Is FLO a good stock to buy right now?

Based on our 6-factor quantitative model, FLOWERS FOODS INC (FLO) receives a "Reduce" rating with a composite score of 45.8/100. It is ranked #2,403 out of 4,446 stocks. Key factor scores: Quality 50/100, Value 60/100, Momentum 18/100. The timing signal is "Neutral". This is quantitative analysis only — not investment advice.

What is the stock rating for FLO?

FLOWERS FOODS INC (FLO) has a "Reduce" rating and 2-star score. The composite score of 45.8 ranks it #2,403 among 4,446 U.S. stocks. Ratings are updated weekly using academically-proven factor models.

What sector is FLO in?

FLOWERS FOODS INC operates in the Consumer Staples sector (Food Products industry) with a market cap of $1.72 billion. It is classified as a small-cap stock.

Does FLO pay a dividend?

Yes, FLO pays a dividend with a current yield of 7.41%. The Consumer Staples sector average yield is 0.38%. For every $1,000 invested, you would receive approximately $74.10 in annual dividend income.

What is FLO's P/E ratio?

FLO has a trailing P/E ratio of 9.02x. The Consumer Staples sector average is 33.1x. This below-average P/E may indicate the stock is undervalued.

How profitable is FLO?

FLO's quality factor score is 50/100. Gross margin: 47.9%. ROE: 14.6% vs sector average 7.7%. Margins are moderate to low, reflecting competitive market dynamics.

How is FLO valued compared to peers?

FLO's value factor score is 60/100 (higher = cheaper). Key multiples: P/E 9.0x, EV/EBITDA 9.9x. The stock appears attractively valued versus peers.

What is FLO's debt level?

FLO's debt-to-equity ratio is 135%. Sector average: 72%. Moderate leverage is normal for established companies.

FLO has a beta of 0.28, meaning it is less volatile than the market. Stability score: 72/100.

Does FLO have high short interest?

FLO's short interest factor score is 68/100 (higher = less short selling). Moderate short interest.

FLO Stock Analysis: Top Small-Cap Reduce (Score 45.8/100) | Blank Capital Research

Data Series	1D	5D	1M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y	10Y
FLO	-0.98%	-2.18%	-6.93%	-25.92%	-55.71%	-	-	-
Industry Proxy XLP	-1.29%	+0.59%	-3.91%	+6.04%	+3.81%	-	-	-
U.S. Market SPY	-0.07%	+3.60%	+0.34%	-0.36%	+29.52%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Market	-0.92%	-5.79%	-7.27%	-25.56%	-85.24%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Sector	+0.31%	-2.77%	-3.02%	-31.96%	-59.52%	-	-	-

Metric	FLO	Benchmark
P/E Ratio	9.0x	-73%
EV/EBITDA	9.9x	+43%
Price / Book	1.3x

Stock Entity	Score▼	Quality	Value	Momentum	P/E Ratio	ROE	Gross Margin	Net Margin	Rev Growth	D/E Ratio	Market Cap	Compare
ITRN Ituran Location & Control Ltd.	60	48	82	70	19.6x	122.1%	47.8%	16.8%	-	0.0x	$1.0B	VS
SENEA Seneca Foods Corp	55	49	59	69	10.3x	14.4%	14.3%	6.7%	70.9%	39.0x	$1.1B	VS
JBSS SANFILIPPO JOHN B & SON INC	54	50	57	61	12.8x	20.2%	19.3%	6.3%	14.0%	11.0x	$965M	VS
ARW ARROW ELECTRONICS, INC.	53	50	73	63	15.8x	7.2%	11.2%	1.6%	11.9%	337.0x	$7.5B	VS
SFD SMITHFIELD FOODS INC	53	50	72	57	13.8x	11.9%	19.9%	7.5%	7.3%	29.0x	$11.3B	VS
BG Bunge Global SA	53	50	54	69	24.9x	5.7%	5.4%	1.8%	67.3%	59.0x	$24.8B	VS
DAR DARLING INGREDIENTS INC.	53	50	55	71	142.7x	1.5%	24.1%	1.2%	13.3%	114.0x	$9.9B	VS
ADM Archer-Daniels-Midland Co	52	50	52	64	54.6x	2.8%	6.4%	0.8%	-8.4%	33.0x	$34.9B	VS
CTVA Corteva, Inc.	52	49	51	60	50.6x	4.7%	42.9%	0.2%	-57.2%	76.0x	$56.3B	VS
MO ALTRIA GROUP, INC.	51	50	67	51	13.6x	-	62.1%	33.8%	-2.2%	-990.0x	$109.5B	VS
FLO FLOWERS FOODS INC	46	50	60	18	9.0x	14.6%	47.9%	3.6%	3.0%	135.0x	$1.7B

