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Flowers Foods produces and markets packaged bakery foods in the United States through a national bakery network and a brand portfolio that includes Nature's Own, Dave's Killer Bread, Canyon Bakehouse, Simple Mills, Wonder, Tastykake and Mrs. Freshley's. News about FLO commonly covers financial results, branded retail performance, dividends, supply-chain and margin initiatives, and the integration of Simple Mills into the company's snack and baking-mix portfolio.
Company updates also include product introductions and certification-related developments across Dave's Killer Bread and Simple Mills, including organic breads, bagels, crackers, cookies, bars and baking mixes. Governance and leadership announcements appear alongside operating updates for the packaged bakery business.
Flowers Foods (NYSE: FLO) announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.1250 per share, marking the company’s 96th consecutive quarterly dividend. The dividend is payable on September 25, 2026 to shareholders of record as of September 11, 2026.
Dave's Killer Bread (NYSE:FLO) released new survey insights ahead of National Organic Month, showing strong organic awareness among younger consumers. Overall, 77% of respondents said they are aware of organic food health benefits, with 44% of Gen Z "very aware" versus 35% of millennials, 25% of Gen X and 15% of baby boomers. The research also found 70% of Gen Z parents became more ingredient-conscious after having children, and over half identify as "crunchy parents." Compared with five years ago, 54% of consumers spend more time checking ingredients and nutrition labels, including 60% of millennials and 57% of Gen Z. Nearly 69% of Gen Z consider it important to buy food labeled organic. The brand will highlight organic issues at Organic Week 2026 and has launched limited-edition Pumpkin Spice Madness Bagels made with organic whole grains at participating retailers through November.
Flowers Foods (NYSE: FLO) reported second quarter 2026 net sales of $1.193 billion, down 4.0% year over year, as a 1.8% pricing/mix increase was more than offset by a 5.8% volume decline. Branded Retail sales fell 3.8% to $794.6 million and Other sales declined 4.4% to $398.3 million.
Net income decreased 30.3% to $40.7 million (3.4% margin), with adjusted net income down 30.5% to $44.1 million. Adjusted EBITDA fell 19.2% to $111.3 million, or 9.3% of sales. Diluted EPS was $0.19 and adjusted diluted EPS $0.21, both $0.09 lower than a year ago.
For fiscal 2026, Flowers Foods reduced its outlook, now expecting net sales of $5.070–$5.142 billion (-3.5% to -2.2% vs prior year), adjusted EBITDA of $453–$481 million, and adjusted diluted EPS of $0.75–$0.85, all below prior guidance ranges.
Dave's Killer Bread (FLO) is reintroducing its fan-favorite seasonal Pumpkin Spice Madness Bagels nationwide for the first time in seven years. The limited-time product will be available at participating retailers through November, while supplies last, with prices starting at $6.49 for a five-pack.
The organic, non-GMO whole grain bagels feature brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg, and provide 10g of protein and 4g of fiber. According to Dave's Killer Bread, consumer research shows taste is prioritized over nutrition for bagels, yet this product aims to deliver both. The company also recently launched 100-calorie Mini Bagels in Plain Awesome and Epic Everything flavors.
Flowers Foods (NYSE: FLO) plans to report its second quarter 2026 financial results on Thursday, August 20, 2026, after the market close. A live question-and-answer webcast will be held the following day at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.
According to Flowers Foods, investors will be able to access the webcast, earnings press release, pre-recorded management remarks with transcript, and a supporting slide presentation at investors.flowersfoods.com. The materials will also be archived on the site. The company reports that 2025 net sales were $5.3 billion and highlights its major packaged bakery brands, including Nature's Own, Dave's Killer Bread, Canyon Bakehouse, Simple Mills, Wonder, and Tastykake.
Simple Mills, a Flowers Foods (NYSE: FLO) brand, has launched a national “Announcing Absolutely Nothing” campaign to highlight that its recipes and ingredients remain unchanged while gaining Non-UPF Verified™ status. The company reports that 60% of its crackers, cookies, bars, and baking mixes are already verified without any recipe reformulation.
The omni-channel rollout features brand takeovers in New York City’s Union Square and Port Authority, large-format digital boards in Los Angeles and The Hamptons, sky-banners, and a full-page New York Times ad. According to Simple Mills, most remaining products are expected to complete Non-UPF verification later in 2026.
Flowers Foods (NYSE:FLO) reported Q1 2026 net sales up 1.1% to $1.572 billion, while net income fell 20.6% to $42.1 million and diluted EPS declined to $0.20.
The board declared a $0.125 quarterly dividend and reaffirmed 2026 guidance, including adjusted EPS of $0.80–$0.90 and adjusted EBITDA of $465–$495 million.
Nature's Own (NYSE:FLO) launched a new, simpler bread recipe across its full portfolio and unveiled a bold brand refresh built around the promise of “Real. Soft. Bread.”
Recipes now feature up to 38% fewer ingredients and are Non-GMO Project Verified, supported by a national media campaign starring John Cena as “Breaducator.”
F&G Annuities & Life (NYSE: FG) will join the S&P SmallCap 600, replacing Mister Car Wash, effective before trading on May 19, 2026. The same announcement details SharkNinja moving into the S&P MidCap 400 and Flowers Foods shifting from the MidCap 400 to the SmallCap 600 on May 18, 2026, tied to pending acquisitions of CSG Systems Intl and Mister Car Wash.
Flowers Foods (NYSE:FLO) will report first quarter 2026 results on May 21, 2026 after market close, with a live Q&A webcast at 8:30 AM ET on May 22, 2026. Materials and archived webcast will be available at investors.flowersfoods.com.
Headquartered in Thomasville, Ga., Flowers Foods reported 2025 net sales of $5.3 billion and owns brands including Nature's Own, Dave's Killer Bread, Canyon Bakehouse, Simple Mills, Wonder, and Tastykake.