Operating
Depreciation
Tyson Foods Depreciation remained flat by 0.0% to $273.25M in Q3 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 5.7%, from $289.75M to $273.25M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Depreciation shows an upward trend with a 4.0% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ4 2025Nov 10, 2025
How to read this metric
Higher depreciation relative to capital expenditures may suggest aging assets, while lower levels relative to revenue may indicate high asset efficiency.
Detailed definition
Depreciation is a non-cash accounting charge that allocates the cost of tangible assets over their useful lives. It refl...
Peer comparison
Standardized for capital-intensive industries; peers in manufacturing typically show significant depreciation expenses.
Metric ID:
operating_depreciationHistorical Data
5 years
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $934.00M | $945.00M | $1.10B | $1.16B | $1.09B |
| YoY Change | — | +1.2% | +16.4% | +5.4% | -5.7% |
Range$934.00M – $1.16B
CAGR+4.0%
Avg YoY Growth+4.3%
Median YoY Growth+3.3%
Business Segments
| Segment | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q1 '26 | Q2 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken | $159.75M | $159.75M | $159.75M | $159.75M | $129.00M | $134.00M | $131.00M | $132.00M |
| Beef | $41.00M | $41.00M | $41.00M | $41.00M | $54.00M | $48.00M | $90.00M | $62.00M |
| Prepared Foods | $97.25M | $97.25M | $97.25M | $97.25M | $62.00M | $60.00M | $59.00M | $60.00M |
| International | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $15.00M |
| Pork | $31.25M | $31.25M | $31.25M | $31.25M | $14.00M | $16.00M | $15.00M | $15.00M |
| Total | $289.75M | $289.75M | $289.75M | $289.75M | $273.25M | $273.25M | — | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Tyson Foods's depreciation?
- Tyson Foods (TSN) reported depreciation of $273.25M in Q3 2025.
- How has Tyson Foods's depreciation changed year-over-year?
- Tyson Foods's depreciation decreased by 5.7% year-over-year, from $289.75M to $273.25M.
- What is the long-term trend for Tyson Foods's depreciation?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Tyson Foods's depreciation has grown at a 4.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $934.00M to $1.09B.
- What does depreciation mean?
- The systematic reduction in the recorded value of physical assets over time.