Key Ratio	TTM	2026	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
Gross Margin %	0.5%	-	-	-	-	-	0.5%	0.5%	0.5%	0.5%	0.5%
Operating Margin %	0.1%	0.1%	0.0%	0.1%	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.0%
EBITDA Margin %	0.1%	0.1%	0.0%	0.1%	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%
Net Margin %	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
FCF Margin %	-13.3%	-	-	-	-	-	8.1%	6.7%	6.3%	4.9%	5.5%
ROE %	0.1%	0.0%	0.1%	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%
ROA %	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%	0.0%	0.1%	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%
ROIC %	0.1%	1.6%	4.5%	11.3%	5.7%	10.1%	10.9%	1.8%	7.2%	7.2%	5.9%

Key Ratio

TTM

2026

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

Gross Margin %

0.5%

Operating Margin %

0.1%

0.0%

0.1%

0.0%

0.1%

0.0%

EBITDA Margin %

0.1%

0.0%

0.1%

0.0%

0.1%

Net Margin %

0.0%

FCF Margin %

-13.3%

8.1%

6.7%

6.3%

4.9%

5.5%

ROE %

0.1%

0.0%

0.1%

0.2%

0.1%

0.0%

0.1%

ROA %

0.0%

0.1%

0.0%

0.1%

0.0%

0.1%

ROIC %

0.1%

1.6%

4.5%

11.3%

5.7%

10.1%

10.9%

1.8%

7.2%

5.9%

Line Item	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2019	2018	2017	2016
	$5.3B	$5.3B	$5.1B	$5.1B	$4.3B	$4.4B	$4.1B	$4.0B	$3.9B	$3.9B
	$588M	—	—	—	—	$2.2B	$2.0B	$1.9B	$1.9B	$1.9B
Gross Margin	47.9%	---	---	---	---	50.0%	47.7%	47.7%	48.8%	48.4%
	—	$2.1B	$2.0B	$2.1B	$1.7B	—	—	—	—	—
Research & Development	—	$9K	$5M	$6M	$6M	—	—	—	—	—
Depreciation	—	—	—	—	—	$141M	$144M	$144M	$147M	$141M
Total Operating Expenses	—	$5.1B	$4.8B	$4.9B	$4.0B	—	—	—	—	—
	$312M	$174M	$348M	$173M	$295M	$321M	$225M	$205M	$156M	$264M
EBIT	$312M	$174M	$348M	$173M	$295M	$321M	$225M	$205M	$156M	$264M
EBITDA	$351M	$174M	$348M	$173M	$295M	$354M	$367M	$349M	$310M	$405M
Operating Margin	6.0%	3.3%	6.8%	3.4%	6.8%	7.3%	5.5%	5.4%	4.0%	6.6%
EBITDA Margin	6.7%	3.3%	6.8%	3.4%	6.8%	8.1%	8.9%	8.8%	7.9%	10.3%
	—	$77M	$37M	$37M	$32M	$39M	$39M	$36M	$37M	$35M
	—	$115M	$329M	$157M	$271M	—	—	—	—	—
Income Tax Expense	—	$31M	$81M	$34M	$65M	$48M	$48M	$40M	-$827K	$86M
	$190M	$84M	$248M	$123M	$206M	$152M	$165M	$157M	$150M	$164M
Net Margin	3.6%	1.6%	4.9%	2.4%	4.8%	3.5%	4.0%	4.0%	3.8%	4.2%
	$0.40	$0.40	$1.18	$0.58	$0.97	$0.72	$0.78	$0.74	$0.72	$0.79
Diluted EPS	$0.40	$0.40	$1.17	$0.58	$0.97	$0.72	$0.78	$0.74	$0.72	$0.79
Weighted Avg Basic	—	211M	211M	212M	212M	—	—	—	—	—
Weighted Avg Diluted	—	212M	212M	213M	213M	—	—	—	—	—

