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Tyson Foods, Inc.

TSN · NYSE

Market closed$57.77$-0.060000 (-0.10%)After hours $58.00 · +0.40%

Key statistics

Previous close$57.83
Open$58.50
Day high$59.18
Day low$57.22
52-week high$69.48
52-week low$50.56
Market cap20.57B
Volume2.37M
Average volume3.26M
P/E ratio14.81
Forward P/E7.31
EPS3.90
Dividend yield+3.51%

Market context

Why it moved

Tyson Foods (TSN) edged slightly lower despite reporting better-than-expected quarterly earnings, as the modest beat failed to meaningfully shift investor sentiment amid a broad "Hold" consensus and the stock trading well below its average analyst price target.

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What is happening

Recent company-specific developments and publisher coverage.

July 18, 2026Tyson Foods closed essentially flat as defensive consumer staples stocks outperformed a tech-pressured broader market, with the XLP sector ETF advancing amid a rotation away from AI and chip stocks. Investor focus on TSN remains anchored to its May earnings beat — $0.87 EPS vs. $0.76 estimated — and a 4.4% revenue increase year-over-year to $13.65 billion, though the consensus analyst rating sits at Hold with an average price target of $69.56, well above current levels. Rising economic pessimism among consumers and competitive pressure from private-label products remain key sector headwinds, while recent insider equity grants to Chairman John H. Tyson and a notable institutional stake increase from Fifth Third Bancorp signal continued long-term confidence in the company.

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July 17, 2026Tyson Foods edged higher, benefiting from a broad defensive rotation into consumer staples as tech stocks sold off amid geopolitical tensions and rich AI valuations. The XLP consumer staples ETF surged on the day, with investors rotating out of semiconductor and growth shares following continued U.S.-Iran military escalation. On the institutional side, Fifth Third Bancorp dramatically boosted its TSN stake by over 1,600% in Q1, underscoring growing institutional interest despite a consensus Hold rating and an average analyst price target of $69.56 — well above current levels.

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July 16, 2026Tyson Foods closed essentially flat as the broader market rallied on a cooler-than-expected June CPI print, with the consumer staples sector underperforming growth-oriented peers. Investor attention remains on the company's solid May earnings beat — Q2 EPS of $0.87 topped the $0.76 consensus on $13.65B in revenue — alongside a $0.51 quarterly dividend and a Wall Street consensus Hold rating with an average target of $69.56, well above current levels. The stock trades below both its 50-day ($60.96) and 200-day ($61.82) moving averages, reflecting subdued sentiment in food staples amid value-conscious consumer spending and private-label competition pressuring branded food manufacturers.

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July 15, 2026Tyson Foods closed modestly lower as JPMorgan cut its price target to $65 from $71 while maintaining a Neutral rating, citing continued pressure on the stock which trades well below consensus targets. The broader Consumer Defensive sector also softened, with XLP declining on the day even as a cooler-than-expected June CPI print lifted the S&P 500. Despite recent Q2 earnings beats — $0.87 EPS vs. $0.76 expected — and a 3.5% dividend yield, Wall Street's consensus remains Hold with an average target near $70, leaving TSN trading at a meaningful discount.

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July 14, 2026Tyson Foods closed essentially flat as investors weighed a mix of legal headwinds and valuation considerations. The company remains under scrutiny from an ongoing Canadian class-action lawsuit over alleged beef price-fixing, with rivals JBS and National Beef having recently reached a C$8 million settlement — leaving Tyson increasingly isolated in the case. Additional pressure comes from Arkansas tariff costs on imported inputs, thin protein margins (net margin near 0.8%), and a dividend payout ratio above 160%. On the positive side, Tyson beat Q2 estimates with EPS of $0.87 vs. $0.76 consensus on $13.65B in revenue, and DCF analysis suggests the stock may be significantly undervalued near current levels.

