Tyson Foods Inc (TSN)

Operating profit margin

Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Operating income (ttm) US$ in thousands 1,409,000 421,000 -270,000 -631,000 -395,000 834,000 2,217,000 3,422,000 4,410,000 5,553,000 5,582,000 5,146,000 4,396,000 3,449,000 3,160,000 2,955,000 3,008,000 2,654,000 2,672,000 2,749,000
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 53,309,000 53,092,000 52,879,000 52,940,000 52,881,000 53,270,000 53,625,000 53,609,000 53,282,000 52,356,000 51,339,000 49,522,000 47,049,000 45,698,000 43,242,000 42,830,000 43,185,000 42,609,000 43,472,000 43,027,000
Operating profit margin 2.64% 0.79% -0.51% -1.19% -0.75% 1.57% 4.13% 6.38% 8.28% 10.61% 10.87% 10.39% 9.34% 7.55% 7.31% 6.90% 6.97% 6.23% 6.15% 6.39%

September 30, 2024 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $1,409,000K ÷ $53,309,000K
= 2.64%

The operating profit margin of Tyson Foods Inc has fluctuated over the past few quarters. In the most recent quarter ending September 30, 2024, the operating profit margin was 2.64%, showing an improvement compared to the previous quarter. However, it is still relatively low compared to the higher margins seen in the quarters of 2022.

The company experienced a significant drop in operating profit margin in the first quarter of 2024, with a negative margin of -0.51%. This could indicate operational challenges or increased expenses during that period. The margins then gradually improved in the following quarters, showing a positive trend until the recent quarter.

Looking back at the trend over the past few years, Tyson Foods Inc had relatively stable and healthy operating profit margins above 6% before the decline in the first quarter of 2024. The company will need to closely monitor and address the factors impacting its operating profit margin to ensure sustained profitability and operational efficiency in the future.


Peer comparison

Sep 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Operating profit margin
Tyson Foods Inc
TSN
2.64%
Pilgrims Pride Corp
PPC
3.05%