In the latest close session, Tyson Foods (TSN) was up +1.19% at $65.42. The stock exceeded the S&P 500, which registered a gain of 0.62% for the day. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a rise of 0.58%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw an increase of 0.83%.
Heading into today, shares of the meat producer had gained 8.09% over the past month, outpacing the Consumer Staples sector’s loss of 3.32% and the S&P 500’s gain of 0.8%.
The upcoming earnings release of Tyson Foods will be of great interest to investors. The company’s earnings report is expected on May 4, 2026. The company is forecasted to report an EPS of $0.81, showcasing a 11.96% downward movement from the corresponding quarter of the prior year. At the same time, our most recent consensus estimate is projecting a revenue of $13.8 billion, reflecting a 5.55% rise from the equivalent quarter last year.
TSN’s full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates are calling for earnings of $3.95 per share and revenue of $56.83 billion. These results would represent year-over-year changes of -4.13% and +4.39%, respectively.
Investors should also pay attention to any latest changes in analyst estimates for Tyson Foods. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. Hence, positive alterations in estimates signify analyst optimism regarding the business and profitability.
Our research suggests that these changes in estimates have a direct relationship with upcoming stock price performance. To benefit from this, we have developed the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model which takes these estimate changes into account and provides an actionable rating system.
The Zacks Rank system ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell). It has a remarkable, outside-audited track record of success, with #1 stocks delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 1.8% higher. Currently, Tyson Foods is carrying a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).
In the context of valuation, Tyson Foods is at present trading with a Forward P/E ratio of 16.36. This signifies a premium in comparison to the average Forward P/E of 12.88 for its industry.
It’s also important to note that TSN currently trades at a PEG ratio of 1.4. The PEG ratio bears resemblance to the frequently used P/E ratio, but this parameter also includes the company’s expected earnings growth trajectory. The Food – Meat Products industry had an average PEG ratio of 2 as trading concluded yesterday.
The Food – Meat Products industry is part of the Consumer Staples sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 96, this industry ranks in the top 40% of all industries, numbering over 250.
