Tyson Foods (TSN) 10-Q 7 Feb 19 2019 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018shares
Entity Registrant Name	TYSON FOODS INC
Entity Central Index Key	100,493
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--09-28
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Dec. 29, 2018
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,019
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Small Business	false
Class A [Member]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	295,257,039
Class B [Member]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	70,010,355

Consolidated Condensed Statemen

Consolidated Condensed Statements Of Income - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017
Sales	$ 10,193	$ 10,229
Cost of Sales	8,838	8,786
Gross Profit	1,355	1,443
Operating Expenses:
Selling, General and Administrative	548	521
Operating Income	807	922
Other (Income) Expense:
Interest income	(2)	(2)
Interest expense	99	88
Other, net	(3)	(6)
Total Other (Income) Expense	94	80
Income before Income Taxes	713	842
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	161	(790)
Net Income	552	1,632
Less: Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests	1	1
Net Income Attributable to Tyson	$ 551	$ 1,631
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding:
Diluted, Shares	366	371
Net Income Per Share Attributable to Tyson:
Diluted (USD per share)	$ 1.50	$ 4.40
Class A [Member]
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding:
Basic, Shares	294	296
Net Income Per Share Attributable to Tyson:
Basic (USD per share)	$ 1.54	$ 4.54
Class B [Member]
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding:
Basic, Shares	70	70
Net Income Per Share Attributable to Tyson:
Basic (USD per share)	$ 1.39	$ 4.09

Consolidated Condensed Statem_2

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net Income	$ 552	$ 1,632
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Taxes:
Derivatives accounted for as cash flow hedges	(9)	(1)
Investments	1	0
Currency translation	8	1
Postretirement benefits	(3)	2
Total Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Taxes	(3)	2
Comprehensive Income	549	1,634
Less: Comprehensive Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests	1	1
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Tyson	$ 548	$ 1,633

Consolidated Condensed Balance

Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 29, 2018	Sep. 29, 2018
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 400	$ 270
Accounts receivable, net	1,892	1,723
Inventories	3,777	3,513
Other current assets	232	182
Total Current Assets	6,301	5,688
Net Property, Plant and Equipment	7,018	6,169
Goodwill	10,814	9,739
Intangible Assets, net	7,441	6,759
Other Assets	761	754
Total Assets	32,335	29,109
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Current debt	3,917	1,911
Accounts payable	1,962	1,694
Other current liabilities	1,551	1,426
Total Current Liabilities	7,430	5,031
Long-Term Debt	8,075	7,962
Deferred Income Taxes	2,330	2,107
Other Liabilities	1,241	1,198
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 17)
Shareholders' Equity:
Capital in excess of par value	4,332	4,387
Retained earnings	12,719	12,329
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(18)	(15)
Treasury stock, at cost – 82 million shares at December 29, 2018 and September 29, 2018	(3,951)	(3,943)
Total Tyson Shareholders’ Equity	13,127	12,803
Noncontrolling Interests	132	8
Total Shareholders’ Equity	13,259	12,811
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity	32,335	29,109
Class A [Member]
Shareholders' Equity:
Common stock ($0.10 par value):	38	38
Total Tyson Shareholders’ Equity	38
Class B [Member]
Shareholders' Equity:
Common stock ($0.10 par value):	7	$ 7
Total Tyson Shareholders’ Equity	$ 7

Consolidated Condensed Balanc_2

Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets (Parentheticals) - $ / shares shares in Millions	Dec. 29, 2018	Sep. 29, 2018
Treasury Stock, shares	82	82
Class A [Member]
Common stock, par value	$ 0.10	$ 0.10
Common stock, shares authorized	900	900
Common stock, shares issued	378	378
Class B [Member]
Common stock, par value	$ 0.10	$ 0.10
Common stock, shares authorized	900	900
Common stock, shares issued	70	70

Consolidated Condensed Statem_3

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Shareholders' Equity - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	Total	Capital in Excess of Par Value:	Retained Earnings:	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax:	Treasury Stock:	Parent [Member]	Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests:	Class A [Member]	Class B [Member]
Balance at beginning of quarter, Shareholders' Equity Attributable to Tyson at Sep. 30, 2017		$ 4,378	$ 9,776	$ 16	$ (3,674)
Balance at beginning of quarter, Treasury Stock shares at Sep. 30, 2017					80
Balance at beginning of quarter, Shareholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest at Sep. 30, 2017							$ 18
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Stock-based compensation		(32)			$ (112)
Net income attributable to Tyson	$ 1,631		1,631
Dividends			135					$ 111	$ 24
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	2			2
Purchase of Class A common stock, shares					2			2.1
Purchase of Class A common stock					$ 164
Stock-based compensation, shares					2
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	1						(1)
Business combination and other							0
Balance at end of quarter, Common Stock Shares at Dec. 30, 2017								378	70
Balance at end of quarter, Shareholders' Equity Attributable to Tyson at Dec. 30, 2017		4,346	11,272	18	$ (3,726)	$ 11,955		$ 38	$ 7
Balance at end of quarter, Treasury Stock shares at Dec. 30, 2017					80
Balance at end of quarter, Shareholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest at Dec. 30, 2017							19
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance at end of quarter, Total Shareholders' Equity	11,974
Balance at end of quarter, Total Shareholders' Equity	12,811
Balance at beginning of quarter, Shareholders' Equity Attributable to Tyson at Sep. 29, 2018	$ 12,803	4,387	12,329	(15)	$ (3,943)
Balance at beginning of quarter, Treasury Stock shares at Sep. 29, 2018	82				82
Balance at beginning of quarter, Shareholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest at Sep. 29, 2018	$ 8						8
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Stock-based compensation		(55)			$ (75)
Net income attributable to Tyson	551		551
Dividends			161					$ 133	$ 28
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	(3)			(3)
Purchase of Class A common stock, shares					1			1.4
Purchase of Class A common stock					$ 83
Stock-based compensation, shares					1
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	1						(1)
Business combination and other							123
Balance at end of quarter, Common Stock Shares at Dec. 29, 2018								378	70
Balance at end of quarter, Shareholders' Equity Attributable to Tyson at Dec. 29, 2018	$ 13,127	$ 4,332	$ 12,719	$ (18)	$ (3,951)	$ 13,127		$ 38	$ 7
Balance at end of quarter, Treasury Stock shares at Dec. 29, 2018	82				82
Balance at end of quarter, Shareholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest at Dec. 29, 2018	$ 132						$ 132
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance at end of quarter, Total Shareholders' Equity	$ 13,259

Consolidated Condensed Statem_4

Consolidated Condensed Statements Of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
Net Income	$ 552	$ 1,632
Depreciation and amortization	250	229
Deferred income taxes	18	(967)
Other, net	64	29
Net changes in operating assets and liabilities	(16)	203
Cash Provided by Operating Activities	868	1,126
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
Additions to property, plant and equipment	(318)	(296)
Purchases of marketable securities	(15)	(12)
Proceeds from sale of marketable securities	15	9
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	(2,141)	(226)
Proceeds from sale of business	0	125
Other, net	10	(22)
Cash Used for Investing Activities	(2,449)	(422)
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
Payments on debt	12	429
Proceeds from issuance of debt	1,807	0
Borrowings on revolving credit facility	0	655
Payments on revolving credit facility	0	(650)
Proceeds from issuance of commercial paper	5,538	5,728
Repayments of commercial paper	(5,406)	(5,824)
Purchases of Tyson Class A common stock	(83)	(164)
Dividends	(134)	(108)
Stock options exercised	3	63
Other, net	(2)	0
Cash (Used for) Provided by Financing Activities	1,711	(729)
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash	0	0
Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents	130	(25)
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year	270	318
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period	$ 400	$ 293

Accounting Policies

Accounting Policies	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018
Policy Text Block [Abstract]
Accounting Policies	ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of Presentation The consolidated condensed financial statements are unaudited and have been prepared by Tyson Foods, Inc. (“Tyson,” “the Company,” “we,” “us” or “our”). Certain information and accounting policies and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Although we believe the disclosures contained herein are adequate to make the information presented not misleading, these consolidated condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 29, 2018 . Preparation of consolidated condensed financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated condensed financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. We believe the accompanying consolidated condensed financial statements contain all adjustments, which are of a normal recurring nature, necessary to state fairly our financial position as of December 29, 2018 , and the results of operations for the three months ended December 29, 2018 , and December 30, 2017 . Results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the full year. Consolidation The consolidated condensed financial statements include the accounts of all wholly-owned subsidiaries, as well as majority-owned subsidiaries over which we exercise control and, when applicable, entities for which we have a controlling financial interest or variable interest entities for which we are the primary beneficiary. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Revenue Recognition We recognize revenue mainly through retail, foodservice, international, industrial and other distribution channels. Our revenues primarily result from contracts with customers and are generally short term in nature with the delivery of product as the single performance obligation. We recognize revenue for the sale of the product at the point in time when our performance obligation has been satisfied and control of the product has transferred to our customer, which generally occurs upon shipment or delivery to a customer based on terms of the sale. We elected to account for shipping and handling activities that occur after the customer has obtained control of the product as a fulfillment cost rather than an additional promised service. Our contracts are generally less than one year, and therefore we recognize costs paid to third party brokers to obtain contracts as expenses. Additionally, items that are not material in the context of the contract are recognized as expense. Any taxes collected on behalf of government authorities are excluded from net revenues. Revenue is measured by the transaction price, which is defined as the amount of consideration we expect to receive in exchange for providing goods to customers. The transaction price is adjusted for estimates of known or expected variable consideration, which includes consumer incentives, trade promotions, and allowances, such as coupons, discounts, rebates, volume-based incentives, cooperative advertising, and other programs. Variable consideration related to these programs is recorded as a reduction to revenue based on amounts we expect to pay. We base these estimates on current performance, historical utilization, and projected redemption rates of each program. We review and update these estimates regularly until the incentives or product returns are realized and the impact of any adjustments are recognized in the period the adjustments are identified. In many cases, key sales terms such as pricing and quantities ordered are established on a regular basis such that most customer arrangements and related incentives have a duration of less than one year. Amounts billed and due from customers are short term in nature and are classified as receivables since payments are unconditional and only the passage of time is required before payments are due. Additionally, we do not grant payment financing terms greater than one year. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements In August 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued guidance that eases certain documentation and assessment requirements of hedge effectiveness and modifies the accounting for components excluded from the assessment. Some of the modifications include the ineffectiveness of derivative gain/loss in highly effective cash flow hedges to be recorded in Other Comprehensive Income, the change in fair value of derivatives to be recorded in the same income statement line as the hedged item, and additional disclosures required on the cumulative basis adjustment in fair value hedges and the effect of hedging on financial statement lines for components excluded from the assessment. The amendment also simplifies the application of hedge accounting in certain situations to permit new hedging strategies to be eligible for hedge accounting. The guidance is effective for annual reporting periods and interim periods within those annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, our fiscal 2020. Early adoption is permitted and the modified retrospective transition method should be applied. We are currently evaluating the impact this guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements. In March 2017, the FASB issued guidance that shortens the amortization period for certain callable debt securities held at a premium. Specifically, the amendments require the premium to be amortized to the earliest call date. The guidance is effective for annual reporting periods and interim periods within those annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, our fiscal 2020. Early adoption is permitted and the modified retrospective transition method should be applied. We are currently evaluating the impact this guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements. In June 2016, the FASB issued guidance that provides more decision-useful information about the expected credit losses on financial instruments and changes the loss impairment methodology. The guidance is effective for annual reporting periods and interim periods within those annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019, our fiscal 2021. Early adoption is permitted for annual reporting periods and interim periods within those annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, our fiscal 2020. The application of the guidance requires various transition methods depending on the specific amendment. We do not expect the adoption of this guidance will have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. In February 2016, the FASB issued guidance that created new accounting and reporting guidelines for leasing arrangements. The guidance requires lessees to recognize a right-of-use asset and lease liability for all leases with terms of more than 12 months. Recognition, measurement and presentation of expenses and cash flows arising from a lease will depend on classification as a finance or operating lease. The guidance also requires qualitative and quantitative disclosures regarding the amount, timing, and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. The guidance is effective for annual reporting periods and interim periods within those annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, our fiscal 2020. Early adoption is permitted and the modified retrospective method should be applied. While we are still evaluating the impact this guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures, we have completed our initial scoping reviews and have made progress in our assessment phase as we continue to identify our leasing processes that will be impacted by the new standard. We have also made progress in developing the policy elections we will make upon adoption and we are implementing software to meet the reporting requirements of this standard. We expect our financial statement disclosures will be expanded to present additional details of our leasing arrangements. Although we expect the impacts to be material, at this time we are unable to reasonably estimate the expected increase in assets and liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets or the impacts to our consolidated financial statements upon adoption. Changes in Accounting Principles In August 2018, the FASB issued guidance aligning the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software. The guidance is effective for annual reporting periods and interim periods within those annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019, our fiscal 2021. The prospective transition method should be applied to all qualified implementation costs incurred after the adoption date. We elected to early adopt this guidance beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2019, and it did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. In May 2017, the FASB issued guidance that clarifies which changes to the terms or conditions of a share-based payment award require an entity to apply modification accounting in Topic 718. The guidance is effective for annual reporting periods and interim periods within those annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, our fiscal 2019. The prospective transition method should be applied to awards modified on or after the adoption date. We adopted this guidance in the first quarter of fiscal 2019 and it did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. In March 2017, the FASB issued guidance that changes the presentation of net periodic benefit cost related to employer sponsored defined benefit plans and other postretirement benefits. Service cost will be included within the same income statement line item as other compensation costs arising from services rendered during the period, while other components of net periodic benefit pension cost will be presented separately outside of operating income. Additionally, only the service cost component will be eligible for capitalization when applicable. The guidance is effective for annual reporting periods and interim periods within those annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, our fiscal 2019. The retrospective transition method should be applied for the presentation of the service cost component and the other components of net periodic pension cost and net periodic postretirement benefit cost in the income statement, and the prospective transition method should be applied, on and after the effective date, for the capitalization of the service cost component of net periodic pension cost and net periodic postretirement benefit in assets. The guidance includes a practical expedient allowing entities to estimate amounts for comparative periods using the information previously disclosed in the pension and other postretirement benefit plan note. We adopted this guidance in the first quarter of fiscal 2019 on a retrospective basis using the practical expedient and it did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. The following is a reconciliation of the effect of the reclassification of the net periodic benefit cost from operating expenses to other (income) expense in our consolidated statements of income for the three months ended December 30, 2017 (in millions): Three Months Ended December 30, 2017: As Previously Reported Adjustments As Recast Cost of Sales $ 8,778 $ 8 $ 8,786 Selling, General and Administrative $ 524 $ (3 ) $ 521 Operating Income $ 927 $ (5 ) $ 922 Other (Income) Expense $ 85 $ (5 ) $ 80 In November 2016, the FASB issued guidance that requires entities to show the changes in the total of cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents in the statement of cash flows. The guidance is effective for annual reporting periods and interim periods within those annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, our fiscal 2019. The retrospective transition method should be applied. We adopted this guidance in the first quarter of fiscal 2019 and it did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. In October 2016, the FASB issued guidance that requires companies to recognize the income tax effects of intercompany sales and transfers of assets, other than inventory, in the period in which the transfer occurs. The guidance is effective for annual reporting periods and interim periods within those annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, our fiscal 2019. The modified retrospective transition method should be applied. We adopted this guidance in the first quarter of fiscal 2019 and it did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. In August 2016, the FASB issued guidance that aims to eliminate diversity in practice in how certain cash receipts and cash payments are presented and classified in the statement of cash flows. The guidance is effective for annual reporting periods and interim periods within those annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, our fiscal 2019. The retrospective transition method should be applied. We adopted this guidance in the first quarter of fiscal 2019 and it did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. In January 2016, the FASB issued guidance that requires most equity investments be measured at fair value, with subsequent other changes in fair value recognized in net income. The guidance also impacts financial liabilities under the fair value option and the presentation and disclosure requirements on the classification and measurement of financial instruments. The guidance is effective for annual reporting periods and interim periods within those annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, our fiscal 2019. It should be applied by means of a cumulative-effect adjustment to the balance sheet as of the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption, unless equity securities do not have readily determinable fair values, in which case the amendments should be applied prospectively. We adopted this guidance in the first quarter of fiscal 2019. We did not use prospective amendments for any investments and adoption did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

