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Tyson Foods Q1 sales beat estimates on prepared foods growth

ReutersFeb 2, 2026 12:09 PM


Overview

  • Protein producer's Q1 sales rose 5.1%, beating analyst expectations

  • Adjusted EPS for Q1 beat analyst expectations

  • GAAP operating income fell 48% yr/yr


Outlook

  • Tyson expects fiscal 2026 revenue to grow 2% to 4% compared to fiscal 2025

  • Company anticipates fiscal 2026 adjusted operating income of $2.1 bln to $2.3 bln

  • Tyson projects fiscal 2026 free cash flow between $1.1 bln and $1.7 bln


Result Drivers

  • PREPARED FOODS GROWTH - Prepared Foods segment achieved top and bottom-line growth, contributing to overall sales increase

  • CHICKEN VOLUME GAINS - Chicken segment reported its fifth consecutive quarter of year-over-year volume gains, supporting sales growth

  • LEGAL CONTINGENCY IMPACT - $150 mln increase in legal contingency accruals affected sales, recognized as a reduction


Key Details

Metric

Beat/Miss

Actual

Consensus Estimate

Q1 Sales

Beat

$14.31 bln

$14.09 bln (10 Analysts)

Q1 Adjusted EPS

Beat

$0.97

$0.94 (9 Analysts)

Q1 EPS

$0.24

Q1 Adjusted Operating Margin

4.00%

Q1 Operating Margin

2.10%

Press Release: ID:nGNXpk300

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