Line Item

TTM

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2019

2018

2017

2016

$5.3B

$5.1B

$4.3B

$4.4B

$4.1B

$4.0B

$3.9B

$588M

—

$2.2B

$2.0B

$1.9B

Gross Margin

47.9%

---

50.0%

47.7%

48.8%

48.4%

—

$2.1B

$2.0B

$2.1B

$1.7B

—

Research & Development

—

$9K

$5M

$6M

—

Depreciation

—

$141M

$144M

$147M

$141M

Total Operating Expenses

—

$5.1B

$4.8B

$4.9B

$4.0B

—

$312M

$174M

$348M

$173M

$295M

$321M

$225M

$205M

$156M

$264M

EBIT

$312M

$174M

$348M

$173M

$295M

$321M

$225M

$205M

$156M

$264M

EBITDA

$351M

$174M

$348M

$173M

$295M

$354M

$367M

$349M

$310M

$405M

Operating Margin

6.0%

3.3%

6.8%

3.4%

6.8%

7.3%

5.5%

5.4%

4.0%

6.6%

EBITDA Margin

6.7%

3.3%

6.8%

3.4%

6.8%

8.1%

8.9%

8.8%

7.9%

10.3%

—

$77M

$37M

$32M

$39M

$36M

$37M

$35M

—

$115M

$329M

$157M

$271M

—

Income Tax Expense

—

$31M

$81M

$34M

$65M

$48M

$40M

-$827K

$86M

$190M

$84M

$248M

$123M

$206M

$152M

$165M

$157M

$150M

$164M

Net Margin

3.6%

1.6%

4.9%

2.4%

4.8%

3.5%

4.0%

3.8%

4.2%

$0.40

$1.18

$0.58

$0.97

$0.72

$0.78

$0.74

$0.72

$0.79

Diluted EPS

$0.40

$1.17

$0.58

$0.97

$0.72

$0.78

$0.74

$0.72

$0.79

Weighted Avg Basic

—

211M

212M

—

Weighted Avg Diluted

—

212M

213M

—

FLOWERS FOODS INC (FLO) Stock Analysis — April 2026 Rating, Price, and Forecast

Last updated: April 2026

Company Overview — What Does FLOWERS FOODS INC Do?

Flowers Foods, Inc. produces and markets packaged bakery products in the United States. It offers fresh breads, buns, rolls, snack cakes, and tortillas, as well as frozen breads and rolls under the Nature's Own, Dave's Killer Bread, Wonder, Canyon Bakehouse, Mrs. Freshley's, and Tastykake brand names. The company distributes its products through a direct-store-delivery distribution and a warehouse delivery system, as well as operates 46 bakeries comprising 44 owned and two leased. Its customers include mass merchandisers, supermarkets and other retailers, convenience stores, national and regional restaurants, quick-serve chains, retail in-store bakeries, foodservice distributors, food wholesalers, institutions, dollar stores, and vending companies. The company was formerly known as Flowers Industries and changed its name to Flowers Foods, Inc. in 2001. Flowers Foods, Inc. was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Thomasville, Georgia. FLOWERS FOODS INC (FLO) is classified as a small-cap stock in the Consumer Staples sector, specifically within the Food Products industry. The company is led by CEO Amos R. McMullian and employs approximately 9,200 people, headquartered in Thomasville, Georgia. With a market capitalization of $1.7B, FLO is one of the notable companies in the Consumer Staples sector.

FLOWERS FOODS INC (FLO) Stock Rating — Reduce (April 2026)

As of April 2026, FLOWERS FOODS INC receives a Reduce rating with a composite score of 45.8/100 and 2 out of 5 stars from the Blank Capital Research quantitative model.FLO ranks #2,403 out of 4,446 stocks in our coverage universe. Within the Consumer Staples sector, FLOWERS FOODS INC ranks #93 of 180 stocks, placing it in the lower half of its Consumer Staples peers. The rating is generated by a multi-factor model that weighs quality (30%), momentum (25%), value (15%), investment (10%), stability (10%), and short interest (10%).

FLO Stock Price and 52-Week Range

FLOWERS FOODS INC (FLO) currently trades at $8.06. The stock lost $0.08 (1.0%) in the most recent trading session. The 52-week high for FLO is $20.23, which means the stock is currently trading -60.2% from its annual peak. The 52-week low is $8.42, putting the stock -4.3% above its annual trough. Recent trading volume was 4.2M shares, reflecting moderate market activity.

Is FLO Overvalued or Undervalued? — Valuation Analysis

FLOWERS FOODS INC (FLO) carries a value factor score of 60/100 in the Blank Capital model, indicating fair valuation relative to historical norms. The trailing price-to-earnings ratio is 9.02x, compared to the Consumer Staples sector average of 33.11x — a discount of 73%. The price-to-book ratio stands at 1.32x, versus the sector average of 1.74x. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.33x, compared to 0.35x for the average Consumer Staples stock. On an enterprise value basis, FLO trades at 9.88x EV/EBITDA, versus 6.93x for the sector.

Overall, FLO's valuation appears roughly in line with sector benchmarks, suggesting the market is pricing the stock fairly given its current fundamentals and growth trajectory. Neither deep value nor significantly overpriced, the stock occupies a middle ground on valuation.

FLOWERS FOODS INC Profitability — ROE, Margins, and Quality Score

FLOWERS FOODS INC (FLO) earns a quality factor score of 50/100, indicating solid business quality with consistent operational execution. The return on equity (ROE) is 14.6%, compared to the Consumer Staples sector average of 7.7%, which is within a healthy range. Return on assets (ROA) comes in at 4.5% versus the sector average of 3.1%.