Acquisitions and Dispositions

Acquisitions and Dispositions	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisitions and Dispositions	ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS Acquisitions On November 30, 2018, we acquired all of the outstanding common stock of MFG (USA) Holdings, Inc. and McKey Luxembourg Holdings S.à.r.l. (“Keystone Foods”) from Marfrig Global Foods ("Marfrig") for $2.3 billion in cash, subject to certain adjustments. The acquisition of Keystone Foods, a major supplier to the growing global foodservice industry, is our latest investment in furtherance of our growth strategy and expansion of our value-added protein capabilities. We funded the acquisition with existing cash on hand, net proceeds from the issuance of a new term loan facility and borrowings under our commercial paper program. Keystone Foods' domestic and international results, subsequent to the acquisition closing, are included in our Chicken segment and Other, respectively. The following table summarizes the preliminary purchase price allocation and fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date, which is subject to change pending finalization of working capital adjustments. Certain estimated values for the acquisition, including goodwill, intangible assets, inventory, property, plant and equipment, and deferred income taxes, are not yet finalized and are subject to revision as additional information becomes available and more detailed analyses are completed. The purchase price was allocated based on information available at the acquisition date. in millions Cash and cash equivalents $ 186 Accounts receivable 118 Inventories 257 Other current assets 34 Property, Plant and Equipment 725 Goodwill 1,073 Intangible Assets 745 Other Assets 28 Current debt (73 ) Accounts payable (206 ) Other current liabilities (100 ) Long-Term Debt (115 ) Deferred Income Taxes (213 ) Other Liabilities (10 ) Noncontrolling Interests (122 ) Net assets acquired $ 2,327 The fair value of identifiable intangible assets primarily consisted of customer relationships with a weighted average life of 25 years. As a result of the acquisition, we recognized a total of $1,073 million of goodwill. The purchase price was assigned to assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their preliminary estimated fair values as of the date of acquisition, and any excess was allocated to goodwill, as shown in the table above. Goodwill represents the value we expect to achieve through the implementation of operational synergies and growth opportunities. The preliminary allocation of goodwill to our segments was $739 million and $334 million to our Chicken segment and Other, respectively. We do not expect the goodwill to be deductible for U.S. income tax purposes. We used various valuation techniques to determine fair value, with the primary techniques being discounted cash flow, relief-from-royalty, market pricing multiple and multi-period excess earnings valuation approaches, which use significant unobservable inputs, or Level 3 inputs, as defined by the fair value hierarchy. Under these valuation approaches, we are required to make estimates and assumptions about sales, operating margins, growth rates, royalty rates, EBITDA multiples, and discount rates based on budgets, business plans, economic projections, anticipated future cash flows and marketplace data. The acquisition of Keystone Foods was accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting and, consequently, the results of operations for Keystone Foods are reported in our consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition. Keystone's results from the date of the acquisition through December 29, 2018, were insignificant to our Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income. On February 6, 2019, the Company announced it had reached a definitive agreement to acquire the Thai and European operations of BRF S.A. for $340 million in cash, subject to certain adjustments. This acquisition builds on our growth strategy to expand offerings of value-added protein in global markets. The transaction is expected to close before the end of our fiscal third quarter 2019 and is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals, however, there can be no assurance that the acquisition will close at such time. We expect the operations results will be included in Other for segment presentation. On August 20, 2018, we acquired the assets of American Proteins, Inc. and AMPRO Products, Inc. ("American Proteins"), a poultry rendering and blending operation for $866 million , subject to net working capital adjustments, as part of our strategic expansion and sustainability initiatives. Its results, subsequent to the acquisition closing, are included in our Chicken segment. The preliminary purchase price allocation included $71 million of net working capital, $155 million of Property, Plant and Equipment, $411 million of Intangible Assets, $242 million of Goodwill, and $13 million of Other liabilities. Intangible Assets primarily included $358 million assigned to supply network which will be amortized over 14 years and $51 million assigned to customer relationships which will be amortized over a weighted average of 12 years. All of the goodwill acquired is amortizable for tax purposes. Certain estimated values for the acquisition, including goodwill, intangible assets, and property, plant and equipment, are not yet finalized and are subject to revision as additional information becomes available and more detailed analyses are completed. On June 4, 2018, we acquired Tecumseh Poultry, LLC ("Tecumseh"), a vertically integrated value-added protein business for $382 million , net of cash acquired, as part of our strategy to grow in the high quality, branded poultry market. Its results, subsequent to the acquisition closing, are included in our Chicken segment. The preliminary purchase price allocation included $13 million of net working capital, including $1 million of cash acquired, $49 million of Property, Plant and Equipment, $227 million of Intangible Assets and $94 million of Goodwill. Intangible Assets included $193 million assigned to brands and trademarks which will be amortized over 20 years. All of the goodwill acquired is amortizable for tax purposes. Certain estimated values for the acquisition, including goodwill, intangible assets, and property, plant and equipment, are not yet finalized and are subject to revision as additional information becomes available and more detailed analyses are completed. On November 10, 2017, we acquired Original Philly Holdings, Inc. ("Original Philly"), a value-added protein business, for $226 million , net of cash acquired, as part of our strategic expansion initiative. Its results, subsequent to the acquisition closing, are included in our Prepared Foods and Chicken segments. The purchase price allocation included $21 million of net working capital, including $10 million of cash acquired, $13 million of Property, Plant and Equipment, $90 million of Intangible Assets and $111 million of Goodwill. We completed the allocation of goodwill to our segments in the second quarter of fiscal 2018 using the acquisition method approach. This resulted in $82 million and $29 million of goodwill allocated to our Prepared Foods and Chicken segments, respectively. All of the goodwill acquired is amortizable for tax purposes. Dispositions On April 24, 2017, we announced our intent to sell three non-protein businesses as part of our strategic focus on protein brands. These businesses, which were all part of our Prepared Foods segment, included Sara Lee® Frozen Bakery, Kettle and Van’s® and produce items such as frozen desserts, waffles, snack bars, and soups, sauces and sides. The sale also included the Chef Pierre®, Bistro Collection®, Kettle Collection™, and Van’s® brands, a license to use the Sara Lee® brand in various channels, as well as our Tarboro, North Carolina, Fort Worth, Texas, and Traverse City, Michigan, prepared foods facilities. We completed the sale of our Kettle business on December 30, 2017, and received net proceeds of $125 million including a working capital adjustment. As a result of the sale, we recorded a pretax gain of $22 million , which is reflected in Cost of Sales in our Consolidated Condensed Statement of Income for the three months ended December 30, 2017 . We utilized the net proceeds to pay down term loan debt. We completed the sale of our Sara Lee® Frozen Bakery and Van’s® businesses on July 30, 2018 for $623 million including a working capital adjustment. Prior to the sale, in the first quarter of fiscal 2018, we recorded a pretax impairment charge totaling $26 million , due to revised estimates of the businesses fair value based on expected net sales proceeds. The impairment charge was recorded in Cost of Sales in our Consolidated Condensed Statement of Income for the three months ended December 30, 2017, and primarily consisted of goodwill previously classified within assets held for sale. In the first quarter of fiscal 2018, we made the decision to sell TNT Crust, our pizza crust business, which was also included in our Prepared Foods segment, as part of our strategic focus on protein brands. We completed the sale of this business on September 2, 2018, for $57 million

Inventories

Inventories	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventories	INVENTORIES Processed products, livestock and supplies and other are valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost includes purchased raw materials, live purchase costs, growout costs (primarily feed, grower pay and catch and haul costs), labor and manufacturing and production overhead, which are related to the purchase and production of inventories. At December 29, 2018 , 66% of the cost of inventories was determined by the first-in, first-out ("FIFO") method as compared to 63% at September 29, 2018 . The remaining cost of inventories for both periods is determined by the weighted-average method. The following table reflects the major components of inventory (in millions): December 29, 2018 September 29, 2018 Processed products $ 2,064 $ 1,981 Livestock 1,121 1,006 Supplies and other 592 526 Total inventory $ 3,777 $ 3,513

Property, Plant And Equipment

Property, Plant And Equipment	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Property, Plant And Equipment	PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT The major categories of property, plant and equipment and accumulated depreciation are as follows (in millions): December 29, 2018 September 29, 2018 Land $ 168 $ 154 Buildings and leasehold improvements 4,455 4,115 Machinery and equipment 8,122 7,720 Land improvements and other 363 357 Buildings and equipment under construction 917 689 14,025 13,035 Less accumulated depreciation 7,007 6,866 Net property, plant and equipment $ 7,018 $ 6,169

Restructuring and Related Charg

Restructuring and Related Charges	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring and Related Charges	RESTRUCTURING AND RELATED CHARGES In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017, our Board of Directors approved a multi-year restructuring program (the “Financial Fitness Program”), which is expected to contribute to the Company’s overall strategy of financial fitness through increased operational effectiveness and overhead reduction. The Company currently anticipates the Financial Fitness Program will result in cumulative pretax charges, once implemented, of approximately $253 million which consist primarily of severance and employee related costs, impairments and accelerated depreciation of technology assets, incremental costs to implement new technology, and contract termination costs. Through December 29, 2018 , $217 million of the estimated $253 million total pretax charges has been recognized. The majority of the remaining estimated charges relate to incremental costs to implement new technology. We recognized restructuring and related charges of $8 million and $19 million for the three months ended December 29, 2018 , and December 30, 2017, respectively, associated with the Financial Fitness Program. These costs were recorded in Selling, General and Administrative in our Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income and represent incremental costs to implement new technology and accelerated depreciation of technology assets. Our restructuring liability was $10 million and $5 million at September 29, 2018, and December 29, 2018 , respectively. The change in the restructuring liability was due to payment of $5 million

Other Current Liabilities

Other Current Liabilities	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018
Other Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Other Current Liabilities	OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES Other current liabilities are as follows (in millions): December 29, 2018 September 29, 2018 Accrued salaries, wages and benefits $ 476 $ 549 Income taxes payable 237 72 Other 838 805 Total other current liabilities $ 1,551 $ 1,426

Debt

Debt	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018
Debt Instruments [Abstract]
Debt	DEBT The major components of debt are as follows (in millions): December 29, 2018 September 29, 2018 Revolving credit facility $ — $ — Commercial paper 737 605 Senior notes: Notes due May 2019 (3.16% at 12/29/2018) 300 300 2.65% Notes due August 2019 1,000 1,000 Notes due June 2020 (3.29% at 12/29/2018) 350 350 Notes due August 2020 (3.10% at 12/29/2018) 400 400 4.10% Notes due September 2020 281 281 2.25% Notes due August 2021 500 500 4.50% Senior notes due June 2022 1,000 1,000 3.90% Senior notes due September 2023 400 400 3.95% Notes due August 2024 1,250 1,250 3.55% Notes due June 2027 1,350 1,350 7.00% Notes due January 2028 18 18 6.13% Notes due November 2032 161 161 4.88% Notes due August 2034 500 500 5.15% Notes due August 2044 500 500 4.55% Notes due June 2047 750 750 5.10% Notes due September 2048 500 500 Discount on senior notes (15 ) (15 ) Term loan: 364-Day Term Loan due November 2019 (3.50% at 12/29/2018) 1,800 — Other 257 73 Unamortized debt issuance costs (47 ) (50 ) Total debt 11,992 9,873 Less current debt 3,917 1,911 Total long-term debt $ 8,075 $ 7,962 Revolving Credit Facility and Letters of Credit We have a $1.75 billion revolving credit facility that supports short-term funding needs and serves as a backstop to our commercial paper program which will mature and the commitments thereunder will terminate in March 2023. Amounts available for borrowing under this facility totaled $1.75 billion at December 29, 2018 , before deducting amounts to backstop our commercial paper program. At December 29, 2018 , we had no outstanding borrowings and no outstanding letters of credit issued under this facility. At December 29, 2018 , we had $111 million of bilateral letters of credit issued separately from the revolving credit facility, none of which were drawn upon. Our letters of credit are issued primarily in support of leasing and workers’ compensation insurance programs and other legal obligations. If in the future any of our subsidiaries shall guarantee any of our material indebtedness, such subsidiary shall be required to guarantee the indebtedness, obligations and liabilities under this facility. Commercial Paper Program We have a commercial paper program under which we may issue unsecured short-term promissory notes ("commercial paper") up to an aggregate maximum principal amount of $1 billion as of December 29, 2018 . As of December 29, 2018 , we had $737 million of commercial paper outstanding at a weighted average interest rate of 2.94% with maturities of less than 15 days . 364-Day Term Loan Agreement In November 2018, as part of the financing for the Keystone Foods acquisition, we borrowed $1.8 billion under an unsecured term loan facility, which is due November 2019. Interest will reset based on the selected LIBOR interest period plus 1.125% , and will be reset according to the terms of the term loan facility at 180 days after the initial borrowing date. Debt Covenants Our revolving credit facility and term loan contain affirmative and negative covenants that, among other things, may limit or restrict our ability to: create liens and encumbrances; incur debt; merge, dissolve, liquidate or consolidate; make acquisitions and investments; dispose of or transfer assets; change the nature of our business; engage in certain transactions with affiliates; and enter into hedging transactions, in each case, subject to certain qualifications and exceptions. In addition, we are required to maintain minimum interest expense coverage and maximum debt-to-capitalization ratios. Our senior notes also contain affirmative and negative covenants that, among other things, may limit or restrict our ability to: create liens; engage in certain sale/leaseback transactions; and engage in certain consolidations, mergers and sales of assets. We were in compliance with all debt covenants at December 29, 2018

