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Tyson Foods

Fundamental data last updated:March 30, 2026

company profile

SECTOR

Consumer Defensive

industry

Farm Products

Exchange

NYSE

County of HQ

United States

Next Earnings Date

05/04/26

Business Summary

Tyson Foods is a large-scale food company that produces and distributes protein products, including beef, pork, and chicken. It supplies fresh, frozen, and value-added food products to retailers, foodservice providers, and international markets.

VALUATION

P/E

113.6

Market Cap ($M USD)

$22,504

Forward P/E

14.5

PEG

3.9

PRICE TO SALES

0.4

PRICE TO BOOK

1.3

EV / EBITDA

13.2

5-Year Average P/E

DIVIDEND

Yield

3.20%

Annual Payout

$2.04

Payout Ratio

340.70%

Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth

10+

5-Year Dividend Growth Rate

2.80%

Financial Health & Profitability

Earnings Per Share

$0.59

Next Year EPS Growth Estimate

$4.40

Next Year Revenue Growth Estimate

1.10%

Return on Equity (ROE)

1.10%

Operating Margin

2.10%

Debt-to-Equity

0.5

Piotroski F-Score

6

Altman Z-Score

3.2

Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)

2.40%%

Current Ratio

1.5

Quick Ratio

Gainseekers Quantitative Analysis

Summary

Tyson Foods has a market cap of $22,504M and trades at a Price / Earnings ratio of 113.6 with a Forward P/E of 14.5, indicating a sharp earnings re-rating expectation. Profitability metrics are thin, with Return on Equity of 1.10% and an Operating Margin of 1.10%, while Debt / Equity stands at 2.10%. The company offers a TTM Yield of 0.5 with a Dividend Per Share of 3.20% and has institutional ownership of 68.60%.

AI Exposure / Tech Reliance

Tyson Foods operates in the Consumer Defensive sector within the Farm Products industry, a segment that is not heavily reliant on artificial intelligence or advanced technology for core revenue generation. Its business model is more dependent on commodity cycles, supply chains, and operational efficiency than on AI-driven innovation.

The Bull Case

The stock trades at a low Price / Sales ratio of 0.4 and a Price / Book of 1.3, which may suggest relative valuation support. A Forward P/E of 14.5 compared to a current P/E of 113.6 implies expectations for improved earnings performance ahead of the next earnings report on 05/04/26.

The Bear Case

Profitability remains compressed with Return on Equity and Operating Margin both at 1.10%, while leverage is elevated with a Debt / Equity ratio of 2.10%. The PEG Forward of 3.9 and Sales Growth Next Year of $4.40 may indicate limited growth relative to valuation expectations.

Market Sentiment & Smart Money

Short Interest %

3.50%

Analyst Consensus

2.33

Average Analyst Price Target

$68.60

Institutional Ownership %

91.80%

1-Year Beta

0.34

Insider Buying % (6 Mo)

2.60%%

Distance to 52-Week High

96.30%%

Distance to 52-Week Low

126.40%%