On a margin basis, FLOWERS FOODS INC reports gross margins of 47.9%, compared to 26.2% for the sector. The operating margin is 6.0% (sector: 2.9%). Net profit margin stands at 3.6%, versus 1.6% for the average Consumer Staples stock. Revenue growth is running at 3.0% on a trailing basis, compared to 3.1% for the sector. The overall profitability profile is adequate, though there may be room for margin expansion.

FLO Debt, Balance Sheet, and Financial Health

FLOWERS FOODS INC has a debt-to-equity ratio of 135.0%, compared to the Consumer Staples sector average of 72.0%. Leverage is within a manageable range for the industry, though investors should monitor debt trends over time. The current ratio is 0.75x, which may signal near-term liquidity tightness. Total debt on the balance sheet is $1.76B. Cash and equivalents stand at $17M.

FLO has a beta of 0.28, meaning it is less volatile than the S&P 500, making it a relatively defensive holding. The stability factor score for FLOWERS FOODS INC is 72/100, indicating low-volatility characteristics and consistent price behavior that appeals to risk-averse investors.

FLOWERS FOODS INC Revenue and Earnings History — Quarterly Trend

In TTM 2026, FLOWERS FOODS INC reported revenue of $5.25B and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.40. Net income for the quarter was $190M. Gross margin was 47.9%. Operating income came in at $312M.

In FY 2025, FLOWERS FOODS INC reported revenue of $5.26B and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.40. Net income for the quarter was $84M. Revenue grew 3.0% year-over-year compared to FY 2024. Operating income came in at $174M.

In Q3 2025, FLOWERS FOODS INC reported revenue of $1.23B and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.19. Net income for the quarter was $40M. Gross margin was 47.9%. Revenue grew 3.0% year-over-year compared to Q3 2024. Operating income came in at $67M.

In Q3 2026, FLOWERS FOODS INC reported revenue of $1.23B and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.19. Net income for the quarter was $40M. Revenue grew 0.0% year-over-year compared to Q3 2025. Operating income came in at $67M.

Over the past 8 quarters, FLOWERS FOODS INC has demonstrated a growth trajectory, with revenue expanding from $1.19B to $5.25B. Investors analyzing FLO stock should weigh these quarterly trends alongside the valuation and quality metrics discussed above.

FLO Dividend Yield and Income Analysis

FLOWERS FOODS INC (FLO) currently pays a dividend yield of 7.4%. At this yield, a $10,000 investment in FLO stock would generate approximately $$741.00 in annual dividend income. This compares to the Consumer Staples sector average dividend yield of 0.4%, meaning FLO offers above-average income for its sector.

FLO Momentum and Technical Analysis Profile

FLOWERS FOODS INC (FLO) has a momentum factor score of 18/100, signaling weak relative price performance. Stocks with low momentum scores have historically tended to continue underperforming in the near term. The investment factor score is 32/100, which measures capital allocation efficiency and asset growth patterns. The short interest score of 68/100 reflects moderate short selling activity.

FLO vs Competitors — Consumer Staples Sector Ranking and Peer Comparison

Within the Consumer Staples sector, FLOWERS FOODS INC (FLO) ranks #93 out of 180 stocks based on the Blank Capital composite score. This places FLO in the lower half of all Consumer Staples stocks in our coverage universe. Key competitors and sector peers include Ituran Location & Control Ltd. (ITRN) with a score of 60.3/100, DARLING INGREDIENTS INC. (DAR) with a score of 52.9/100, Bunge Global SA (BG) with a score of 53.0/100, SANFILIPPO JOHN B & SON INC (JBSS) with a score of 54.1/100, and Archer-Daniels-Midland Co (ADM) with a score of 52.2/100.

Comparing FLO against the S&P 500 benchmark is also instructive for understanding relative performance. Investors can view the full FLO vs S&P 500 (SPY) comparison to assess how FLOWERS FOODS INC stacks up against the broader market across all factor dimensions.

FLO Next Earnings Date

No upcoming earnings date has been announced for FLOWERS FOODS INC (FLO) at this time. Check the earnings calendar for the latest scheduling updates across all stocks in our coverage universe.

Should You Buy FLO? — Investment Thesis Summary

The quantitative profile for FLOWERS FOODS INC suggests caution. The value score of 60/100 suggests attractive pricing relative to fundamentals. Momentum is weak at 18/100, a headwind for near-term performance. Low volatility (stability score 72/100) reduces downside risk.

In summary, FLOWERS FOODS INC (FLO) earns a Reduce rating with a composite score of 45.8/100 as of April 2026. The rating is derived from the Blank Capital Research methodology, which combines six factor dimensions into a single quantitative ranking. Investors should consider these quantitative signals alongside their own fundamental research, risk tolerance, and investment time horizon before making buy or sell decisions on FLO stock.

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