Equity

Equity	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018
Equity [Abstract]
Equity	EQUITY Share Repurchases As of December 29, 2018 , 22.1 million shares remained available for repurchase under our share repurchase program. The share repurchase program has no fixed or scheduled termination date and the timing and extent to which we repurchase shares will depend upon, among other things, our working capital needs, markets, industry conditions, liquidity targets, limitations under our debt obligations and regulatory requirements. In addition to the share repurchase program, we purchase shares on the open market to fund certain obligations under our equity compensation plans. A summary of share repurchases of our Class A stock is as follows (in millions): Three Months Ended December 29, 2018 December 30, 2017 Shares Dollars Shares Dollars Shares repurchased: Under share repurchase program 0.9 $ 50 1.5 $ 120 To fund certain obligations under equity compensation plans 0.5 33 0.6 44 Total share repurchases 1.4 $ 83 2.1 $ 164

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	INCOME TAXES The "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" (the "Tax Act") was signed into law in the first quarter of fiscal 2018. In the first quarter of fiscal 2019, we completed our accounting for the Tax Act and recorded an immaterial adjustment to income tax expense. We finalized the remeasurement of domestic deferred tax balances from the former 35% corporate tax rate to the newly enacted 21% tax rate and finalized our accounting for the global intangible low-taxed income tax, for which we elected the period cost method, and neither had a material impact on our consolidated condensed financial statements in the first quarter of fiscal 2019. Our effective tax rate was 22.6% and (93.8)% for the first quarter of fiscal 2019 and 2018 , respectively. The effective tax rates for the first quarter of fiscal 2019 and 2018 were impacted by state income taxes. Additionally, changes resulting from the remeasurement of deferred income taxes at newly enacted tax rates reduced the effective tax rate for the first quarter of fiscal 2018 by 118.1% . The effective tax rate for the first quarter of fiscal 2018 also includes a 2.3% benefit related to excess tax benefits associated with share-based payments to employees and a 1.8% benefit related to the domestic production deduction. Unrecognized tax benefits were $296 million and $308 million at December 29, 2018 , and September 29, 2018 , respectively. We estimate that during the next twelve months it is reasonably possible that unrecognized tax benefits could decrease by as much as $13 million

Other Income And Charges

Other Income And Charges	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Other Income And Charges	OTHER INCOME AND CHARGES During the first quarter of fiscal 2019 , we recognized $17 million of net periodic pension and postretirement benefit cost, excluding the service cost component, which was recorded in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income in Other, net. Additionally, we recorded $5 million of equity earnings in joint ventures and $1 million in net foreign currency exchange losses, which were also recorded in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income in Other, net. During the first quarter of fiscal 2018 , we recorded $3 million of equity earnings in joint ventures and $3 million in net foreign currency exchange losses, which were recorded in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income in Other, net. Additionally, in accordance with recently adopted accounting guidance, we have retrospectively recognized $5 million

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share	EARNINGS PER SHARE The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share (in millions, except per share data): Three Months Ended December 29, 2018 December 30, 2017 Numerator: Net income $ 552 $ 1,632 Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests 1 1 Net income attributable to Tyson 551 1,631 Less dividends declared: Class A 133 111 Class B 28 24 Undistributed earnings $ 390 $ 1,496 Class A undistributed earnings $ 321 $ 1,233 Class B undistributed earnings 69 263 Total undistributed earnings $ 390 $ 1,496 Denominator: Denominator for basic earnings per share: Class A weighted average shares 294 296 Class B weighted average shares, and shares under the if-converted method for diluted earnings per share 70 70 Effect of dilutive securities: Stock options, restricted stock and performance units 2 5 Denominator for diluted earnings per share – adjusted weighted average shares and assumed conversions 366 371 Net income per share attributable to Tyson: Class A basic $ 1.54 $ 4.54 Class B basic $ 1.39 $ 4.09 Diluted $ 1.50 $ 4.40 Dividends Declared Per Share: Class A $ 0.450 $ 0.375 Class B $ 0.405 $ 0.338 Approximately 4 million of our stock-based compensation shares were antidilutive for the three months ended December 29, 2018 and approximately 1 million for the three months ended December 30, 2017 . These shares were not included in the diluted earnings per share calculation. We have two classes of capital stock, Class A stock and Class B stock. Cash dividends cannot be paid to holders of Class B stock unless they are simultaneously paid to holders of Class A stock. The per share amount of cash dividends paid to holders of Class B stock cannot exceed 90% of the cash dividends paid to holders of Class A stock. We allocate undistributed earnings based upon a 1 to 0.9

Derivative Financial Instrument

Derivative Financial Instruments	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Financial Instruments	DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS Our business operations give rise to certain market risk exposures mostly due to changes in commodity prices, foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. We manage a portion of these risks through the use of derivative financial instruments to reduce our exposure to commodity price risk, foreign currency risk and interest rate risk. Our risk management programs are periodically reviewed by our Board of Directors' Audit Committee. These programs are monitored by senior management and may be revised as market conditions dictate. Our current risk management programs utilize industry-standard models that take into account the implicit cost of hedging. Risks associated with our market risks and those created by derivative instruments and the fair values are strictly monitored, using value-at-risk and stress tests. Credit risks associated with our derivative contracts are not significant as we minimize counterparty concentrations, utilize margin accounts or letters of credit, and deal with credit worthy counterparties. Additionally, our derivative contracts are mostly short-term in duration and we generally do not make use of credit-risk-related contingent features. No significant concentrations of credit risk existed at December 29, 2018 . We had the following aggregated outstanding notional amounts related to our derivative financial instruments: in millions, except soy meal tons Metric December 29, 2018 September 29, 2018 Commodity: Corn Bushels 63 112 Soy Meal Tons 607,200 651,700 Live Cattle Pounds 256 105 Lean Hogs Pounds 151 39 Foreign Currency United States dollar $ 261 $ 89 Interest Rate Swaps Average monthly debt $ 400 $ 400 Treasury Rate Locks Average monthly debt $ 1,200 $ — We recognize all derivative instruments as either assets or liabilities at fair value in the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets, with the exception of normal purchases and normal sales expected to result in physical delivery. For those derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as hedging instruments, we designate the hedging instrument based upon the exposure being hedged (i.e., cash flow hedge or fair value hedge). We designate certain forward contracts as follows: • Cash Flow Hedges – include certain commodity forward and option contracts of forecasted purchases (i.e., grains), interest rate swaps and locks, and certain foreign exchange forward contracts. • Fair Value Hedges – include certain commodity forward contracts of firm commitments (i.e., livestock). Cash Flow Hedges Derivative instruments are designated as hedges against changes in the amount of future cash flows related to procurement of certain commodities utilized in our production processes as well as interest rates related to our variable rate debt. For the derivative instruments we designate and qualify as a cash flow hedge, the effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative is reported as a component of other comprehensive income ("OCI") and reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. Gains and losses representing hedge ineffectiveness are recognized in earnings in the current period. Ineffectiveness related to our cash flow hedges was not significant for the three months ended December 29, 2018 , and December 30, 2017 . As of December 29, 2018 , we have net pretax losses of $6 million for our commodity contracts and $1 million of pretax losses related to our interest rate swap hedges, expected to be reclassified into earnings within the next 12 months. Additionally, we have $16 million of pretax losses related to our treasury rate locks, which will be reclassified to earnings over the life of a forecasted fixed-rate debt issuance. During the three months ended December 29, 2018 , and December 30, 2017 , we did not reclassify significant pretax gains or losses into earnings as a result of the discontinuance of cash flow hedges. The following table sets forth the pretax impact of cash flow hedge derivative instruments on the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income (in millions): Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI On Derivatives Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income Classification Gain (Loss) Reclassified from OCI to Earnings Three Months Ended Three Months Ended December 29, 2018 December 30, 2017 December 29, 2018 December 30, 2017 Cash flow hedge – derivatives designated as hedging instruments: Commodity contracts $ (2 ) $ (2 ) Cost of Sales $ (7 ) $ (1 ) Interest rate hedges (18 ) — Interest expense — — Total $ (20 ) $ (2 ) $ (7 ) $ (1 ) Fair Value Hedges We designate certain derivative contracts as fair value hedges of firm commitments to purchase livestock for harvest. Our objective of these hedges is to minimize the risk of changes in fair value created by fluctuations in commodity prices associated with fixed price livestock firm commitments. For these derivative instruments we designate and qualify as a fair value hedge, the gain or loss on the derivative, as well as the offsetting gain or loss on the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk, are recognized in earnings in the same period. We include the gain or loss on the hedged items (i.e., livestock purchase firm commitments) in the same line item, Cost of Sales, as the offsetting gain or loss on the related livestock forward position. in millions Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income Classification Three Months Ended December 29, 2018 December 30, 2017 Gain (Loss) on forwards Cost of Sales $ (1 ) $ (7 ) Gain (Loss) on purchase contract Cost of Sales 1 7 Ineffectiveness related to our fair value hedges was not significant for the three months ended December 29, 2018 , and December 30, 2017 . Undesignated Positions In addition to our designated positions, we also hold derivative contracts for which we do not apply hedge accounting. These include certain derivative instruments related to commodities price risk, including grains, livestock, energy and foreign currency risk. We mark these positions to fair value through earnings at each reporting date. The following table sets forth the pretax impact of the undesignated derivative instruments in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income (in millions): Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings Consolidated Condensed Three Months Ended December 29, 2018 December 30, 2017 Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: Commodity contracts Sales $ 1 $ 9 Commodity contracts Cost of Sales 3 (22 ) Foreign exchange contracts Other Income/Expense — — Total $ 4 $ (13 )

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. The fair value hierarchy contains three levels as follows: Level 1 — Unadjusted quoted prices available in active markets for the identical assets or liabilities at the measurement date. Level 2 — Other observable inputs available at the measurement date, other than quoted prices included in Level 1, either directly or indirectly, including: • Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; • Quoted prices for identical or similar assets in non-active markets; • Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability; and • Inputs derived principally from or corroborated by other observable market data. Level 3 — Unobservable inputs that cannot be corroborated by observable market data and reflect the use of significant management judgment. These values are generally determined using pricing models for which the assumptions utilize management’s estimates of market participant assumptions. Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis The fair value hierarchy requires the use of observable market data when available. In instances where the inputs used to measure fair value fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy, the fair value measurement has been determined based on the lowest level input significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. Our assessment of the significance of a particular item to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, including the consideration of inputs specific to the asset or liability. The following tables set forth by level within the fair value hierarchy our financial assets and liabilities accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis according to the valuation techniques we used to determine their fair values (in millions): December 29, 2018 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Netting (a) Total Other Current Assets: Derivative financial instruments: Designated as hedges $ — $ 4 $ — $ — $ 4 Undesignated — 31 — (3 ) 28 Available-for-sale securities: Current — 1 — — 1 Other Assets: Available-for-sale securities: Non-current — 46 52 — 98 Deferred compensation assets 6 280 — — 286 Total assets $ 6 $ 362 $ 52 $ (3 ) $ 417 Other Current Liabilities: Derivative financial instruments: Designated as hedges $ — $ 22 $ — $ (5 ) $ 17 Undesignated — 41 — (23 ) 18 Total liabilities $ — $ 63 $ — $ (28 ) $ 35 September 29, 2018 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Netting (a) Total Other Current Assets: Derivative financial instruments: Designated as hedges $ — $ 2 $ — $ (1 ) $ 1 Undesignated — 44 — (19 ) 25 Available-for-sale securities: Current — 1 — — 1 Other Assets: Available-for-sale securities: Non-current — 46 51 — 97 Deferred compensation assets 21 295 — — 316 Total assets $ 21 $ 388 $ 51 $ (20 ) $ 440 Other Current Liabilities: Derivative financial instruments: Designated as hedges $ — $ 8 $ — $ (8 ) $ — Undesignated — 35 — (30 ) 5 Total liabilities $ — $ 43 $ — $ (38 ) $ 5 (a) Our derivative assets and liabilities are presented in our Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets on a net basis when a legally enforceable master netting arrangement exists between the counterparty to a derivative contract and us. Additionally, at December 29, 2018 , and September 29, 2018 , we had $25 million and $18 million , respectively, of cash collateral posted with various counterparties where master netting arrangements exist and held no cash collateral. The following table provides a reconciliation between the beginning and ending balance of marketable debt securities measured at fair value on a recurring basis in the table above that used significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) (in millions): Three Months Ended December 29, 2018 December 30, 2017 Balance at beginning of year $ 51 $ 51 Total realized and unrealized gains (losses): Included in earnings — — Included in other comprehensive income (loss) — — Purchases 7 4 Issuances — — Settlements (6 ) (5 ) Balance at end of period $ 52 $ 50 Total gains (losses) for the three-month period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains (losses) relating to assets and liabilities still held at end of period $ — $ — The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instrument: Derivative Assets and Liabilities: Our derivative financial instruments primarily include exchange-traded and over-the-counter contracts which are further described in Note 12: Derivative Financial Instruments. We record our derivative financial instruments at fair value using quoted market prices, adjusted where necessary for credit and non-performance risk and internal models that use readily observable market inputs as their basis, including current and forward market prices and rates. We classify these instruments in Level 2 when quoted market prices can be corroborated utilizing observable current and forward commodity market prices on active exchanges or observable market transactions. Available-for-Sale Securities: Our investments in marketable debt securities are classified as available-for-sale and are reported at fair value based on pricing models and quoted market prices adjusted for credit and non-performance risk. Short-term investments with maturities of less than 12 months are included in Other current assets in the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets and primarily include certificates of deposit and commercial paper. All other marketable debt securities are included in Other Assets in the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets and have maturities ranging up to 33 years. We classify our investments in U.S. government, U.S. agency, certificates of deposit and commercial paper debt securities as Level 2 as fair value is generally estimated using discounted cash flow models that are primarily industry-standard models that consider various assumptions, including time value and yield curve as well as other readily available relevant economic measures. We classify certain corporate, asset-backed and other debt securities as Level 3 as there is limited activity or less observable inputs into valuation models, including current interest rates and estimated prepayment, default and recovery rates on the underlying portfolio or structured investment vehicle. Significant changes to assumptions or unobservable inputs in the valuation of our Level 3 instruments would not have a significant impact to our consolidated condensed financial statements. The following table sets forth our available-for-sale securities' amortized cost basis, fair value and unrealized gain (loss) by significant investment category (in millions): December 29, 2018 September 29, 2018 Amortized Fair Unrealized Amortized Fair Unrealized Available-for-sale securities: Debt securities: U.S. treasury and agency $ 47 $ 47 $ — $ 48 $ 47 $ (1 ) Corporate and asset-backed 53 52 (1 ) 52 51 (1 ) Unrealized holding gains (losses), net of tax, are excluded from earnings and reported in OCI until the security is settled or sold. On a quarterly basis, we evaluate whether losses related to our available-for-sale securities are temporary in nature. Losses on equity securities are recognized in earnings if the decline in value is judged to be other than temporary. If losses related to our debt securities are determined to be other than temporary, the loss would be recognized in earnings if we intend, or will more likely than not be required, to sell the security prior to recovery. For debt securities in which we have the intent and ability to hold until maturity, losses determined to be other than temporary would remain in OCI, other than expected credit losses which are recognized in earnings. We consider many factors in determining whether a loss is temporary, including the length of time and extent to which the fair value has been below cost, the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer and our ability and intent to hold the investment for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery. We recognized no other than temporary impairment in earnings for the three months ended December 29, 2018 , and December 30, 2017 . No other than temporary losses were deferred in OCI as of December 29, 2018 , and September 29, 2018 . Deferred Compensation Assets: We maintain non-qualified deferred compensation plans for certain executives and other highly compensated employees. Investments are maintained within a trust and include money market funds, mutual funds and life insurance policies. The cash surrender value of the life insurance policies is invested primarily in mutual funds. The investments are recorded at fair value based on quoted market prices and are included in Other Assets in the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets. We classify the investments which have observable market prices in active markets in Level 1 as these are generally publicly-traded mutual funds. The remaining deferred compensation assets are classified in Level 2, as fair value can be corroborated based on observable market data. Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on deferred compensation are included in earnings. Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis In addition to assets and liabilities that are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis, we record assets and liabilities at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. Generally, assets are recorded at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as a result of impairment charges. We did not have any significant measurements of assets or liabilities at fair value on a nonrecurring basis subsequent to their initial recognition during the three months ended December 29, 2018 . In the first quarter of fiscal 2018, we recorded $26 million of impairment charges related to the expected sale of non-protein businesses held for sale, due to revised estimates of the businesses' fair value based on current expected net sales proceeds. The impairment charges were recorded in Cost of Sales in our Consolidated Condensed Statement of Income, and primarily consisted of Goodwill previously classified within Assets held for sale. Our valuation included unobservable Level 3 inputs and was based on expected sales proceeds from a competitive bidding process and ongoing discussions with potential buyers. Other Financial Instruments Fair value of our debt is principally estimated using Level 2 inputs based on quoted prices for those or similar instruments. Fair value and carrying value for our debt are as follows (in millions): December 29, 2018 September 29, 2018 Fair Value Carrying Value Fair Value Carrying Value Total debt $ 11,723 $ 11,992 $ 9,775 $ 9,873

