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Tyson Foods Is Not Just A Beef Story — Its $488 Million Chicken Engine Is Delivering!

Tyson Foods reported its third quarter fiscal 2026 results with a mixed performance across its key segments, reflecting ongoing challenges in beef supply but solid execution in chicken and prepared foods. Total company sales were $13.9 billion, essentially flat year-over-year, as a 3.4% increase in average sales price offset a 2.8% decline in volume mainly due to tighter cattle supply. Adjusted segment operating income increased modestly by $18 million to $779 million, driven primarily by stronger results in chicken, pork, and international, while beef results declined. The company’s chicken segment showed strength with a 3.8% volume increase and segment operating income rising by $40 million to $488 million, with an 11.2% margin. Tyson emphasized that about three-quarters of its chicken operating income is derived from a branded, value-added model with committed strategic customer demand, insulating the business from commodity price volatility.