Operating Expenses

SG&A

Tyson Foods SG&A increased by 4.2% to $527.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 5.4%, from $500.00M to $527.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), SG&A shows relatively stable performance with a -0.1% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

A rising ratio of SG&A to revenue may indicate inefficiency or aggressive expansion, while a falling ratio suggests improved operating leverage.

Detailed definition

Selling, general, and administrative expenses encompass the costs associated with the day-to-day operation of the busine...

Peer comparison

Standard operating expense category; peers with larger global sales forces typically show higher absolute SG&A levels.

Metric ID: selling_general_and_administrative

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$558.00M$567.00M$560.00M$579.00M$578.00M$541.00M$501.00M$576.00M$579.00M$589.00M$592.00M$554.00M$537.00M$535.00M$515.00M$500.00M$538.00M$568.00M$506.00M$527.00M
QoQ Change+1.6%-1.2%+3.4%-0.2%-6.4%-7.4%+15.0%+0.5%+1.7%+0.5%-6.4%-3.1%-0.4%-3.7%-2.9%+7.6%+5.6%-10.9%+4.2%
YoY Change+3.6%-4.6%-10.5%-0.5%+0.2%+8.9%+18.2%-3.8%-7.3%-9.2%-13.0%-9.7%+0.2%+6.2%-1.7%+5.4%
Range$500.00M$592.00M
CAGR-1.2%
Avg YoY Growth-1.1%
Median YoY Growth-1.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tyson Foods's sg&a?
Tyson Foods (TSN) reported sg&a of $527.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Tyson Foods's sg&a changed year-over-year?
Tyson Foods's sg&a increased by 5.4% year-over-year, from $500.00M to $527.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Tyson Foods's sg&a?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Tyson Foods's sg&a has grown at a -0.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2.13B to $2.12B.
What does sg&a mean?
The overhead costs of running the business, including sales, marketing, and general corporate expenses.