Tyson Foods Appoints Wes Morris as New COO
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An announcement from Tyson Foods ( (TSN) ) is now available.
On June 8, 2026, Tyson Foods announced that long-time executive Wes Morris will become chief operating officer effective June 15, 2026, succeeding outgoing COO Devin Cole, who is retiring. Morris, a 20-plus-year company veteran and former head of the poultry and prepared foods businesses, will oversee all core protein segments, signaling a renewed emphasis on operational discipline and execution across Chicken, Beef, Pork, Prepared Foods and International.
Under a new employment agreement signed on June 4, 2026, Morris will receive a $1.35 million base salary, a 160% of salary annual bonus target, long-term incentives and an initial $1.5 million restricted stock grant vesting over three years. The package, which includes severance protections, medical coverage, aircraft use and post-termination non-compete and non-solicit clauses, underscores Tyson’s effort to secure experienced leadership as it pursues long-term growth and strategic priorities.
The most recent analyst rating on (TSN) stock is a Hold
with a $72.00 price target.
To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Tyson Foods stock,
see the TSN Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on TSN Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, TSN is a Neutral.
The score is held back primarily by weak technical momentum and still-thin profitability, while improving cash generation and a raised FY2026 operating income outlook provide partial support; valuation is mixed with a good yield but a high P/E.
To see Spark’s full report on TSN stock,
click here.
More about Tyson Foods
Tyson Foods, Inc., headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas, is a global food company and leading producer of protein, with major operations in Chicken, Beef, Pork, Prepared Foods and International markets. Founded in 1935 and listed on the NYSE under the ticker TSN, it markets a broad portfolio of brands including Tyson, Jimmy Dean, Hillshire Farm, Ball Park and others, and is a member of the S&P 500 and Russell 1000 indices.
Average Trading Volume: 3,032,341
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: $20.27B
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