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Loss Contingency Accrual

Tyson Foods Loss Contingency Accrual decreased by 21.4% to $507.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 13.0%, from $583.00M to $507.00M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Loss Contingency Accrual shows an upward trend with a 108.7% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ4 2015
Last reportedQ2 2021

How to read this metric

An increase suggests higher legal or operational risk, while a decrease may indicate the resolution of past contingencies.

Detailed definition

This represents the estimated liability for potential losses from legal proceedings, environmental claims, or other unce...

Peer comparison

Standard accounting practice; peers report this based on their specific legal and environmental exposure profiles.

Metric ID: other_loss_contingency_accrual_at_carrying_value

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$652.00M$567.00M$390.00M$267.00M$203.00M$215.00M$194.00M$194.00M$256.00M$289.00M$361.00M$262.00M$351.00M$349.00M$328.00M$583.00M$431.00M$712.00M$645.00M$507.00M
QoQ Change-13.0%-31.2%-31.5%-24.0%+5.9%-9.8%+0.0%+32.0%+12.9%+24.9%-27.4%+34.0%-0.6%-6.0%+77.7%-26.1%+65.2%-9.4%-21.4%
YoY Change-68.9%-62.1%-50.3%-27.3%+26.1%+34.4%+86.1%+35.1%+37.1%+20.8%-9.1%+122.5%+22.8%+104.0%+96.6%-13.0%
Range$194.00M$712.00M
CAGR-5.2%
Avg YoY Growth+22.2%
Median YoY Growth+24.5%
Current Streak2 quarters decline

Business Segments

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SegmentQ2 '25
Beef$93.00M
Total$431.00M

Beef was previously reported and has since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tyson Foods's loss contingency accrual?
Tyson Foods (TSN) reported loss contingency accrual of $507.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Tyson Foods's loss contingency accrual changed year-over-year?
Tyson Foods's loss contingency accrual decreased by 13.0% year-over-year, from $583.00M to $507.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Tyson Foods's loss contingency accrual?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Tyson Foods's loss contingency accrual has grown at a 108.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $18.00M to $712.00M.
What does loss contingency accrual mean?
The estimated financial reserve for potential future losses from legal or operational uncertainties.