How does Tyson Foods (TSN) make money?

Tyson Foods (TSN) primarily makes money through Beef, which accounts for 38.9% of total revenue. For TTM through Q4 2025, Tyson Foods generated $55.13B in total revenue with a net profit margin of 0.4%.

What is Tyson Foods (TSN) gross profit margin?

Tyson Foods (TSN) reported a gross profit margin of 6% for TTM through Q4 2025, equivalent to $3.29B in gross profit. This means Tyson Foods retains 6% of each revenue unit after direct costs of production.

What is Tyson Foods (TSN) operating profit margin?

Tyson Foods (TSN) reported an operating profit margin of 1.7% for TTM through Q4 2025, equivalent to $949.00M in operating profit. This reflects profitability after operating expenses such as R&D, sales, and administration, but before taxes and non-operating items.

What is Tyson Foods (TSN) net profit margin?

Tyson Foods (TSN) reported a net profit margin of 0.4% for TTM through Q4 2025, equivalent to $200.00M in net profit. This is the share of revenue that remains as profit after all expenses, taxes, and non-operating items.

How much does Tyson Foods (TSN) invest in R&D?

Tyson Foods (TSN) invested $126.00M in research and development in TTM through Q4 2025 (0.2% of total revenue). R&D spending reflects investment in future products, services, and technologies.

How much does Tyson Foods (TSN) spend on capital expenditures?

Tyson Foods (TSN) spent $959.00M on capital expenditures in TTM through Q4 2025 (1.7% of total revenue). Capital expenditures represent investments in physical assets such as property, equipment, and infrastructure.

What is Tyson Foods (TSN) free cash flow?

Tyson Foods (TSN) generated $1.11B in free cash flow for TTM through Q4 2025 (2.0% of total revenue). Free cash flow is the cash remaining after capital expenditures and represents the company's ability to fund growth, pay dividends, or reduce debt.

What is Tyson Foods (TSN) effective tax rate?

Tyson Foods (TSN) had an effective tax rate of 44.7% for TTM through Q4 2025. This is the actual percentage of pre-tax income paid as income taxes.

How Tyson Foods (TSN) Makes Money: A Visual Guide

Tyson Foods (TSN) generated $55.13B in revenue, earning $200.00M in net profit (0.4% margin). Its largest revenue source is Beef (38.9% of revenue). Below is an interactive breakdown of how revenue flows through the income statement.

Tyson Foods (TSN) Income Statement Flow — TTM through Q4 2025

Calculated from the four most recent reported quarters, ending December 27, 2025 (reported February 2, 2026).

Frequently asked questions

How does Tyson Foods (TSN) make money?: Tyson Foods (TSN) primarily makes money through Beef, which accounts for 38.9% of total revenue. For TTM through Q4 2025, Tyson Foods generated $55.13B in total revenue with a net profit margin of 0.4%.
What is Tyson Foods (TSN) gross profit margin?: Tyson Foods (TSN) reported a gross profit margin of 6% for TTM through Q4 2025, equivalent to $3.29B in gross profit. This means Tyson Foods retains 6% of each revenue unit after direct costs of production.
What is Tyson Foods (TSN) operating profit margin?: Tyson Foods (TSN) reported an operating profit margin of 1.7% for TTM through Q4 2025, equivalent to $949.00M in operating profit. This reflects profitability after operating expenses such as R&D, sales, and administration, but before taxes and non-operating items.
What is Tyson Foods (TSN) net profit margin?: Tyson Foods (TSN) reported a net profit margin of 0.4% for TTM through Q4 2025, equivalent to $200.00M in net profit. This is the share of revenue that remains as profit after all expenses, taxes, and non-operating items.
How much does Tyson Foods (TSN) invest in R&D?: Tyson Foods (TSN) invested $126.00M in research and development in TTM through Q4 2025 (0.2% of total revenue). R&D spending reflects investment in future products, services, and technologies.
How much does Tyson Foods (TSN) spend on capital expenditures?: Tyson Foods (TSN) spent $959.00M on capital expenditures in TTM through Q4 2025 (1.7% of total revenue). Capital expenditures represent investments in physical assets such as property, equipment, and infrastructure.
What is Tyson Foods (TSN) free cash flow?: Tyson Foods (TSN) generated $1.11B in free cash flow for TTM through Q4 2025 (2.0% of total revenue). Free cash flow is the cash remaining after capital expenditures and represents the company's ability to fund growth, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
What is Tyson Foods (TSN) effective tax rate?: Tyson Foods (TSN) had an effective tax rate of 44.7% for TTM through Q4 2025. This is the actual percentage of pre-tax income paid as income taxes.

Data & methodology

What is a Sankey diagram?: A Sankey diagram shows how money flows through a company from revenue to net profit. The width of each flow represents its proportion.
How is the data calculated?: We use the income statement from company filings. For TTM (Trailing Twelve Months), we use a pre-aggregated twelve-month view aligned with our latest four quarterly periods. Revenue flows to cost of revenue and gross profit, then to operating expenses (R&D, S&M, G&A) and operating profit.
When was this data last updated?: Based on company filings through TTM through Q4 2025.