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4 - FLOWERS FOODS INC (0001128928) (Issuer)

4 - FLOWERS FOODS INC (0001128928) (Issuer)

4 - FLOWERS FOODS INC (0001128928) (Issuer)

4 - FLOWERS FOODS INC (0001128928) (Issuer)

4 - FLOWERS FOODS INC (0001128928) (Issuer)

4 - FLOWERS FOODS INC (0001128928) (Issuer)

4 - FLOWERS FOODS INC (0001128928) (Issuer)

4 - FLOWERS FOODS INC (0001128928) (Issuer)

THOMASVILLE, Ga., Nov. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) today announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.24 per share, an increase of 4.3% over the same quarter last year. This is the 89th consecutive quarterly dividend paid by the company and is payable on December 13, 2024, to shareholders of record on November 29, 2024. About Flowers Foods Headquartered in Thomasville, Ga., Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is one of the largest producers of packaged bakery foods in the United States with 2023 sales of $5.1 billion. Flowers operates bakeries across the country that produce a wide range of bakery products. Among the company's top bra

THOMASVILLE, Ga., Nov. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) today reported financial results for the company's 12-week third quarter ended October 5, 2024. Third Quarter Summary:Compared to the prior year third quarter where applicable Net sales(1) decreased 0.7% to $1.191 billion as positive pricing/mix was more than offset by volume declines.Net income increased $111.7 million to $65.0 million, primarily due to growth in operating income from a decrease in legal settlements and related costs, partially offset by higher net interest expense. Adjusted net income(2) increased 12.4% to $69.3 million.Adjusted EBITDA(2) increased 10.0% to $133.3 million, representing 11.2% of

Thomasville, GA, Oct. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) will report its third quarter 2024 financial results on Friday, November 8, 2024, at 7:00 a.m. Eastern. The company will host a live question and answer webcast at 8:30 a.m. Eastern the same day. A link to the webcast, press release, pre-recorded remarks by management with accompanying transcript, and supporting slide presentation will be posted at investors.flowersfoods.com. A replay will be available at the same link following the event. About Flowers Foods Headquartered in Thomasville, Ga., Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is one of the largest producers of packaged bakery foods in the United States with 2

THOMASVILLE, Ga., Aug. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) today announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.24 per share, an increase of 4.3% over the same quarter last year. This is the 88th consecutive quarterly dividend paid by the company and is payable on September 20, 2024, to shareholders of record on September 6, 2024. About Flowers Foods Headquartered in Thomasville, Ga., Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is one of the largest producers of packaged bakery foods in the United States with 2023 sales of $5.1 billion. Flowers operates bakeries across the country that produce a wide range of bakery products. Among the company's top bra

THOMASVILLE, Ga., Aug. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) today reported financial results for the company's 12-week second quarter ended July 13, 2024. Second Quarter Summary:Compared to the prior year second quarter where applicable Sales decreased 0.2% to $1.225 billion as positive pricing/mix was more than offset by volume declines, primarily due to business exits.Net income increased 5.0% to $67.0 million, primarily due to growth in operating income, partially offset by higher net interest and income tax expense. Adjusted net income(1) increased 6.5% to $75.5 million.Adjusted EBITDA(1) increased 7.8% to $143.5 million, representing 11.7% of sales, a 90-basis point

THOMASVILLE, Ga., May 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) today announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.24 per share, an increase of 4.3% over the same quarter last year. This is the 87th consecutive quarterly dividend paid by the company and is payable on June 20, 2024, to shareholders of record on June 6, 2024. This action increases the annualized dividend rate to $0.96 per share from $0.92 per share at this time last year. "The board is pleased to reward shareholders with a dividend increase, reflecting our confidence in Flowers' ability to deliver earnings growth in line with our long-term financial targets," said Ryals McMullian

THOMASVILLE, Ga., May 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) today reported financial results for the company's 16-week first quarter ended April 20, 2024. First Quarter Summary:Compared to the prior year first quarter where applicable Sales increased 2.8% to a first-quarter record, $1.577 billion.Net income increased 3.3% to $73.0 million, primarily due to moderating input costs and price increases implemented in the prior year, partly offset by higher selling, distribution, and administrative expenses. Adjusted net income(1) decreased 0.8% to $80.3 million.Adjusted EBITDA(1) increased 5.5% to $159.4 million, representing 10.1% of sales, a 30-basis point increase.Diluted E

Thomasville, Ga., April 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) will report its first quarter 2024 financial results on Thursday, May 16, 2024, after market close. On the same day, the company will host a live question and answer webcast at 5:00 p.m. Eastern. Please note the change from our normal timing due to a scheduling conflict. A link to the webcast, press release, pre-recorded remarks by management with accompanying transcript, and supporting slide presentation will be posted at investors.flowersfoods.com. A replay will be available at the same link following the event. Investor Contact: [email protected] About Flowers FoodsHeadquartered in Thomas

THOMASVILLE, Ga., Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) today announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $ 0.23 per share, an increase of 4.5% over the same quarter last year. This is the 86th consecutive quarterly dividend paid by the company and is payable on March 15, 2024, to shareholders of record on March 1, 2024. About Flowers Foods Headquartered in Thomasville, Ga., Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is one of the largest producers of packaged bakery foods in the United States with 2023 sales of $5.1 billion. Flowers operates bakeries across the country that produce a wide range of bakery products. Among the company's top brands are

THOMASVILLE, Ga., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) today reported financial results for the company's 52-week fiscal 2023 and 12-week fourth quarter ended December 30, 2023. Fiscal 2023 Summary:Compared to the prior year where applicable Sales increased 5.9% to a record $5.091 billion.Net income decreased 46.0% to $123.4 million, primarily due to increased legal settlement expense. Adjusted net income(1) decreased 5.4% to $256.3 million.Adjusted EBITDA(1) decreased 0.1% to $501.7 million, representing 9.9% of sales, a 50-basis point decrease.Diluted EPS decreased $0.49 to $0.58. Adjusted diluted EPS(1) decreased $0.07 to $1.20.Fourth Quarter Summary:Compared to t

