SPRINGDALE, Ark. — Tyson Foods announces third-quarter sales of $13.884 billion, an increase of 4 percent from last year, in its most recent quarterly and nine-month financial report.
“Our third quarter results demonstrate the strength of our multi-protein, multi-channel portfolio and our relentless focus on operational excellence,” Donnie King, Tyson Foods president and CEO, said.
“Delivering our fifth consecutive quarter of year-over-year growth across sales, adjusted operating income and adjusted earnings per share underscores the resilience of our business model,” King added in the announcement. “Looking ahead, we are confident in our ability to meet consumer needs, capitalize on protein demand and deliver long-term value to our shareholders.”
Other third quarter highlights include: A $260 million GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) operating income, a decrease of 24 percent from 2024; GAAP earnings per share of 17 cents, down 69 percent from last year; a $505 million adjusted operating income, an increase of 3 percent; and an adjusted EPS of 91 cents, an increase of 5 percent.
Highlights from Tyson’s first nine-months of 2025 include: $40.58 billion in sales, which is up 2.1 percent from 2024, noting also that legal contingency accruals decreased sales by $343 million; a $940 million GAAP operating income, which is an increase of 6 percent from 2024; $1.679 billion in adjusted operating income, up 28 percent; GAAP earnings per share is $1.20, down 4 percent; and its adjusted EPS is $2.97, an increase of 36 percent from last year.
In looking ahead for its segments, the company noted that USDA, “indicates domestic protein production (beef, pork, chicken and turkey) will be relatively flat compared to fiscal 2024 levels.”
“USDA projects chicken production will increase approximately 2 percent in fiscal 2025 as compared to fiscal 2024,” the company said. “We anticipate adjusted operating income of $1.3 billion to $1.4 billion for fiscal 2025.”
For its total company, Tyson Foods added that anticipates, “adjusted operating income of $2.1 billion to $2.3 billion for fiscal 2025.”
Buena Mesa launch
Tyson Foods also announces the launch of a new product line, Buena Mesa, which is currently marketing in 450 Walmart stores in Texas.
The 22 different ready-to-cook items are pre-seasoned and vacuum-packed appetizers and proteins. Products include such offerings as fajitas, carnitas, queso with brisket, jalapeno popper dip and others. Prices range from $6.34 (per pound) for Buena Mesa Beef Fajitas to $9.73 (per pound) for Buena Mesa Queso with Brisket and Pico de Gallo.
More information about this new product line from Tyson can be obtained at www.buenamesa.com.
