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Tyson Foods, Inc.

Fundamental data last updated:June 8, 2026

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company profile

SECTOR

Consumer Defensive

industry

Agricultural Farm Products

Exchange

NYSE

County of HQ

US

Next Earnings Date

08/03/2026

Business Summary

Tyson Foods, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a food company worldwide. It operates through four segments: Beef, Pork, Chicken, and Prepared Foods. The company processes live fed cattle and live market hogs; fabricates dressed beef and pork carcasses into primal and sub-primal meat cuts, as well as case ready beef and pork, and fully cooked meats; raises and processes chickens into fresh, frozen, and value-added chicken products; and supplies poultry breeding stock; sells specialty products, such as hides and meats. It also manufactures and markets frozen and refrigerated food products, including ready-to-eat sandwiches, flame-grilled hamburgers, Philly steaks, pepperoni, bacon, breakfast sausage, turkey, lunchmeat, hot dogs, flour and corn tortilla products, appetizers, snacks, prepared meals, ethnic foods, side dishes, meat dishes, breadsticks, and processed meats under the Jimmy Dean, Hillshire Farm, Ball Park, Wright, State Fair, Aidells, and Gallo Salame brands. The company also offers its products under Tyson and ibp brands. It sells its products through its sales staff to grocery retailers, grocery wholesalers, meat distributors, warehouse club stores, military commissaries, industrial food processing companies, chain restaurants or their distributors, live markets, international export companies, and domestic distributors who serve restaurants and food service operations, such as plant and school cafeterias, convenience stores, hospitals, and other vendors, as well as through independent brokers and trading companies. The company was founded in 1935 and is headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas.

 


VALUATION

P/E

47.74

Market Cap ($M USD)

$21.81B

Forward P/E

9.30

PEG

0.02

PRICE TO SALES

0.39

PRICE TO BOOK

1.19

EV / EBITDA

11.60

5-Year Average P/E

Free Cash Flow Yield

5.63%

DCF Value

$78.75

Graham Number

$38.48

Price to FCF

17.77

EV to FCF

23.95

Earnings Yield

2.09%

FCF Yield

5.63%

DIVIDEND

Yield

3.30%

Annual Payout

$2.02

Payout Ratio

154.75%

Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth

5-Year Dividend Growth Rate

Financial Health & Profitability

Earnings Per Share

$1.28

Next Year EPS Growth Estimate

$6.59

Next Year Revenue Growth Estimate

$6.07T

Return on Equity (ROE)

2.50%

FREE CASH FLOW

Operating Margin

2.30%

Debt-to-Equity

0.49

Piotroski F-Score

9

Altman Z-Score

3.39

Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)

4.24%

Current Ratio

1.83

Quick Ratio

0.70

Net Debt to EBITDA

2.99

Interest Coverage

3.06

Gross Profit margin

6.55%

FCF PER SHARE

$3.48

REVENUE PER SHARE

$157.82

Gainseekers Quantitative Analysis

Summary

Tyson Foods, Inc. appears to be undervalued relative to its DCF Value, suggesting a potential upside. The Forward P/E of 10.38 indicates a more reasonable valuation compared to its current P/E, hinting at expected earnings growth. With an Altman Z-score of 3.43, the company is financially stable, reducing bankruptcy risk. However, the Earnings Yield of 1.88% is lackluster, raising questions about its immediate income-generating potential. Overall, the market may be underestimating its future earnings capacity.

AI Exposure / Tech Reliance

In the realm of AI and tech adaptation, Tyson Foods operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, which traditionally lags in tech adoption. However, its focus on agricultural products positions it to leverage AI for supply chain optimization and efficiency improvements. While not a tech leader, its industry could benefit from AI-driven cost reductions.

The Bull Case

For value investors, Tyson Foods presents a compelling case with a Piotroski F-Score of 9, indicating strong financial health. The ROIC of 4.24% and a decent FCF Yield suggest efficient capital allocation and cash generation. Despite a modest operating margin, the company's ability to maintain a solid cash flow narrative speaks to its pricing power and operational resilience.

The Bear Case

On the flip side, Tyson Foods faces structural challenges with a high Price/Book ratio of 1.33 and a Price/Sales ratio of 0.44, which may deter deep value investors. Its payout ratio of 154.75% is unsustainable, raising red flags about dividend safety. Additionally, trading close to its 52-week high suggests technical overextension, potentially limiting short-term upside.

Market Sentiment & Smart Money

Short Interest %

Analyst Consensus

Buy

Average Analyst Price Target

$75.00

Institutional Ownership %

1-Year Beta

0.39

Insider Buying % (6 Mo)

Distance to 52-Week High

13.42%

Distance to 52-Week Low

17.47%

EARNINGS SURPRISE %

11.54%

50-DAY SMA

$64.62

200-DAY SMA

$59.33

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