Tyson Foods Inc. reported its first-quarter earnings for fiscal year 2025, surpassing analyst expectations. The company achieved adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.14, beating the consensus estimate of $0.91, and revenue of $13.62 billion, which was above the anticipated $13.44 billion. The strong performance was driven by exceptional results in the chicken segment, with sales increasing by 1.5% year-over-year, while the beef segment saw a 5.6% increase despite losses. The pork segment experienced a slight decline of 0.4%. The company's gross profit rose by 33% to $1.09 billion, and operating income surged by 151% to $580 million, with adjusted operating income reaching $659 million. GAAP EPS was $1.01, up 237% from the prior year. Net income for the quarter was $359 million. Tyson Foods also raised its full-year sales guidance, expecting sales to be between flat to up 1%, driven primarily by volume. The CEO highlighted the company's strong start to the fiscal year, noting it as the best quarterly performance in more than two years, and emphasized consumer focus on adding protein to their diets. Additionally, the company mentioned being at the bottom of the cattle cycle, with improved US pasture conditions providing an opportunity to increase herd sizes. Tyson's stock rose in pre-market trading following the earnings release.