Tyson Foods Reports First Quarter 2021 Results

SPRINGDALE, Ark., Feb. 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN), one of the world’s largest food companies and a recognized leader in protein with leading brands including Tyson, Jimmy Dean, Hillshire Farm, Ball Park, Wright, Aidells, ibp and State Fair, today reported the following results:¹ Certain items for the first quarter of fiscal 2020 have been revised as described in Part I, Item 1. Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements in the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended January 2, 2021.² The Company reports its financial results in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Adjusted operating income and adjusted net income per share attributable to Tyson (Adjusted EPS) are non-GAAP financial measures. Refer to the end of this release for an explanation and reconciliation of these and other non-GAAP financial measures used in this release to comparable GAAP measure.First Quarter HighlightsGAAP EPS of $1.28, down 7% from prior year; Adjusted EPS of $1.94, up 28% from prior yearGAAP operating income of $705 million, down 7% from prior year; Adjusted operating income of $1,025 million, up 24% from prior yearTotal Company GAAP operating margin of 6.7%; Adjusted operating margin of 9.5%Liquidity of $4.2 billion at January 2, 2021Results impacted by approximately $120 million of direct incremental expenses related to COVID-19Repaid $750 million of our $1.5 billion outstanding term loan in February 2021“We delivered strong operating earnings performance, exceeding $1 billion in operating income for the quarter,” said Dean Banks, president and CEO of Tyson Foods. “This performance was driven by higher earnings in our Prepared Foods, Beef, and Chicken segments and demonstrates our effectiveness in addressing customer and consumer needs, while continuing to manage the ongoing effects of the global pandemic. I am exceptionally proud of our global team for their contributions to this strong result.”“As we navigate continued market volatility, our multi-protein portfolio creates the fuel for disciplined investments in higher margin, higher growth opportunities ahead. We will continuously seek to remove unnecessary costs from the business and invest in the right areas. Looking forward, I’m confident that our team is executing on the right priorities to meet our commitments and drive shareholder value creation.”“We’re optimistic about the continued success of Tyson Foods, and we are positioned for long-term, sustainable growth. We have an incredible opportunity through our leadership in sustainability and social responsibility to drive a more sustainable future for our company and our planet.”SEGMENT RESULTS (in millions)