Tyson Foods (TSN) stock
Consumer Staples · Packaged Foods & Meats
Tyson Foods (TSN) is a Packaged Foods & Meats company in the Consumer Staples sector, headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas. As of October 23, 2026, TSN closed at $56.70, a market capitalization of $19.95 billion, the 405th largest company in the S&P 500. Over the last twelve months it generated $55.69 billion in revenue (-0% year over year) and $1.16 billion in free cash flow. The stock trades at 35.0x trailing earnings and 14.6x forward earnings.
- 1-year total return: +13.3% (dividends reinvested)
- 5-year return: -4.2% a year
- 52-week range: $49.96 – $69.48
- Gross margin 6.6%, operating margin 2.7%
- Dividend yield: 3.60%, 13 straight years of increases
- FI Handbook report card: C- across 10 metrics
- 27th largest of 34 Consumer Staples stocks in the S&P 500
TSN price chart
1Y price change: +9.4% (price only; total returns below include dividends)
| Total return | 1M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | MAX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TSN | +10.4% | -0.8% | +13.3% | +11.7% | -4.2% | +0.6% | +8.6% |
Dividends reinvested. 3Y and longer are annualized; MAX is annualized since 1980.
TSN key statistics
- Market cap
- $19.9B
- #405 in S&P 500
- P/E (TTM)
- 35.0x
- Forward P/E
- 14.6x
- EPS (TTM)
- $1.62
- Revenue (TTM)
- $55.7B
- -0%
- Free cash flow
- $1.2B
- Gross margin
- 6.6%
- Operating margin
- 2.7%
- Return on equity
- 3.3%
- Dividend yield
- 3.60%
- 52-week range
- $49.96 – $69.48
- Beta
- 0.40
- Price / sales
- 0.4x
- EV / EBITDA
- 9.9x
- Debt / equity
- 0.44x
- Employees
- 133,000
TSN report card
C-Ten fundamentals graded A to F against fixed thresholds. Not a buy or sell rating.
- Revenue growth-0.1%F
- Gross margin6.6%F
- Operating margin2.7%D
- FCF margin2.1%D
- Return on equity3.3%F
- Net debt / EBITDA2.6xD
- Forward P/E14.6xA
- PEG ratio1.0xB
- Shareholder yield3.6%B
- Share count change / yr-0.4%C
Tyson Foods financials
Revenue went from $36.9B in fiscal 2016 to $54.4B in fiscal 2025, growing 4.4% a year.
| Fiscal year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $36.9B | $38.3B | $40.1B | $42.4B | $43.2B | $47.0B | $53.3B | $52.9B | $53.3B | $54.4B |
| Gross profit | $4.7B | $5.1B | $5.1B | $5.0B | $5.4B | $6.5B | $6.7B | $2.6B | $3.6B | $3.6B |
| Operating income | $2.8B | $2.9B | $3.0B | $2.8B | $3.0B | $4.4B | $4.4B | -$395.0M | $1.4B | $1.1B |
| Net income | $1.8B | $1.8B | $3.0B | $2.0B | $2.1B | $3.0B | $3.2B | -$648.0M | $800.0M | $474.0M |
| EPS (diluted) | $4.53 | $4.79 | $8.04 | $5.40 | $5.64 | $8.34 | $8.92 | $-1.87 | $2.25 | $1.33 |
| Free cash flow | $2.0B | $1.5B | $1.8B | $1.3B | $2.7B | $2.6B | $800.0M | -$187.0M | $1.5B | $1.2B |
| Buybacks | $1.9B | $860.0M | $427.0M | $252.0M | $207.0M | — | — | — | — | — |
| Dividends paid | $216.0M | $319.0M | $431.0M | $537.0M | $601.0M | $636.0M | $653.0M | $670.0M | $684.0M | $697.0M |
| Diluted shares | 390.0M | 370.0M | 369.0M | 366.0M | 365.0M | 365.0M | 363.0M | 284.0M | 356.0M | 357.0M |
Source: SEC filings (10-K XBRL). EPS and share counts are split-adjusted.