Pension and Other Postretiremen

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Plans	PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS The components of the net periodic cost for the pension and postretirement benefit plans for the three months ended December 29, 2018 , and December 30, 2017 , are as follows (in millions): Pension Plans Three Months Ended December 29, 2018 December 30, 2017 Service cost $ 1 $ 2 Interest cost 16 16 Expected return on plan assets (14 ) (16 ) Amortization of net actuarial loss — 1 Settlement loss 19 — Net periodic cost $ 22 $ 3 Postretirement Benefit Plans Three Months Ended December 29, 2018 December 30, 2017 Amortization of prior service credit $ (4 ) $ (6 ) Net periodic credit $ (4 ) $ (6 ) We contributed $3 million and $5 million to our pension plans for the three months ended December 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017 , respectively. We expect to contribute an additional $12 million during the remainder of fiscal 2019 . The amount of contributions made to pension plans in any year is dependent upon a number of factors, including minimum funding requirements in the jurisdictions in which we operate. As a result, the actual funding in fiscal 2019

Other Comprehensive Income (Los

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) The before and after tax changes in the components of other comprehensive income (loss) are as follows (in millions): Three Months Ended December 29, 2018 December 30, 2017 Before Tax Tax After Tax Before Tax Tax After Tax Derivatives accounted for as cash flow hedges: (Gain) loss reclassified to interest expense $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — (Gain) loss reclassified to cost of sales 7 (2 ) 5 1 (1 ) — Unrealized gain (loss) (20 ) 6 (14 ) (2 ) 1 (1 ) Investments: Unrealized gain (loss) 1 — 1 (1 ) 1 — Currency translation: Translation adjustment 9 (1 ) 8 1 — 1 Postretirement benefits Unrealized gain (loss) (28 ) 8 (20 ) 2 — 2 Pension settlement reclassified to other (income) expense 23 (6 ) 17 — — — Total other comprehensive income (loss) $ (8 ) $ 5 $ (3 ) $ 1 $ 1 $ 2

Segment Reporting

Segment Reporting	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting	SEGMENT REPORTING We operate in four reportable segments: Beef, Pork, Chicken, and Prepared Foods. We measure segment profit as operating income (loss). Other primarily includes our foreign production operations in Australia, China, South Korea, Malaysia, and Thailand, third-party merger and integration costs and corporate overhead related to Tyson New Ventures, LLC. On November 10, 2017, we acquired Original Philly, a valued added protein business. The results from operations of this business are included in the Prepared Foods and Chicken segments. On June 4, 2018, we acquired Tecumseh, a vertically integrated value-added protein business, and on August 20, 2018, we acquired American Proteins, a poultry rendering and blending operation as part of our strategic expansion and sustainability initiatives. The results from operations of these businesses are included in our Chicken segment. On November 30, 2018, we acquired Keystone Foods, our latest investment in furtherance of our growth strategy and expansion of our value-added protein capabilities. The results from operations of this business are included in the Chicken segment and Other. For further description of these transactions, refer to Part I, Item 1, Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements, Note 2: Acquisitions and Dispositions. On December 30, 2017, we completed the sale of our Kettle business, on July 30, 2018, we completed the sale of Sara Lee® Frozen Bakery and Van’s® businesses, and on September 2, 2018, we completed the sale of our TNT crust business, as part of our strategic focus on protein brands. All of these businesses were part of our Prepared Foods segment. For further description of these transactions, refer to Part I, Item 1, Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements, Note 2: Acquisitions and Dispositions. Beef: Beef includes our operations related to processing live fed cattle and fabricating dressed beef carcasses into primal and sub-primal meat cuts and case-ready products. Products are marketed domestically to food retailers, foodservice distributors, restaurant operators, hotel chains and noncommercial foodservice establishments such as schools, healthcare facilities, the military and other food processors, as well as to international export markets. This segment also includes sales from allied products such as hides and variety meats, as well as logistics operations to move products through the supply chain. Pork: Pork includes our operations related to processing live market hogs and fabricating pork carcasses into primal and sub-primal cuts and case-ready products. Products are marketed domestically to food retailers, foodservice distributors, restaurant operators, hotel chains and noncommercial foodservice establishments such as schools, healthcare facilities, the military and other food processors, as well as to international export markets. This segment also includes our live swine group, related allied product processing activities and logistics operations to move products through the supply chain. Chicken: Chicken includes our domestic operations related to raising and processing live chickens into, and purchasing raw materials for, fresh, frozen and value-added chicken products, as well as sales from allied products. Our value-added chicken products primarily include breaded chicken strips, nuggets, patties, tenders, wings and other ready-to-fix or fully cooked chicken parts. Products are marketed domestically to food retailers, foodservice distributors, restaurant operators, hotel chains and noncommercial foodservice establishments such as schools, convenience stores, healthcare facilities, the military and other food processors, as well as to international export markets. This segment also includes logistics operations to move products through our domestic supply chain and the global operations of our chicken breeding stock subsidiary. Prepared Foods: Prepared Foods includes our operations related to manufacturing and marketing frozen and refrigerated food products and logistics operations to move products through the supply chain. This segment includes brands such as Jimmy Dean®, Hillshire Farm®, Ball Park®, Wright®, State Fair®, as well as artisanal brands Aidells®, Gallo Salame®, and Golden Island®. Products primarily include ready-to-eat sandwiches, sandwich components such as flame-grilled hamburgers and Philly steaks, pepperoni, bacon, breakfast sausage, turkey, lunchmeat, hot dogs, flour and corn tortilla products, appetizers, snacks, prepared meals, ethnic foods, side dishes, meat dishes, breadsticks and processed meats. Products are marketed domestically to food retailers, foodservice distributors, restaurant operators, hotel chains and noncommercial foodservice establishments such as schools, convenience stores, healthcare facilities, the military and other food processors, as well as to international export markets. We allocate expenses related to corporate activities to the segments, except for third-party merger and integration costs and corporate overhead related to Tyson New Ventures, LLC, which are included in Other. Information on segments and a reconciliation to income before income taxes are as follows (in millions): Three Months Ended December 29, 2018 December 30, 2017 Sales: Beef $ 3,926 $ 3,886 Pork 1,179 1,283 Chicken 3,115 2,997 Prepared Foods 2,149 2,292 Other 143 88 Intersegment (319 ) (317 ) Total sales $ 10,193 $ 10,229 Operating income (loss): Beef $ 305 $ 256 Pork 95 151 Chicken 160 (a) 272 Prepared Foods 265 256 Other (18 ) (b) (13 ) (b) Total operating income 807 922 Total other (income) expense 94 80 Income before income taxes $ 713 $ 842 (a) Chicken operating income includes $8 million in Keystone Foods purchase price accounting adjustments for the three months ended December 29, 2018 . (b) Other operating loss includes $18 million Keystone Foods purchase accounting and acquisition related costs for the three months ended December 29, 2018 , and other third-party merger and integration costs and corporate overhead of Tyson New Ventures, LLC of $4 million for each of the three months ended December 29, 2018 , and December 30, 2017 , respectively. The Beef segment had sales of $90 million and $94 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2019 and 2018 , respectively, from transactions with other operating segments of the Company. The Pork segment had sales of $215 million and $201 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2019 and 2018 , respectively, from transactions with other operating segments of the Company. The Chicken segment had sales of $14 million and $22 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2019 and 2018 , respectively, from transactions with other operating segments of the Company. The aforementioned sales from intersegment transactions, which were at market prices, were included in the segment sales in the above table. The following table further disaggregates our sales to customers by major distribution channels (in millions): Three Months Ended December 29, 2018 Retail (a) Foodservice (b) International (c) Industrial and Other (d) Intersegment Total Beef $ 1,851 $ 1,017 $ 628 $ 340 $ 90 $ 3,926 Pork 337 91 225 311 215 1,179 Chicken 1,372 1,130 157 442 14 3,115 Prepared Foods 1,275 789 24 61 — 2,149 Other — — 143 — — 143 Intersegment (319 ) (319 ) Total $ 4,835 $ 3,027 $ 1,177 $ 1,154 $ — $ 10,193 (a) Includes sales to food retailers, such as grocery retailers, warehouse club stores, and internet-based retailers. (b) Includes sales to foodservice distributors, restaurant operators, hotel chains and noncommercial foodservice establishments such as schools, convenience stores, healthcare facilities and the military. (c) Includes sales to international markets related to internationally produced products or export sales of domestically produced products.

