Flowers Foods (FLO) News Today

Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) is getting mixed attention from Wall Street, but the biggest near-term driver appears to be a wave of analyst estimate cuts. Zacks Research lowered earnings forecasts for several quarters in 2026 and 2027 and trimmed its FY2026 EPS view to $0.86 from $0.90, which is a negative signal for investors because it suggests softer profit growth ahead. At the same time, the stock may be getting some support from insider buying: CFO Diego Anthony Scaglione purchased 5,000 shares at $7.51, a modest vote of confidence from management.

• Positive Sentiment: Flowers Foods CFO Diego Anthony Scaglione bought 5,000 shares at $7.51, signaling insider confidence in the company’s outlook. SEC filing
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks Research nudged its Q1 2028 EPS estimate up to $0.34 from $0.32, though it kept a Hold rating on Flowers Foods (NYSE: FLO).
• Neutral Sentiment: The analyst maintained estimates that remain close to consensus for the current year, with FY2026 EPS still near the $0.87 Street view.
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks cut near-term earnings estimates, including FY2026 to $0.86 from $0.90, Q2 2026 to $0.23 from $0.25, Q3 2026 to $0.18 from $0.20, and Q4 2026 to $0.15 from $0.17.
• Negative Sentiment: Later-period estimates were also reduced, including Q1 2027, Q2 2027, Q3 2027, and Q4 2027, indicating expectations for slower profitability growth.