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Tyson Foods, Inc. filings document operating results, segment reporting, governance matters, capital structure, and securities registered for trading. Form 8-K reports cover quarterly results, a change in accounting leadership, a completed senior notes issuance, annual meeting voting results, and updates to segment reporting that separately disclose corporate expenses and amortization and identify International as a reportable segment.
The company’s proxy and event filings describe board elections, auditor ratification, stock incentive plan matters, executive compensation votes, shareholder proposals, and related governance disclosures. The filings also record Tyson’s Class A common stock listing on the New York Stock Exchange under TSN and the Class B stock structure, which is not publicly listed and is convertible into Class A stock on a share-for-share basis.
Tyson Foods, Inc. announced that long-time executive Wes Morris will become Chief Operating Officer on June 15, 2026, succeeding Devin Cole, who will retire from the company. Morris has more than 20 years of experience at Tyson, including leadership of Prepared Foods and Poultry.
Under a new employment agreement, Morris will receive a $1,350,000 annual base salary, a target annual incentive equal to 160% of base salary, and a $5,900,000 annual long-term incentive target. He will also receive an initial restricted stock unit grant valued at $1,500,000, vesting in three equal annual installments.
If Tyson terminates him without cause or he resigns for good reason, Morris is entitled to two years of base salary, a pro-rata bonus based on actual performance, up to 18 months of continued medical coverage, and is subject to 24-month non-competition and 36-month non-solicitation restrictions. The company furnished a press release with additional background on his role overseeing major business segments.
Tyson Foods is implementing a planned leadership transition, naming board member Jeff Schomburger as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective October 4, 2026, after he joins the company as a senior executive on July 1, 2026. Current CEO Donnie King will step down from the CEO role on that date and is expected to remain with the company and on the board to support the transition.
Schomburger’s employment agreement includes a $1,600,000 annual base salary, a target annual incentive of 200% of base salary, and an annual long-term incentive target of $11,000,000, plus an initial restricted stock unit grant valued at $2,800,000 vesting over three years. He is eligible for severance of two years’ base salary and target bonus if terminated without cause or for good reason, continued medical coverage for up to 18 months, up to 30 hours per year of personal use of company aircraft under existing security-related policies, and a $75,000 relocation payment. Tyson also reaffirmed its previously issued total company guidance for fiscal 2026.
State Street Corporation reports beneficial ownership of 14,328,070 shares (5.1%) of Tyson Foods Inc. The Schedule 13G discloses shared voting power of 8,923,791 shares and shared dispositive power of 14,319,198 as of 03/31/2026. The filing lists multiple State Street advisory subsidiaries holding the position.
Tyson Foods Chief Operating Officer Devin Cole reported several administrative share movements rather than open-market trades. On May 9–10, 2026, a total of 11,291 Class A shares were withheld at $68.38 per share to cover tax obligations on vested restricted stock and restricted stock units previously reported as beneficially owned.
The filing also shows a December 23, 2025 restructuring in which 24,923 Class A shares were transferred from Cole’s direct "street" account into a trust account, changing their classification from direct to indirect ownership. Separately, 1,645.83 additional shares were acquired through the company’s dividend reinvestment plan.
Tyson Foods reports stronger results for the quarter ended March 28, 2026. Sales were $13,653 million, up from $13,074 million, and net income rose to $260 million from $7 million. Diluted EPS increased to $0.73 from $0.02.
Operating income for the quarter improved to $435 million from $100 million as gross profit expanded to $962 million. For the first six months, sales reached $27,966 million and net income was $354 million, slightly below $380 million a year earlier.
Cash provided by operating activities for the first half was $829 million, while cash and equivalents declined to $500 million from $1,229 million as total debt decreased to $8,083 million. Tyson continues its multi‑year network optimization plan, expecting $264 million in pretax charges approved to date, of which $208 million has been recognized.
The company also details significant legal proceedings, including broiler, pork and beef antitrust civil litigation, with related legal contingency accruals and settlements recorded, and notes ongoing cooperation with regulators under established programs.
Tyson Foods reported stronger profitability in its second quarter of 2026, led by Chicken and Prepared Foods. Sales rose to $13,653 million, up 4.4% year over year, and GAAP operating income increased to $435 million from $100 million. GAAP diluted EPS improved to $0.73 from $0.02, while adjusted EPS declined to $0.87 from $0.92, reflecting non-core items.
For the first six months, sales reached $27,966 million, up 4.8%, with GAAP operating income of $737 million. Free cash flow was $432 million, and total liquidity was $3.7 billion as of March 28, 2026, alongside a $747 million reduction in total debt.
Tyson issued a detailed fiscal 2026 outlook. The company expects adjusted operating income of $2.2 billion to $2.4 billion and sales growth of 2% to 4% versus fiscal 2025. Segment guidance calls for strong adjusted operating income in Chicken of $1.9 billion to $2.05 billion and Prepared Foods of $1.25 billion to $1.35 billion, while Beef is projected to remain in loss. Expected free cash flow is $1.2 billion to $1.8 billion, capital expenditures $0.7 billion to $1.0 billion, net interest expense about $365 million, and an adjusted effective tax rate near 25%.
Tyson Foods Inc reported a Schedule 13G filing by Vanguard Capital Management. Vanguard states it beneficially owned 21,194,882 shares of Tyson Foods common stock, representing 7.51% of the class as of 03/31/2026. The filing shows sole dispositive power over 21,194,882 shares and sole voting power for 2,878,235 shares. The report notes holdings include securities held for Vanguard funds and managed accounts. The form was signed on 04/30/2026.
Tyson Foods Inc ownership disclosure: Vanguard Portfolio Management reports beneficial ownership of 15,488,649 shares of Tyson Foods common stock, representing 5.49% of the class as of 03/31/2026. The filing shows 70,659 shares of sole voting power and 15,488,649 shares of sole dispositive power. The statement attributes holdings to Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC and affiliated investment divisions.
Tyson Foods VP, Controller & CAO Thomas Phillip W filed an initial ownership report showing existing equity awards in Tyson Foods Class A Common Stock. The filing lists multiple non-qualified stock option grants with exercise prices between $48.74 and $89.98 per share, plus performance share awards tied to multi‑year operating income and relative total shareholder return goals. He also reports holding 27,552.1838 shares of Class A Common Stock directly, including restricted stock and RSUs that vest between November 2026 and November 2028. No new purchases or sales are reported; this Form 3 simply establishes his current position as an officer.
Tyson Foods, Inc. announced that Phillip Thomas will be appointed Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer effective April 6, 2026. He replaces Lori Bondar, who will step down from the Chief Accounting Officer role, remain as Senior Vice President to assist with the transition, and plans to retire before the end of the current fiscal year.
Thomas, age 51, has held senior finance roles at Tyson since 2008, including serving as Chief Accounting Officer from 2020 to 2023. In his new role, he will receive an annual base salary of $360,574, a target annual incentive equal to 55% of base salary, and an annual long-term incentive target award of $175,000, weighted 75% in restricted stock units and 25% in performance stock. The company states there are no family relationships, special arrangements, or related party transactions associated with his appointment.