Flowers 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 2 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.
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| Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
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| 7/10/2024 | $20.00 | Underperform | Exane BNP Paribas |
| 3/1/2024 | $24.00 | Neutral | DA Davidson |
| 3/3/2023 | $27.00 | Sell → Hold | Deutsche Bank |
| 12/6/2022 | $28.00 → $27.00 | Hold → Sell | Deutsche Bank |
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Exane BNP Paribas initiated coverage of Flowers Foods with a rating of Underperform and set a new price target of $20.00
DA Davidson initiated coverage of Flowers Foods with a rating of Neutral and set a new price target of $24.00
Deutsche Bank upgraded Flowers Foods from Sell to Hold and set a new price target of $27.00
Deutsche Bank downgraded Flowers Foods from Hold to Sell and set a new price target of $27.00 from $28.00 previously
Stephens resumed coverage of Flowers Foods with a rating of Equal-Weight and set a new price target of $25.00
Shore Capital resumed coverage of Flowtech Fluidpower plc (FLO.L) with a rating of Under review
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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. First Quarter Summary:Compared to the prior year first quarter where applicableNet sales(1) increased 1.1% to $1.572 billion as the Simple Mills acquisition and pricing/mix more than offset volume declines.Net income decreased 20.6% to $42.1 million, representing 2.7% of sales, a 70-basis point decrease, primarily due to a challenging consumer environment and higher interest expense, partly offset by the prio
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.F&G Annuities & Life Inc. (NYSE: FG) will replace Mister Car Wash Inc. (NASD: MCW) in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening of trading on Tuesday, May 19. Leonard Green & Partners L.P. is
New research reveals two-thirds of millennials say everything is better when there's a mini versionMILWAUKIE, Ore., April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Dave's Killer Bread® (DKB), the nation's No. 1 organic bread brand, is launching new Mini Bagels in two killer flavors — Plain Awesome® and Epic Everything® — now available on grocery store shelves nationwide. New research from DKB reveals that one third of bagel eaters frequently find a regular-sized bagel is too big to eat in one sitting, with almost half of Gen Z bagel eaters in agreement. Dave's Killer Bread Mini Bagels are made with organic whole grains, and at 100 calories per mini bagel, they are a small-but-mighty option for consumers.
Tom Winters to retire April 17THOMASVILLE, 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. Winters has been a valued member of the Flowers leadership team since 2022. A search for his successor is underway. "The exceptional leadership and expertise Tom has imparted to Flowers over the last four years will have a lasting impact on our organization," said Heeth Varnedoe, president and chief operating officer. "Tom has not only been integral in forging a
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. The chief growth officer position was created in 2023 to accelerate growth capabilities and build new competencies. With those capabilities now established, the company is integrating them into its ongoing business structure. Thomas will continue in his role as the company completes a transition of his responsibilities to other senior leaders. "Terry has brought tremen
Founder & CEO Katlin Smith to Step Down, Will Serve in Advisory RoleTHOMASVILLE, Ga., March 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) today announced that Michelle Lorge has been appointed president of Simple Mills. Lorge will report directly to Ryals McMullian, chairman and CEO of Flowers Foods. She succeeds Katlin Smith, founder and CEO of Simple Mills, who has made a personal decision to step down to spend more time with her family and on philanthropic interests, and will continue with the company in an advisory capacity. "Michelle has been instrumental in shapin
THOMASVILLE, Ga., Feb. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) today announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.2475 per share, an increase of 3.1% over the same quarter last year. This is the 94th consecutive quarterly dividend paid by the company and is payable on March 20, 2026, to shareholders of record on March 6, 2026. About Flowers FoodsHeadquartered in Thomasville, Ga., Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is one of the largest producers of packaged bakery foods in the United States with 2025 sales of $5.3 billion. Flowers ope
Leading better-for-you snack brand earns independent verification for 20 products under the rigorous new Non-UPF Verified Standard Meeting the Industry's New Benchmarks for Minimal Processing: Simple Mills is among the first brands to be verified under the Non-UPF Verified Standard. Solving the UPF Information Gap for Consumers: With 70% of shoppers struggling to identify ultra-processed foods (UPFs) on shelf, the Non-UPF Verified mark provides the clarity and transparency consumers deserve to make confident decisions. Proof of Concept for Large-Scale Food Integrity: Simple Mills has already received verification for 20 of its products without needing to reformulate a single recip
