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FLO's Q1 sales rise 1.1% as the Nature's Own relaunch bets on simpler ingredients, Non-GMO verification and half loaves to revive bread demand.
Flowers Foods was previously upgraded to buy due to attractive dividends and improved valuation. FLO has since cut its dividend significantly, prompting a reassessment of the buy rating. The article focuses on FLO's sales, profitability, and valuation in light of lower dividends and recent quarterly results.
Flowers Foods is positioned as a turnaround play, with management focused on cost-cutting and operational simplification despite recent earnings and revenue misses. FLO's profitability remains pressured by macroeconomic headwinds and volume declines, but the stock trades at compellingly low forward multiples versus peers. Strategic initiatives include discontinuing underperforming products, a major ERP upgrade, and a relaunch of the Nature's Own brand to drive long-term margin improvement.
Flowers Foods, Inc. (FLO) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Prepared Remarks Transcript
Flowers Foods NYSE: FLO said it delivered first-quarter bottom-line results ahead of expectations despite softer sales trends and continued pressure in the traditional bread category, as management pointed to brand investment, cost controls and balance sheet priorities as key themes for the rest of fiscal 2026.
FLO beats fiscal first-quarter earnings and sales estimates as pricing gains and the Simple Mills acquisition lift revenues despite lower volumes.
Flowers Foods, Inc. (FLO) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Flowers Foods is reaffirmed as a Strong Buy after executing a 50% dividend cut, freeing capital for debt reduction and potential buybacks in the future, supporting their re-rating. FLO's Q1 results showed modest sales growth thanks to Simple Mills, while free cash flow continued to be strong and in line with my previous expectations. The dividend cut is viewed as a catalyst for FLO's turnaround, with net debt/EBITDA targeted below 3.0x and possible even within a year.
Flowers Foods (FLO) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.29 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.28 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.35 per share a year ago.
Flowers Foods NYSE: FLO reported higher first-quarter fiscal 2026 sales but lower adjusted earnings, as contributions from its Simple Mills acquisition and pricing actions helped offset weaker volumes in traditional bread categories.
THOMASVILLE, Ga., May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) today reported financial results for the company's 16-week first quarter ended April 25, 2026.
Brand revamps product portfolio with fewer ingredients THOMASVILLE, Ga., May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nature's Own ®, the nation's No.
FLO heads into the fiscal first-quarter earnings with branded sales growth and Simple Mills momentum offset by margin pressure and weak bread demand.
NEW YORK, May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Dow Jones Indices will make the following changes to the S&P MidCap 400, S&P SmallCap 600: SharkNinja (NYSE: SN) will replace Flowers Foods Inc. (NYSE: FLO) in the S&P MidCap 400, and Flowers Foods will replace CSG Systems Intl Inc. (NASD: CSGS) in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening of trading on Monday, May 18. NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) is acquiring CSG Systems Intl in a deal expected to close soon, pending final closing conditions.
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THOMASVILLE, Ga., May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) will report its first quarter 2026 financial results on Thursday, May 21, 2026, after the market close.
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New research reveals two-thirds of millennials say everything is better when there's a mini version MILWAUKIE, Ore., April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Dave's Killer Bread ® (DKB), the nation's No.
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Flowers Foods reported Q4 results with double-digit sales growth; unfortunately, this was mainly driven by the extra week in the period and the acquisition of Simple Mills. FLO's capital structure is concerning due to the relatively high amount of debt. The company's dividend history is robust, with cash flows indicating continued dividend safety.
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., April 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Mouvex, a brand of PSG, a Dover (NYSE: DOV) company, and a leading manufacturer of specialty pumps, today introduced an enhanced version of its G-FLO Series Eccentric Disc Pump that can handle fluids at temperatures up to 160°C (320°F).
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Flowers Foods, Inc. offers a 12.3% dividend yield, reflecting market skepticism due to sector headwinds and elevated leverage. FLO's core bakery business faces demand pressure from GLP-1 drugs and shifting consumer preferences, but holds strong market leadership and diversified product lines. Leverage spiked to 3.3x net debt/EBITDA post last year's Simple Mills acquisition, raising dividend sustainability concerns and prompting cautious management commentary.
Tom Winters to retire April 17 THOMASVILLE, Ga., April 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) today announced that effective April 17, Tom Winters, chief supply chain officer, will retire from the company.
Known for its diverse bakery brands, this packaged foods leader reported significant insider selling amid a challenging year for the stock.
Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO - Get Free Report) CEO Ryals Mcmullian sold 209,000 shares of the company's stock in a transaction on Wednesday, April 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $8.03, for a total value of $1,678,270.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 813,380 shares of
Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO - Get Free Report)'s share price hit a new 52-week low on Tuesday after Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft lowered their price target on the stock from $11.00 to $7.00. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft currently has a hold rating on the stock. Flowers Foods traded as low as $8.02 and last traded at $7.9850,
THOMASVILLE, Ga., March 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Flowers Foods (NYSE: FLO) today announced that Terry Thomas, chief growth officer, and the company have agreed that he will step down and his role will be dissolved.
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Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO - Get Free Report) has earned a consensus rating of "Reduce" from the six ratings firms that are covering the stock, MarketBeat Ratings reports. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a sell recommendation and four have given a hold recommendation to the company. The average twelve-month price target
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Citigroup Inc. raised its holdings in Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) by 45.9% during the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 201,714 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 63,415 shares during the quarter. Citigroup Inc. owned 0.10% of
