Bitcoin price today: gains to $120k, near record high on U.S. regulatory cheer
SPRINGDALE, Ark. - Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE:TSN) announced Thursday that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.50 per share on Class A common stock and $0.45 per share on Class B common stock, representing a 3.57% dividend yield. The dividends will be payable on December 15, 2025, to shareholders of record as of December 1, 2025. According to InvestingPro, Tyson has maintained dividend payments for 51 consecutive years, with 11 straight years of dividend increases.
The food company’s board has also approved an expansion of its share repurchase program, adding 43 million shares to the authorization. This increases the total shares authorized for repurchase to approximately 50 million, demonstrating the company’s commitment to shareholder returns. InvestingPro analysis indicates Tyson maintains high shareholder yield and strong liquidity, with current assets exceeding short-term obligations.
Tyson Foods is a major protein producer with a portfolio that includes brands such as Tyson, Jimmy Dean, Hillshire Farm, Ball Park, Wright, State Fair, Aidells, and ibp. The company employs approximately 138,000 team members as of September 28, 2024, according to the press release statement.
Founded in 1935 by John W. Tyson, the company remains under family leadership and is headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas.
In other recent news, Tyson Foods reported stronger-than-expected earnings for the third quarter of 2025. The company achieved adjusted earnings per share of $0.91, surpassing the forecast of $0.81. Revenue also exceeded expectations, coming in at $13.88 billion compared to the anticipated $13.54 billion. This performance marks the fifth consecutive quarter of year-over-year growth in sales, operating income, and EPS for Tyson. Despite these positive results, Bernstein SocGen Group lowered its price target for Tyson to $58.00 from $59.00, citing challenges in the cattle cycle and beef profitability. Piper Sandler maintained its Neutral rating and a $58.00 price target, noting the company’s better-than-expected chicken segment operating margins. These developments highlight the mixed sentiment among analysts regarding Tyson’s future prospects.
This article was generated with the support of AI and reviewed by an editor. For more information see our T&C.