THOMASVILLE, Ga., Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) today reported financial results for the company's 13-week fourth quarter and 53-week fiscal year ended January 3, 2026. Fourth Quarter Summary:Compared to the prior year fourth quarter where applicable Net sales(1) increased 11.0% to $1.233 billion as the extra week, Simple Mills acquisition benefit, and higher price/mix more than offset volume declines.Net income decreased $110.2 million to a net loss of $67.1 million, primarily due to a $136.0 million non-cash impairment of intangible assets. Ad
THOMASVILLE, Ga., Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) will report its fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results on Thursday, February 12, 2026, after the market close. The company will host a live question and answer webcast at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time the next day. Access to the webcast, press release, pre-recorded remarks by management with accompanying transcript, and supporting slide presentation will be available and archived at investors.flowersfoods.com. About Flowers Foods Headquartered in Thomasville, Ga., Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FL
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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. First Quarter Summary:Compared to the prior year first quarter where applicableNet sales(1) increased 1.1% to $1.572 billion as the Simple Mills acquisition and pricing/mix more than offset volume declines.Net income decreased 20.6% to $42.1 million, representing 2.7% of sales, a 70-basis point decrease, primarily due to a challenging consumer environment and higher interest expense, partly offset by the prio
THOMASVILLE, Ga., Feb. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) today announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.2475 per share, an increase of 3.1% over the same quarter last year. This is the 94th consecutive quarterly dividend paid by the company and is payable on March 20, 2026, to shareholders of record on March 6, 2026. About Flowers FoodsHeadquartered in Thomasville, Ga., Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is one of the largest producers of packaged bakery foods in the United States with 2025 sales of $5.3 billion. Flowers ope
THOMASVILLE, Ga., Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) today reported financial results for the company's 13-week fourth quarter and 53-week fiscal year ended January 3, 2026. Fourth Quarter Summary:Compared to the prior year fourth quarter where applicable Net sales(1) increased 11.0% to $1.233 billion as the extra week, Simple Mills acquisition benefit, and higher price/mix more than offset volume declines.Net income decreased $110.2 million to a net loss of $67.1 million, primarily due to a $136.0 million non-cash impairment of intangible assets. Ad
THOMASVILLE, Ga., Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) will report its fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results on Thursday, February 12, 2026, after the market close. The company will host a live question and answer webcast at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time the next day. Access to the webcast, press release, pre-recorded remarks by management with accompanying transcript, and supporting slide presentation will be available and archived at investors.flowersfoods.com. About Flowers Foods Headquartered in Thomasville, Ga., Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FL
THOMASVILLE, Ga., Nov. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) today announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.2475 per share, an increase of 3.1% over the same quarter last year. This is the 93rd consecutive quarterly dividend paid by the company and is payable on December 12, 2025, to shareholders of record on November 28, 2025. About Flowers Foods Headquartered in Thomasville, Ga., Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is one of the largest producers of packaged bakery foods in the United States with 2024 sales of $5.1 billion.
THOMASVILLE, Ga., Nov. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) today reported financial results for the company's 12-week third quarter ended October 4, 2025. Third Quarter Summary:Compared to the prior year third quarter where applicable Net sales(1) increased 3.0% to $1.227 billion as the Simple Mills acquisition benefit more than offset pricing/mix and volume declines.Net income decreased 39.2% to $39.5 million, representing 3.2% of sales, a 230-basis point decrease, primarily due to a challenging consumer environment combined with higher interest expense. A
THOMASVILLE, Ga., Oct. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) will report its third quarter 2025 financial results on Thursday, November 6, 2025, after the market close. The company will host a live question and answer webcast at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time the next day. Access to the webcast, press release, pre-recorded remarks by management with accompanying transcript, and supporting slide presentation will be available and archived at investors.flowersfoods.com. About Flowers Foods Headquartered in Thomasville, Ga., Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is one of the
THOMASVILLE, Ga., Aug. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) today announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.2475 per share, an increase of 3.1% over the same quarter last year. This is the 92nd consecutive quarterly dividend paid by the company and is payable on September 19, 2025, to shareholders of record on September 5, 2025. About Flowers Foods Headquartered in Thomasville, Ga., Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is one of the largest producers of packaged bakery foods in the United States with 2024 sales of $5.1 billion.
