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
$59.70
Market Cap
$21.02B
52-Week High
$66.41
52-Week Low
$50.56
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Farm Products

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

1 Year
$1,023
+2%
3 Years
$1,132
+13%
5 Years
$911
+-9%
10 Years
$1,148
+15%
Since IPO
$47,679
+4668%

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 $1,023 as of May 2026, representing a +2.3% 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 $1,132 as of May 2026, representing a +13.2% 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 $911 as of May 2026, representing a -8.9% 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 $1,148 as of May 2026, representing a +14.8% 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 $47,679 as of May 2026, representing a +4667.9% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.28%
Positive Months
299
54% of 552
Negative Months
247
45% of 552
Data Period
46+ years
552 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: October (-0.8%)

Over the past 46+ years (552 months), Tyson Foods, Inc. (TSN) has averaged a monthly return of +1.28% with a median return of +1.31%. The stock had 299 positive months (54%) and 247 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 October 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 +11.97% with a median return of +4.93%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +7.40%. The stock posted gains in 25 years (54%) and losses in 21 years (46%).

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
+11.97%
Best Year
1984 (+118.18%)
Worst Year
2008 (-42.05%)
Positive Years
25/46
Year Return Start End
2026 +2.67% $58.15 $59.70
2025 +5.68% $55.02 $58.15
2024 +10.47% $49.81 $55.02
2023 -10.44% $55.62 $49.81
2022 -26.90% $76.08 $55.62
2021 +38.47% $54.94 $76.08
2020 -27.35% $75.62 $54.94
2019 +73.91% $43.48 $75.62
2018 -32.82% $64.73 $43.48
2017 +33.39% $48.53 $64.73
2016 +16.87% $41.52 $48.53
2015 +34.38% $30.90 $41.52
2014 +20.80% $25.58 $30.90
2013 +73.92% $14.71 $25.58
2012 -4.63% $15.42 $14.71
2011 +20.91% $12.75 $15.42
2010 +41.71% $9.00 $12.75
2009 +42.09% $6.33 $9.00
2008 -42.05% $10.93 $6.33
2007 -5.99% $11.63 $10.93
2006 -2.78% $11.96 $11.63
2005 -6.21% $12.75 $11.96
2004 +40.26% $9.09 $12.75
2003 +19.81% $7.59 $9.09
2002 -1.64% $7.71 $7.59
2001 -8.17% $8.40 $7.71
2000 -20.35% $10.55 $8.40
1999 -22.99% $13.70 $10.55
1998 +4.18% $13.15 $13.70
1997 -9.77% $14.57 $13.15
1996 +31.70% $11.06 $14.57
1995 +23.40% $8.97 $11.06
1994 -11.20% $10.10 $8.97
1993 -0.88% $10.19 $10.10
1992 +20.74% $8.44 $10.19
1991 +30.00% $6.49 $8.44
1990 +24.68% $5.21 $6.49
1989 +44.20% $3.61 $5.21
1988 +34.33% $2.69 $3.61
1987 -29.11% $3.79 $2.69
1986 -0.91% $3.83 $3.79
1985 -23.61% $5.01 $3.83
1984 +118.18% $2.30 $5.01
1983 -29.79% $3.27 $2.30
1982 +80.77% $1.81 $3.27
1981 -19.38% $2.24 $1.81

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 25 years (54% 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: 3/24/2026