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July 11, 2026Tyson Foods closed little changed as institutional investors continue to accumulate shares, with HSBC and Burney Co. among recent buyers and institutions collectively holding ~67% of the stock. The company's Q2 earnings beat ($0.87 EPS vs. $0.76 consensus) and a 3.5% annualized dividend yield remain key investor touchstones, though the consensus analyst target of $69.56 suggests meaningful upside from current levels. The broader consumer staples sector (XLP) also ended the session higher, though geopolitical tensions from the U.S.-Iran conflict continue to create macro uncertainty for food processors navigating input cost pressures.

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July 10, 2026Tyson Foods closed modestly lower as the broader Consumer Defensive sector faced headwinds, with the XLP sector ETF also declining on the session. Institutional interest remains a positive backdrop, with Burney Co. initiating a new $1.29 million position and 67% of shares held by institutions; the consensus analyst price target of $69.56 implies meaningful upside from current levels. Tyson's May earnings beat ($0.87 vs. $0.76 estimate) and a 3.5% annualized dividend yield offer income appeal, though macro pressures — including renewed U.S.-Iran tensions driving oil higher and reigniting inflation fears — weighed on consumer staples broadly.

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July 9, 2026Tyson Foods shares edged lower, outperforming the broader market selloff as investors rotated into defensive consumer staples amid escalating Middle East tensions. President Trump's declaration that the U.S.-Iran ceasefire was "over" sent oil prices surging over 5%, sparking a risk-off move that paradoxically benefited defensive names like Tyson — even as rising input costs from higher energy prices pose a margin headwind. Institutional interest remains supportive, with multiple firms including HSBC boosting their stakes, while the company's recent earnings beat ($0.87 EPS vs. $0.76 consensus) and a 3.5% dividend yield continue to underpin the Hold-rated stock near analyst consensus targets of ~$69.56.

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MarketBeat · July 19, 2026Sanctuary Advisors LLC Has $5.34 Million Stake in Tyson Foods, Inc. $TSNSimply Wall Street · July 18, 2026Tyson Foods Stock And 2 Food Producers Facing New US Brazil Tariff ShiftsTradingView · July 16, 2026Tyson Foods vs. Pilgrim's Pride: Which Protein Stock Is Better?Investing.com · June 30, 2026Tyson and JBS shares fall on Trump meatpacker aid planGuruFocus · June 20, 2026Tyson Foods (TSN) Confirms Fiscal 2026 Financial ProjectionsTalk Business & Politics · June 18, 2026Tyson board chairman’s new contract includes $40 million cash incentiveFood Business News · May 19, 2026Tyson Foods preparing for ‘persistent’ inflationTyson Foods · May 4, 2026Tyson Foods Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
Benzinga · July 14, 2026JP Morgan Maintains Neutral on Tyson Foods, Lowers Price Target to $65
Mt Newswire · July 14, 2026JPMorgan Adjusts Price Target on Tyson Foods to $65 From $71, Maintains Neutral Rating
Benzinga · July 2, 2026B of A Securities Maintains Neutral on Tyson Foods, Lowers Price Target to $68
Mt Newswire · July 2, 2026BofA Securities Adjusts Price Target on Tyson Foods to $68 From $70
Mt Newswire · July 2, 2026Bernstein Adjusts Price Target on Tyson Foods to $63 From $72, Maintains Market Perform Rating
Benzinga · July 1, 2026Trump Rolls Out $500 Million Lifeline for Smaller Meatpackers as Beeflation Spirals Out of Control — But Tyson Foods and Other Industry Giants Are Left Out
Benzinga · June 30, 2026'Trump Administration Plans To Pay Smaller Meatpackers To Keep Slaughtering Cattle; Agriculture Department Aims To Offer Up To $500 Million In Payments As Meat Processors Navigate Livestock Shortage' - WSJ Exclusive
Benzinga · June 18, 2026Piper Sandler Reiterates Overweight on Tyson Foods, Lowers Price Target to $78

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