Commitments And Contingencies

Commitments And Contingencies	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments And Contingencies	COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Commitments We guarantee obligations of certain outside third parties, consisting primarily of leases, debt and grower loans, which are substantially collateralized by the underlying assets. The remaining terms of the underlying debt cover periods up to 10 years, and the maximum potential amount of future payments as of December 29, 2018 , was $15 million . We also maintain operating leases for various types of equipment, some of which contain residual value guarantees for the market value of the underlying leased assets at the end of the term of the lease. The remaining terms of the lease maturities cover periods over the next 10 years. The maximum potential amount of the residual value guarantees is $97 million , all of which could be recoverable through various recourse provisions and an additional undeterminable recoverable amount based on the fair value of the underlying leased assets. The likelihood of material payments under these guarantees is not considered probable. At December 29, 2018 , and September 29, 2018 , no material liabilities for guarantees were recorded. We have cash flow assistance programs in which certain livestock suppliers participate. Under these programs, we pay an amount for livestock equivalent to a standard cost to grow such livestock during periods of low market sales prices. The amounts of such payments that are in excess of the market sales price are recorded as receivables and accrue interest. Participating suppliers are obligated to repay these receivables balances when market sales prices exceed this standard cost, or upon termination of the agreement. Our maximum commitment associated with these programs is limited to the fair value of each participating livestock supplier’s net tangible assets. The potential maximum commitment as of December 29, 2018 was approximately $300 million . The total receivables under these programs were $10 million and $6 million at December 29, 2018 and September 29, 2018 , respectively. These receivables are included, net of allowance for uncollectible amounts, in Accounts Receivable in our Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets. Even though these programs are limited to the net tangible assets of the participating livestock suppliers, we also manage a portion of our credit risk associated with these programs by obtaining security interests in livestock suppliers’ assets. After analyzing residual credit risks and general market conditions, we have no allowance for these programs’ estimated uncollectible receivables at December 29, 2018 , and September 29, 2018 . When constructing new facilities or making major enhancements to existing facilities, we will occasionally enter into incentive agreements with local government agencies in order to reduce certain state and local tax expenditures. Under these agreements, we transfer the related assets to various local government entities and receive Industrial Revenue Bonds. We immediately lease the facilities from the local government entities and have an option to re-purchase the facilities for a nominal amount upon tendering the Industrial Revenue Bonds to the local government entities at various predetermined dates. The Industrial Revenue Bonds and the associated obligations for the leases of the facilities offset, and the underlying assets remain in property, plant and equipment. At December 29, 2018 , total amount under these types of arrangements totaled $698 million . Contingencies We are involved in various claims and legal proceedings. We routinely assess the likelihood of adverse judgments or outcomes to those matters, as well as ranges of probable losses, to the extent losses are reasonably estimable. We record accruals for such matters to the extent that we conclude a loss is probable and the financial impact, should an adverse outcome occur, is reasonably estimable. Such accruals are reflected in the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements. In our opinion, we have made appropriate and adequate accruals for these matters. Unless noted otherwise below, we believe the probability of a material loss beyond the amounts accrued to be remote; however, the ultimate liability for these matters is uncertain, and if accruals are not adequate, an adverse outcome could have a material effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations. Listed below are certain claims made against the Company and/or our subsidiaries for which the potential exposure is considered material to the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements. We believe we have substantial defenses to the claims made and intend to vigorously defend these matters. On September 2, 2016, Maplevale Farms, Inc., acting on behalf of itself and a putative class of direct purchasers of poultry products, filed a class action complaint against us and certain of our poultry subsidiaries, as well as several other poultry processing companies, in the Northern District of Illinois. Subsequent to the filing of this initial complaint, additional lawsuits making similar claims on behalf of putative classes of direct and indirect purchasers were filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. The court consolidated the complaints, for pre-trial purposes, into actions on behalf of three different putative classes: direct purchasers, indirect purchasers/consumers and commercial/institutional indirect purchasers. These three actions are styled In re Broiler Chicken Antitrust Litigation. Several amended and consolidated complaints have been filed on behalf of each putative class. The currently operative complaints allege, among other things, that beginning in January 2008 the defendants conspired and combined to fix, raise, maintain, and stabilize the price of broiler chickens in violation of United States antitrust laws. The complaints on behalf of the putative classes of indirect purchasers also include causes of action under various state unfair competition laws, consumer protection laws, and unjust enrichment common laws. The complaints also allege that defendants “manipulated and artificially inflated a widely used Broiler price index, the Georgia Dock.” It is further alleged that the defendants concealed this conduct from the plaintiffs and the members of the putative classes. The plaintiffs are seeking treble damages, injunctive relief, pre- and post-judgment interest, costs, and attorneys’ fees on behalf of the putative classes. The court issued a ruling on November 20, 2017 denying all defendants’ motions to dismiss. The litigation is currently in a discovery phase. Decisions on class certification and summary judgment motions likely to be filed by defendants are not expected before the latter part of calendar year 2020 under the scheduling order currently governing the case. Scheduling for trial, if necessary, will occur after rulings on class certification and any summary judgment motions. Certain putative class members have opted out of this matter and are proceeding separately, and others may do so in the future. On March 1, 2017, we received a civil investigative demand ("CID") from the Office of the Attorney General, Department of Legal Affairs, of the State of Florida. The CID requests information primarily related to possible anticompetitive conduct in connection with the Georgia Dock, a chicken products pricing index formerly published by the Georgia Department of Agriculture. We have been cooperating with the Attorney General’s office. On June 18, 2018, Wanda Duryea, Matthew Hosking, John McKee, Lisa Melegari, Michael Reilly, Sandra Steffan, Paul Glantz, Edwin Blakey, Jennifer Sullivan, Lisa Axelrod, Anbessa Tufa and Christina Hall, acting on behalf of themselves individually and on behalf of a putative plaintiff class consisting of all persons and entities who indirectly purchased pork, filed a class action complaint against us and certain of our pork subsidiaries, as well as several other pork processing companies, in the federal district court for the District of Minnesota. Subsequent to the filing of the initial complaint, additional lawsuits making similar claims on behalf of putative classes of direct and indirect purchasers were also filed in the same court. The complaints allege, among other things, that beginning in January 2009 the defendants conspired and combined to fix, raise, maintain, and stabilize the price of pork and pork products in violation of United States antitrust laws. The complaints on behalf of the putative classes of indirect purchasers also include causes of action under various state unfair competition laws, consumer protection laws, and unjust enrichment common laws. The plaintiffs are seeking treble damages, injunctive relief, pre- and post-judgment interest, costs, and attorneys’ fees on behalf of the putative classes. The direct purchaser actions and indirect purchaser actions have been consolidated for pretrial purposes. On October 23, 2018, defendants filed motions to dismiss the complaints. A hearing on the motions was held on January 28, 2019. Our subsidiary, The Hillshire Brands Company (formerly named Sara Lee Corporation), is a party to a consolidation of cases filed by individual complainants with the Republic of the Philippines, Department of Labor and Employment and the National Labor Relations Commission ("NLRC") from 1998 through July 1999. The complaint was filed against Aris Philippines, Inc., Sara Lee Corporation, Sara Lee Philippines, Inc., Fashion Accessories Philippines, Inc., and Attorney Cesar C. Cruz (collectively, the “respondents”). The complaint alleges, among other things, that the respondents engaged in unfair labor practices in connection with the termination of manufacturing operations in the Philippines in 1995 by Aris Philippines, Inc., a former subsidiary of The Hillshire Brands Company. In late 2004, a labor arbiter ruled against the respondents and awarded the complainants PHP 3,453,664,710 (approximately US $66 million ) in damages and fees. The respondents appealed the labor arbiter's ruling, and it was subsequently set aside by the NLRC in December 2006. Subsequent to the NLRC’s decision, the parties filed numerous appeals, motions for reconsideration and petitions for review, certain of which remained outstanding for several years. While various of those appeals, motions and/or petitions were pending, The Hillshire Brands Company, on June 23, 2014, without admitting liability, filed a settlement motion requesting that the Supreme Court of the Philippines order dismissal with prejudice of all claims against it and certain other respondents in exchange for payments allocated by the court among the complainants in an amount not to exceed PHP 342,287,800 (approximately US $6.5 million ). Based in part on its finding that the consideration to be paid to the complainants as part of such settlement was insufficient, the Supreme Court of the Philippines denied the respondents’ settlement motion and all motions for reconsideration thereof. The Supreme Court of the Philippines also set aside as premature the NLRC’s December 2006 ruling. As a result, the cases were remanded back before the NLRC to rule on the merits of the case. On December 15, 2016, we learned that the NLRC rendered its decision on November 29, 2016, regarding the respondents’ appeals regarding the labor arbiter’s 2004 ruling in favor of the complainants. The NLRC increased the award for 4,922 of the total 5,984 complainants to PHP 14,858,495,937 (approximately US $282 million ). However, the NLRC approved a prior settlement reached with the group comprising approximately 18% of the class of 5,984 complainants, pursuant to which The Hillshire Brands Company agreed to pay each settling complainant PHP 68,000 (approximately US $1,300 ). The settlement payment was made on December 21, 2016, to the NLRC, which is responsible for distributing the funds to each settling complainant. On December 27, 2016, the respondents filed motions for reconsideration with the NLRC asking that the award be set aside. The NLRC denied respondents' motions for reconsideration in a resolution received on May 5, 2017, and entered a judgment on the award on July 24, 2017. Each of Aris Philippines, Inc., Sara Lee Corporation and Sara Lee Philippines, Inc. appealed this award and sought an injunction to preclude enforcement of the award to the Philippines Court of Appeals. On November 23, 2017, the Court of Appeals granted a writ of preliminary injunction that precluded execution of the NLRC award during the pendency of the appeal. The Court of Appeals subsequently vacated the NLRC’s award on April 12, 2018. Complainants have filed motions for reconsideration with the Court of Appeals. On November 14, 2018, the Court of Appeals denied claimants’ motions for reconsideration and granted defendants’ motion to release and discharge the preliminary injunction bond. Claimants have since filed petitions for writ of certiorari with the Supreme Court of the Philippines. The Supreme Court has not yet determined whether it will accept the case for review. We continue to maintain an accrual for this matter. The Hillshire Brands Company was named as a defendant in an asbestos exposure case filed by Mark Lopez in May 2014 in the Superior Court of Alameda County, California. Mr. Lopez was diagnosed with mesothelioma in January 2014 and is now deceased. Mr. Lopez’s family members asserted negligence, premises liability and strict liability claims related to Mr. Lopez’s alleged asbestos exposure from 1954-1986 from the Union Sugar plant in Betteravia, California. The plant, which was sold in 1986, was owned by entities that were predecessors-in-interest to The Hillshire Brands Company. In August 2017, the jury returned a verdict of approximately $13 million

Accounting Policies (Policy)

Accounting Policies (Policy)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018
Policy Text Block [Abstract]
Basis Of Presentation	Basis of Presentation The consolidated condensed financial statements are unaudited and have been prepared by Tyson Foods, Inc. (“Tyson,” “the Company,” “we,” “us” or “our”). Certain information and accounting policies and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Although we believe the disclosures contained herein are adequate to make the information presented not misleading, these consolidated condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 29, 2018 . Preparation of consolidated condensed financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated condensed financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. We believe the accompanying consolidated condensed financial statements contain all adjustments, which are of a normal recurring nature, necessary to state fairly our financial position as of December 29, 2018 , and the results of operations for the three months ended December 29, 2018 , and December 30, 2017
Consolidation	ConsolidationThe consolidated condensed financial statements include the accounts of all wholly-owned subsidiaries, as well as majority-owned subsidiaries over which we exercise control and, when applicable, entities for which we have a controlling financial interest or variable interest entities for which we are the primary beneficiary. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Revenue Recognition	Revenue Recognition We recognize revenue mainly through retail, foodservice, international, industrial and other distribution channels. Our revenues primarily result from contracts with customers and are generally short term in nature with the delivery of product as the single performance obligation. We recognize revenue for the sale of the product at the point in time when our performance obligation has been satisfied and control of the product has transferred to our customer, which generally occurs upon shipment or delivery to a customer based on terms of the sale. We elected to account for shipping and handling activities that occur after the customer has obtained control of the product as a fulfillment cost rather than an additional promised service. Our contracts are generally less than one year, and therefore we recognize costs paid to third party brokers to obtain contracts as expenses. Additionally, items that are not material in the context of the contract are recognized as expense. Any taxes collected on behalf of government authorities are excluded from net revenues.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements	Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements In August 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued guidance that eases certain documentation and assessment requirements of hedge effectiveness and modifies the accounting for components excluded from the assessment. Some of the modifications include the ineffectiveness of derivative gain/loss in highly effective cash flow hedges to be recorded in Other Comprehensive Income, the change in fair value of derivatives to be recorded in the same income statement line as the hedged item, and additional disclosures required on the cumulative basis adjustment in fair value hedges and the effect of hedging on financial statement lines for components excluded from the assessment. The amendment also simplifies the application of hedge accounting in certain situations to permit new hedging strategies to be eligible for hedge accounting. The guidance is effective for annual reporting periods and interim periods within those annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, our fiscal 2020. Early adoption is permitted and the modified retrospective transition method should be applied. We are currently evaluating the impact this guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements. In March 2017, the FASB issued guidance that shortens the amortization period for certain callable debt securities held at a premium. Specifically, the amendments require the premium to be amortized to the earliest call date. The guidance is effective for annual reporting periods and interim periods within those annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, our fiscal 2020. Early adoption is permitted and the modified retrospective transition method should be applied. We are currently evaluating the impact this guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements. In June 2016, the FASB issued guidance that provides more decision-useful information about the expected credit losses on financial instruments and changes the loss impairment methodology. The guidance is effective for annual reporting periods and interim periods within those annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019, our fiscal 2021. Early adoption is permitted for annual reporting periods and interim periods within those annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, our fiscal 2020. The application of the guidance requires various transition methods depending on the specific amendment. We do not expect the adoption of this guidance will have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. In February 2016, the FASB issued guidance that created new accounting and reporting guidelines for leasing arrangements. The guidance requires lessees to recognize a right-of-use asset and lease liability for all leases with terms of more than 12 months. Recognition, measurement and presentation of expenses and cash flows arising from a lease will depend on classification as a finance or operating lease. The guidance also requires qualitative and quantitative disclosures regarding the amount, timing, and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. The guidance is effective for annual reporting periods and interim periods within those annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, our fiscal 2020. Early adoption is permitted and the modified retrospective method should be applied. While we are still evaluating the impact this guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures, we have completed our initial scoping reviews and have made progress in our assessment phase as we continue to identify our leasing processes that will be impacted by the new standard. We have also made progress in developing the policy elections we will make upon adoption and we are implementing software to meet the reporting requirements of this standard. We expect our financial statement disclosures will be expanded to present additional details of our leasing arrangements. Although we expect the impacts to be material, at this time we are unable to reasonably estimate the expected increase in assets and liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets or the impacts to our consolidated financial statements upon adoption.
Changes in Accounting Principles	Changes in Accounting Principles In August 2018, the FASB issued guidance aligning the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software. The guidance is effective for annual reporting periods and interim periods within those annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019, our fiscal 2021. The prospective transition method should be applied to all qualified implementation costs incurred after the adoption date. We elected to early adopt this guidance beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2019, and it did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. In May 2017, the FASB issued guidance that clarifies which changes to the terms or conditions of a share-based payment award require an entity to apply modification accounting in Topic 718. The guidance is effective for annual reporting periods and interim periods within those annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, our fiscal 2019. The prospective transition method should be applied to awards modified on or after the adoption date. We adopted this guidance in the first quarter of fiscal 2019 and it did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. In March 2017, the FASB issued guidance that changes the presentation of net periodic benefit cost related to employer sponsored defined benefit plans and other postretirement benefits. Service cost will be included within the same income statement line item as other compensation costs arising from services rendered during the period, while other components of net periodic benefit pension cost will be presented separately outside of operating income. Additionally, only the service cost component will be eligible for capitalization when applicable. The guidance is effective for annual reporting periods and interim periods within those annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, our fiscal 2019. The retrospective transition method should be applied for the presentation of the service cost component and the other components of net periodic pension cost and net periodic postretirement benefit cost in the income statement, and the prospective transition method should be applied, on and after the effective date, for the capitalization of the service cost component of net periodic pension cost and net periodic postretirement benefit in assets. The guidance includes a practical expedient allowing entities to estimate amounts for comparative periods using the information previously disclosed in the pension and other postretirement benefit plan note. We adopted this guidance in the first quarter of fiscal 2019 on a retrospective basis using the practical expedient and it did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. The following is a reconciliation of the effect of the reclassification of the net periodic benefit cost from operating expenses to other (income) expense in our consolidated statements of income for the three months ended December 30, 2017 (in millions): Three Months Ended December 30, 2017: As Previously Reported Adjustments As Recast Cost of Sales $ 8,778 $ 8 $ 8,786 Selling, General and Administrative $ 524 $ (3 ) $ 521 Operating Income $ 927 $ (5 ) $ 922 Other (Income) Expense $ 85 $ (5 ) $ 80 In November 2016, the FASB issued guidance that requires entities to show the changes in the total of cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents in the statement of cash flows. The guidance is effective for annual reporting periods and interim periods within those annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, our fiscal 2019. The retrospective transition method should be applied. We adopted this guidance in the first quarter of fiscal 2019 and it did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. In October 2016, the FASB issued guidance that requires companies to recognize the income tax effects of intercompany sales and transfers of assets, other than inventory, in the period in which the transfer occurs. The guidance is effective for annual reporting periods and interim periods within those annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, our fiscal 2019. The modified retrospective transition method should be applied. We adopted this guidance in the first quarter of fiscal 2019 and it did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. In August 2016, the FASB issued guidance that aims to eliminate diversity in practice in how certain cash receipts and cash payments are presented and classified in the statement of cash flows. The guidance is effective for annual reporting periods and interim periods within those annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, our fiscal 2019. The retrospective transition method should be applied. We adopted this guidance in the first quarter of fiscal 2019 and it did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. In January 2016, the FASB issued guidance that requires most equity investments be measured at fair value, with subsequent other changes in fair value recognized in net income. The guidance also impacts financial liabilities under the fair value option and the presentation and disclosure requirements on the classification and measurement of financial instruments. The guidance is effective for annual reporting periods and interim periods within those annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, our fiscal 2019. It should be applied by means of a cumulative-effect adjustment to the balance sheet as of the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption, unless equity securities do not have readily determinable fair values, in which case the amendments should be applied prospectively. We adopted this guidance in the first quarter of fiscal 2019. We did not use prospective amendments for any investments and adoption did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

Inventories (Policy)

Inventories (Policy)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventory, Policy	INVENTORIESProcessed products, livestock and supplies and other are valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost includes purchased raw materials, live purchase costs, growout costs (primarily feed, grower pay and catch and haul costs), labor and manufacturing and production overhead, which are related to the purchase and production of inventories.

