Tyson Foods Cuts Revenue Guidance, Citing Cattle Pressure

Tyson Foods slashed its fiscal 2026 revenue growth guidance to a range of 1.5% to 2%, down from its prior forecast of 2.5% to 3.5%. The company attributed the cut to pressure in its cattle business, where supply constraints continue to weigh on operations.

The downward revision marks a significant retreat for the protein producer as it navigates tight cattle supplies that have pressured beef margins industry-wide. The new guidance implies slower top-line expansion as the company works through elevated livestock costs and availability challenges in its beef segment.

Tyson has struggled with volatile input costs and supply-chain headwinds across its protein portfolio, but cattle availability has emerged as a particularly acute pressure point. The revised outlook suggests management sees limited near-term relief in cattle markets, which could continue to compress margins even as the company pushes through pricing actions in other segments.