What does Tyson Foods do?

Tyson Foods (TSN) is a Packaged Foods & Meats company. Tyson processes chicken, beef and pork and sells prepared foods under Tyson, Jimmy Dean, Hillshire Farm and Ball Park. It is one of the largest US protein companies, with operations centered in Springdale, Arkansas. It was founded in 1935, is headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas and employs about 133,000 people.

How does Tyson Foods make money?

As of 2026-Q2, Tyson Foods's revenue breaks down across Beef (39%), Chicken (31%), Prepared Foods (19%), Pork (11%). See the revenue-by-segment chart for the full mix.

How has Tyson Foods's revenue and profitability trended?

Track Tyson Foods's quarterly and annual revenue, gross and net margins, and EPS in the interactive charts on this page. Data last updated August 26, 2026.

Who are Tyson Foods's main competitors?

Sterling groups Tyson Foods in the Consumer Staples sector, alongside Sysco (SYY), General Mills (GIS), Hormel Foods (HRL), Hershey Company (HSY), Kraft Heinz (KHC) and Mondelez International (MDLZ).

If I'm investing in Tyson Foods, what similar companies should I consider?

If you are researching Tyson Foods, also look at Sysco (SYY), General Mills (GIS) and Hormel Foods (HRL). You can compare all of them side by side or browse the full Consumer Staples sector on Sterling.