Tyson Foods Shares Fall 6.2% Monthly; Q1 EPS Seen at $0.82
Tyson Foods closed at $60.24, dropping 1.78% on the day and 6.22% over the past month, underperforming the Consumer Staples sector’s 3.04% decline. Consensus forecasts project Q1 EPS of $0.82 (–10.87% YoY) on $13.73 billion revenue (+4.98% YoY).
1. Stock Performance
Tyson Foods ended the session at $60.24, marking a 1.78% decline from the prior close and a 6.22% drop over the last month. This underperformance exceeded the S&P 500’s 2.26% monthly loss and the Consumer Staples sector’s 3.04% decline.
2. Q1 Earnings Outlook
Analysts forecast first-quarter EPS of $0.82, down 10.87% year-over-year, on revenue of $13.73 billion, up 4.98% from the year-ago period. Investors are focused on the upcoming earnings release to gauge near-term profitability and sales momentum.
3. Annual Projections
For the full year, consensus estimates project EPS of $3.88, a 5.83% decrease from last year, alongside revenue of $56.64 billion, representing a 4.04% increase. These shifts reflect moderating profit expectations against steady top-line growth.
4. Valuation and Industry Context
Tyson Foods trades at a forward P/E of 15.8, above the Food – Meat Products industry average of 12.85, with a PEG ratio matching the industry at 1.35. Its sector ranks in the bottom 16% of industries by average analyst ratings, underscoring cautious market sentiment.