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Tyson Foods Inc (TSN)



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Upturn Advisory Summary
03/27/2025: TSN (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -24.02% | Avg. Invested days 34 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 22.22B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 21.56 | 1Y Target Price 67.27 |
Price to earnings Ratio 21.56 | 1Y Target Price 67.27 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 2633537 | Beta 0.71 | 52 Weeks Range 52.36 - 65.82 | Updated Date 04/1/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 52.36 - 65.82 | Updated Date 04/1/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 3.13% | Basic EPS (TTM) 2.96 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 1.96% | Operating Margin (TTM) 5.04% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 3.48% | Return on Equity (TTM) 5.82% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 21.56 | Forward PE 17.89 | Enterprise Value 29993426879 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.42 |
Enterprise Value 29993426879 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.42 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.56 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 9.14 | Shares Outstanding 286184992 | Shares Floating 278918004 |
Shares Outstanding 286184992 | Shares Floating 278918004 | ||
Percent Insiders 2.5 | Percent Institutions 85.51 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 3.29 | Target Price 66.16 | Buy 3 | Strong Buy 2 |
Buy 3 | Strong Buy 2 | ||
Hold 7 | Sell 1 | Strong Sell 1 | |
Strong Sell 1 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Tyson Foods Inc

Company Overview
History and Background
Tyson Foods, Inc. was founded in 1935 by John W. Tyson. Initially a poultry delivery service, it evolved into a vertically integrated chicken processing company. Over time, it expanded into beef, pork, and prepared foods through organic growth and acquisitions, becoming one of the world's largest food companies.
Core Business Areas
- Beef: Processes and markets fresh, frozen, and value-added beef products. A major supplier to retailers, foodservice distributors, and restaurants.
- Pork: Processes and markets fresh, frozen, and value-added pork products. Similar customer base to the Beef segment.
- Chicken: Processes and markets fresh, frozen, and value-added chicken products. This is the company's original and largest segment.
- Prepared Foods: Manufactures and markets frozen and refrigerated food products, including lunchmeats, hot dogs, sausages, and prepared meals. Brands include Tyson, Jimmy Dean, Hillshire Farm, and Ball Park.
- International/Other: Includes Tyson's international operations and other smaller business activities.
Leadership and Structure
Donnie King is the current President and CEO. The company operates under a board of directors and is organized into segments corresponding to its core business areas.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Chicken: Various chicken products (fresh, frozen, prepared). Tyson holds a leading market share in the US chicken market. Competitors include Pilgrim's Pride and Sanderson Farms (now Cargill).
- Beef: Fresh and frozen beef products. Tyson is a major beef processor in the US. Competitors include JBS and Cargill.
- Pork: Fresh and frozen pork products. Tyson is a significant pork processor. Competitors include Smithfield Foods (WH Group) and JBS.
- Jimmy Dean: Breakfast sausages and sandwiches. The Jimmy Dean brand is a market leader in the breakfast sausage category. Competitors include Conagra Brands (Banquet) and Kellogg's (Eggo).
- Hillshire Farm: Lunch meat and deli meat. Competitors include Oscar Mayer (Kraft Heinz).
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The meat and poultry industry is characterized by cyclical commodity prices, fluctuating input costs (feed, energy), and evolving consumer preferences (e.g., demand for organic, plant-based alternatives).
Positioning
Tyson Foods is one of the largest meat and poultry processors globally, with a strong presence across multiple protein categories. Its competitive advantages include its scale, integrated supply chain, and brand recognition.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global meat market is estimated to be worth over $1 trillion. Tyson Foods is positioned to capture a significant share of this TAM given its scale and brand.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Large scale and efficient operations
- Strong brand recognition
- Diversified product portfolio
- Integrated supply chain
- Extensive distribution network
Weaknesses
- Exposure to commodity price volatility
- Dependence on large retailers
- Environmental and social concerns related to animal welfare and sustainability
- Labor challenges, including union negotiations.
Opportunities
- Expanding into international markets
- Developing new value-added products
- Acquiring smaller competitors
- Capitalizing on the growing demand for protein
- Innovation in plant-based meat alternatives
Threats
- Fluctuations in commodity prices
- Changing consumer preferences (e.g., veganism, vegetarianism)
- Increased competition from other meat processors and plant-based alternatives
- Regulatory changes related to food safety and environmental protection
- Disease outbreaks (e.g., avian flu, African swine fever)
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- JBSAY
- HRL
- CAG
Competitive Landscape
Tyson Foods has a competitive advantage in scale and brand recognition, but faces competition from other large processors and smaller niche players. Facing challenges regarding commodity price volatility and shifting consumer preferences.
Major Acquisitions
AdvancePierre Foods
- Year: 2017
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 4200
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Tyson's prepared foods business and increased its presence in the convenience channel.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Tyson's historical growth has been driven by acquisitions and organic expansion. Growth rates have varied depending on market conditions and commodity prices.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates for Tyson's future growth vary depending on market conditions and company strategy. Focus is on value added products and international expansion for future growth
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investments in automation, expansion of prepared foods offerings, and sustainability programs.
Summary
Tyson Foods is a major player in the protein market with a strong brand and extensive operations. Its scale provides efficiencies, but it's vulnerable to commodity price swings. While capitalizing on protein demand, Tyson must adapt to evolving consumer trends and manage environmental and social concerns effectively. Investing in value-added products and sustainable practices is crucial for future growth.
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Sources and Disclaimers
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- Market Research Reports
Disclaimers:
The data provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market conditions and company performance can change rapidly.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
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About Tyson Foods Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Springdale, AR, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1986-07-09 | President, CEO & Director Mr. Donnie D. King | ||
Sector Consumer Defensive | Industry Farm Products | Full time employees 138000 | Website https://www.tysonfoods.com |
Full time employees 138000 | Website https://www.tysonfoods.com |
Tyson Foods, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a food company worldwide. It operates through four segments: Beef, Pork, Chicken, and Prepared Foods. The company processes live fed cattle and hogs; fabricates dressed beef and pork carcasses into primal and sub-primal meat cuts, as well as case ready beef and pork, and fully cooked meats; raises and processes chickens into fresh, frozen, and value-added chicken products, including breaded chicken strips, nuggets, patties, and other ready-to-fix or fully cooked chicken parts; and supplies poultry breeding stock. It also manufactures and markets frozen and refrigerated food products, including ready-to-eat sandwiches, flame-grilled hamburgers, Philly steaks, pepperoni, bacon, breakfast sausage, turkey, lunchmeat, hot dogs, flour and corn tortilla products, appetizers, snacks, prepared meals, ethnic foods, side dishes, meat dishes, breadsticks, and processed meats under the Tyson, Jimmy Dean, Hillshire Farm, Ball Park, Wright, Aidells, Gallo Salame, ibp, and State Fair brands. The company sells its products through its sales staff to grocery retailers, grocery wholesalers, meat distributors, warehouse club stores, military commissaries, industrial food processing companies, chain restaurants or their distributors, live markets, international export companies, and domestic distributors who serve restaurants and food service operations, such as plant and school cafeterias, convenience stores, hospitals, and other vendors, as well as through independent brokers and trading companies. The company was founded in 1935 and is headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas.
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