Accounting Policies Changes in

Accounting Policies Changes in Accounting Principles (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]
ASU 2017-07 Restatement Adjustments [Table Text Block]	The following is a reconciliation of the effect of the reclassification of the net periodic benefit cost from operating expenses to other (income) expense in our consolidated statements of income for the three months ended December 30, 2017 (in millions): Three Months Ended December 30, 2017: As Previously Reported Adjustments As Recast Cost of Sales $ 8,778 $ 8 $ 8,786 Selling, General and Administrative $ 524 $ (3 ) $ 521 Operating Income $ 927 $ (5 ) $ 922 Other (Income) Expense $ 85 $ (5 ) $ 80

Acquisitions and Dispositions (

Acquisitions and Dispositions (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block]	The following table summarizes the preliminary purchase price allocation and fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date, which is subject to change pending finalization of working capital adjustments. Certain estimated values for the acquisition, including goodwill, intangible assets, inventory, property, plant and equipment, and deferred income taxes, are not yet finalized and are subject to revision as additional information becomes available and more detailed analyses are completed. The purchase price was allocated based on information available at the acquisition date. in millions Cash and cash equivalents $ 186 Accounts receivable 118 Inventories 257 Other current assets 34 Property, Plant and Equipment 725 Goodwill 1,073 Intangible Assets 745 Other Assets 28 Current debt (73 ) Accounts payable (206 ) Other current liabilities (100 ) Long-Term Debt (115 ) Deferred Income Taxes (213 ) Other Liabilities (10 ) Noncontrolling Interests (122 ) Net assets acquired $ 2,327

Inventories (Tables)

Inventories (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Inventory	The following table reflects the major components of inventory (in millions): December 29, 2018 September 29, 2018 Processed products $ 2,064 $ 1,981 Livestock 1,121 1,006 Supplies and other 592 526 Total inventory $ 3,777 $ 3,513

Property, Plant And Equipment (

Property, Plant And Equipment (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net [Abstract]
Property, Plant And Equipment And Accumulated Depreciation	The major categories of property, plant and equipment and accumulated depreciation are as follows (in millions): December 29, 2018 September 29, 2018 Land $ 168 $ 154 Buildings and leasehold improvements 4,455 4,115 Machinery and equipment 8,122 7,720 Land improvements and other 363 357 Buildings and equipment under construction 917 689 14,025 13,035 Less accumulated depreciation 7,007 6,866 Net property, plant and equipment $ 7,018 $ 6,169

Other Current Liabilities (Tabl

Other Current Liabilities (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018
Other Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Schedule Of Other Current Liabilities	Other current liabilities are as follows (in millions): December 29, 2018 September 29, 2018 Accrued salaries, wages and benefits $ 476 $ 549 Income taxes payable 237 72 Other 838 805 Total other current liabilities $ 1,551 $ 1,426

Debt (Tables)

Debt (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018
Debt Instruments [Abstract]
Schedule of Major Components Of Debt	The major components of debt are as follows (in millions): December 29, 2018 September 29, 2018 Revolving credit facility $ — $ — Commercial paper 737 605 Senior notes: Notes due May 2019 (3.16% at 12/29/2018) 300 300 2.65% Notes due August 2019 1,000 1,000 Notes due June 2020 (3.29% at 12/29/2018) 350 350 Notes due August 2020 (3.10% at 12/29/2018) 400 400 4.10% Notes due September 2020 281 281 2.25% Notes due August 2021 500 500 4.50% Senior notes due June 2022 1,000 1,000 3.90% Senior notes due September 2023 400 400 3.95% Notes due August 2024 1,250 1,250 3.55% Notes due June 2027 1,350 1,350 7.00% Notes due January 2028 18 18 6.13% Notes due November 2032 161 161 4.88% Notes due August 2034 500 500 5.15% Notes due August 2044 500 500 4.55% Notes due June 2047 750 750 5.10% Notes due September 2048 500 500 Discount on senior notes (15 ) (15 ) Term loan: 364-Day Term Loan due November 2019 (3.50% at 12/29/2018) 1,800 — Other 257 73 Unamortized debt issuance costs (47 ) (50 ) Total debt 11,992 9,873 Less current debt 3,917 1,911 Total long-term debt $ 8,075 $ 7,962

Equity (Tables)

Equity (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018
Equity [Abstract]
Schedule of Share Repurchase	A summary of share repurchases of our Class A stock is as follows (in millions): Three Months Ended December 29, 2018 December 30, 2017 Shares Dollars Shares Dollars Shares repurchased: Under share repurchase program 0.9 $ 50 1.5 $ 120 To fund certain obligations under equity compensation plans 0.5 33 0.6 44 Total share repurchases 1.4 $ 83 2.1 $ 164

Earnings Per Share (Tables)

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule Of Earnings Per Share, Basic And Diluted	The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share (in millions, except per share data): Three Months Ended December 29, 2018 December 30, 2017 Numerator: Net income $ 552 $ 1,632 Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests 1 1 Net income attributable to Tyson 551 1,631 Less dividends declared: Class A 133 111 Class B 28 24 Undistributed earnings $ 390 $ 1,496 Class A undistributed earnings $ 321 $ 1,233 Class B undistributed earnings 69 263 Total undistributed earnings $ 390 $ 1,496 Denominator: Denominator for basic earnings per share: Class A weighted average shares 294 296 Class B weighted average shares, and shares under the if-converted method for diluted earnings per share 70 70 Effect of dilutive securities: Stock options, restricted stock and performance units 2 5 Denominator for diluted earnings per share – adjusted weighted average shares and assumed conversions 366 371 Net income per share attributable to Tyson: Class A basic $ 1.54 $ 4.54 Class B basic $ 1.39 $ 4.09 Diluted $ 1.50 $ 4.40 Dividends Declared Per Share: Class A $ 0.450 $ 0.375 Class B $ 0.405 $ 0.338

Derivative Financial Instrume_2

Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018
Derivative [Line Items]
Schedule Of Notional Amount Of Derivatives	We had the following aggregated outstanding notional amounts related to our derivative financial instruments: in millions, except soy meal tons Metric December 29, 2018 September 29, 2018 Commodity: Corn Bushels 63 112 Soy Meal Tons 607,200 651,700 Live Cattle Pounds 256 105 Lean Hogs Pounds 151 39 Foreign Currency United States dollar $ 261 $ 89 Interest Rate Swaps Average monthly debt $ 400 $ 400 Treasury Rate Locks Average monthly debt $ 1,200 $ —
Designated as hedges | Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block]	The following table sets forth the pretax impact of cash flow hedge derivative instruments on the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income (in millions): Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI On Derivatives Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income Classification Gain (Loss) Reclassified from OCI to Earnings Three Months Ended Three Months Ended December 29, 2018 December 30, 2017 December 29, 2018 December 30, 2017 Cash flow hedge – derivatives designated as hedging instruments: Commodity contracts $ (2 ) $ (2 ) Cost of Sales $ (7 ) $ (1 ) Interest rate hedges (18 ) — Interest expense — — Total $ (20 ) $ (2 ) $ (7 ) $ (1 )
Designated as hedges | Fair Value Hedging [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block]	in millions Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income Classification Three Months Ended December 29, 2018 December 30, 2017 Gain (Loss) on forwards Cost of Sales $ (1 ) $ (7 ) Gain (Loss) on purchase contract Cost of Sales 1 7
Undesignated
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block]	The following table sets forth the pretax impact of the undesignated derivative instruments in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income (in millions): Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings Consolidated Condensed Three Months Ended December 29, 2018 December 30, 2017 Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: Commodity contracts Sales $ 1 $ 9 Commodity contracts Cost of Sales 3 (22 ) Foreign exchange contracts Other Income/Expense — — Total $ 4 $ (13 )

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Schedule Of Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis	The following tables set forth by level within the fair value hierarchy our financial assets and liabilities accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis according to the valuation techniques we used to determine their fair values (in millions): December 29, 2018 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Netting (a) Total Other Current Assets: Derivative financial instruments: Designated as hedges $ — $ 4 $ — $ — $ 4 Undesignated — 31 — (3 ) 28 Available-for-sale securities: Current — 1 — — 1 Other Assets: Available-for-sale securities: Non-current — 46 52 — 98 Deferred compensation assets 6 280 — — 286 Total assets $ 6 $ 362 $ 52 $ (3 ) $ 417 Other Current Liabilities: Derivative financial instruments: Designated as hedges $ — $ 22 $ — $ (5 ) $ 17 Undesignated — 41 — (23 ) 18 Total liabilities $ — $ 63 $ — $ (28 ) $ 35 September 29, 2018 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Netting (a) Total Other Current Assets: Derivative financial instruments: Designated as hedges $ — $ 2 $ — $ (1 ) $ 1 Undesignated — 44 — (19 ) 25 Available-for-sale securities: Current — 1 — — 1 Other Assets: Available-for-sale securities: Non-current — 46 51 — 97 Deferred compensation assets 21 295 — — 316 Total assets $ 21 $ 388 $ 51 $ (20 ) $ 440 Other Current Liabilities: Derivative financial instruments: Designated as hedges $ — $ 8 $ — $ (8 ) $ — Undesignated — 35 — (30 ) 5 Total liabilities $ — $ 43 $ — $ (38 ) $ 5 (a) Our derivative assets and liabilities are presented in our Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets on a net basis when a legally enforceable master netting arrangement exists between the counterparty to a derivative contract and us. Additionally, at December 29, 2018 , and September 29, 2018 , we had $25 million and $18 million , respectively, of cash collateral posted with various counterparties where master netting arrangements exist and held no
Schedule Of Debt Securities Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation	The following table provides a reconciliation between the beginning and ending balance of marketable debt securities measured at fair value on a recurring basis in the table above that used significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) (in millions): Three Months Ended December 29, 2018 December 30, 2017 Balance at beginning of year $ 51 $ 51 Total realized and unrealized gains (losses): Included in earnings — — Included in other comprehensive income (loss) — — Purchases 7 4 Issuances — — Settlements (6 ) (5 ) Balance at end of period $ 52 $ 50 Total gains (losses) for the three-month period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains (losses) relating to assets and liabilities still held at end of period $ — $ —
Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities	The following table sets forth our available-for-sale securities' amortized cost basis, fair value and unrealized gain (loss) by significant investment category (in millions): December 29, 2018 September 29, 2018 Amortized Fair Unrealized Amortized Fair Unrealized Available-for-sale securities: Debt securities: U.S. treasury and agency $ 47 $ 47 $ — $ 48 $ 47 $ (1 ) Corporate and asset-backed 53 52 (1 ) 52 51 (1 )
Schedule Of Fair Value And Carrying Value Of Debt	Fair value of our debt is principally estimated using Level 2 inputs based on quoted prices for those or similar instruments. Fair value and carrying value for our debt are as follows (in millions): December 29, 2018 September 29, 2018 Fair Value Carrying Value Fair Value Carrying Value Total debt $ 11,723 $ 11,992 $ 9,775 $ 9,873

Pension and Other Postretirem_2

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs	The components of the net periodic cost for the pension and postretirement benefit plans for the three months ended December 29, 2018 , and December 30, 2017 , are as follows (in millions): Pension Plans Three Months Ended December 29, 2018 December 30, 2017 Service cost $ 1 $ 2 Interest cost 16 16 Expected return on plan assets (14 ) (16 ) Amortization of net actuarial loss — 1 Settlement loss 19 — Net periodic cost $ 22 $ 3 Postretirement Benefit Plans Three Months Ended December 29, 2018 December 30, 2017 Amortization of prior service credit $ (4 ) $ (6 ) Net periodic credit $ (4 ) $ (6 )

Other Comprehensive Income (L_2

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Components Of Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	The before and after tax changes in the components of other comprehensive income (loss) are as follows (in millions): Three Months Ended December 29, 2018 December 30, 2017 Before Tax Tax After Tax Before Tax Tax After Tax Derivatives accounted for as cash flow hedges: (Gain) loss reclassified to interest expense $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — (Gain) loss reclassified to cost of sales 7 (2 ) 5 1 (1 ) — Unrealized gain (loss) (20 ) 6 (14 ) (2 ) 1 (1 ) Investments: Unrealized gain (loss) 1 — 1 (1 ) 1 — Currency translation: Translation adjustment 9 (1 ) 8 1 — 1 Postretirement benefits Unrealized gain (loss) (28 ) 8 (20 ) 2 — 2 Pension settlement reclassified to other (income) expense 23 (6 ) 17 — — — Total other comprehensive income (loss) $ (8 ) $ 5 $ (3 ) $ 1 $ 1 $ 2

Segment Reporting (Tables)

Segment Reporting (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting Information, By Segment	Information on segments and a reconciliation to income before income taxes are as follows (in millions): Three Months Ended December 29, 2018 December 30, 2017 Sales: Beef $ 3,926 $ 3,886 Pork 1,179 1,283 Chicken 3,115 2,997 Prepared Foods 2,149 2,292 Other 143 88 Intersegment (319 ) (317 ) Total sales $ 10,193 $ 10,229 Operating income (loss): Beef $ 305 $ 256 Pork 95 151 Chicken 160 (a) 272 Prepared Foods 265 256 Other (18 ) (b) (13 ) (b) Total operating income 807 922 Total other (income) expense 94 80 Income before income taxes $ 713 $ 842 (a) Chicken operating income includes $8 million in Keystone Foods purchase price accounting adjustments for the three months ended December 29, 2018 . (b) Other operating loss includes $18 million Keystone Foods purchase accounting and acquisition related costs for the three months ended December 29, 2018 , and other third-party merger and integration costs and corporate overhead of Tyson New Ventures, LLC of $4 million for each of the three months ended December 29, 2018 , and December 30, 2017 , respectively.
Disaggregation of Revenue, By Segment and Distribution Channel	The following table further disaggregates our sales to customers by major distribution channels (in millions): Three Months Ended December 29, 2018 Retail (a) Foodservice (b) International (c) Industrial and Other (d) Intersegment Total Beef $ 1,851 $ 1,017 $ 628 $ 340 $ 90 $ 3,926 Pork 337 91 225 311 215 1,179 Chicken 1,372 1,130 157 442 14 3,115 Prepared Foods 1,275 789 24 61 — 2,149 Other — — 143 — — 143 Intersegment (319 ) (319 ) Total $ 4,835 $ 3,027 $ 1,177 $ 1,154 $ — $ 10,193 (a) Includes sales to food retailers, such as grocery retailers, warehouse club stores, and internet-based retailers. (b) Includes sales to foodservice distributors, restaurant operators, hotel chains and noncommercial foodservice establishments such as schools, convenience stores, healthcare facilities and the military. (c) Includes sales to international markets related to internationally produced products or export sales of domestically produced products.

