State of Alaska Reduces Stake in Tyson Foods

The state's pension fund sold nearly 20,000 shares of the meat processing giant in Q4 2025.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 8:44am

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The State of Alaska Department of Revenue reduced its stake in Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN) by 35.2% during the fourth quarter of 2025, according to a recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor sold 19,567 shares, leaving it with 36,013 shares worth $2.11 million at the end of the reporting period.

Why it matters

Tyson Foods is one of the world's largest meat processors, so changes in major institutional ownership can signal broader trends in the industry and economy. The State of Alaska's pension fund is a significant investor, so its decision to trim its Tyson stake could reflect concerns about the company's outlook or the overall market environment.

The details

The State of Alaska Department of Revenue's Tyson Foods holdings represented a 35.2% reduction from the previous quarter. Other major investors have also adjusted their positions, with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans boosting its stake by 55.3% and JPMorgan Chase & Co. increasing its holdings by 73.4% in the third quarter of 2025.

  • The State of Alaska Department of Revenue filed its 13F report for the fourth quarter of 2025 on April 19, 2026.
  • The reported transactions occurred during the three-month period ending December 31, 2025.

The players

State of Alaska Department of Revenue

The state's pension fund and institutional investor that reduced its stake in Tyson Foods.

Tyson Foods, Inc.

A multinational food company primarily engaged in the production, processing and marketing of protein-based and prepared food products.

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans

An institutional investor that increased its stake in Tyson Foods by 55.3% in the third quarter of 2025.

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

An institutional investor that increased its holdings in Tyson Foods by 73.4% in the third quarter of 2025.

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The takeaway

The State of Alaska's decision to trim its Tyson Foods stake could reflect broader concerns about the meat processing industry or the overall market environment, though the reasons behind the move are not entirely clear. Investors will likely continue to monitor changes in institutional ownership of Tyson and other major food companies for clues about the sector's performance.