What's priced into TSN?
A reverse DCF asks what growth the current price requires. With an enterprise value of $27.2B and $1.2B of trailing free cash flow, Tyson Foods needs to grow free cash flow about 14.6% a year for ten years (fading to 3.0% terminal growth) to earn a 10% annual return. For context, free cash flow grew -15.1% a year over the last five years.
P/E ratio history
Current 42.6x vs. median 14.1x (10th–90th percentile 8.0x–41.0x).
A model, not a forecast or advice. Small changes in assumptions move the answer a lot.
TSN dividend
- Dividend yield
- 3.60%
- Annual dividend
- $2.04
- Years of increases
- 13
- 5-yr dividend growth
- 3.3%
- per year
- Payout ratio
- 125%
- Payments per year
- 4
Regular dividends per share by calendar year; special dividends excluded. Current year omitted until complete.
TSN analyst price targets
12 analysts' average 12-month target is $63.00 (+11% vs. $56.70). Targets range from $56.00 to $75.00. 38% rate it a buy.
TSN earnings
Next report: November 16, 2026. Tyson Foods has beaten EPS estimates 8 quarters in a row. Last quarter's revenue was $13.9B (-0% year over year).
| Report date | EPS estimate | EPS actual | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2026 | $0.99 | $0.99 | +0.3% |
| May 4, 2026 | $0.78 | $0.87 | +11.6% |
| Feb 2, 2026 | $0.94 | $0.97 | +3.1% |
| Nov 10, 2025 | $0.83 | $1.15 | +37.8% |
| Aug 4, 2025 | $0.78 | $0.91 | +16.2% |
| May 5, 2025 | $0.82 | $0.92 | +12.2% |
| Feb 3, 2025 | $0.88 | $1.14 | +29.9% |
| Nov 12, 2024 | $0.69 | $0.92 | +33.6% |
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TSN news
- Tyson Foods (TSN) Advances While Market Declines: Some Information for Investors · Oct 22, 2026
- Tyson Foods, Inc. (TSN) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know · Oct 22, 2026
- Is Tyson Foods' Chicken Business Driving Long-Term Profit Growth? · Oct 19, 2026
- Tyson Foods (TSN) Increases Despite Market Slip: Here's What You Need to Know · Oct 16, 2026
- Tyson Foods’ 4% Dividend Yield Looks Tempting. Should You Buy? · Oct 13, 2026
TSN stock FAQ
What is TSN's market cap?
Tyson Foods's market capitalization is $19.95 billion as of October 23, 2026, ranking 405th in the S&P 500.
What is TSN's P/E ratio?
TSN trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 35.0x and a forward P/E of 14.6x. Its median P/E over the period we track is 14.1x.
Does TSN pay a dividend?
Yes. Tyson Foods pays $2.04 per share a year, a 3.60% yield. It has raised its dividend 13 years in a row. Dividends grew 3.3% a year over the last five years.
How much has TSN stock returned?
Including reinvested dividends, TSN returned +13.3% over one year, -4.2% a year over five years, +0.6% a year over ten years through October 23, 2026.
Is TSN stock overvalued?
At today's price, a reverse discounted cash flow model (10% discount rate, 3% terminal growth) implies Tyson Foods must grow free cash flow about 15% a year for the next decade. Its free cash flow fell 15% a year over the last five years. Whether that is achievable decides if the stock is cheap or expensive. This is a model, not advice.
What is the TSN price target?
12 analysts cover TSN with an average 12-month price target of $63.00, +11% from the current price. 38% of them rate it a buy.
When does TSN report earnings?
Tyson Foods is expected to report earnings on November 16, 2026. It has beaten EPS estimates 8 quarters in a row.
How many employees does Tyson Foods have?
Tyson Foods has about 133,000 full-time employees, or $418,752 of revenue per employee.
Sources: SEC EDGAR filings, Yahoo Finance market data (delayed), FI Handbook calculations. Last close October 23, 2026. Methodology