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Dec 27, 2025
Tyson Foods Q1 2026 Earnings Report
Tyson Foods reported higher sales but significantly lower profitability due to weaker operating performance and higher costs.
Key Takeaways
Tyson Foods delivered solid revenue growth in Q1 2026, driven by Prepared Foods and continued volume gains in Chicken, but profitability declined sharply year over year, with lower operating income and net income.
Sales increased to $14.313 billion, supported by growth in Prepared Foods and Chicken.
Operating income declined substantially year over year to $302 million.
Net income attributable to Tyson fell to $85 million.
Adjusted operating income remained resilient at $572 million despite pressures in Beef.
Revenue by Segment
Forward Guidance
For fiscal 2026, Tyson Foods expects modest revenue growth and improved adjusted operating income, supported by higher protein demand and operational execution, despite ongoing challenges in Beef.
Positive Outlook
- Revenue expected to grow between 2% and 4% year over year.
- Adjusted operating income projected at $2.1 to $2.3 billion.
- Strong outlook for Chicken with adjusted operating income of $1.65 to $1.90 billion.
- Prepared Foods expected to deliver $1.25 to $1.35 billion in adjusted operating income.
- Liquidity expected to remain well above the $1.0 billion minimum target.
Challenges Ahead
- Beef segment expected to post an adjusted operating loss of $250 to $500 million.
- Higher domestic protein supply may pressure pricing.
- Corporate expenses and amortization expected to remain elevated.
- Capital expenditures of up to $1.0 billion may weigh on free cash flow.
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