Tyson Q1 09 financial results

Tyson Foods reported first quarter fiscal year 2009 revenue of $6.521 billion, a 0.7% increase from the previous quarter. Chicken sales generated 34.3% of total revenue but the segment experienced a 695.8% decline in operating income. Beef sales accounted for 40.8% of total revenue but had no change in operating income. Overall, the company reported a total operating loss of $198 million, down 310.6% from the previous quarter.