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Tyson Foods, Inc. is a United States–based company operating in the consumer staples sector, within the processed foods and protein industry. The company is one of the world’s largest producers of beef, pork and chicken and also operates a diversified portfolio of prepared foods serving retail, food service and industrial clients.
Founded in 1935 in Arkansas by John W. Tyson, the company emerged during the expansion of poultry production in the U.S., driven by the need to supply affordable chicken amid challenging economic conditions.
Its development has been characterized by vertical integration, technological advancements and strategic expansion across multiple protein categories. Tyson’s portfolio includes chicken, beef and pork products, value-added proteins, frozen meals, processed meats, snacks and prepared foods.
Its brands include Tyson, Hillshire Farm, Jimmy Dean, Ball Park, Wright, Aidells and Sara Lee. The company serves retailers, restaurant chains, distributors, institutional customers and food manufacturers. Tyson also invests in research related to alternative proteins and sustainable production processes.
The company operates globally with processing plants, hatcheries, feed mills, distribution centers and prepared-foods facilities across the United States, as well as international operations in Asia, Europe, South America and Australia.
Its operational structure encompasses integrated production systems, refrigerated logistics, animal nutrition research, veterinary programs, product-development teams and advanced industrial automation.
Market factors affecting the company include grain and feed costs, global protein demand, export conditions, food-safety regulations, supply-chain resilience, currency fluctuations, labor availability, environmental considerations and shifting consumer preferences toward convenient and value-added foods.
Tyson also monitors trends involving alternative proteins, digital transformation and sustainability requirements.
Tyson Foods, Inc.’s shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker TSN.
History and when Tyson Foods, Inc. was founded
Tyson Foods was founded in 1935 by John W. Tyson, who initially transported chickens from Arkansas farms to urban markets. As poultry demand increased, Tyson established an integrated business model encompassing production, processing and distribution.
By the 1940s and 1950s, the company had expanded its facilities and built a strong national presence. Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, Tyson broadened its operations through acquisitions, diversification and investments in modern processing plants.
Management transitioned to the next generation of the Tyson family, and the company steadily increased its market share. By the late 1980s, Tyson had become one of the largest chicken producers in the country.
The 1990s were marked by major expansion moves, including the acquisition of Holly Farms. In 2001, Tyson completed a transformative acquisition of IBP, Inc., entering the beef and pork markets and becoming one of the largest protein companies in the world.
This transaction redefined Tyson’s role in the global food industry by creating a multi-protein enterprise with broad operational capabilities.
During the 2010s, Tyson strengthened its prepared-foods segment, culminating in the 2014 acquisition of Hillshire Brands, which added well-known consumer brands and expanded its value-added portfolio. The company continued to modernize operations and invest in innovation and supply-chain technology.
Between 2020 and 2024, Tyson navigated rising production costs, supply-chain challenges, evolving regulatory requirements and increased scrutiny on sustainability and animal welfare.
At the same time, the company invested in automation, international expansion, emissions reduction and diversification in protein categories. Tyson remained one of the leading global protein companies, supported by operational scale, brand strength and strategic adaptation.
Additional Information
The Company Tyson Foods Inc. (United States), is listed on NYSE with a market value of $ 20.60 Billions, having an equity of $ 18.23 Billions.
With a total of 139.000 employees, the company is listed in the sector of Consumer/Non-Cyclical and categorized in industry of Food Processing.
In the last 12 months the Company had a revenue of $ 54.44 Billions, which generated a profit in the amount of $ 474.00 Millions.
As for its main indicators, the Company has a P/E ratio of 43.47, a P/BV ratio of 1.13 and in the last 12 months the dividend yield of TSN was at 3.45%.
The Company is traded internationally through the ticker TSN.
