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TSN

Tyson Foods Inc.

S&P 500
TSN|Consumer Defensive|Farm Products|$60.89|P/E 107.7|MCap 21.8B|NYSE

Last update: Mar 25, 2026 at 04:53

About Tyson Foods Inc.

Tyson Foods Inc. is a leading global food company specializing in protein processing and prepared foods. It operates through four primary segments: Beef, Pork, Chicken, and Prepared Foods. The Beef segment processes live fed cattle and fabricates dressed beef carcasses into primal and sub-primal meat cuts, as well as case-ready products. The Pork segment handles live market hogs and fabricates pork carcasses into various cuts. The Chicken segment raises and processes live chickens into fresh, frozen, and value-added products, including specialty items like breaded strips, nuggets, patties, and fully cooked parts. The Prepared Foods segment manufactures a range of food products and provides logistic operations to manage supply chain distribution. Tyson Foods Inc. serves retail, foodservice, and international markets with its diverse protein offerings, playing a key role in the consumer staples sector, particularly in meat, fish, and dairy industries. Founded in 1935 and headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas, the company maintains a strong position as one of the world's largest processors of chicken, beef, and pork.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

3.27%

Annual Dividend

$2.02

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

358.93%

FCF Payout Ratio

63.14%

Stock Price

$60.89

52-Week Range

$50.56 $66.41

Dividend Health Score

53/ 100Caution

TSN's dividend shows some areas that warrant monitoring. Strengths include a 38.9% cfo payout ratio & 20.7% net debt / total assets. Areas of concern: 358.9% earnings payout ratio & 2.7x interest coverage.

Based on 15 of 15 metrics

Payout & Coverage

Caution
Earnings Payout Ratio
358.9%Danger
FCF Payout Ratio
63.1%Caution
CFO Payout Ratio
38.9%Safe
Interest Coverage
2.7xWarning

Balance Sheet

Safe
Net Debt / Total Assets
20.7%Safe
Current Ratio
1.5xSafe
Debt-to-Equity
46.0Very Safe

Profitability

Warning
Return on Equity
1.3%Danger
Operating Margin
2.9%Warning
Gross Margin
5.7%Danger
Profit Margin Stability
VolatileWarning

Dividend Track Record

Safe
Dividend Streak
11+ yrsVery Safe
Dividend Cut
NoneVery Safe
5-Year Dividend CAGR
3.4%Caution
Earnings Stability
Mostly StableCaution

Dividend History (2016–2025)

TSN annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

TSN earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

June 1, 2026

Next Payment Date

June 15, 2026

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

2.62%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

3.35%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

16.14%

3-Year Total Growth

8.06%

5-Year Total Growth

17.89%

10-Year Total Growth

346.67%

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

$6,089.00

Annual Income

$202.00

Quarterly Income

$50.50

Monthly Income

$16.83

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is TSN's current dividend yield?
Tyson Foods Inc. (TSN) currently has a dividend yield of 3.27%, based on a stock price of $60.89 and an annual dividend of $2.02.
When is TSN's next dividend payment date?
TSN's next ex-dividend date is 2026-06-01 and the next payment date is 2026-06-15. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does TSN pay in dividends per year?
Tyson Foods Inc. paid $2.01 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has TSN been increasing its dividend?
Tyson Foods Inc. has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 3.35% and a 10-year CAGR of 16.14%.
Is TSN's dividend safe?
Tyson Foods Inc. has a payout ratio of 358.93%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 63.14%. The payout ratio is above 100%, which may indicate the company is paying more in dividends than it earns. This could be unsustainable long-term.
How is TSN's Dividend Health Score calculated?
The Dividend Health Score evaluates Tyson Foods Inc.'s dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (40%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (20%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for consumer defensive companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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