Tyson Foods reported strong first-quarter 2025 results, with sales increasing to $13.6 billion, up 2.3% from the previous year. Operating income surged to $580 million, a 151% increase, while adjusted operating income rose 60% to $659 million. Earnings per share improved to $1.01 from $0.30 in the prior year, with adjusted EPS reaching $1.14.

The company experienced growth across key segments, with notable improvements in chicken and pork operations. Chicken operating income more than doubled to $351 million, while pork rose to $59 million. Beef operations remained in negative territory but improved significantly, reducing losses from $206 million to $64 million.

Tyson raised its full-year 2025 outlook, now expecting total adjusted operating income between $1.9 billion and $2.3 billion. Chicken remains the strongest segment, with projected adjusted operating income between $1.0 billion and $1.3 billion. The company anticipates stable to slightly increased sales for the year, continued strong liquidity above $1 billion, and capital expenditures between $1.0 billion and $1.2 billion.

CEO Donnie King highlighted Tyson’s improved execution, particularly in the chicken segment, and reaffirmed the company’s focus on meeting growing consumer demand for protein products.