Tyson Foods, Inc. stock research
FY2026 Q1
Tyson Foods (TSN) Gross Margin — Quarter Ended Dec 27, 2025
Revenue increased compared to both prior periods, while gross profit rose from the preceding quarter but fell from a year ago. Consequently, gross margin improved sequentially but weakened year-over-year.
Gross margin takeaway
Quarter ended Dec 27, 2025 · FY2026 Q1
Revenue increased compared to both prior periods, while gross profit rose from the preceding quarter but fell from a year ago. Consequently, gross margin improved sequentially but weakened year-over-year.
- The strongest observable margin driver is the sequential improvement in gross margin despite higher cost of revenue.
- Compared to the preceding quarter, gross profit grew faster than revenue, leading to a higher gross margin. However, compared to the same quarter a year earlier, gross profit declined while revenue rose, resulting in a lower gross margin.
Gross margin snapshot
The selected quarter's reported revenue, gross profit, direct costs, and margin comparisons.
Gross margin
5.6%
Gross profit
$808.0M
Revenue
$14.3B
Cost of revenue
$13.5B
Quarter-over-quarter change
+0.4 pts
Year-over-year change
-2.4 pts
Quarterly gross margin trend
A four-quarter view of the revenue and direct-cost bridge behind gross margin.
| Period | Revenue | Gross profit | Cost of revenue | Gross margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2025 | $13.1B | $600.0M | $12.5B | 4.6% |
| Jun 28, 2025 | $13.9B | $1.1B | $12.7B | 8.2% |
| Sep 27, 2025 | $13.9B | $726.0M | $13.1B | 5.2% |
| Dec 27, 2025 | $14.3B | $808.0M | $13.5B | 5.6% |
Quarterly comparisons
Compare the selected margin with the preceding quarter and the same fiscal quarter one year earlier.
Previous-quarter change
Sep 27, 2025
+0.4 pts
Year-over-year change
Dec 28, 2024
-2.4 pts
What the margin says
Filing-constrained interpretation of margin direction, comparisons, and what to monitor next.
The strongest observable margin driver is the sequential improvement in gross margin despite higher cost of revenue.
Compared to the preceding quarter, gross profit grew faster than revenue, leading to a higher gross margin. However, compared to the same quarter a year earlier, gross profit declined while revenue rose, resulting in a lower gross margin.
Monitor the trend in cost of revenue relative to revenue.