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Flowers Foods(NYSE) FLO

Market Cap$1.42BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1969)+77,303%
5 Year-65%
1 Year-52%
1 Month-5%
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$6.70
-3.25%
-0.22Today
Pre market$6.70+$0.01 (+0.08%)
Flowers Foods last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 6.692026-09-01
Flowers Foods stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-5.91%USD 7.112026-08-25
1 month-4.7%USD 7.022026-07-31
3 month-6.48%USD 7.152026-06-03
Year to date-35.79%USD 10.422025-12-31
1 year-51.65%USD 13.842025-08-29
3 year-65.8%USD 19.562023-09-01
5 year-65.26%USD 19.262021-09-02
Since inception+77,302.88%USD 0.011969-01-02

Flowers Foods Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$1.42BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$5.22B

Net Income (TTM)

$55.17M

EPS (TTM)

$0.26

P/E Ratio

25.94

Dividend

$0.87

Beta (Volatility)

0.28 (Low)

Price

$6.70

Volume

4,179.148

Open

$6.92

Previous Close

$6.69

Daily Range

$6.62 - $6.99

52-Week Range

$6.62 - $15.02

Estimated Earnings Date

Nov 5, 2026

FLO News

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The CEO of Flowers Foods Sold Company Shares Worth $1.7 Million. Here's What This Means for Investors.

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Flowers Foods Reports Mixed Fiscal Q2

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Why Flowers Foods Stock Was Falling Today

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James HalleyApr 29, 2021
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Flowers Foods Reports 'Record' Second Quarter, Issues Revised 2020 Guidance

Rhian HuntAug 7, 2020
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Flowers Foods Inc (FLO) Q4 2018 Earnings Conference Call Transcript

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About Flowers Foods

Flowers Foods makes bread and snacks for people to eat. The company sells baked goods to grocery stores and restaurants. Its products help families make sandwiches and enjoy quick treats.

What Bakes at Flowers Foods

  • Branded Retail: Breads, buns, and snacks sold under names like Nature's Own and Wonder; accounted for 66.6% of net sales for the 12 weeks ended July 18, 2026.
  • Other Sales: Store-branded products and items for foodservice, restaurants, and vending; made up 33.4% of net sales for the 12 weeks ended July 18, 2026.
  • Simple Mills: Crackers, cookies, and baking mixes using nut and seed flours for health-conscious consumers.
  • Specialty Breads: Organic and gluten-free options like Dave's Killer Bread and Canyon Bakehouse for niche markets.

Expanding the Pantry

  • Acquired Simple Mills in February 2025, for $848 million to enter the natural and better-for-you snacking market.
  • Launched a marketing campaign in the second quarter of fiscal 2026 to refresh the Nature's Own brand with simpler ingredients and new packaging.
  • Introduced new Keto-friendly protein breads and buns in 2026 to address changing consumer dietary preferences.
  • Closed the Bailey Street Bakery in Atlanta on April 16, 2025, to improve supply chain efficiency and optimize production capacity.

National Reach and Digital Upgrades

Flowers Foods operates 46 bakeries and uses a hybrid network of independent distributors and warehouse delivery to reach customers across the United States. The company is currently investing $325 million in a multiyear project to upgrade its digital business systems by fiscal 2027.

The Latest Financial Scorecard

  • Net sales were $2.76 billion for the 28-week period ended July 18, 2026, down 1.2% year over year.
  • Net income reached $82.7 million for the 28-week period ended July 18, 2026, down 25.7% year over year.
  • Net cash flows from operations were $241.5 million for the 28-week period ended July 18, 2026.
  • The company held $52.8 million in cash and cash equivalents as of July 18, 2026.

Bottom Line

Flowers Foods is shifting its focus toward premium and health-oriented brands while modernizing its internal technology systems. This transition aims to simplify operations and better align with evolving American eating habits.

AI Generated • Aug 21, 2026

Industry

Food Products

Sector

Consumer Staples

Employees

10,300

CEO

Amos Ryals McMullian, Jr., MBA

Website

flowersfoods.com

Headquarters

Thomasville, GA 31757, US

FLO Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

47.89%

Operating Margin

5.46%

Net Income Margin

1.06%

Return on Equity

4.13%

Return on Capital

9.63%

Return on Assets

1.32%

Earnings Yield

3.86%

Dividend Yield

12.97%

Payout Ratio

3.36%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$1.42BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

212.06M

Volume

4.18K

Avg. Volume

6.61M

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$2.50B

Operating Income

$285.08M

EBITDA

$286.33M

Operating Cash Flow

$431.12M

Capital Expenditure

-$115.22M

Free Cash Flow

$315.89M

Cash & ST Invst.

$52.77M

Total Debt

$2.01B

Flowers Foods Performance Analysis

Flowers Foods annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 4,805,822,00011.0%
20232023-12-31USD 5,090,830,0005.9%
20242024-12-31USD 5,103,487,0000.2%
20252025-12-31USD 5,256,479,0003.0%
Flowers Foods sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-10-04-1.3%
Q42026-01-030.5%
Q12026-04-2527.5%
Q22026-07-18-24.1%
Flowers Foods annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 1.0710.7%
20232023-12-31USD 0.58-46.0%
20242024-12-31USD 1.17102.2%
20252025-12-31USD 0.40-66.2%
Flowers Foods sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-10-04-32.1%
Q42026-01-03-268.4%
Q12026-04-25162.5%
Q22026-07-18-5.0%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$1.19B

-4.0%

Gross Profit

$577.93M

-4.8%

Gross Margin

48.45%

N/A

Market Cap

$1.42BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$137.73K

N/A

Employees

10,300

N/A

Net Income

$40.66M

-30.3%

EBITDA

$72.11M

-47.4%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$52.77M

+377.7%

Total Debt

$2.01B

-3.9%

Accounts Receivable

$384.98M

-1.7%

Inventory

$207.55M

-31.8%

Long Term Debt

$1.53B

-23.8%

Short Term Debt

$479.48M

+470.3%

Return on Assets

1.32%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

9.00%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$109.55M

+9.5%

Operating Cash Flow

$133.40M

+2.0%

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Questions About FLO

What is the current price of Flowers Foods?

Flowers Foods is trading at $6.69 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Flowers Foods?

Over the past 52 weeks, Flowers Foods has traded between $6.62 and $15.02.

How much debt does Flowers Foods have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Flowers Foods reported total debt of $2.01B.

How much cash does Flowers Foods have on hand?

Flowers Foods reported $52.77M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Flowers Foods’s dividend yield?

Flowers Foods currently has a dividend yield of 12.97%.

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