Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE:TSN) Given Consensus Recommendation of "Hold" by Brokerages

Key Points

• Consensus "Hold": Fifteen brokerages cover Tyson with an average rating of Hold (10 Hold, 5 Buy) and a 12‑month average price target of $68.27.
• Q2 earnings beat and mixed outlook: Tyson reported EPS $0.87 vs. $0.76 and revenue $13.65B, raised its Chicken outlook and signaled FY2026 adjusted operating income of $2.2–$2.4B, but elevated cattle costs continue to pressure the beef segment.
• Shares jumped after the results and trade around $68 (near a 52‑week high of $69.48); the company has a market cap of about $24.1B and a relatively high P/E (~53.9), reflecting rich valuation.

Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE:TSN - Get Free Report) has received an average rating of "Hold" from the fifteen ratings firms that are presently covering the firm, MarketBeat reports. Ten investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation and five have issued a buy recommendation on the company. The average twelve-month price target among brokerages that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $68.2727.

TSN has been the topic of several recent analyst reports. BMO Capital Markets reaffirmed an "outperform" rating on shares of Tyson Foods in a research note on Tuesday. Piper Sandler reissued an "overweight" rating and set a $80.00 price target on shares of Tyson Foods in a report on Monday. Stephens lifted their price objective on shares of Tyson Foods from $65.00 to $70.00 and gave the company an "equal weight" rating in a research note on Tuesday. Mizuho began coverage on shares of Tyson Foods in a report on Thursday, March 26th. They issued an "outperform" rating and a $72.00 price objective for the company. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their target price on shares of Tyson Foods from $67.00 to $65.00 and set a "neutral" rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, March 24th.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in TSN. Root Financial Partners LLC bought a new stake in Tyson Foods during the third quarter worth approximately $28,000. City Holding Co. bought a new position in Tyson Foods during the 4th quarter valued at $29,000. Cary Street Partners Investment Advisory LLC increased its position in shares of Tyson Foods by 62.3% during the 4th quarter. Cary Street Partners Investment Advisory LLC now owns 516 shares of the company's stock valued at $30,000 after purchasing an additional 198 shares during the period. Ascentis Independent Advisors bought a new stake in shares of Tyson Foods in the 1st quarter worth $30,000. Finally, Cedar Mountain Advisors LLC raised its stake in shares of Tyson Foods by 293.5% in the 1st quarter. Cedar Mountain Advisors LLC now owns 488 shares of the company's stock worth $31,000 after buying an additional 364 shares in the last quarter. 67.00% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Tyson Foods Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:TSN opened at $68.42 on Wednesday. The firm's 50 day moving average is $63.16 and its two-hundred day moving average is $59.86. Tyson Foods has a 52 week low of $50.56 and a 52 week high of $69.48. The firm has a market capitalization of $24.09 billion, a P/E ratio of 53.88, a PEG ratio of 1.49 and a beta of 0.40. The company has a current ratio of 1.83, a quick ratio of 0.66 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44.

Tyson Foods (NYSE:TSN - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Monday, May 4th. The company reported $0.87 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.76 by $0.11. Tyson Foods had a return on equity of 7.59% and a net margin of 0.81%.The business had revenue of $13.65 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $13.63 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $0.92 earnings per share. The business's revenue was up 4.4% on a year-over-year basis. Analysts anticipate that Tyson Foods will post 3.95 earnings per share for the current year.

Key Stories Impacting Tyson Foods

Here are the key news stories impacting Tyson Foods this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q2 earnings beat and sales growth — TSN reported adjusted EPS of $0.87 (above estimates) and revenue up ~4.4% as pricing largely offset volume declines; the beat sparked the initial rally. Tyson Foods profit beats estimates on strength in chicken business
• Positive Sentiment: Chicken business outperformance and stronger outlook — Management raised the Chicken outlook and signaled FY2026 adjusted operating income of $2.2B–$2.4B, driven by continued demand and margin improvement in poultry. Tyson signals FY2026 $2.2B-$2.4B adjusted operating income as Chicken outlook rises to $1.9B-$2.05B
• Positive Sentiment: Shares have run higher on the results — Market commentary highlights large share gains (post-earnings jump and fresh highs), reflecting renewed investor confidence in the chicken recovery. Tyson Foods: Don't Chicken Out On Its Chicken Strength
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst update — Stephens raised its price target to $70 (equal weight), offering modest upside from current levels but not a bullish re-rating. TickerReport: Stephens raises TSN price target
• Neutral Sentiment: Broader market tailwind — A stronger tape (Dow gains) helped push TSN higher after results; macro strength may support short-term momentum but isn’t company-specific. Dow Jumps Over 300 Points; Tyson Foods Posts Upbeat Earnings
• Negative Sentiment: Beef segment weakness and high cattle costs — Elevated cattle prices continue to squeeze margins and kept a portion of the business under pressure, tempering the upside from chicken. Tyson Foods Continues to Be Squeezed by High Cattle Costs
• Negative Sentiment: Guidance nuance — While management lifted certain profit outlooks tied to chicken, revenue guidance and some topline metrics look mixed versus consensus, leaving investors cautious about near-term growth visibility. Tyson signals FY2026 $2.2B-$2.4B adjusted operating income as Chicken outlook rises to $1.9B-$2.05B

Tyson Foods Company Profile

Tyson Foods, Inc NYSE: TSN is a multinational food company primarily engaged in the production, processing and marketing of protein-based and prepared food products. Founded in 1935 and headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas, the company is one of the world's largest processors of chicken, beef and pork. Its operations span live animal procurement and farming relationships through slaughter, further processing and distribution, supplying raw protein and value-added prepared foods to retail, foodservice and industrial customers.

The company's product portfolio covers fresh and frozen meats, branded and private-label prepared foods, and a range of value-added items such as ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook meals, snack and sandwich meats.

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