Tyson Foods Stock Price, News & Analysis

Tyson Foods (TSN) reported significant improvements in Q4 and fiscal 2024 results. Sales reached $53,309 million, up 0.8% from prior year, with GAAP operating income of $1,409 million. Q4 sales were $13,565 million, up 1.6% year-over-year. The company achieved adjusted EPS of $3.10 for the full year, up 131% from prior year, and $0.92 for Q4, up 149%. Cash flow from operations improved 48% to $2,590 million, with free cash flow of $1,458 million. The Chicken segment showed notable improvement, while Beef segment remained challenging.

Tyson Foods (NYSE: TSN) has announced its fourth quarter 2024 earnings conference call and webcast, scheduled for Tuesday, November 12, 2024. The event will begin at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time (8:00 a.m. Central Time). A press release and supplemental materials will be issued before the market opens on the same day.

Investors can access the webcast through the Tyson Investor Relations website. For those preferring audio-only participation, toll-free and international dial-in numbers are provided. Participants should request to join the Tyson Foods call.

For those unable to attend the live event, a replay of the webcast and accompanying slides will be available on the investor relations website. Additionally, a telephone replay will be accessible until Thursday, December 12, 2024, with toll-free and international numbers provided.

Tyson Foods (NYSE: TSN) has appointed Curt Calaway as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Calaway, who has been with the company since 2006, was previously serving as interim CFO. With nearly 30 years of experience in finance, audit, and accounting, Calaway has held various leadership roles at Tyson Foods, including CFO of the Prepared Foods Business Unit and Senior Vice President of Finance and Treasurer.

Calaway will report directly to Donnie King, President and CEO of Tyson Foods. He succeeds John R. Tyson, who remains with the company but is currently on health-related leave. King expressed confidence in Calaway's ability to drive operational excellence and shareholder value, citing his deep industry knowledge and extensive experience in financial strategy and reporting.

Tyson Foods (NYSE: TSN) has announced its participation in the Barclays Global Consumer Staples Conference in Boston on September 5th, 2024. The event will feature a fireside chat with Curt Calaway, interim CFO, and Brady Stewart, Group President Beef, Pork & Chief Supply Chain Officer, starting at approximately 12:45 p.m. Eastern Time.

Investors and interested parties can access a live audio webcast of the discussion through Tyson Foods' investor relations website at http://ir.tyson.com. The same platform will also provide access to the webcast replay and additional information about the event.

Tyson Foods (NYSE: TSN) has announced a quarterly dividend following a Board of Directors meeting on August 8, 2024.

Shareholders of Class A common stock will receive $0.49 per share, while Class B stockholders will get $0.441 per share. The dividend will be payable on December 13, 2024, to all shareholders of record as of November 29, 2024.

Yum China Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: YUMC and HKEX: 9987) announced significant leadership changes. Andy Yeung will step down as CFO on September 30, 2024, transitioning to a Senior Advisor role until February 28, 2025. Adrian Ding, current Chief Investment Officer, will become Acting CFO effective October 1, 2024.

The company also appointed Mikel A. Durham to its Board of Directors, effective August 12, 2024, expanding the board to 12 members. Durham brings extensive food industry experience, having served as CEO of American Seafoods Group and held executive positions at PepsiCo, Cadbury Schweppes, and Diageo.

These changes aim to support Yum China's growth strategy and enhance its leadership team as the company continues to execute its RGM 2.0 strategy focusing on Resilience, Growth, and Moat.

Tyson Foods (NYSE: TSN) reported strong Q3 2024 results, showing significant year-over-year improvement. Key highlights include:

- Sales of $13,353 million, up 1.6% from prior year
- GAAP operating income of $341 million, up $691 million
- Adjusted operating income of $491 million, up 174%
- GAAP EPS of $0.54, up $1.72
- Adjusted EPS of $0.87, up 480%
- Total Company adjusted operating margin of 3.7%

For the first nine months, Tyson reported sales of $39,744 million (up 0.5%) and adjusted operating income of $1,308 million (up 88%). The company's CEO, Donnie King, attributed the positive turnaround to disciplined actions and focus on fundamentals.

Tyson Ventures, the venture capital arm of Tyson Foods (NYSE: TSN), hosted its third annual Tyson Demo Day 2024, focusing on supply chain innovations. Twelve companies from seven U.S. states, Canada, and the UK pitched their solutions to Tyson Foods leaders. The event aimed to position Tyson as a strategic partner for innovators working towards a better food system.

Five startups were selected for further discussions: Acoustic Extra Freezing (food preservation technology), JLE Truckwash (fleet cleaning solutions), Orderful (EDI platform), Pactum AI (AI-driven supplier negotiations), and SnoFox (industrial refrigeration optimization). These companies offer solutions ranging from software and AI to cold chain management and fleet services.

Tyson Foods (NYSE: TSN) has agreed to sell its Vienna, Georgia poultry complex to House of Raeford Farms as of July 9, 2024. This move aligns with Tyson's strategy to optimize its plant network. Tyson will maintain its customer orders through other facilities. House of Raeford Farms plans to continue operations at the complex with the current workforce and grower network. The sale is pending customary closing conditions, including U.S. regulatory approval.