Tyson Foods (NYSE: TSN) surpassed analyst expectations for the second quarter of fiscal 2026. The company reported adjusted earnings of $0.87 per share. This result exceeded the consensus estimate of approximately $0.78 per share. Total sales reached $13.65 billion, matching market forecasts.
The chicken segment drove the quarterly performance with $4.29 billion in sales. Operating income for the chicken division surged during the period. The Prepared Foods division also reported solid results. These gains offset weakness in the beef segment caused by high cattle costs.
Management raised the full-year adjusted operating income forecast by $100 million. The company now expects a range of $2.2 billion to $2.4 billion. Tyson shares rose following the announcement of the upgraded guidance.