Tyson Foods Trading Volume Plummets 40.66% to $399 Million, Ranked Lowest in Recent Days

On May 6, 2025, Tyson Foods (TSN) experienced a significant decline in trading volume, with a total of $399 million in shares traded, marking a 40.66% decrease from the previous day. The stock closed 0.59% lower, extending its losing streak to two days, with a cumulative decline of 8.29% over the past two days.

Tyson Foods reported its second-quarter 2025 results, with sales reaching $26.697 billion, a 1.2% increase from the previous year. However, legal contingency accruals reduced sales by $343 million, or 1.3%. The company's GAAP operating income was $680 million, showing an increase from the prior year.

For the six months ended March 29, 2025, Tyson Foods generated $846 million in cash from operating activities, with liquidity standing at $3.2 billion as of March 29. The company's financial performance in the second quarter of 2025 fell short of expectations, with revenue missing targets despite strong chicken sales. Although the company managed to exceed profit expectations, it did not raise its full-year guidance, remaining in line with previous projections. The company’s cautious stance reflects uncertainties in the market, including tariffs and consumer behavior pressures.

Tyson Foods reported total revenue of $13.07 billion for Q2 2025, maintaining the same level as Q2 2024. The beef segment contributed $5.20 billion, while pork generated $1.24 billion. The chicken segment added $4.14 billion, and prepared foods accounted for $2.40 billion. International and other operations provided $566 million. Intersegment sales reduced the total by $469 million, resulting in overall sales of $13.07 billion.

Tyson Foods' EPS plummeted 95.2% to $0.02 in 2025 Q2 compared to $0.42 in 2024 Q2. Net income fell sharply to $14 million, representing a 90.5% decline from the $148 million reported in the same quarter of the previous year. The decline in EPS reflects a challenging quarter for the company.

Donnie King, President & CEO, highlighted that operational excellence is central to Tyson Foods' success, as evidenced by a fourth consecutive quarter of growth in sales, adjusted operating income, and adjusted earnings per share. He noted a 27% increase in adjusted operating income and a 48% rise in earnings per share, attributed to strong performance across Chicken, Pork, and Prepared Foods segments. King emphasized the company's strategic focus on a multi-protein, multi-channel portfolio, stating, "We believe we are well positioned to drive long-term value for our shareholders." He communicated a cautious optimism regarding consumer demand for protein, while acknowledging ongoing pressure in the beef sector.

Tyson Foods maintains its fiscal 2025 guidance, anticipating sales growth between flat to 1% year-over-year. Adjusted operating income is expected to range from $1.9 billion to $2.3 billion, and the company projects capital expenditures between $1 billion and $1.2 billion. The anticipated tax rate is around 25%, with interest expense estimated at approximately $375 million. Management remains focused on disciplined cash management and expects free cash flow to be in the range of $1 billion to $1.6 billion for the year.