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Tyson Foods 8-K Report, Financial Results (Aug 3, 2026)

Reports
Earnings & Results·Exhibits & Filings
Filing Date
Filed August 3, 2026
Period End
August 3, 2026
Security
TSN
In the record · 2016–202610-K1110-Q338-K142

TSN filed 11 annual reports (10-K), 33 quarterly reports (10-Q) and 142 current reports (8-K) between 2016 and 2026.

  1. Deal closed8-K · Jun ’17Jun ’17
  2. Leadership change8-K · May ’19May ’19
  3. Material agreement8-K · Oct ’21Oct ’21
  4. Leadership change8-K · Sep ’25Sep ’25

01—Abstract

Summary

Summary of the 8-K filed August 3, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN) reported third-quarter fiscal 2026 results for the period ended June 27, 2026, in a press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1.

Sales were $13,868 milliona, flat versus $13,884 million a year earlier, and included a $98 million legal contingency accrual recorded as a reduction to Sales. GAAP operating income rose to $362 million from $260 million, and GAAP diluted EPS was $0.52 versus $0.17. Adjusted operating income was $547 million, up from $505 million, and adjusted EPS was $0.99 versus $0.91, both non-GAAP measures.

Management highlighted continued strength in the Chicken and Prepared Foods segments and market share gains by its brands. For the first nine months, sales were $41,834 millionb compared with $40,581 million, while adjusted operating income declined to $1,616 million from $1,679 million. Cash provided by operating activities was $1,469 million and free cash flow (non-GAAP) was $913 million.

The company reduced total debt by $824 millionc and reported liquidity of $4.0 billion as of June 27, 2026. For fiscal 2026, Tyson guided to total company adjusted operating income of $2.1 billion to $2.3 billion, sales growth of 2.5% to 3.5%, free cash flow of $1.3 billion to $1.7 billion, and capital expenditures of $0.7 billion to $0.9 billion.

The Beef segment is expected to post an adjusted operating loss of $(650) million to $(500) million, a notable drag on results. The filing also notes a $73 milliond executive leadership transition charge that is non-deductible for income tax purposes.

02—Key points

Key Highlights

  1. Third-quarter sales were $13,868 million, flat year over year, and the Beef segment's sales declined 15.9% in volume while its average price rose 12.1%.
  2. GAAP operating income of $362 million rose from $260 million, and GAAP diluted EPS of $0.52 compares with $0.17 a year earlier.
  3. Adjusted EPS of $0.99 compared with $0.91, with adjusted operating income of $547 million versus $505 million (non-GAAP).
  4. Chicken segment operating income, as reported, was $389 million versus $475 million, while adjusted Chicken operating income was $488 million versus $448 million.
  5. Beef segment adjusted operating loss was $(138) million in the quarter, and the fiscal 2026 Beef guidance is an adjusted operating loss of $(650) million to $(500) million.
  6. Total debt was reduced by $824 million in the first nine months, with liquidity of $4.0 billion as of June 27, 2026.
  7. Fiscal 2026 guidance calls for total company adjusted operating income of $2.1 billion to $2.3 billion and free cash flow of $1.3 billion to $1.7 billion.

03—Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Why was reported third-quarter sales flat even though the segments grew?

    The filing states that Sales were $13,868 million, flat compared with the prior year, and that Sales would have been up 0.6% excluding a $98 million legal contingency accrual recognized as a reduction to Sales in the current year.

  2. How did GAAP earnings compare with adjusted earnings this quarter?

    GAAP EPS was $0.52 versus $0.17 a year earlier, while adjusted EPS, a non-GAAP measure, was $0.99 versus $0.91. The reconciliation includes restructuring charges, a $98 million legal contingency accrual, and a $73 million executive leadership transition charge.

  3. What is the outlook for the Beef segment in fiscal 2026?

    Tyson anticipates a segment operating loss, as adjusted, of $(650) million to $(500) million in fiscal 2026, and USDA projects domestic beef production will decrease approximately 3% compared with fiscal 2025.

  4. What did management say about the company's direction?

    CEO Donnie King attributed the quarter to continued strength in Chicken and Prepared Foods, seven consecutive quarters of growth in Chicken, and continued market share gains by iconic brands, and said the company remains confident in delivering long-term growth through its branded food products strategy.

  5. What is the company's liquidity and debt position?

    Liquidity was $4.0 billion as of June 27, 2026, and the company expects it to remain above its $1.0 billion minimum liquidity target. Total debt was reduced by $824 million during the first nine months, and the company expects net interest expense of approximately $365 million in fiscal 2026.

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