Tyson Foods, Inc. Q3 2026 Earnings Release

Tyson Foods, Inc. reported its third quarter 2026 results, with total sales remaining flat year-over-year at $13.868 billion. The company saw a 39% increase in GAAP operating income to $362 million and an 8% increase in adjusted operating income to $547 million. GAAP Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose to $0.52, and adjusted EPS increased to $0.99. The Chicken and Prepared Foods segments showed continued strength. For the first nine months of fiscal 2026, sales increased by 3.1% to $41.834 billion. GAAP operating income grew by 17% to $1.099 billion, while adjusted operating income decreased by 4% to $1.616 billion. GAAP EPS was $1.49, and adjusted EPS was $2.83. The company reduced its total debt by $824 million and maintained liquidity of $4.0 billion. Tyson Foods anticipates fiscal year 2026 sales to increase by 2.5% to 3.5% and projects free cash flow between $1.3 billion and $1.7 billion.