Tyson Foods, Inc.

TSN · Consumer Defensive

About Tyson Foods, Inc. (TSN)

Tyson Foods, Inc. is a Farm Products company operating in the Consumer Defensive sector.

TSN trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Farm Products

Key Statistics

Current Price
$57.04
Market Cap
$20.07B
52-Week High
$69.48
52-Week Low
$49.96
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Farm Products

$1,000 Invested in Tyson Foods, Inc. (TSN)

1 Year
$1,149
+15%
3 Years
$1,379
+38%
5 Years
$803
+-20%
10 Years
$1,065
+7%
Since IPO
$46,367
+4537%

How much would $1,000 invested in TSN be worth today?

What would $1,000 invested in TSN 1 year ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Tyson Foods, Inc. (TSN) in 2025 would be worth $1,149 as of November 2026, representing a +14.8% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in TSN 3 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Tyson Foods, Inc. (TSN) in 2023 would be worth $1,379 as of November 2026, representing a +37.9% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in TSN 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Tyson Foods, Inc. (TSN) in 2021 would be worth $803 as of November 2026, representing a -19.7% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in TSN 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Tyson Foods, Inc. (TSN) in 2016 would be worth $1,065 as of November 2026, representing a +6.5% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in TSN at IPO be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Tyson Foods, Inc. (TSN) at IPO would be worth $46,367 as of November 2026, representing a +4536.7% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.26%
Positive Months
301
54% of 559
Negative Months
251
45% of 559
Data Period
46+ years
559 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Dec 1984 (+48.5%)
Best month on avg: November (+4.6%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Apr 1983 (-54.6%)
Worst month on avg: June (-0.8%)

Over the past 46+ years (559 months), Tyson Foods, Inc. (TSN) has averaged a monthly return of +1.26% with a median return of +1.28%. The stock had 301 positive months (54%) and 251 negative months (45%). The best month in TSN's history was December 1984 with a +48.5% return, while the worst was April 1983 at -54.6%. Historically, November tends to be the strongest month (averaging +4.6%), and June the weakest (-0.8%).

TSN's longest winning streak was 8 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 6 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1984 with a cumulative return of +90.9%, and the worst was 2008 at -37.3%.

Annual Returns

Over 46 years of trading history, Tyson Foods, Inc. (TSN) has delivered an average annual return of +11.91% with a median return of +4.93%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +7.33%. The stock posted gains in 24 years (52%) and losses in 22 years (48%).

TSN's best year was 1984 with a +118.18% gain, while the worst was 2008 at -42.05%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 5, and the longest losing streak was 4 years. TSN achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 22 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 12 years.

Avg Return
+11.91%
Best Year
1984 (+118.18%)
Worst Year
2008 (-42.05%)
Positive Years
24/46
Year Return Start End
2026 -0.16% $57.13 $57.04
2025 +5.68% $54.06 $57.13
2024 +10.47% $48.94 $54.06
2023 -10.44% $54.64 $48.94
2022 -26.90% $74.75 $54.64
2021 +38.47% $53.98 $74.75
2020 -27.35% $74.30 $53.98
2019 +73.91% $42.72 $74.30
2018 -32.82% $63.60 $42.72
2017 +33.39% $47.68 $63.60
2016 +16.87% $40.80 $47.68
2015 +34.38% $30.36 $40.80
2014 +20.80% $25.13 $30.36
2013 +73.92% $14.45 $25.13
2012 -4.63% $15.15 $14.45
2011 +20.91% $12.53 $15.15
2010 +41.71% $8.84 $12.53
2009 +42.10% $6.22 $8.84
2008 -42.05% $10.74 $6.22
2007 -5.99% $11.42 $10.74
2006 -2.78% $11.75 $11.42
2005 -6.21% $12.53 $11.75
2004 +40.26% $8.93 $12.53
2003 +19.81% $7.46 $8.93
2002 -1.64% $7.58 $7.46
2001 -8.17% $8.25 $7.58
2000 -20.35% $10.36 $8.25
1999 -22.99% $13.46 $10.36
1998 +4.18% $12.92 $13.46
1997 -9.77% $14.32 $12.92
1996 +31.70% $10.87 $14.32
1995 +23.40% $8.81 $10.87
1994 -11.20% $9.92 $8.81
1993 -0.88% $10.01 $9.92
1992 +20.74% $8.29 $10.01
1991 +30.00% $6.38 $8.29
1990 +24.68% $5.11 $6.38
1989 +44.20% $3.55 $5.11
1988 +34.33% $2.64 $3.55
1987 -29.11% $3.72 $2.64
1986 -0.91% $3.76 $3.72
1985 -23.61% $4.92 $3.76
1984 +118.18% $2.26 $4.92
1983 -29.79% $3.21 $2.26
1982 +80.77% $1.78 $3.21
1981 -19.38% $2.20 $1.78

Frequently Asked Questions: TSN

What sector is TSN in? ▼

TSN operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically in the Farm Products industry.

How has TSN performed historically? ▼

Over 46 years of trading history, TSN has posted gains in 24 years (52% of the time). The best year was 1984 with a +118.2% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in TSN? ▼

You can invest in TSN through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold TSN.

Last updated: 11/1/2026