Tyson Foods declares dividend

Springdale-based Tyson Foods will pay a cash dividend of 5 cents per share for the recent quarter to its Class A investors. Class B common stock, held by the Tyson family will receive a 4.5-cent cash dividend payable on Sept. 13.

To receive the cash payment shareholders must own the stock by the close of business on Aug. 30.

Tyson shares broke through the $25 range on Wednesday, May 8 to set a new 52-week high of $25.22. The shares traded at $25.13, up 11 cents during this morning’s (May 9) session.