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What's Driving Flowers Foods' Branded Retail Sales Momentum?Flowers Foods' branded retail sales momentum is being powered by pricing, mix, Simple Mills and innovation despite softer volumes and loaf pressure.
Flowers Foods, Inc.(FLO)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
FLO•NYSE
$8.60
21.5× P/E·Price updated Jul 7, 2026
AboutFlowers Foods, Inc. produces and markets packaged bakery products in the United States. It offers fresh breads, buns, rolls, snack cakes, and tortillas, as well as frozen breads and rolls under the Nature's Own, Dave's Killer Bread, Wonder, Canyon Bakehouse, Mrs. Freshley's, and Tastykake brand names. The company distributes its products through a direct-store-delivery distribution and a warehouse delivery system, as well as operates 46 bakeries comprising 44 owned and two leased. Its customers include mass merchandisers, supermarkets and other retailers, convenience stores, national and regional restaurants, quick-serve chains, retail in-store bakeries, foodservice distributors, food wholesalers, institutions, dollar stores, and vending companies. The company was formerly known as Flowers Industries and changed its name to Flowers Foods, Inc. in 2001. Flowers Foods, Inc. was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Thomasville, Georgia.Show more
- Revenue$5.26B+3.0%
- EBITDA$494M-2.8%
- Net Income$84M-66.2%
- EPS (Diluted)0.40-65.8%
- Gross Margin48.87%-1.3%
- EBITDA Margin9.39%-5.6%
- Operating Margin6.2%-9.1%
- Net Margin1.59%-67.2%
- ROE6.18%-65.6%
FLO Price & Volume
Flowers Foods, Inc. (FLO) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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Stagnant Revenue Growth Amidst Rising Debt Levels
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
VerdictNegative
Growth:Mixed
Profitability:Strained
Financial:Strained
Cash Flow:Stable
Primary Risk:Distributor Model Legal Exposure
Key Thesis Takeaways
- Flowers Foods faces a challenging outlook characterized by inconsistent top-line growth, which fluctuated between a 1.4% contraction and an 11.0% expansion over the last ten quarters.
- The company's reliance on an independent distributor model creates structural margin risks, while a deteriorating balance sheet with a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.57 as of 2026Q1 limits strategic flexibility.
- Investors should remain cautious as the firm prioritizes dividend payments of approximately $50 million to $54 million per quarter despite periods of negative net income.
Verdict Logic
the company's deteriorating liquidity position, evidenced by a current ratio of 0.77, combined with a high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.57, suggests significant financial risk that outweighs the 12.4% dividend yield.
FLO Growth Metrics
Flowers Foods, Inc. (FLO) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years3.36%
5 Years3.68%
3 Years3.03%
TTM3.8%
Profit CAGR
10 Years-7.82%
5 Years-11.26%
3 Years-28.4%
TTM-68.04%
EPS CAGR
10 Years-7.69%
5 Years-11.09%
3 Years-27.96%
TTM-67.59%
Return on Capital
10 Years9.85%
5 Years10.22%
3 Years9.81%
Last Year10.76%
FLO Recent Earnings
Flowers Foods, Inc. (FLO) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
●Beat EPS 7/12 qtrs (58%)●Beat Revenue 3/12 qtrs (25%)
Q2 2026Latest
May 21, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.29+8.2%
$0.27
Rev
$1.6B-0.5%
$1.6B
Q1 2026
Feb 12, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.22+37.5%
$0.16
Rev
$1.2B+0.2%
$1.2B
Q4 2025
Nov 6, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.23+0.0%
$0.23
Rev
$1.2B-0.2%
$1.2B
Q3 2025
Aug 15, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.30+3.4%
$0.29
Rev
$1.2B-0.2%
$1.2B
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | May 21, 2026 | $0.29vs $0.27+8.2% | $1.6Bvs $1.6B-0.5% |
| Q1 2026 | Feb 12, 2026 | $0.22vs $0.16+37.5% | $1.2Bvs $1.2B+0.2% |
| Q4 2025 | Nov 6, 2025 | $0.23vs $0.23+0.0% | $1.2Bvs $1.2B-0.2% |
| Q3 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 | $0.30vs $0.29+3.4% | $1.2Bvs $1.2B-0.2% |
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →
Latest FLO News
Recent stock market news and headlines for Flowers Foods, Inc. (FLO)
Zacks Investment Research·Jun 18, 2026
Flowers Foods' Snack Expansion Gains Steam: Can It Last?FLO's snack push gains momentum in Q1 as Simple Mills and Dave's Killer Bread witness growth from innovation, distribution gains and better-for-you demand.
Peers Comparison
Key metrics vs top competitors for Flowers Foods, Inc. (FLO)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $8.60 | $1.82B | 21.50 | 3% | 1.59% | 6.18% | 11.47% | |
| $3.95 | $320.61M | -7.31 | -5.37% | -4.23% | -16.76% | — | |
| $31.60 | $291.69M | 10.43 | 34.22% | 19.06% | 10.43% | — | |
| $37.10 | $19.8B | -231.88 | -5.45% | -0.48% | -0.98% | — | |
| $22.90 | $6.83B | 11.39 | 6.4% | 6.12% | 15.3% | — | |
| $113.24 | $12.08B | -87.11 | 3.72% | -1.53% | -2.44% | — |
Compare FLO vs Peers
Flowers Foods, Inc. (FLO) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
FLO SEC Filings & Documents
Flowers Foods, Inc. (FLO) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
8-K Announcements
6Material company update
May 21, 2026·SEC
Material company update
Apr 7, 2026·SEC
Material company update
Mar 30, 2026·SEC
10-K Annual Reports
310-Q Quarterly Reports
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FLO Frequently Asked Questions
Flowers Foods, Inc. (FLO) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
What is Flowers Foods, Inc.'s revenue?
Flowers Foods, Inc. (FLO) reported $5.27B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 256% increase from $1.48B in 1998.
How fast is Flowers Foods, Inc. growing?
Flowers Foods, Inc. (FLO) grew revenue by 3.0% over the past year. Growth has been modest.
Is FLO profitable?
Yes, Flowers Foods, Inc. (FLO) is profitable, generating $72.9M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (1.6% net margin).
Dividend & Returns
Does FLO pay dividends?
Yes, Flowers Foods, Inc. (FLO) pays a dividend with a yield of 11.47%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
What is FLO's return on equity?
Flowers Foods, Inc. (FLO) has a return on equity (ROE) of 6.2%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.
What is Flowers Foods, Inc.'s free cash flow?
Flowers Foods, Inc. (FLO) generated $306.4M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.