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Tyson Foods (TSN) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$51.94 -3.87 (-6.94%)
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Tyson Foods - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
8
Buy
4

Based on 13 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Tyson Foods in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 13 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 8 have given a hold rating, and 4 have given a buy rating for TSN.

Consensus Price Target

$70.67
36.06% Upside
According to the 13 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Tyson Foods, the average price target is $70.67. The highest price target for TSN is $78.00, while the lowest price target for TSN is $63.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 36.06% from the current price of $51.94.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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TSN Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/3/25 to 9/3/26
1 Month Ago
8/4/25 to 8/4/26
3 Months Ago
6/5/25 to 6/5/26
1 Year Ago
9/3/24 to 9/3/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
4 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
Hold
8 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$70.67$70.67$68.27$61.25
Forecasted Upside36.06% Upside20.44% Upside16.07% Upside8.78% Upside
Consensus RatingHoldHoldHoldHold

TSN Analyst Recommendations By Month

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TSN Price Targets by Month

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Tyson Foods Stock vs. The Competition

TypeTyson FoodsConsumer Staples CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.23
2.22
2.53
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside26.61% Upside144.63% Upside14.20% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
8/6/2026
Zacks Research logo
Zacks Research
5 of 5 stars
 DowngradeHoldStrong Sell
7/29/2026
HSBC Holdings plc logo
HSBC
2 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetHold$74.00 ➝ $69.00+16.33%
7/14/2026
Thomas Palmer
2 of 5 stars
Lower TargetNeutral$71.00 ➝ $65.00+13.01%
7/9/2026 DowngradeHold (C+)Hold (C)
7/2/2026Lower TargetNeutral$70.00 ➝ $68.00+15.67%
7/2/2026Lower TargetMarket Perform$72.00 ➝ $63.00+7.87%
6/18/2026Reiterated RatingOverweight$80.00 ➝ $78.00+38.92%
5/5/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperform
5/5/2026Boost TargetEqual Weight$65.00 ➝ $70.00+3.74%
3/26/2026Initiated CoverageBuyOutperform$72.00+17.20%
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2/6/2026 UpgradeHold
2/3/2026Boost TargetOverweight$75.00 ➝ $78.00+18.81%
9/25/2025 Initiated CoverageNeutral
7/23/2025 DowngradeMarket Perform$74.00 ➝ $59.00+8.51%
7/7/2025 Lower TargetNeutral$61.00 ➝ $60.00+7.72%
6/23/2025Initiated CoverageNeutralBuy$67.00+23.21%
4/15/2025Boost TargetNeutral$59.00 ➝ $60.00-2.02%
1/10/2025Initiated CoverageNeutral$62.00+11.87%

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Should I Buy Tyson Foods Stock? TSN Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Tyson Foods pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Tyson Foods
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Tyson Foods, Inc.:

  • Tyson Foods, Inc. offers a compelling income opportunity with a dividend yield of 3.70%, which is attractive for investors seeking steady cash flow. The company recently completed a $1 billion senior notes offering and announced debt tender offers, signaling a proactive approach to managing its capital structure and potentially strengthening its financial position for long-term stability.
  • The stock is currently trading at $55.04, which is significantly below the consensus price target of $70.67 set by analysts. This substantial discount to the target price suggests that the market may be undervaluing the company's potential for recovery and growth, presenting a potential entry point for value-oriented investors.
  • Tyson Foods, Inc. has demonstrated strong earnings performance recently, with the company beating consensus estimates for EPS in the most recent quarter. This ability to outperform analyst expectations indicates effective cost management and operational efficiency, which can drive shareholder value and support stock price appreciation.
  • The company has a low beta of 0.38, indicating that its stock price is less volatile than the overall market. This characteristic makes Tyson Foods, Inc. a suitable investment for risk-averse investors or those looking to diversify their portfolio with a stable, defensive asset that may hold its value better during market downturns.
  • Tyson Foods, Inc. is a leading player in the food industry with a diverse product portfolio, including chicken, beef, pork, and prepared foods. This diversification reduces reliance on any single product category and provides a buffer against market fluctuations, ensuring a steady revenue stream and long-term growth potential.

Tyson Foods
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Tyson Foods, Inc. for these reasons:

  • Tyson Foods, Inc. faces significant pressure in its beef segment, as evidenced by a recent $138 million loss. This downturn in the beef business, coupled with structural livestock constraints, could weigh on overall profitability and limit the company's ability to meet revenue growth targets, posing a risk to investor returns.
  • The company's dividend payout ratio is currently 125.93%, which means it is paying out more in dividends than it earns in profits. This unsustainable level of payout could lead to future dividend cuts or increased debt, which may negatively impact the stock price and erode investor confidence in the company's financial health.
  • Tyson Foods, Inc. is facing regulatory and political headwinds, including disputes with the USDA over the sale of shuttered beef plants and potential pressure from beef import plans. These external factors could increase operational costs, limit market access, and create uncertainty for the company's future business operations, making it a less attractive investment.
  • The stock has a high P/E ratio of 33.98, which is above the industry average. This suggests that the stock may be overvalued relative to its earnings, and investors may face limited upside potential if the company fails to deliver significant earnings growth to justify the current valuation.
  • Tyson Foods, Inc. is involved in a massive chicken antitrust class-action lawsuit, which could result in significant legal costs and potential settlements. This legal risk could divert management's attention from core business operations and create financial uncertainty, making the stock a less appealing investment for risk-averse investors.

TSN Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 13 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Tyson Foods is $70.67, with a high forecast of $78.00 and a low forecast of $63.00.

13 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Tyson Foods in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 8 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" TSN shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in TSN, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, Tyson Foods's stock has a predicted upside of 36.06% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Tyson Foods's stock had 3 downgrades and 1 upgrade by analysts.

Tyson Foods has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, HSBC, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Piper Sandler, Sanford C. Bernstein, Weiss Ratings, and Zacks Research in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Tyson Foods more than other "consumer staples" companies. The consensus rating score for Tyson Foods is 2.23 while the average consensus rating score for "consumer staples" companies is 2.22. Learn more on how TSN compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Tyson Foods analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 8/6/2026.
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