Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. Tyson Foods's shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 352 Mil.
Tyson Foods's quarterly shares outstanding
increased
from Dec. 2025 (352 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (352 Mil).
It means Tyson Foodsissued new shares from Dec. 2025 to Mar. 2026 .
Tyson Foods's annual shares outstanding
declined
from Sep. 2024 (356 Mil) to Sep. 2025 (353 Mil).
It means Tyson Foodsbought back shares from Sep. 2024 to Sep. 2025 .
A company may buy back shares or issue shares in any fiscal period. If a company buys back shares, we should observe that the total number of shares decline. If the company issues new shares, the number of shares outstanding increases.
Usually the presence of treasury shares and a history of buyback are good indicators that company has competitive advantage. But studies have shown that companies usually buy back at wrong time. Buying back shares below its intrinsic value increases value for remaining shareholders. Buying back overvalued shares destroys value for existing shareholders.
Be Aware
Warren Buffett looks for consistency and upward long term trend. Because of share repurchase it is possible for net earnings trend to differ from EPS trend. He preferred net income over EPS. The companies with durable competitive advantage companies report higher % net earnings to total revenues.
Important: If a company is showing net earnings history greater than 20% on total revenues, it is probably benefiting from a long term competitive advantage.
If net earnings is less than 10%, likely to be in a highly competitive business.
Tyson Foods Shares Outstanding (EOP) Related Terms
Tyson Foods Shares Outstanding (EOP) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tyson Foods's Shares Outstanding (EOP) can be seen below:
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MEX:TSN vs BG, ADM, CALM: Shares Outstanding (EOP) Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Tyson Foods's Shares Outstanding (EOP), along with its competitors' market caps and Shares Outstanding (EOP) data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Tyson Foods Shares Outstanding (EOP) vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Tyson Foods's Shares Outstanding (EOP) distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tyson Foods's Shares Outstanding (EOP) falls into.
Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. They have voting rights and represent ownership in the corporation by the person that holds the shares. They should be distinguished from treasury shares, which are shares held by the corporation itself, having no exercisable rights.
Shares outstanding can be calculated as either basic or fully diluted. The fully diluted shares outstanding count includes diluting securities, such as options, warrants or convertibles.
What does a Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 352 Mil mean?
Tyson Foods (MEX:TSN) has a Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 352 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The total shares a company has outstanding, at period-end. View historical data on Tyson Foods and its competitors.
Is Tyson Foods' Shares Outstanding (EOP) too high?
Tyson Foods' current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 352 Mil. Overall, Tyson Foods has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tyson Foods' Shares Outstanding (EOP) compare to BG and ADM?
Tyson Foods' Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 352 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Shares Outstanding (EOP) for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Shares Outstanding (EOP) depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Shares Outstanding (EOP) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Shares Outstanding (EOP) mean?
A high Shares Outstanding (EOP) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The total shares a company has outstanding, at period-end. View historical data on Tyson Foods and its competitors. Tyson Foods's current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 352 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tyson Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tyson Foods (MEX:TSN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,035.47, compared to a current price of MXN1,012.30 — trading 2.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 352 Mil. Tyson Foods' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Shares Outstanding (EOP) calculated?
Shares Outstanding (EOP) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Tyson Foods (MEX:TSN), the current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 352 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Tyson Foods (MEX:TSN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tyson Foods stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN1,012.30 is trading 2.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,035.47.
GuruFocus considers Tyson Foods to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:TSN:
Shares Outstanding (EOP): 352 Mil
GF Value™: MXN1,035.47 vs. price of MXN1,012.30 (2.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:TSN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tyson Foods is a protein-focused food producer, selling raw chicken, beef, pork, and prepared foods. Chicken and beef are its two largest segments, composing about 40% and 30% of sales, respectively. Prepared foods constituted 18% of fiscal 2025 sales and include brands like Tyson, Jimmy Dean, Hillshire Farm, Ball Park, and Sara Lee. However, most of these are in product categories rife with competition where Tyson does not have a massive market share lead. Tyson sells some products overseas, but the international segment accounts for just 4% of total revenue. The company is an active acquirer, with more recent years' purchases focused on international and food-service markets.
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