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ITEM 1. BUSINESS Tyson Foods, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company,” “we,” “us,” “our,” “Tyson Foods” or “Tyson”) (NYSE: TSN) is a world-class food company and recognized leader in protein. Founded in 1935 by John W. Tyson, it has grown under four generations of family leadership. The Company is unified by this purpose: Tyson Foods. We Feed the World Like Family™ and has a broad portfolio of iconic products and brands including Tyson®, Jimmy Dean®, Hillshire Farm®, Ball Park®, Wright®, State Fair®, Aidells® and ibp®. Tyson Foods is dedicated to bringing high-quality food to every table in the world, safely, and affordably, now and for future generations. Headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas, the Company had approximately 133,000 employees (“team members”) on September 27, 2025.
| Metric | TTM | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 55.1B | 54.4B | 53.3B | 52.9B | 53.3B | 47.0B |
| Net Income | 200M | 474M | 800M | -648M | 3.2B | 3.0B |
| EPS | $0.56 | $1.33 | $2.25 | $-1.87 | $8.92 | $8.34 |
| Free Cash Flow | 1.1B | 1.2B | 1.5B | -187M | 800M | 2.6B |
| ROIC | 1.7% | 2.9% | 4.3% | -2.4% | 13.2% | 15.0% |
| Gross Margin | 5.9% | 6.5% | 6.8% | 5.0% | 12.5% | 13.9% |
| Debt/Equity | 0.51 | 0.54 | 0.54 | 0.63 | 0.42 | 0.52 |
| Dividends/Share | $2.48 | $1.96 | $1.92 | $1.93 | $1.80 | $1.74 |
| Operating Income | 820M | 1.1B | 1.4B | -395M | 4.4B | 4.4B |
| Operating Margin | 1.5% | 2.0% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 8.3% | 9.3% |
| ROE | 1.1% | 2.6% | 4.4% | -3.4% | 16.3% | 17.1% |
| Shares Outstanding | 282M | 356M | 356M | 347M | 363M | 365M |
TYSON FOODS, INC. passes 1 of 9 quality checks, indicating weak fundamentals.
TYSON FOODS, INC. trades at 115.1x trailing earnings, compared to its 15-year median P/E of 10.9x, suggesting it is currently Expensive relative to its historical range. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 16.4x vs a median of 12.6x. The company's 5-year average ROIC is 6.6% with a gross margin of 8.9%. Total shareholder yield (dividends + buybacks) is 5.1%. At current prices, the estimated annualized return to fair value is -7.2%.
TYSON FOODS, INC. (TSN) has a current P/E ratio of 115.1, compared to its historical median P/E of 10.9. The stock is currently considered Expensive based on its historical valuation range.
TYSON FOODS, INC. (TSN) has a 5-year average return on invested capital (ROIC) of 6.6%. This is below average and may indicate limited pricing power.
TYSON FOODS, INC. (TSN) has a market capitalization of $18.2B. It is classified as a large-cap stock.
Yes, TYSON FOODS, INC. (TSN) pays a dividend with a trailing twelve-month yield of 3.85%. The company also returns capital through share buybacks, with a buyback yield of 1.25%.
Based on historical P/E analysis, TYSON FOODS, INC. (TSN) appears expensive. The current P/E of 115.1 is 959% above its historical median of 10.9. The estimated fair value CAGR (P/E method) is -24.0%.
TYSON FOODS, INC. (TSN) operates in the Poultry Slaughtering And Processing industry, within the Consumer Defensive sector.
TYSON FOODS, INC. (TSN) reported annual revenue of $54.4 billion in its most recent fiscal year, based on SEC EDGAR filings.
TYSON FOODS, INC. (TSN) has a net profit margin of 0.9%. This is a modest margin.
TYSON FOODS, INC. (TSN) generated $1.2 billion in free cash flow in its most recent fiscal year. Positive free cash flow supports dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction.
TYSON FOODS, INC. (TSN) has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.54. This indicates moderate leverage.
TYSON FOODS, INC. (TSN) reported earnings per share (EPS) of $1.33 in its most recent fiscal year.
TYSON FOODS, INC. (TSN) has a return on equity (ROE) of 2.6%. This indicates moderate shareholder returns.
TYSON FOODS, INC. (TSN) has a 5-year average gross margin of 8.9%. This lower margin is typical of capital-intensive or commodity businesses.
The Ledger Terminal provides 18 years of financial data for TYSON FOODS, INC. (TSN), sourced directly from SEC EDGAR filings. This includes income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key financial ratios.
TYSON FOODS, INC. (TSN) has a book value per share of $50.74, based on its most recent annual SEC filing.