Accounting Policies Changes i_2

Accounting Policies Changes in Accounting Principles (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Cost of Sales	$ 8,838	$ 8,786
Selling, General and Administrative	548	521
Operating Income	807	922
Other (Income) Expense	$ 94	80
Previously Reported [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Cost of Sales		8,778
Selling, General and Administrative		524
Operating Income		927
Other (Income) Expense		85
Accounting Standards Update 2017-07 [Member] | Restatement Adjustment [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Cost of Sales		8
Selling, General and Administrative		(3)
Operating Income		(5)
Other (Income) Expense		$ (5)

Acquisitions and Dispositions P

Acquisitions and Dispositions Preliminary Fair Value of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed at Acquisition Date (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 29, 2018	Nov. 30, 2018	Sep. 29, 2018
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 10,814		$ 9,739
Keystone Foods [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents		$ 186
Accounts receivable		118
Inventories		257
Other current assets		34
Property, Plant and Equipment		725
Goodwill		1,073
Intangible Assets		745
Other Assets		28
Current debt		(73)
Accounts payable		(206)
Other current liabilities		(100)
Long-Term Debt		(115)
Deferred Income Taxes		(213)
Other Liabilities		(10)
Noncontrolling Interests		(122)
Net assets acquired		$ 2,327

Acquisitions and Dispositions A

Acquisitions and Dispositions Acquisition (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Feb. 06, 2019	Nov. 30, 2018	Aug. 20, 2018	Jun. 04, 2018	Nov. 10, 2017	Dec. 29, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017	Sep. 29, 2018
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired						$ 2,141	$ 226
Goodwill						$ 10,814		$ 9,739
Keystone Foods [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents		$ 186
Property, Plant and Equipment		725
Intangible Assets		745
Goodwill		1,073
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred		2,300
Business Acquisition, Goodwill, Expected Tax Deductible Amount		0
Keystone Foods [Member] | Chicken
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill		739
Keystone Foods [Member] | Other
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill		$ 334
Tecumseh Poultry [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired				$ 382
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net Working Capital				13
Cash and cash equivalents				1
Property, Plant and Equipment				49
Intangible Assets				227
Goodwill				94
Business Acquisition, Goodwill, Expected Tax Deductible Amount				94
Original Philly [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired					$ 226
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net Working Capital					21
Cash and cash equivalents					10
Property, Plant and Equipment					13
Intangible Assets					90
Goodwill					111
Original Philly [Member] | Prepared Foods
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill					82
Original Philly [Member] | Chicken
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill					29
American Protein [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net Working Capital			$ 71
Property, Plant and Equipment			155
Intangible Assets			411
Goodwill			242
Other Liabilities			13
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred			866
Business Acquisition, Goodwill, Expected Tax Deductible Amount			242
Value-Added Protein Business [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Goodwill, Expected Tax Deductible Amount					$ 111
Supply Network [Member] | American Protein [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired			$ 358
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life			14 years
Customer Relationships [Member] | Keystone Foods [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life		25 years
Customer Relationships [Member] | American Protein [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life			12 years
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired			$ 51
Trademarks and Trade Names [Member] | Tecumseh Poultry [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired				$ 193
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life				20 years
Subsequent Event [Member] | BRF S.A. Thailand and Europe [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Amount	$ 340

Acquisitions and Dispositions D

Acquisitions and Dispositions Disposition Narrative (Details) - Non-Protein Business [Member] - Prepared Foods - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 30, 2017	Sep. 02, 2018	Jul. 30, 2018
Kettle Business [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Consideration	$ 125
Kettle Business [Member] | Cost of Sales
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Business	22
Sara Lee® Frozen Bakery and Van’s® businesses [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Consideration			$ 623
Sara Lee® Frozen Bakery and Van’s® businesses [Member] | Cost of Sales
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Asset Impairment Charges	$ 26
TNT Crust [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Consideration		$ 57

Inventories (Schedule Of Invent

Inventories (Schedule Of Inventory) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 29, 2018	Sep. 29, 2018
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Processed products	$ 2,064	$ 1,981
Livestock	1,121	1,006
Supplies and other	592	526
Total inventory	$ 3,777	$ 3,513

Inventories (Narrative) (Detail

Inventories (Narrative) (Details)	Dec. 29, 2018	Sep. 29, 2018
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Percentage of FIFO Inventory	66.00%	63.00%

Property, Plant And Equipment_2

Property, Plant And Equipment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 29, 2018	Sep. 29, 2018
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 14,025	$ 13,035
Less accumulated depreciation	7,007	6,866
Net property, plant and equipment	7,018	6,169
Land
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	168	154
Buildings and leasehold improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	4,455	4,115
Machinery and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	8,122	7,720
Land improvements and other
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	363	357
Buildings and equipment under construction
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 917	$ 689

Restructuring and Related Cha_2

Restructuring and Related Charges Restructuring (Details) - Financial Fitness Program [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		18 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017	Dec. 29, 2018	Sep. 29, 2018
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost	$ 253		$ 253
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost			217
Restructuring Reserve	5		$ 5	$ 10
Payments for Restructuring	5
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost	$ 8	$ 19

Other Current Liabilities (Sche

Other Current Liabilities (Schedule of Other Current Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 29, 2018	Sep. 29, 2018
Other Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accrued salaries, wages and benefits	$ 476	$ 549
Income taxes payable	237	72
Other	838	805
Total other current liabilities	$ 1,551	$ 1,426

Debt (Major Components Of Debt)

Debt (Major Components Of Debt) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 29, 2018	Nov. 29, 2018	Sep. 29, 2018
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Discount on senior notes	$ (15)		$ (15)
Other	257		73
Unamortized debt issuance costs	(47)		(50)
Total debt	11,992		9,873
Less current debt	3,917		1,911
Total long-term debt	8,075		7,962
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility	0		0
Commercial paper
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Commercial paper	$ 737		605
Notes due May 2019 (3.16% at 12/29/2018)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	3.16%
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 300		300
2.65% Notes due August 2019
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	2.65%
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 1,000		1,000
Notes due June 2020 (3.29% at 12/29/2018)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	3.29%
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 350		350
Notes due August 2020 (3.10% at 12/29/2018)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	3.10%
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 400		400
4.10% Notes due September 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	4.10%
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 281		281
2.25% Notes due August 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	2.25%
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 500		500
4.50% Senior notes due June 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	4.50%
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 1,000		1,000
3.90% Senior notes due September 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	3.90%
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 400		400
3.95% Notes due August 2024
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	3.95%
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 1,250		1,250
3.55% Notes due June 2027
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	3.55%
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 1,350		1,350
7.00% Notes due January 2028
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	7.00%
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 18		18
6.13% Notes due November 2032
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	6.13%
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 161		161
4.88% Notes due August 2034
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	4.88%
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 500		500
5.15% Notes due August 2044
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	5.15%
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 500		500
4.55% Notes due June 2047
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	4.55%
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 750		750
5.10% Notes due September 2048
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	5.10%
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 500		500
364-Day Term Loan due November 2019 (3.50% at 12/29/2018)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	3.50%
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 1,800
364-Day Term Loan due November 2019 (3.50% at 12/29/2018) | Term Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 1,800	$ 0

Debt (Narrative) (Details)

Debt (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Nov. 29, 2018	Dec. 29, 2018	Sep. 29, 2018
364-Day due November 2019 [Member] [Domain]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross		$ 1,800
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity		1,750
Amount available for borrowing under credit facility		1,750
Standby Letters of Credit [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount		0
Bilateral Letters Of Credit [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount		111
Commercial paper
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity		1,000
Commercial paper		$ 737	$ 605
Short-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate, at Point in Time		2.94%
Debt Instrument, Term		15 days
Term Loan [Member] | 364-Day due November 2019 [Member] [Domain]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 1,800		$ 0
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	1.125%

Equity (Schedule of Share Repur

Equity (Schedule of Share Repurchases) (Details) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock	$ 83	$ 164
Class A [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired	1.4	2.1
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock	$ 83	$ 164
Under share repurchase program | Class A [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired	0.9	1.5
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock	$ 50	$ 120
To fund certain obligations under equity compensation plans | Class A [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired	0.5	0.6
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock	$ 33	$ 44

Equity (Narrative) (Details)

Equity (Narrative) (Details) shares in Millions	Dec. 29, 2018shares
Class A [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased	22.1

Income Taxes (Details)

Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017	Sep. 29, 2018
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent	21.00%	35.00%
Effective tax rate for continuing operations	22.60%	(93.80%)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Contingency, Domestic, Percent		118.10%
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Share-based Compensation, Excess Tax Benefit, Percent		2.30%
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Deduction, Qualified Production Activity, Percent		1.80%
Unrecognized tax benefits	$ 296		$ 308
Decrease in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible	$ 13

Other Income And Charges (Detai

Other Income And Charges (Details) - Other income/expense - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017
Components of Other Income and Expenses [Line Items]
Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit), Excluding Service Cost	$ 17
Equity Earnings in Joint Ventures	5	$ 3
Foreign Currency Exchange Loss	$ 1	3
Accounting Standards Update 2017-07 [Member] | Restatement Adjustment [Member]
Components of Other Income and Expenses [Line Items]
Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit), Excluding Service Cost		$ (5)

Earnings Per Share (Schedule Of

Earnings Per Share (Schedule Of Earnings Per Share, Basic And Diluted) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Line Items]
Net Income	$ 552	$ 1,632
Less: Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests	1	1
Net income attributable to Tyson	551	1,631
Undistributed earnings	$ 390	$ 1,496
Stock options, restricted stock and performance units	2	5
Denominator for diluted earnings per share – adjusted weighted average shares and assumed conversions	366	371
Diluted	$ 1.50	$ 4.40
Class A [Member]
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Line Items]
Less dividends declared:	$ 133	$ 111
Undistributed earnings	$ 321	$ 1,233
Weighted average number of shares outstanding - Basic	294	296
Net Income Per Share Attributable to Tyson - Basic	$ 1.54	$ 4.54
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared	$ 0.450	$ 0.375
Class B [Member]
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Line Items]
Less dividends declared:	$ 28	$ 24
Undistributed earnings	$ 69	$ 263
Weighted average number of shares outstanding - Basic	70	70
Net Income Per Share Attributable to Tyson - Basic	$ 1.39	$ 4.09
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared	$ 0.405	$ 0.338

Earnings Per Share (Narrative)

Earnings Per Share (Narrative) (Details) shares in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018Classesshares	Dec. 30, 2017shares
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Line Items]
Number Of Classes Of Common Stock | Classes	2
Percentage amount of per share cash dividends paid to holders of Class B stock that cannot exceed paid to holders of Class A stock	90.00%
Class A [Member]
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Line Items]
Undistributed earnings (losses), ratio used to calculate allocation to class of stock	1
Class B [Member]
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Line Items]
Undistributed earnings (losses), ratio used to calculate allocation to class of stock	0.9
Stock Compensation Plan [Member]
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Line Items]
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share, shares | shares	4	1

Derivative Financial Instrume_3

Derivative Financial Instruments (Aggregate Outstanding Notionals) (Details) lb in Millions, bu in Millions, $ in Millions	Dec. 29, 2018USD ($)bulbT	Sep. 29, 2018USD ($)bulbT
Corn (in bushels)
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount | bu	63	112
Soy Meal (in tons)
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount | T	607,200	651,700
Live Cattle [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount | lb	256	105
Lean Hogs [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount | lb	151	39
Foreign Currency [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 261	$ 89
Interest rate hedges
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	400	400
Treasury Rate Locks
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 1,200	$ 0

Derivative Financial Instrume_4

Derivative Financial Instruments (Pretax Impact Of Cash Flow Hedge Derivative Instruments On The Consolidated Statements Of Income) (Details) - Cash Flow Hedging [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain/(Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivatives	$ (20)	$ (2)
Gain/(Loss) Reclassified from OCI to Earnings	(7)	(1)
Commodity contracts
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain/(Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivatives	(2)	(2)
Commodity contracts | Cost of Sales
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain/(Loss) Reclassified from OCI to Earnings	(7)	(1)
Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain/(Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivatives	(18)	0
Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Interest Expense [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain/(Loss) Reclassified from OCI to Earnings	$ 0	$ 0

Derivative Financial Instrume_5

Derivative Financial Instruments (Pretax Impact Of Fair Value Hedge Derivative Instruments On The Consolidated Statements of Income) (Details) - Fair Value Hedging [Member] - Cost of Sales - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017
Gain (Loss) on forwards
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Earnings	$ (1)	$ (7)
Gain (Loss) on purchase contract
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Earnings	$ 1	$ 7

