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Flowers Foods turns to smaller loaves, sourdough and protein products after sharp volume declines reshape demand for fresh packaged bread.

THOMASVILLE, Ga., Aug. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) today announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.1250 per share, representing the 96th consecutive quarterly dividend paid by the company, which is payable on September 25, 2026, to shareholders of record on September 11, 2026.

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I had previously been bearish on Flowers Foods because the dividend seemed unsustainable. The recent dividend cut addressed that point. Earnings continued to disappoint with Q2 missing expectations and the company trimming full-year guidance. Management expects continued weakness into Q3, but anticipated cost savings and product innovation could stabilize performance in Q4.

Flowers Foods maintains a Strong Buy rating, as current valuation already prices in a very weak outcome and offers a significant margin of safety. Despite Q2 misses, guidance cuts, and macro headwinds, FLO continues to generate robust free cash flow and is progressing on debt reduction and balance sheet improvements. Potential asset sales, such as the rumored Tastykake one, could accelerate deleveraging and position FLO for enhanced shareholder returns, including buybacks once debt targets are achieved.

Flowers Foods, Inc. (FLO) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Flowers Foods (FLO) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.21 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.23 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.3 per share a year ago.

Flowers Foods NYSE: FLO reported lower second-quarter results as pressure on household budgets, changing consumer purchasing patterns and heightened competition weighed on demand in the fresh packaged bread category. The company said net sales declined 4% from the prior-year period, while volume fell 5.8%.

THOMASVILLE, Ga., Aug. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) today reported financial results for the company's 12-week second quarter ended July 18, 2026.

Flowers Foods heads into Q2 earnings with sales and earnings declines expected, as loaf softness and consumer pressure offset gains in better-for-you offerings.