Tyson Foods Reports Q3 Earnings with Mixed Performance Across Segments
Tyson Foods (NYSE: TSN) reported fiscal third-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $0.99, a 9% increase year-over-year driven by strong performance in chicken, prepared foods, pork and international operations. Total sales remained flat at $13.9 billion as higher prices offset lower volumes due to constrained cattle supplies affecting the beef segment. The company's beef business posted an operating loss of $138 million amid tight supply conditions, leading Tyson Foods to revise its full-year outlook for a potential $500–$650 million loss in that segment. Despite this, Tyson maintained its adjusted operating income guidance between $2.1 billion and $2.3 billion and expects free cash flow of $1.3 billion to $1.7 billion. CEO Donnie King highlighted gains in branded prepared foods and value-added chicken products as well as operational improvements across the business. The company also noted that lower pork commodity costs are expected to benefit results later this year, while higher fuel and distribution expenses have been a challenge since mid-April.
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