Tyson Foods reported its Q1 2020 results with overall results in line with expectations. The Beef and Pork segments performed well and the Prepared Foods segment produced its sixth consecutive quarter of retail consumption growth.
GAAP EPS of $1.52, up 1% from prior year; Adjusted EPS of $1.66, up 5% from prior year
GAAP operating income of $826 million, up 2% from prior year
Adjusted operating income of $894 million, up 6% from prior year
Record Beef GAAP operating margin of 10.7% and record Adjusted operating margin of 11.2%
For fiscal 2020, USDA indicates domestic protein production (beef, pork, chicken and turkey) should increase approximately 3-4% from fiscal 2019 levels, but we expect export markets to absorb the increased production.