U.S. meatpacker Tyson Foods raised its annual sales forecast on Monday as strong demand for beef and chicken helped it exceed first-quarter results estimates, lifting shares 2.3%. The chicken nuggets

Key Takeaways Strong demand for its chicken helped Tyson Foods beat first-quarter profit and sales estimates.Along with chicken, revenue from beef and pork also advanced.Tyson expects full-year sales to be flat to up 1%.

Tyson Foods raised its annual sales forecast on Monday as robust demand for its beef and chicken products helped the meat packer beat estimates for first-quarter results, sending its shares up 4% in premarket trade.