On May 24, Flowers Foods
- Revenues surged by 8.2%, thanks to a favorable pricing strategy, positive mix shifts, and an increase in unit volume.
- For fiscal 2007 the company estimates sales of $1.98 billion to $2.04 billion and EPS for continuing operations in the range of $1.33-$1.43.
- Flowers Foods is currently rated a whopping five stars by the Motley Fool CAPS community, surging ahead of rivals such as Sara Lee
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(Figures in millions, except per-share data.)
Income Statement Highlights
|
Q1 2007 |
Q1 2006 |
Change |
|
|---|---|---|---|
|
Sales |
$609.9 |
$563.6 |
8.2% |
|
Net Profit |
$28.5 |
$22.9 |
24.4% |
|
EPS |
$0.46 |
$0.37 |
24.3% |
|
Diluted Shares |
61.3 |
62.0 |
(1.2%) |
Get back to basics with the income statement.
Margin Checkup
|
Q1 2007 |
Q1 2006 |
Change* |
|
|---|---|---|---|
|
Gross Margin |
49.7% |
50.4% |
(0.8) |
|
Operating Margin |
7.4% |
6.3% |
1.1 |
|
Net Margin |
4.7% |
4.1% |
0.6 |
Margins are the earnings engine.
Balance Sheet Highlights
|
Assets |
Q1 2007 |
Q1 2006 |
Change |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Cash + ST Invest. |
$15.0 |
$15.4 |
(2.8%) |
|
Liabilities |
Q1 2007 |
Q1 2006 |
Change |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total Debt |
$60.2 |
$89.1 |
(32.4%) |
The balance sheet reflects the company's health.
Cash Flow Highlights
|
Q1 2007 |
Q1 2006 |
Change |
|
|---|---|---|---|
|
Cash From Ops. |
$49.4 |
$45.8 |
7.8% |
|
Capital Expenditures |
$14.2 |
$15.2 |
(6.7%) |
|
Free Cash Flow |
$35.2 |
$30.6 |
15.0% |
Free cash flow is a Fool's best friend.
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