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Jennifer Radman
Tyson Foods Inc.
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TOP PICK
Nov 08, 2017
Stock price when the opinion was issued
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TSN pays a good yield of 4%, and management has grown its dividends nicely over the past 10 years. Sales growth is expected to be modest in the next few years (low single digits), and it generates a good level of operating cash flows. Its margins have contracted over the past 12 months, and it has missed on its five past earnings results. Its balance sheet is strong, with a good cash balance of $706M and an equity position of $18.9B. It has its strengths and operates in a defensive sector. We would be comfortable with this name for income, but we do not expect much in the way of growth in the near to intermediate term.
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This is thought of as the chicken giant, but they’re also big in pork and beef. They are going through a transformation that started a number of years ago where they are moving up the value chain where people want food on the go. Doing a good job of putting products into convenience stores, etc. She is expecting them to just continue on with their plan which will result in a higher share price. (Analysts' price target is $80.)