Tyson Foods

Tyson Foods Shares Dive on 15% Profit Drop
Financial Performance

Tyson Foods Shares Dive on 15% Profit Drop

The company expects coronavirus-related disruptions will “increase our operating costs and negatively impact our volumes" for the rest of this year.
By Matthew Heller | May 4, 2020
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Slaughterhouse Fire Singes Tyson Beef Sales
Financial Performance

Slaughterhouse Fire Singes Tyson Beef Sales

The largest U.S. meat producer missed fourth-quarter earnings estimates as beef sales volumes dropped 4.2%.
By Matthew Heller | November 12, 2019
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Tyson to Buy Stake in Brazilian Poultry Producer
M&A

Tyson to Buy Stake in Brazilian Poultry Producer

The company said it sees growth potential in overseas markets.
By Lauren Muskett | August 30, 2019
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Tyson Foods to Buy Organic Chicken Brand
Mergers & Acquisitions

Tyson Foods to Buy Organic Chicken Brand

The purchase of the Smart Chicken brand comes amid continued efforts by U.S. poultry producers to build presence in the fast-growing organic sector.
By William Sprouse | June 5, 2018
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Low Feed Costs Boost Tyson Foods Q4 Results
Financial Performance

Low Feed Costs Boost Tyson Foods Q4 Results

“The fourth quarter was a strong finish to another record year,” Tyson's CEO says, predicting the company will meet or exceed its 2018 goals.
By Matthew Heller | November 13, 2017
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Tyson Buys Sandwich Maker AdvancePierre
Strategy

Tyson Buys Sandwich Maker AdvancePierre

The $4.2 billion deal beefs up Tyson's portfolio of packaged foods, a fast-growing, high-margin category.
By Matthew Heller | April 25, 2017
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Tyson Shares Dip on News of SEC Subpoena
Risk & Compliance

Tyson Shares Dip on News of SEC Subpoena

The 3.4% drop in the stock price follows Tyson's disclosure that the SEC is looking into allegations of chicken price-fixing.
By Matthew Heller | February 7, 2017
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Exposure to Wage-and-Hour Class Actions Heightens
Workplace Issues

Exposure to Wage-and-Hour Class Actions Heightens

For plaintiffs' lawyers, it's growing easier to get wage-and-hour cases certified and to win settlements from employers.
By David McCann | February 1, 2017
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High Court Upholds ‘Trial by Formula’ Evidence
Workplace Issues

High Court Upholds ‘Trial by Formula’ Evidence

Tyson Foods workers relied on statistical evidence from an industrial relations expert to show they worked more than 40 hours a week.
By Matthew Heller | March 22, 2016
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