TRACTOR SUPPLY CO /DE/ 8-K

What Happened Tractor Supply Company announced on Feb. 10–11, 2026 that it appointed Sonia Syngal as an independent member of its Board of Directors and declared a cash dividend of $0.24 per share. Ms. Syngal’s appointment is effective immediately and her initial term runs until the Company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The dividend is payable March 10, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on Feb. 24, 2026. The company furnished a press release dated Feb. 11, 2026 (Exhibit 99.1) reporting these items.

Key Details

• Director appointment: Sonia Syngal named independent director, effective Feb. 10, 2026; initial term expires at the 2026 Annual Meeting.
• Independence & disclosures: Ms. Syngal qualifies as independent under NASDAQ Global Select Market rules; no related-party transactions requiring disclosure under Item 404.
• Dividend: $0.24 per share of common stock, payable March 10, 2026; record date Feb. 24, 2026.
• Compensation: Ms. Syngal will receive the company’s standard director compensation as described in the company’s March 27, 2025 definitive proxy.

Why It Matters A new independent director can affect board oversight and governance, which investors watch for talent and experience that may influence strategy and risk management. The declared $0.24/share cash dividend is a concrete, near-term cash return to shareholders with specific record and pay dates — relevant for income-focused investors and anyone tracking the company’s shareholder payout policy.