Barbara Tyson

Barbara Tyson

Barbara Tyson (#1510)

Global Rank #1510
Country Rank #529
Country United States

Barbara Tyson is listed among the world billionaires tracked by Iconic Billionaires.

  • $ 3 B
  • Food processing
  • United States
  • F
  • 77 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #1,510
Country Rank #529
Net Worth $2.8B
Previous Worth $2.8B
Worth Change +$0.0B
Country United States
Industry Food processing
Age 77 Years
Gender F
Worth As Of May 4, 2026
Residence Fayetteville, Arkansas
Citizenship United States

Profile Data

Personal Stats

Age 77
Source Of Wealth Food processing
Self Made Score 3
Philanthropy Score 1
Residence Fayetteville, Arkansas
Citizenship United States
Marital Status Widowed
Net Worth Change +$0.0B +0.0% from previous worth
Previous Net Worth $2.8B
Current Net Worth $2.8B

Worth as of May 4, 2026

About Me

Barbara Tyson inherited a stake in Tyson Foods after her husband, Randal Tyson, died in 1986. She has served on the board of the food giant, which produces about 20% of America's beef, pork and chicken, since 1988. Tyson retired as a vice president at Tyson Foods in 2002 and became a consultant to the company. Her late husband, Randal, was the son of Tyson Foods founder John W. Tyson (d. 1967). Her nephew, John Tyson, has been chairman of the business since 1998 and is also a billionaire.

Achievements

Forbes List Highlights

A snapshot of the list placements and rankings connected to Barbara Tyson.

#1504
Billionaires (2026)
#359
Forbes 400 (2022)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Barbara Tyson's net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Worth Trend Net Worth Growth
Period Change Worth Movement
Current Net Worth: $2.8B (May 4, 2026)