Tyson Foods, Inc. Class A (TSN)

In the past six months, Tyson Foods' stock (TSN) has experienced fluctuations. The company's 52-week low stock price was $50.56, and its 52-week high was $66.41. As of February 6, 2026, the closing stock price was $65.26. Tyson Foods reported total sales of $14.3 billion, an increase of 6.2% year-over-year. However, adjusted earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter were $0.97, missing the consensus estimate of $1.01. Net income attributable to Tyson Foods also fell to $345 million from $405 million in the prior year's first quarter. The company also announced network changes to strengthen its long-term beef business, including the closure of its Lexington, Nebraska facility and scaled-back operations at its Amarillo, Texas plant.

Demand for Tyson Foods' products exhibits seasonality, particularly for pizza and chicken wings in January and February, due to consumers associating these items with football playoffs and the Super Bowl. Foodservice operators are advised to plan promotions and special items for these peak seasons well in advance to capitalize on increased consumer demand.

Tyson Foods, Inc. is a multinational corporation in the food processing sector, headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas. It is one of the world's largest processors and marketers of chicken, beef, and pork, and the largest meat company in America. Tyson Foods operates through segments like Beef, Pork, Chicken, and Prepared Foods, offering fresh and frozen meats, branded and private-label prepared foods. Notable brands include Tyson, Jimmy Dean, Hillshire Farm, and Ball Park. The company's business model is vertically integrated, covering feed production, hatcheries, processing, and logistics.

Tyson Foods primarily operates in the United States, with a significant concentration of its facilities in the Midwest and South, including Arkansas, Texas and Iowa. Beyond its strong domestic presence, Tyson Foods also serves international markets through exports and global sales channels, reaching over 140 countries, including Australia, Canada, Chile, and Japan.

In the past year, Tyson Foods has navigated scrutiny related to its operations, including controversies concerning the environment, animal welfare, and employee welfare. Allegations of child labor at multiple Tyson Foods facilities were reported in 2023. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the company faced lawsuits alleging gross and willful negligence for the spread of the virus at its plants.

Tyson Foods, Inc. has substantial institutional ownership, with 1404 institutional owners and shareholders holding a total of 281,575,248 shares. Major institutional owners include Tyson Limited Partnership, The Vanguard Group, Inc., BlackRock, Inc., Pzena Investment Management Llc, State Street Corp, Davis Selected Advisers LP, Geode Capital Management, Llc, Aqr Capital Management Llc, Wellington Management Group LLP, and Invesco Capital Management LLC.