Tyson Foods managed to beat earnings estimate, while substantially falling short of revenue expectations.
The meat processing company’s adjusted earnings for fiscal first quarter was $1.58 a share, compared to analysts’ estimate of $1.57 a share. The adjusted earnings-per-share for the quarter was -12% lower from the year-ago period. Tyson’s beef sales grew to $3.93 billion, and its chicken sales increased to $3.12 billion.
However, The firm’s revenue declined -0.3% from a year earlier to $10.19 billion – lower than analysts’ expectations of $10.37 billion.
The company experienced strong adjusted operating margin at 12.5% for the quarter.
Tyson completed its acquisition of packaged foods firm Keystone Foods in the fiscal first quarter, and expects the merger to boost growth and global market expansion. The company forecasts adjusted earnings for full-year 2019 to range between $5.75 and $6.10 a share.
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Moving lower for three straight days is viewed as a bearish sign. Keep an eye on this stock for future declines. Considering data from situations where TSN declined for three days, in 169 of 284 cases, the price declined further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 60%.
The Aroon Indicator for TSN entered a downward trend on October 06, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
The RSI Oscillator points to a transition from a downward trend to an upward trend -- in cases where TSN's RSI Indicator exited the oversold zone, 21 of 33 resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are 64%.
The Stochastic Oscillator suggests the stock price trend may be in a reversal from a downward trend to an upward trend. 34 of 55 cases where TSN's Stochastic Oscillator exited the oversold zone resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are 62%.
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on October 06, 2026. You may want to consider a long position or call options on TSN as a result. In 53 of 92 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are 58%.
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for TSN just turned positive on October 02, 2026. Looking at past instances where TSN's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in 21 of 41 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 51%.
Following a +0.12% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where TSN advanced for three days, in 170 of 286 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 59%.
TSN may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 18 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly undervalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (0.991) is normal, around the industry mean (2.673). P/E Ratio (31.451) is within average values for comparable stocks, (33.850). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.044) is also within normal values, averaging (2.441). Dividend Yield (0.040) settles around the average of (0.034) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (0.332) is also within normal values, averaging (2.353).
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 18 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 59 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. TSN’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 86 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating slightly better than average sales and a considerably profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 100 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. TSN’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 90, placing this stock worse than average.
The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows
a distributer of chicken, beef, pork, prepared foods and related allied products
Industry AgriculturalCommoditiesMilling