Flowers Foods Stock Forecast, Price & News

Flowers Foods (NYSE:FLO) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flowers Foods a buy right now?

5 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Flowers Foods in the last year. There are currently 5 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" Flowers Foods stock. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in FLO, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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How has Flowers Foods' stock price been impacted by COVID-19?

Flowers Foods' stock was trading at $21.88 on March 11th, 2020 when COVID-19 reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization. Since then, FLO stock has increased by 16.4% and is now trading at $25.46.
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When is Flowers Foods' next earnings date?

Flowers Foods is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, February 10th 2022.
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How were Flowers Foods' earnings last quarter?

Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) announced its earnings results on Friday, November, 12th. The company reported $0.30 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.25 by $0.05. Flowers Foods had a net margin of 5.10% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 19.97%. During the same period last year, the firm earned $0.29 earnings per share.
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How often does Flowers Foods pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Flowers Foods?

Flowers Foods declared a quarterly dividend on Monday, November 22nd. Stockholders of record on Friday, December 3rd will be paid a dividend of $0.21 per share on Friday, December 17th. This represents a $0.84 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.30%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, December 2nd.
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Is Flowers Foods a good dividend stock?

Flowers Foods pays an annual dividend of $0.84 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.27%. Flowers Foods has been increasing its dividend for 19 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio of Flowers Foods is 80.77%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on earnings estimates, Flowers Foods will have a dividend payout ratio of 67.74% next year. This indicates that Flowers Foods will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What guidance has Flowers Foods issued on next quarter's earnings?

Flowers Foods issued an update on its FY 2021 earnings guidance on Thursday, December, 2nd. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $1.220-$1.260 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus EPS estimate of $1.190. The company issued revenue guidance of $4.30 billion-$4.34 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $4.28 billion.

What price target have analysts set for FLO?

5 equities research analysts have issued 12-month price objectives for Flowers Foods' shares. Their forecasts range from $22.00 to $30.00. On average, they expect Flowers Foods' stock price to reach $26.20 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 2.9% from the stock's current price.
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Who are Flowers Foods' key executives?

Flowers Foods' management team includes the following people:

• Amos Ryals McMullian, President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
• Bradley K. Alexander, Chief Operating Officer
• R. Steve Kinsey, Chief Financial & Accounting Officer
• Mark Chaffin, Chief Information Officer
• Stephanie B. Tillman, Chief Compliance Officer, VP & Chief Legal Counsel

What is Ryals McMullian's approval rating as Flowers Foods' CEO?

18 employees have rated Flowers Foods CEO Ryals McMullian on Glassdoor.com. Ryals McMullian has an approval rating of 76% among Flowers Foods' employees.

Who are some of Flowers Foods' key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Flowers Foods include Mondelez International (MDLZ), General Mills (GIS), Hershey (HSY), Tyson Foods (TSN), McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC), Hormel Foods (HRL), Kellogg (K), Conagra Brands (CAG), J. M. Smucker (SJM), Campbell Soup (CPB), Pilgrim's Pride (PPC), Post (POST), Seaboard (SEB), Sanderson Farms (SAFM) and Lancaster Colony (LANC).
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What other stocks do shareholders of Flowers Foods own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Flowers Foods investors own include JinkoSolar (JKS), Procter & Gamble (PG), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), AT&T (T), Verizon Communications (VZ), Coca-Cola (KO), Pfizer (PFE), General Mills (GIS), Altria Group (MO) and Walmart (WMT).

What is Flowers Foods' stock symbol?

Flowers Foods trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "FLO."

Who are Flowers Foods' major shareholders?

Flowers Foods' stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (8.58%), Renaissance Technologies LLC (2.46%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (1.49%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.39%), Boston Trust Walden Corp (1.26%) and Geode Capital Management LLC (1.14%).
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Which institutional investors are selling Flowers Foods stock?

FLO stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including BlackRock Inc., Boston Trust Walden Corp, Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership, Martingale Asset Management L P, OLD Republic International Corp, Russell Investments Group Ltd., Invesco Ltd., and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.
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Which institutional investors are buying Flowers Foods stock?

FLO stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including American Century Companies Inc., Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, New York State Common Retirement Fund, Renaissance Technologies LLC, Barclays PLC, Voloridge Investment Management LLC, Goldman Sachs Group Inc., and Millennium Management LLC.
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How do I buy shares of Flowers Foods?

Shares of FLO can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Flowers Foods' stock price today?

One share of FLO stock can currently be purchased for approximately $25.46.

How much money does Flowers Foods make?

Flowers Foods has a market capitalization of $5.38 billion and generates $4.39 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $152.32 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.04 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Flowers Foods have?

Flowers Foods employs 9,200 workers across the globe.

When was Flowers Foods founded?

Flowers Foods was founded in 1919.

What is Flowers Foods' official website?

The official website for Flowers Foods is www.flowersfoods.com.

Where are Flowers Foods' headquarters?

Flowers Foods is headquartered at 1919 FLOWERS CIRCLE, THOMASVILLE GA, 31757.

How can I contact Flowers Foods?

Flowers Foods' mailing address is 1919 FLOWERS CIRCLE, THOMASVILLE GA, 31757. The company can be reached via phone at (229) 226-9110 or via fax at 229-225-3816.