THOMASVILLE, Ga., Aug. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) today reported financial results for the company's 12-week second quarter ended July 12, 2025. Second Quarter Summary: Compared to the prior year second quarter where applicable Net sales(1) increased 1.5% to $1.243 billion as the Simple Mills acquisition benefit more than offset pricing/mix and volume declines.Net income decreased 12.8% to $58.4 million, representing 4.7% of sales, an 80-basis point decrease, primarily due to greater outside purchases, increased workforce-related costs, and higher
THOMASVILLE, Ga., July 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) will report its second quarter 2025 financial results on Friday, August 15, 2025, at 7:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The company will host a live question and answer webcast at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time the same day. Access to the webcast, press release, pre-recorded remarks by management with accompanying transcript, and supporting slide presentation will be available and archived at investors.flowersfoods.com. About Flowers FoodsHeadquartered in Thomasville, Ga., Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is one of the
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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.F&G Annuities & Life Inc. (NYSE: FG) will replace Mister Car Wash Inc. (NASD: MCW) in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening of trading on Tuesday, May 19. Leonard Green & Partners L.P. is
Tom Winters to retire April 17THOMASVILLE, 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. Winters has been a valued member of the Flowers leadership team since 2022. A search for his successor is underway. "The exceptional leadership and expertise Tom has imparted to Flowers over the last four years will have a lasting impact on our organization," said Heeth Varnedoe, president and chief operating officer. "Tom has not only been integral in forging a
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. The chief growth officer position was created in 2023 to accelerate growth capabilities and build new competencies. With those capabilities now established, the company is integrating them into its ongoing business structure. Thomas will continue in his role as the company completes a transition of his responsibilities to other senior leaders. "Terry has brought tremen
Slice of Hope Campaign Highlights and Supports Wish Kids Through 2026 THOMASVILLE, Ga., Jan. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Nature's Own®, America's No. 1 selling bread brand, has announced a $500,000 donation to Make-A-Wish, the global nonprofit that creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Nature's Own 'Slice of Hope Campaign' Highlights and Supports Make-A-Wish kids through 2026.Since 1980, Make-A-Wish has granted more than 375,000 wishes to children with critical illnesses in the U.S., helping them build the strength and hope needed to fight their batt
THOMASVILLE, Ga., Aug. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nature's Own, America's No. 1 selling bread brand*, today announced a multi-year partnership with the Dallas Cowboys, naming the brand a Proud Partner of the Dallas Cowboys. "As America's leading bread brand, we are honored to forge a partnership with the iconic Dallas Cowboys," said Tyler Cannada, brand manager for Nature's Own. "We look forward to collaborating with one of the world's most esteemed sports franchises to create authentic and unforgettable experiences for fans." Kicking off the partnership's first year, Nature's
THOMASVILLE, Ga., Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) today announced two transitions to the senior leadership of the company and the election of two new members to the board of directors. The following changes are effective September 1, 2023: Heeth Varnedoe, chief operating officer at Flowers, will begin serving as president and chief operating officer of the company. Varnedoe has held a number of key management roles at Flowers, including chief transformation officer, senior vice president of DSD Regions/Sales, and president of the Phoenix bakery. T
THOMASVILLE, Ga., Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) today announced that effective December 31, 2023, D. Keith Wheeler, chief sales officer, will retire from the company after 35 years of service. Wheeler will step down from his current role on August 31, 2023, and will serve until his retirement as a senior advisor to Ryals McMullian, chairman, chief executive officer, and president of Flowers. "I'd like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to Keith for his years of exemplary service to our company," said McMullian. "His unique combination of leadership, communication, and collaboration – together with an in-depth understanding of our business – has had a tremendous
THOMASVILLE, Ga., March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) today announced that A. Ryals McMullian has been elected as the next chairman of the board, effective immediately following the 2023 annual meeting of shareholders. George E. Deese, current chairman of the board, will retire from the chairman role at that time. Deese will continue to serve as a director following the annual meeting of shareholders. "We are pleased to announce the election of Ryals as chairman of the board of Flowers Foods," commented Benjamin H. Griswold, IV, presiding director of Flowers' board. "His insights and keen business acuity have added tremendous value to the bo
THOMASVILLE, Ga., May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO), producer of Nature's Own, Dave's Killer Bread, Wonder, Canyon Bakehouse, Tastykake, and other bakery foods, today announced that effective December 31, 2022, Bradley K. Alexander, chief operating officer, will retire from the company after 41 years of service. Consistent with the company's management succession plan, on January 1, 2023, Heeth Varnedoe, the company's current chief transformation officer, will succeed Alexander as chief operating officer. "I wish to express my deep appreciation to Brad for his service to our company," said A. Ryals McMullian, president and chief operating officer. "His many contribu
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