For the quarter ended December 27, 2025, the company posted sales of US$14.31 billion, up 5.1% from the same period last year and up 6.2% when excluding the impact of a US$150 million increase in legal contingency accruals.
However, operating results were mixed. GAAP operating income declined 48% to US$302 million, while adjusted operating income (non-GAAP) was US$572 million, down 13% from the prior year. GAAP earnings per share came in at US$0.24, down 76%, and adjusted EPS was US$0.97, a 15% decline.
Segment performance reflected the varied dynamics across Tyson’s portfolio. Beef faced continued headwinds with volume down 7.3% even as average prices climbed 17.2%, contributing to a segment operating loss on an adjusted basis. Pork and Chicken delivered modest gains, with Chicken posting its fifth consecutive quarter of year-on-year volume growth.
President and CEO Donnie King said the results demonstrate Tyson’s ability to execute across its diversified business amid challenging market conditions. ” As protein demand continues to increase, our consistent share gains demonstrate we are well-positioned to capture this momentum. I’m encouraged by the progress we’ve made and confident we will drive continued improvement across the controllable aspects of our business in fiscal 2026.”
