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Tyson Foods vs Pilgrims Pride: TSN and PPC compared
Tyson Foods is the larger company: $13.9B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 FY26) against $4.7B for Pilgrims Pride (Q3 2026). Tyson Foods is growing faster (-0.1% against -2% a year earlier). Pilgrims Pride is more profitable, with an operating margin of 4.1% against 2.6%.
Where the money goes: TSN and PPC
Tyson Foods (TSN) · Q3 FY26
Tyson Foods, Q3 FY26: revenue $13.9B (-0.1% year over year), operating margin 2.6%, net earnings $186M, operating cash flow $640M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Pilgrims Pride (PPC) · Q3 2026
Pilgrims Pride, Q3 2026: revenue $4.7B (-2% year over year), operating margin 4.1%, net earnings $116M, operating cash flow $212M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Tyson Foods (TSN) | Pilgrims Pride (PPC) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 FY26 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $13.9B | $4.7B |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | -0.1% | -2% |
| Gross margin | 6.6% | 7.2% |
| Operating margin | 2.6% | 4.1% |
| Net earnings | $186M | $116M |
| Net margin | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Operating cash flow | $640M | $212M |
| Free cash flow | $481M | $11.0M |
| Market value | $21.3B | $6.8B |
| P/E | 35.7× | 21.2× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $63.00 | $32.57 |
Where the revenue comes from
Pilgrims Pride
- Fresh: $3.0B (64%)
- Prepared: $1.2B (26%)
- Export: $270M (6%)
- Other: $189M (4%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Tyson Foods or Pilgrims Pride?
Tyson Foods is the larger company: $13.9B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 FY26) against $4.7B for Pilgrims Pride (Q3 2026).
Is Tyson Foods or Pilgrims Pride growing faster?
Tyson Foods is growing faster (-0.1% against -2% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Tyson Foods or Pilgrims Pride?
Pilgrims Pride is more profitable, with an operating margin of 4.1% against 2.6%.
More: Tyson Foods earnings · how Tyson Foods makes money · Pilgrims Pride earnings · how Pilgrims Pride makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Aug 3, 2026; 10-Q filed Oct 29, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.