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Tyson Foods (TSN) stock, explained like you're 5
Tyson Foods trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker TSN. It is a large cap company in the meat/poultry/fish industry, part of the consumer defensive sector, with a market value of about 18.8 billion dollars.
- Ticker
- TSN
- Exchange
- New York Stock Exchange
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- Industry
- Meat/Poultry/Fish
- Size
- Large cap, about 18.8 billion dollars
Is Tyson Foods a small, medium or large cap company?
Yes. Tyson Foods is a large cap stock. Its market cap, which is the total value of all its shares, is about 18.8 billion dollars.
Here is how you can tell. Multiply the share price by the number of shares to get the market cap, then compare it to the usual sizes. Micro cap is under 300 million dollars, small cap is 300 million to 2 billion, mid cap is 2 to 10 billion, large cap is 10 billion and up, and mega cap is over 200 billion. Market caps move every day with the share price, so treat the number as a recent snapshot.
How Tyson Foods makes money
- Selling everyday goods such as food, drinks and household items.
- Brands that people keep buying in good times and bad.
- Stores and distribution.
What moves TSN stock
- Costs for ingredients, packaging and shipping.
- Whether shoppers trade down to cheaper brands.
- Steady dividends and market mood, since these stocks are seen as safer.
In the news lately
- Should Tyson Foods Stock Holders Look At JM Smucker Instead? (Trefis)
- Tyson Foods (TSN) Increases Despite Market Slip: Here's What You Need to Know (Yahoo! Finance Canada)
- Tyson Foods Inc. Cl A stock outperforms competitors on strong trading day (MarketWatch)
- 3 Consumer Staples Stocks For Inflation Resilient Spending】【”】【 (Simply Wall Street)
- Tyson Foods Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results (Tyson Foods)
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Questions about Tyson Foods stock
What does Tyson Foods do?
Tyson Foods trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker TSN. It is a large cap company in the meat/poultry/fish industry, part of the consumer defensive sector, with a market value of about 18.8 billion dollars.
What is the ticker symbol for Tyson Foods?
Tyson Foods trades under the ticker TSN on the New York Stock Exchange.
What is Tyson Foods's market cap?
Tyson Foods is a large cap stock with a market cap of about 18.8 billion dollars.
How does Tyson Foods make money?
Selling everyday goods such as food, drinks and household items. Brands that people keep buying in good times and bad. Stores and distribution.
What moves TSN stock?
Costs for ingredients, packaging and shipping. Whether shoppers trade down to cheaper brands. Steady dividends and market mood, since these stocks are seen as safer.
How can I follow TSN stock every day?
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Educational information, not financial advice. This guide explains the business in general terms and does not include live prices.