Flowers Foods' branded retail sales momentum is being powered by pricing, mix, Simple Mills and innovation despite softer volumes and loaf pressure.

zacks.com - 2026-07-07 11:10:47

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.

zacks.com - 2026-06-18 11:20:23

Flowers Foods, Inc. is rated a Buy, with an attractive 6.7% yield post-dividend cut and a focus on sustainability. Management reset the dividend to strengthen the balance sheet, targeting net leverage below 3x EBITDA by fiscal 2027. Q1 results were broadly in line: branded segment dollar growth offset volume declines, while cost control and Simple Mills' momentum support the strategic outlook.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-06-08 18:12:54

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.

zacks.com - 2026-05-28 10:40:31

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.

zacks.com - 2026-05-27 09:55:47

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.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-05-27 05:41:20

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.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-05-25 22:34:47

Flowers Foods, Inc. (FLO) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Prepared Remarks Transcript

seekingalpha.com - 2026-05-25 09:37:33

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.

marketbeat.com - 2026-05-22 17:04:59

FLO beats fiscal first-quarter earnings and sales estimates as pricing gains and the Simple Mills acquisition lift revenues despite lower volumes.

zacks.com - 2026-05-22 12:25:16

Flowers Foods, Inc. (FLO) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

seekingalpha.com - 2026-05-22 11:30:45

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.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-05-22 07:05:35

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.

zacks.com - 2026-05-21 18:21:10

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.

marketbeat.com - 2026-05-21 17:04:19

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.

prnewswire.com - 2026-05-21 16:05:00

Brand revamps product portfolio with fewer ingredients THOMASVILLE, Ga., May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nature's Own ®, the nation's No.

prnewswire.com - 2026-05-21 08:41:00

FLO heads into the fiscal first-quarter earnings with branded sales growth and Simple Mills momentum offset by margin pressure and weak bread demand.

zacks.com - 2026-05-19 12:01:07

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.

prnewswire.com - 2026-05-13 18:26:00

Invesco High Yield Equity Dividend Achievers ETF (NYSEARCA:PEY) owns the 50 highest-yielding U.S.

247wallst.com - 2026-05-13 05:37:33

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.

prnewswire.com - 2026-05-06 09:00:00

Dividend stocks are not all the same, and while some trade at over 30 times forward earnings, others are trading at bargain-basement prices.

247wallst.com - 2026-04-29 09:23:43

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.

prnewswire.com - 2026-04-28 08:42:00

Consumer staples are boring and reliable. And they typically pay generous dividends.

forbes.com - 2026-04-26 09:40:16

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.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-04-24 10:40:03