Derivative Financial Instrume_6

Derivative Financial Instruments (Pretax Impact Of Undesignated Derivative Instruments On The Consolidated Statements Of Income) (Details) - Undesignated - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Earnings	$ 4	$ (13)
Commodity contracts | Sales
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Earnings	1	9
Commodity contracts | Cost of Sales
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Earnings	3	(22)
Foreign exchange contracts | Other income/expense
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Earnings	$ 0	$ 0

Derivative Financial Instrume_7

Derivative Financial Instruments (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018USD ($)
Commodity contracts
Derivative [Line Items]
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months	$ (6)
Interest rate hedges
Derivative [Line Items]
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months	(1)
Treasury Rate Locks
Derivative [Line Items]
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified Over Life of Forecasted Fixed-Rate Debt	$ (16)

Fair Value Measurements (Schedu

Fair Value Measurements (Schedule Of Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		Dec. 29, 2018	Sep. 29, 2018
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Liability, Collateral, Right to Reclaim Cash, Offset		$ 25	$ 18
Derivative, Collateral, Obligation to Return Cash		0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Netting	[1]	(3)	(20)
Total assets		417	440
Derivative Liability, Netting	[1]	(28)	(38)
Total liabilities		35	5
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 1
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets		6	21
Total liabilities		0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets		362	388
Total liabilities		63	43
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets		52	51
Total liabilities		0	0
Other Current Assets [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-Sale Securities, Current		1	1
Other Current Assets [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Designated as hedges
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Financial Instruments, Assets		4	1
Derivative Asset, Netting		0	(1)
Other Current Assets [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Undesignated
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Financial Instruments, Assets		28	25
Derivative Asset, Netting		(3)	(19)
Other Current Assets [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 1
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-Sale Securities, Current		0	0
Other Current Assets [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 1 | Designated as hedges
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Financial Instruments, Assets		0	0
Other Current Assets [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 1 | Undesignated
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Financial Instruments, Assets		0	0
Other Current Assets [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-Sale Securities, Current		1	1
Other Current Assets [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 2 | Designated as hedges
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Financial Instruments, Assets		4	2
Other Current Assets [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 2 | Undesignated
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Financial Instruments, Assets		31	44
Other Current Assets [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-Sale Securities, Current		0	0
Other Current Assets [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 3 | Designated as hedges
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Financial Instruments, Assets		0	0
Other Current Assets [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 3 | Undesignated
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Financial Instruments, Assets		0	0
Other Assets [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available for Sale Securities, Noncurrent		98	97
Deferred compensation assets		286	316
Other Assets [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 1
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available for Sale Securities, Noncurrent		0	0
Deferred compensation assets		6	21
Other Assets [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available for Sale Securities, Noncurrent		46	46
Deferred compensation assets		280	295
Other Assets [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available for Sale Securities, Noncurrent		52	51
Deferred compensation assets		0	0
Other Current Liabilities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Designated as hedges
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities		17	0
Derivative Liability, Netting		(5)	(8)
Other Current Liabilities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Undesignated
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities		18	5
Derivative Liability, Netting		(23)	(30)
Other Current Liabilities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 1 | Designated as hedges
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities		0	0
Other Current Liabilities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 1 | Undesignated
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities		0	0
Other Current Liabilities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 2 | Designated as hedges
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities		22	8
Other Current Liabilities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 2 | Undesignated
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities		41	35
Other Current Liabilities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 3 | Designated as hedges
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities		0	0
Other Current Liabilities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Level 3 | Undesignated
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities		$ 0	$ 0
[1]	Our derivative assets and liabilities are presented in our Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets on a net basis when a legally enforceable master netting arrangement exists between the counterparty to a derivative contract and us. Additionally, at December 29, 2018 , and September 29, 2018 , we had $25 million and $18 million , respectively, of cash collateral posted with various counterparties where master netting arrangements exist and held no

Fair Value Measurements (Sche_2

Fair Value Measurements (Schedule Of Debt Securities Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of year	$ 51	$ 51
Total realized gains (losses) included in earnings	0	0
Total unrealized gains (losses) included in other comprehensive income (loss)	0	0
Purchases	7	4
Issuances	0	0
Settlements	(6)	(5)
Balance at end of period	52	50
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss)	$ 0	$ 0

Fair Value Measurements (Sche_3

Fair Value Measurements (Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 29, 2018	Sep. 29, 2018
U.S. treasury and agency
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis	$ 47	$ 48
Fair Value	47	47
Unrealized Gain (Loss)	0	(1)
Corporate and asset-backed
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Amortized Cost Basis	53	52
Fair Value	52	51
Unrealized Gain (Loss)	$ (1)	$ (1)

Fair Value Measurements (Sche_4

Fair Value Measurements (Schedule Of Fair Value And Carrying Value Of Debt) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 29, 2018	Sep. 29, 2018
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Total Debt, Fair Value	$ 11,723	$ 9,775
Total Debt, Carrying Value	$ 11,992	$ 9,873

Fair Value Measurement (Narrati

Fair Value Measurement (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017	Sep. 29, 2018
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Other than Temporary Impairments, Recognized in Earnings	$ 0	$ 0
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Deferred in OCI	$ 0		$ 0
Maximum [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Short Term Investment Maturity Period	12 months
Available For Sale Securities Debt Maturity Period	33 years
Prepared Foods | Non-Protein Business [Member] | Sara Lee® Frozen Bakery and Van’s® businesses [Member] | Cost of Sales
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset Impairment Charges		26
Prepared Foods | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Non-Protein Business [Member] | Sara Lee® Frozen Bakery and Van’s® businesses [Member] | Cost of Sales
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset Impairment Charges		$ 26

Pension and Other Postretirem_3

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017
Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Service cost	$ 1	$ 2
Interest cost	16	16
Expected return on plan assets	(14)	(16)
Amortization of Net actuarial loss	0	1
Settlement loss	19	0
Net periodic cost (credit)	22	3
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Amortization of prior service credit	(4)	(6)
Net periodic cost (credit)	$ (4)	$ (6)

Pension and Other Postretirem_4

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans (Narrative) (Details) - Pension Plan [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Contributions by Employer	$ 3	$ 5
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Employer Contributions, Remainder of Fiscal Year	$ 12

Other Comprehensive Income (L_3

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Components Of Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017
Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Total Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Before Tax	$ (8)	$ 1
Total Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax	5	1
Total Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Taxes	(3)	2
Derivatives accounted for as cash flow hedges:
Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Before Reclassifications, Before Tax	(20)	(2)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Before Reclassifications, Tax	6	1
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Before Reclassifications, Net of Tax	(14)	(1)
Derivatives accounted for as cash flow hedges: | Interest Expense [Member]
Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Before Tax	0	0
Reclassification from AOCI, Current Period, Tax	0	0
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax	0	0
Derivatives accounted for as cash flow hedges: | Cost of Sales
Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Before Tax	7	1
Reclassification from AOCI, Current Period, Tax	(2)	(1)
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax	5	0
Investments:
Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Before Reclassifications, Before Tax	1	(1)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Before Reclassifications, Tax	0	1
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Before Reclassifications, Net of Tax	1	0
Currency translation:
Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Before Reclassifications, Before Tax	9	1
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Before Reclassifications, Tax	(1)	0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Before Reclassifications, Net of Tax	8	1
Postretirement benefits
Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Before Reclassifications, Before Tax	(28)	2
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Before Reclassifications, Tax	8	0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Before Reclassifications, Net of Tax	(20)	2
Postretirement benefits | Other income/expense
Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Before Tax	23	0
Reclassification from AOCI, Current Period, Tax	(6)	0
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax	$ 17	$ 0

Segment Reporting (Segment Repo

Segment Reporting (Segment Reporting Information, By Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended
		Dec. 29, 2018		Dec. 30, 2017
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales		$ 10,193		$ 10,229
Operating Income (Loss)		807		922
Total other (income) expense		94		80
Income before income taxes		713		842
Beef
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales		3,926
Pork
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales		1,179
Chicken
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales		3,115
Prepared Foods
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales		2,149
Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales		143
Operating Segments [Member] | Beef
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales		3,926		3,886
Operating Income (Loss)		305		256
Operating Segments [Member] | Pork
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales		1,179		1,283
Operating Income (Loss)		95		151
Operating Segments [Member] | Chicken
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales		3,115		2,997
Operating Income (Loss)		160	[1]	272
Operating Segments [Member] | Prepared Foods
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales		2,149		2,292
Operating Income (Loss)		265		256
Segment Reconciling Items [Member] | Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales		143		88
Operating Income (Loss)	[2]	(18)		(13)
Business Combination, Integration Related Costs		4		4
Intersegment Elimination
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales		(319)		(317)
Intersegment Elimination | Beef
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales		(90)		(94)
Intersegment Elimination | Pork
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales		(215)		(201)
Intersegment Elimination | Chicken
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales		(14)		$ (22)
Keystone Foods [Member] | Operating Segments [Member] | Chicken
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Expense from Purchase Accounting and Acquisition Related Costs		8
Keystone Foods [Member] | Operating Segments [Member] | Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Expense from Purchase Accounting and Acquisition Related Costs		$ 18
[1]	(a) Chicken operating income includes $8 million in Keystone Foods purchase price accounting adjustments for the three months ended December 29, 2018
[2]	(b) Other operating loss includes $18 million Keystone Foods purchase accounting and acquisition related costs for the three months ended December 29, 2018 , and other third-party merger and integration costs and corporate overhead of Tyson New Ventures, LLC of $4 million for each of the three months ended December 29, 2018 , and December 30, 2017

Segment Reporting Disaggregatio

Segment Reporting Disaggregation of Revenue (By Segment and Distribution Channel) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended
		Dec. 29, 2018	Dec. 30, 2017
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales		$ 10,193	$ 10,229
Beef
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales		3,926
Pork
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales		1,179
Chicken
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales		3,115
Prepared Foods
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales		2,149
Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales		143
Retail
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales	[1]	4,835
Retail | Beef
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales	[1]	1,851
Retail | Pork
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales	[1]	337
Retail | Chicken
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales	[1]	1,372
Retail | Prepared Foods
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales	[1]	1,275
Retail | Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales	[1]	0
Foodservice
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales	[2]	3,027
Foodservice | Beef
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales	[2]	1,017
Foodservice | Pork
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales	[2]	91
Foodservice | Chicken
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales	[2]	1,130
Foodservice | Prepared Foods
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales	[2]	789
Foodservice | Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales	[2]	0
International
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales	[3]	1,177
International | Beef
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales	[3]	628
International | Pork
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales	[3]	225
International | Chicken
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales	[3]	157
International | Prepared Foods
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales	[3]	24
International | Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales	[3]	143
Industrial and Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales	[4]	1,154
Industrial and Other | Beef
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales	[4]	340
Industrial and Other | Pork
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales	[4]	311
Industrial and Other | Chicken
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales	[4]	442
Industrial and Other | Prepared Foods
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales	[4]	61
Industrial and Other | Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales	[4]	0
Intersegment Elimination
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales		0
Intersegment Elimination | Beef
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales		90
Intersegment Elimination | Pork
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales		215
Intersegment Elimination | Chicken
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales		14
Intersegment Elimination | Prepared Foods
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales		0
Intersegment Elimination | Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales		0
Intersegment Elimination
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales		(319)	(317)
Intersegment Elimination | Beef
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales		(90)	(94)
Intersegment Elimination | Pork
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales		(215)	(201)
Intersegment Elimination | Chicken
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales		(14)	$ (22)
Intersegment Elimination | Intersegment Elimination
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales		$ (319)
[1]	(a) Includes sales to food retailers, such as grocery retailers, warehouse club stores, and internet-based retailers.
[2]	(b) Includes sales to foodservice distributors, restaurant operators, hotel chains and noncommercial foodservice establishments such as schools, convenience stores, healthcare facilities and the military.
[3]	(c) Includes sales to international markets related to internationally produced products or export sales of domestically produced products.
[4]	(d) Includes sales to industrial food processing companies that further process our product to sell to end consumer and any remaining sales not included in the Retail, Foodservice or International categories.

Segment Reporting (Narrative) (

Segment Reporting (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018USD ($)Segments	Dec. 30, 2017USD ($)
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of Operating Segments | Segments	4
Sales	$ 10,193	$ 10,229
Beef
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales	3,926
Pork
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales	1,179
Chicken
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales	3,115
Intersegment Elimination
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales	(319)	(317)
Intersegment Elimination | Beef
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales	(90)	(94)
Intersegment Elimination | Pork
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales	(215)	(201)
Intersegment Elimination | Chicken
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales	$ (14)	$ (22)

Commitments (Narrative) (Detail

Commitments (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2018	Sep. 29, 2018
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Potential maximum obligation under cash flow assistance programs	$ 300
Total receivables under cash flow assistance programs	10	$ 6
Uncollectible receivables estimated under cash flow assistance programs	0	0
Guarantor Obligations, Current Carrying Value	0	$ 0
Industrial Revenue Bonds [Member]
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Industrial Revenue Bonds	698
Lease Residual Value Guarantees [Domain]
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Maximum potential amount	$ 97
Guarantee Obligations [Member]
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure, Period	10 years
Maximum potential amount	$ 15
Maximum [Member] | Guarantee of Indebtedness of Others [Member]
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Term of Contract	10 years

Contingencies (Narrative) (Deta

Contingencies (Narrative) (Details)	Dec. 21, 2016USD ($)Plantiffs	Dec. 21, 2016PHP (₱)Plantiffs	Nov. 29, 2016USD ($)Plantiffs	Nov. 29, 2016PHP (₱)Plantiffs	Jun. 23, 2014USD ($)	Jun. 23, 2014PHP (₱)	Aug. 31, 2017USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2004USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2004PHP (₱)
Republic of the Philippines, Department of Labor and Employment and the National Labor Relations Commission [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingency, Damages Awarded, Value			$ 282,000,000	₱ 14,858,495,937				$ 66,000,000	₱ 3,453,664,710
Loss Contingency, Number of Plaintiffs, Award Increase			4,922	4,922
Estimated Percentage of Settling Complainants	18.00%	18.00%
Loss Contingency, Number of Plaintiffs	5,984	5,984	5,984	5,984
Loss Contingency, Damages Paid Per Complainant	$ 1,300	₱ 68,000
Mark Lopez Case [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingency, Damages Awarded, Value | $							$ 13,000,000
Maximum [Member] | Republic of the Philippines, Department of Labor and Employment and the National Labor Relations Commission [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Litigation settlement, amount requested by respondent					$ 6,500,000	₱ 342,287,800