Not independent
Tenure on this board
42.5 yrs
Meeting calendar
TSN · Annual meeting · Thursday, February 5, 2026
Tyson Foods Inc
15 nominees · 7 ballot items.
Tyson Foods, Inc. 2026 Annual Meeting proposals include: 1) election of 15 directors, 2) ratification of PwC as auditor, 3) amendment/restatement of the 2000 Stock Incentive Plan, 4) say-on-pay for named executive officers, and 3 shareholder-proposals on voting-results by class, environmental/human health impacts of waste lagoons, and immigration-related impacts report.
Market cap
$20.3B
1Y TSR
+9.6%
Board grade
C-
Record date
Dec 8, 2025
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · Feb 5, 2026
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Proposals
On the ballot7
- 1
Election of the fifteen (15) director nominees named in the accompanying Proxy Statement to the Company’s Board of Directors
ManagementBoard: FORElection of fifteen director nominees to the Board.
- 2
Ratification of the Tyson Foods, Inc. 2026 Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
ManagementBoard: FORRatify PwC as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year ending October 3, 2026.
- 3
Approval of the Amendment and Restatement of the Tyson Foods, Inc. 2000 Stock Incentive Plan
ManagementBoard: FORApprove the amendment and restatement of the Tyson Foods, Inc. 2000 Stock Incentive Plan to remove the $5,000,000 maximum annual cash payout for Other Stock-Based Awards.
- 4
Non-Binding Advisory Vote to Approve Named Executive Officers’ Compensation (Say-on-Pay
ManagementBoard: FORNon-binding advisory vote to approve the compensation of Tyson’s named executive officers.
- 5
Shareholder Proposal Regarding Disclosure of Voting Results Based on Class of Shares
Shareholder — New York City Retirement SystemsBoard: AGAINSTShareholders request disclosure of voting results by class of shares (Class A and Class B) due to Tyson’s dual-class structure.
- 6
Shareholder Proposal Regarding Report on Environmental and Human Health Impacts from Waste Lagoons
Shareholder — New York City Retirement SystemsBoard: AGAINSTShareholders request a report disclosing steps the Company is taking to address environmental and human health harms from waste lagoons in owned facilities and its pork supply chain.
- 7
Shareholder Proposal Regarding Report on the Anticipated Impact of Recent Changes in US Immigration Practices on the Company’s Finances and Operations
Shareholder — New York City Retirement SystemsBoard: AGAINSTShareholders request a report on the anticipated impact of recent changes in US immigration law on Tyson’s finances and operations.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot15
Independent
Tenure on this board
6.4 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
10.6 yrs
Also a director at
Home Bancshares Inc (HOMB)
Independent
Tenure on this board
0.9 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
5.4 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
6.2 yrs
Not independent
Tenure on this board
4.4 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
2.1 yrs
Also a director at
Mckesson Corp (MCK)Bank Of America Corp (BAC)
Independent
Tenure on this board
9.6 yrs
Also a director at
Celsius Holdings Inc (CELH)Old Dominion Freight Line Inc (ODFL)
Independent
Tenure on this board
2.4 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
9.6 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
28.5 yrs
Not independent
Tenure on this board
1.2 yrs
Not independent
Tenure on this board
1.2 yrs
Not independent
Tenure on this board
7.8 yrs
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 5.2% | 18,316,647 | $1.2B |
| 2 | PZENA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC | 4.8% | 16,956,247 | $1.1B |
| 3 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 4.4% | 15,417,990 | $988M |
| 4 | STATE STREET CORP | 4.1% | 14,319,198 | $917M |
| 5 | DAVIS SELECTED ADVISERS | 3.7% | 13,090,689 | $839M |
| 6 | BlackRock, Inc. | 3.0% | 10,701,998 | $686M |
| 7 | AQR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 2.8% | 9,791,841 | $627M |
| 8 | GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 1.9% | 6,694,166 | $427M |
| 9 | BlackRock, Inc. | 1.8% | 6,344,501 | $406M |
| 10 | Invesco Ltd. | 1.6% | 5,503,635 | $353M |
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Tyson Foods Inc 2026 annual meeting?
- Tyson Foods Inc (TSN) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Thursday, February 5, 2026.
- What is the record date for the Tyson Foods Inc 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the Tyson Foods Inc 2026 meeting is Monday, December 8, 2025. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Tyson Foods Inc's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 15 director nominees at the Tyson Foods Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Tyson Foods Inc 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 7 proposals at the Tyson Foods Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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