Flowers Foods Stock Forecast, Price & News

Flowers Foods (NYSE:FLO) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flowers Foods a buy right now?

2 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Flowers Foods in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street 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 been impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19)?

Flowers Foods' stock was trading at $21.88 on March 11th, 2020 when Coronavirus (COVID-19) reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Since then, FLO stock has increased by 27.8% and is now trading at $27.97.
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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) released its quarterly earnings data on Friday, November, 12th. The company reported $0.30 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.25 by $0.05. The business earned $1.03 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.01 billion. Flowers Foods had a net margin of 5.10% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 19.97%. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business 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. Shareholders of record on Friday, December 3rd will be given a dividend of $0.21 per share on Friday, December 17th. This represents a $0.84 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.00%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend 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 2.99%. Flowers Foods has been increasing its dividend for 20 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 67.20% 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 updated its FY 2021 earnings guidance on Thursday, December, 9th. The company provided EPS guidance of $1.220-$1.260 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus earnings per share 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?

2 Wall Street analysts have issued 1-year price targets for Flowers Foods' stock. Their forecasts range from $24.00 to $30.00. On average, they anticipate Flowers Foods' share price to reach $27.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 3.5%.
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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), Hormel Foods (HRL), McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC), Kellogg (K), Conagra Brands (CAG), J. M. Smucker (SJM), Campbell Soup (CPB), Pilgrim's Pride (PPC), Post (POST), Lancaster Colony (LANC), Seaboard (SEB) and Sanderson Farms (SAFM).
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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 many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Boston Trust Walden Corp (1.26%), Thomasville National Bank (0.47%), Russell Investments Group Ltd. (0.22%), Retirement Systems of Alabama (0.12%), New York State Teachers Retirement System (0.12%) and Argyle Capital Management Inc. (0.04%). Company insiders that own Flowers Foods stock include David V Singer and Heeth Iv Varnedoe.
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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 Russell Investments Group Ltd., Parallel Advisors LLC, Balasa Dinverno & Foltz LLC, State of Alaska Department of Revenue, Wendell David Associates Inc., Cutler Group LP, Trek Financial LLC, and Exchange Traded Concepts LLC.
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Which institutional investors are buying Flowers Foods stock?

FLO stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Thomasville National Bank, Strs Ohio, New York State Teachers Retirement System, Oak Thistle LLC, First National Bank of South Miami, Sciencast Management LP, Retirement Systems of Alabama, and Boston Trust Walden Corp.
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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 $27.97.

How much money does Flowers Foods make?

Flowers Foods has a market capitalization of $5.91 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.