THOMASVILLE, Ga., Aug. 22, 2024  /PRNewswire/ -- Nature's Own, America's No. 1 selling bread brand*, today announced a multi-year partnership with the Dallas Cowboys, naming the brand a Proud Partner of the Dallas Cowboys. "As America's leading bread brand, we are honored to forge a partnership with the iconic Dallas Cowboys," said Tyler Cannada, brand manager for Nature's Own. "We look forward to collaborating with one of the world's most esteemed sports franchises to create authentic and unforgettable experiences for fans." Kicking off the partnership's first year, Nature's

THOMASVILLE, Ga., Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) today announced two transitions to the senior leadership of the company and the election of two new members to the board of directors. The following changes are effective September 1, 2023: Heeth Varnedoe, chief operating officer at Flowers, will begin serving as president and chief operating officer of the company. Varnedoe has held a number of key management roles at Flowers, including chief transformation officer, senior vice president of DSD Regions/Sales, and president of the Phoenix bakery. T

THOMASVILLE, Ga., Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) today announced that effective December 31, 2023, D. Keith Wheeler, chief sales officer, will retire from the company after 35 years of service. Wheeler will step down from his current role on August 31, 2023, and will serve until his retirement as a senior advisor to Ryals McMullian, chairman, chief executive officer, and president of Flowers. "I'd like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to Keith for his years of exemplary service to our company," said McMullian. "His unique combination of leadership, communication, and collaboration – together with an in-depth understanding of our business – has had a tremendous

THOMASVILLE, Ga., March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) today announced that A. Ryals McMullian has been elected as the next chairman of the board, effective immediately following the 2023 annual meeting of shareholders. George E. Deese, current chairman of the board, will retire from the chairman role at that time. Deese will continue to serve as a director following the annual meeting of shareholders. "We are pleased to announce the election of Ryals as chairman of the board of Flowers Foods," commented Benjamin H. Griswold, IV, presiding director of Flowers' board. "His insights and keen business acuity have added tremendous value to the bo

THOMASVILLE, Ga., May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO), producer of Nature's Own, Dave's Killer Bread, Wonder, Canyon Bakehouse, Tastykake, and other bakery foods, today announced that effective December 31, 2022, Bradley K. Alexander, chief operating officer, will retire from the company after 41 years of service. Consistent with the company's management succession plan, on January 1, 2023, Heeth Varnedoe, the company's current chief transformation officer, will succeed Alexander as chief operating officer. "I wish to express my deep appreciation to Brad for his service to our company," said A. Ryals McMullian, president and chief operating officer. "His many contribu

DA Davidson analyst Brian Holland maintains Flowers Foods (NYSE:FLO) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $24 to $25.

Flowers Foods (NYSE:FLO) reported quarterly earnings of $0.38 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.41 by 7.32 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $1.576 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $1.579 billion by 0.18 percent. This is a 2.74 percent increase over sales of $1.534 billion the same period last year.

Deutsche Bank analyst Steve Powers maintains Flowers Foods (NYSE:FLO) with a Hold and raises the price target from $22 to $23.

Although U.S. stocks closed mixed on Wednesday, there were a few notable insider trades. When insiders purchase shares, it indicates their confidence in the company's prospects or that they view the stock as a bargain. Either way, this signals an opportunity to go long on the stock. Insider purchases should not be taken as the only indicator for making an investment or trading decision. At best, it can lend conviction to a buying decision. Below is a look at a few recent notable insider purchases. For more, check out Benzinga's insider transactions platform. Flowers Foods The Trade: Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) Director Edward J.. Casey Jr acquired a total of 5,000 shares an av

The Nasdaq 100 closed lower by around 150 points on Wednesday. Investors, meanwhile, focused on some notable insider trades. When insiders sell shares, it could be a preplanned sale, or could indicate their concern in the company’s prospects or that they view the stock as being overpriced. Insider sales should not be taken as the only indicator for making an investment or trading decision. At best, it can lend conviction to a selling decision. Below is a look at a few recent notable insider sales. For more, check out Benzinga's insider transactions platform. Gap The Trade: The Gap, Inc. (NYSE:GPS) Chief Legal & Compliance Officer Julie Gruber sold a total of 24,180 shares at an a

DA Davidson analyst Brian Holland initiates coverage on Flowers Foods (NYSE:FLO) with a Neutral rating and announces Price Target of $24.

Flowers Foods (NYSE:FLO) reported its Q4 earnings results on Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 04:10 PM. Here's what investors need to know about the announcement. Earnings Flowers Foods missed estimated earnings by 4.76%, reporting an EPS of $0.2 versus an estimate of $0.21. Revenue was up $46.00 million from the same period last year. Past Earnings Performance Last quarter the company beat on EPS by $0.01 which was followed by a 6.9% drop in the share price the next day. Here's a look at Flowers Foods's past performance: Quarter Q3 2023 Q2 2023 Q1 2023 Q4 2022 EPS Estimate 0.28 0.28 0.38 0.23 EPS Actual 0.29 0.33 0.38 0.23 Revenue Estimate 1.21B 1.20B 1.55B 1.10B Revenue Actual 1.

Flowers Foods (NYSE:FLO) reported quarterly earnings of $0.20 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.21 by 4.76 percent. This is a 13.04 percent decrease over earnings of $0.23 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $1.13 billion which met the analyst consensus estimate. This is a 4.25 percent increase over sales of $1.08 billion the same period last year.