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Mar 30, 2024

Tyson Foods Q2 2024 Earnings Report

Tyson Foods experienced year-over-year growth in operating income, demonstrating progress on strategic initiatives.

Key Takeaways

Tyson Foods reported positive momentum in Q2 2024, with sales of $13.072 billion and operating income of $312 million. Adjusted operating income reached $406 million, marking a significant increase from the previous year. The company is focused on executing fundamentals and leveraging its multi-protein portfolio to drive long-term value.

Sales reached $13,072 million, a decrease of 0.5% year-over-year.

GAAP operating income was $312 million, up 737% from the prior year.

Adjusted operating income was $406 million, up 525% from the prior year.

GAAP EPS was $0.41, an increase of $0.69 from the prior year.

Total Revenue
$13.1B
Previous year: $13.1B
-0.5%
EPS
$0.62
Previous year: -$0.04
-1650.0%
Gross Profit
$909M
Cash and Equivalents
$2.18B
Previous year: $543M
+301.8%
Free Cash Flow
-$390M
Total Assets
$37.5B
Previous year: $36.8B
+1.8%

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Forward Guidance

For fiscal year 2024, Tyson Foods anticipates relatively flat sales compared to fiscal 2023. The company expects capital expenditures between $1.2 billion and $1.4 billion and net interest expense to approximate $400 million. The adjusted effective tax rate is expected to be around 24%.

Positive Outlook

  • USDA projects domestic protein production will increase slightly in fiscal 2024.
  • Anticipate adjusted operating income of $50 million to $150 million in Pork.
  • Anticipate adjusted operating income of $700 million to $900 million for Chicken.
  • We anticipate adjusted operating income of $850 million to $950 million in Prepared Foods.
  • We anticipate improved results from our foreign operations in fiscal 2024 on an adjusted basis.

Challenges Ahead

  • USDA projects domestic beef production will decrease approximately 2% in fiscal 2024.
  • Anticipate adjusted operating loss between ($400) million and ($100) million in Beef.
  • Expect sales to be relatively flat in fiscal 2024 as compared to fiscal 2023.
  • We expect net interest expense to approximate $400 million for fiscal 2024.
  • We currently expect our adjusted effective tax rate to be around 24% for fiscal 2024.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income