Source: WattPoultry
Tyson Foods reported second-quarter fiscal 2026 sales of $13.65 billion, a 4.4% increase from the prior year, with the company's chicken segment emerging as a primary engine of momentum and market share gains.
"We delivered strong results in the second quarter, with our Chicken and Prepared Foods segments driving meaningful momentum," said Donnie King, president and CEO of Tyson Foods. "We remain focused on continuous improvement, leveraging our scale and operating capabilities to better serve our customers and consumers. With sustained market demand for protein and our proven ability to innovate and execute, we're well-positioned for long-term value creation.”
For the first six months of fiscal 2026, Tyson reported total sales of $27.97 billion, up 4.8% year over year. GAAP operating income for the first half reached $737 million, up 8% from the prior year, though adjusted operating income declined 9% to $1.07 billion.
The chicken segment's full-year outlook outpaces every other protein category in Tyson's portfolio. By comparison, the company projects its pork segment will generate $250 million to $300 million in adjusted operating income, while its beef segment is expected to post an operating loss of $350 million to $500 million for fiscal 2026. The U.S. Department of Agriculture projects domestic chicken production will increase approximately 2% in fiscal 2026.
Tyson said it returned $445 million in cash to shareholders in the first half of fiscal 2026 through dividends and share repurchases, and reduced total debt by $747 million. Free cash flow for the first half reached $432 million, up $50 million from the same period last year.
For the full fiscal year, the company projects total sales growth of 2% to 4%, adjusted operating income of $2.2 billion to $2.4 billion, and free cash flow of $1.2 billion to $1.8 billion.
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