing negative store-level cash flow.
Which Petsense stores are closing?
Six affected Arkansas stores have been identified in Searcy, Beebe, Jacksonville, Pine Bluff, El Dorado and Fayetteville. The Petsense locations in Batesville and North Little Rock are expected to remain open.
Tractor Supply has not publicly identified the other affected stores. Customers should contact their local location or check the official Petsense store locator before visiting because unofficial nationwide lists may include unconfirmed information.
If all 75 planned closures proceed, approximately 134 locations would remain based on the 209 stores operating on June 27. That is an estimate rather than a final company-issued store count because the announced closure total is approximate.
Why is Tractor Supply closing Petsense stores?
Management said the selected locations were generating negative store-level cash flow. Closing them will allow the company to redirect money and resources toward stronger stores, delivery services and other parts of its animal-care business.
The Petsense restructuring resulted in $65.8 million in impairment and related charges. Tractor Supply recorded a separate $5.9 million inventory write-down connected to merchandise at stores scheduled to close.
Chief Executive Officer Hal Lawton said customers remained committed to caring for pets, livestock, farms and properties but were consolidating shopping trips and prioritizing essential purchases. Higher fuel costs reduced discretionary spending, while persistent drought in key Southeastern markets weakened demand for lawn, outdoor and seasonal products during May.
The restructuring reflects a wider effort among large retailers to remove weaker locations and control operating costs. A similar review is behind Albertsons’ store closures and workforce changes.
Q2 sales increased while profit declined
Tractor Supply reported second-quarter net sales of $4.54 billion, up 2.3% from $4.44 billion during the same period in 2025. New store openings supported overall revenue, but comparable-store sales declined 1.5%.
Comparable transactions fell 1.7%, while the average ticket increased by 0.2%. Established-store sales were positive in April and June, but weaker demand for seasonal, discretionary and big-ticket products during May pulled down the quarterly result.
Net income declined 16.1% from $430 million to $360.7 million. Diluted earnings per share fell from $0.81 to $0.69. Excluding specified restructuring and acquisition expenses, adjusted diluted earnings were $0.81 per share.
Tractor Supply lowers its 2026 outlook
Fiscal 2026 net sales are now expected to increase between 2.5% and 3.5%, below the previous forecast of 4% to 6%. Comparable-store sales are projected to range from a 1% decline to flat, replacing the earlier expectation of 1% to 3% growth.
Adjusted diluted earnings guidance was reduced from $2.13–$2.23 to $1.90–$2.00 per share. Tractor Supply also withdrew the long-term financial framework introduced at its December 2024 Investor Day and expects to provide updated targets with its fourth-quarter results.
The company operated 2,463 Tractor Supply stores across 49 states at the end of Q2. It now expects to open 85 to 90 namesake stores in 2027 instead of the previously planned 100.
Store-network reductions are affecting several major US chains in 2026, including 7-Eleven’s plan to close 645 locations.
Sales, earnings, charges and updated guidance can be verified through Tractor Supply’s official second-quarter financial report.
Petsense remains part of the pet-care business
The closures do not represent a complete exit from pet care. Tractor Supply continues operating Petsense alongside Allivet, its online animal pharmacy, and VIP Petcare, a mobile veterinary-services provider acquired in May 2026.
Freshpet products were available in approximately 250 Tractor Supply stores at the end of Q2 and are expected to reach at least 700 locations by year-end. Investment will also continue in existing-store improvements, technology and Final Mile delivery for large products.
What customers should watch next
The main pending information is the complete Petsense closing list, final trading dates, grooming-service changes and any store-specific clearance arrangements. Some details may be announced locally before Tractor Supply publishes a national update.
Until the company or an individual store confirms a closure, Petsense locations beyond those publicly identified should be treated as unverified.
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