We recently published a list of the 10 High Growth Forever Dividend Stocks to Invest In. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ:TSCO) stands against other high growth forever dividend stocks.
Dividend stocks have trailed the broader market over the past two years, largely due to investors favoring AI-focused companies. Still, experienced investors recognize the long-term value of dividend-paying stocks, supported by their strong historical performance. Short-term trends don’t diminish their importance. In fact, dividends have historically played a major role in total returns, accounting for about 31% of the broader market’s monthly total return from 1926 through February 2025, according to S&P Dow Jones Indices.
Dividend stocks have been performing well this year, even as broader markets faced turbulence. Wall Street took a hit recently amid rising fears about the economic fallout from President Donald Trump’s expanding trade war. The three major US indexes posted sharp declines, wiping out much of the prior session’s gains, as escalating tensions between the US and China overshadowed positive economic reports and progress in trade talks with Europe. The S&P index is down by over 8% since the start of 2025, whereas the tech-heavy NASDAQ has declined by over 13%. On the other hand, the Dividend Aristocrats Index, which tracks the performance of companies with 25 consecutive years of dividend growth, has recorded a decline of nearly 3%.
This highlights how dividend stocks tend to perform more steadily during market downturns—a trend backed by historical data. S&P Dow Jones Indices reports that, over time, the Dividend Aristocrats have delivered stronger risk-adjusted returns than the broader market, with lower volatility. These stocks have offered solid downside protection, outperforming the S&P index in about two-thirds of the market’s down months and roughly 44% of its up months. They’ve also experienced smaller drawdowns compared to the overall index, reinforcing their defensive appeal. In addition, during market downturns, the Dividend Aristocrats delivered an average excess return of 0.87% over the broader market. From December 29, 1989, to February 28, 2025, these stocks showed a market beta of 0.8, indicating lower volatility and stronger resilience compared to the overall market.
Analysts pointed out that the historical performance of dividend equities continues to shape a favorable outlook for the current year. A recent report from J.P. Morgan suggested that global equities may be entering a strong phase of dividend growth—driven not only by a cyclical rebound in payouts but also by a sustained structural momentum. While global dividends per share have grown at an average annual rate of 5.6% over the past two decades, projections now indicate an acceleration to 7.6% in the coming years.
The report emphasized that the most promising opportunities in the dividend space lie with so-called “Compounders”—companies with a consistent track record of increasing dividends over time, backed by solid earnings growth. Nearly half of the strategy focuses on these firms, which are also seen as powerful contributors to alpha generation within investment portfolios. Given this, we will take a look at some of the best high growth stocks that pay dividends.
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Our Methodology
For this list, we screened for dividend stocks with sound financials and robust balance sheets. From that group, we picked companies that achieved positive revenue growth in the past five years and dividend growth streaks of at least 10 years. The final 10 picks are those with a five-year revenue growth rate exceeding 5%. The stocks are ranked in ascending order of their revenue growth rates.
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Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ:TSCO)
5-Year Revenue Growth: 12.25%
Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ:TSCO) is a Tennessee-based farm supplies company. It deals in home improvement and related equipment and supplies. The company is the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the US, with nearly 2,300 stores spread across 49 states, and has delivered consistent revenue growth from 2022 through 2024. While net income remained relatively flat over the past two years, free cash flow continued to rise steadily during the period.
In the fourth quarter of 2024, Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ:TSCO) posted net sales of approximately $3.8 billion, reflecting a 3% year-over-year gain, aided by the opening of new locations and stronger same-store sales. Earnings per share came in at $0.44, a 3% dip compared to the previous year. Both revenue and earnings slightly lagged behind market expectations. Gross profit grew to $1.33 billion, up 2.8% from the year-ago quarter.
Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ:TSCO) also maintained a solid financial footing, finishing the quarter with around $252 million in cash. For the full fiscal year, the company generated $1.4 billion in operating cash flow and returned $472.5 million to shareholders via dividends. The Board of Directors approved a 4.5% increase to the annual dividend, raising it by $0.04 to $0.92 per share for fiscal 2025. The company also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.23 per share, which marked the company’s 16th consecutive year of dividend growth. The stock supports a dividend yield of 1.78%, as of April 13.
Overall, TSCO ranks 4th on our list of the best high growth stocks that pay dividends. While we acknowledge the potential of TSCO as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some deeply undervalued dividend stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns, and doing so within a shorter time frame. If you are looking for a deeply undervalued dividend stock that is more promising than TSCO but that trades at 10 times its earnings and grows its earnings at double digit rates annually, check out our report about the dirt cheap dividend stock.
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