EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE
The earnings and weighted average common shares used in the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share are as follows for fiscal years ended 2025, 2024 and 2023 (in millions, except per share data):
202520242023
Numerator:
Net Income (Loss)$507 $822 $(649)
Less: Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests33 22 (1)
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Tyson474 800 (648)
Less dividends declared:
Class A574 563 554 
Class B126 124 122 
Undistributed earnings (losses)$(226)$113 $(1,324)
Class A undistributed earnings (losses)$(185)$92 $(1,084)
Class B undistributed earnings (losses)(41)21 (240)
Total undistributed earnings (losses)$(226)$113 $(1,324)
Denominator:
Denominator for basic earnings (loss) per share:
Class A weighted average shares285 284 284 
Class B weighted average shares70 70 70 
Denominator for diluted earnings (loss) per share:
Class A weighted average shares285 284 284 
Class B weighted average shares under if-converted method for diluted earnings (loss) per share(a)
70 70 — 
Effect of dilutive securities: Stock options, restricted stock and performance units— 
Denominator for diluted earnings (loss) per share – weighted average shares and assumed conversions(a)
357 356 284 
Net Income (Loss) Per Share Attributable to Tyson:
Class A Basic$1.37 $2.31 $(1.87)
Class B Basic$1.22 $2.06 $(1.68)
Diluted(a)
$1.33 $2.25 $(1.87)
Dividends Declared Per Share:
Class A$2.010 $1.970 $1.940 
Class B$1.809 $1.773 $1.746 
(a) For fiscal 2023, as the Company was in a net loss position, the impact of the Class B shares under the if-converted method was antidilutive and therefore we have not assumed conversion. As a result, the Class B weighted average shares, dividends declared and undistributed losses were excluded for the purposes of calculating Net Income (Loss) Per Share Attributable to Tyson on a diluted basis.
Approximately 6 million, 7 million, and 9 million of our stock-based compensation shares were antidilutive for fiscal 2025, 2024 and 2023. These shares were not included in the diluted earnings per share calculation.
We have two classes of capital stock, Class A stock and Class B stock. Cash dividends cannot be paid to holders of Class B stock unless they are simultaneously paid to holders of Class A stock. The per share amount of cash dividends paid to holders of Class B stock cannot exceed 90% of the cash dividends paid to holders of Class A stock.
We allocate undistributed earnings (losses) based upon a 1 to 0.9 ratio per share to Class A stock and Class B stock, respectively. We allocate undistributed earnings (losses) based on this ratio due to historical dividend patterns, voting control of Class B shareholders and contractual limitations of dividends to Class B stock.

Historical Timeline

Fiscal YearFiled
2025Nov 10, 2025Showing above
2024Nov 12, 2024
2023Nov 13, 2023
2022Nov 14, 2022
2021Nov 15, 2021
2020Nov 16, 2020
2019Nov 12, 2019
2018Nov 13, 2018
2017Nov 13, 2017
2016Nov 21, 2016
2015Nov 23, 2015

About Earnings Per Share Disclosures

The earnings per share disclosure breaks down the calculation from net income to both basic and diluted EPS, revealing the full impact of a company's capital structure on per-share economics. The reconciliation between basic and diluted share counts exposes how many stock options, RSUs, convertible securities, and warrants are potentially dilutive to existing shareholders.

Key signals: a widening gap between basic and diluted shares indicates growing dilution from equity compensation or convertible instruments. Anti-dilutive securities excluded from the diluted calculation deserve attention — they represent latent dilution that will materialize if the stock price rises. Watch for the effect of share buybacks on per-share metrics: EPS growth driven primarily by repurchases rather than income growth signals weakening fundamentals. Compare year-over-year changes in the diluted share count against equity compensation expense to assess whether management is effectively managing dilution.