Tyson Foods Forecasts Wider Beef Losses Amid Declining Volumes
Tyson Foods has revised its guidance for fiscal 2026, forecasting a larger-than-expected loss in its beef segment due to ongoing cattle shortages and higher costs. The company now anticipates adjusted operating income losses of $500 million to $650 million from the beef division, downgrading previous estimates that had ranged between $350 million and $500 million. This has pushed back total group-adjusted operating profit guidance below earlier expectations. The decline in beef volumes was significant during Q3 2026, with a drop of 15.9% for the quarter and 12% year-to-date. Beef segment losses widened to $142 million in the third quarter from $116 million previously, while annual losses remained largely unchanged at around $701 million compared to last year’s $707 million. Tyson Foods cited higher cattle costs due to limited supply as a key factor impacting beef margins. Despite challenges in its core beef business, Tyson reported strong performance in chicken and prepared foods segments, which contributed positively to the company's overall results.
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