Flowers Foods Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Wonder® (FLO) has extended its 'Deploy the Joy' campaign partnership with the USO through 2026, with total donations reaching $3,350,000 since 2018. The campaign, running from April 13 to September 6, 2025, introduces several initiatives including:

The company launched a new Mini Loaf product, a 12-slice version of its Classic White Bread with calcium-enriched content, featuring limited-edition patriotic packaging. The campaign includes a $10,000 Backyard Makeover Sweepstakes and will provide grills to 10 service members through USO donation.

Wonder will also sponsor USO events at Fleet Week in New York City and Los Angeles (May 23-26, 2025) and host a barbecue event at Fort Sill, Oklahoma.

Flowers Foods (NYSE: FLO) reported mixed Q1 2025 results with declining sales and profits. Net sales decreased 1.4% to $1.554 billion despite the Simple Mills acquisition benefit, due to pricing/mix and volume declines. Net income fell 27.4% to $53.0 million, while adjusted EBITDA increased 1.6% to $162.0 million. The company completed the acquisition of Simple Mills, which contributed $24.3 million in net sales but posted a net loss of $4.2 million. For fiscal 2025, Flowers Foods revised its guidance downward, now expecting: - Net sales of $5.297-$5.395 billion (3.8-5.7% growth) - Adjusted EBITDA of $534-$562 million - Adjusted diluted EPS of $1.05-$1.15 Management cited economic uncertainty and category declines but highlighted market share gains for leading brands and strategic initiatives in better-for-you products, including Dave's Killer Bread expansion into snacking and the Simple Mills acquisition.

Nature's Own (FLO) has expanded its product portfolio with seven new offerings targeting smaller households and keto-conscious consumers. The company has launched five varieties in its Small Loaf series nationwide, including Homestyle White, Ancient Grain, 100% Whole Wheat, Hawaiian, and Sourdough, each containing 12 perfectly portioned slices. Additionally, Nature's Own introduced two new Keto Life products: Hot Dog Buns and Multigrain Loaf, both featuring 1 Net Carb per serving. These launches aim to address growing market trends: the demand for smaller portions to reduce waste and the increasing popularity of low-carb lifestyles. All products maintain the brand's commitment to no artificial flavors, colors, preservatives, or high fructose corn syrup.

Flowers Foods (NYSE: FLO) has announced its upcoming first quarter 2025 financial results release, scheduled for Friday, May 16, 2025, at 7:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The company will follow this with a live question and answer webcast at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.

Investors and stakeholders can access the webcast, press release, pre-recorded management remarks with transcript, and supporting slide presentation through investors.flowersfoods.com.

Based in Thomasville, Georgia, Flowers Foods is a major U.S. packaged bakery foods producer, with 2024 sales of $5.1 billion. The company operates multiple bakeries nationwide, producing various bakery products. Their portfolio includes prominent brands such as:

• Nature's Own
• Dave's Killer Bread
• Canyon Bakehouse
• Simple Mills
• Wonder
• Tastykake

Dave's Killer Bread, America's #1 organic bread brand, has announced the national launch of organic Sandwich Rolls in two varieties: 21 Whole Grains and Seeds and Sandwich Rolls Done Right. The new product line targets the substantial sandwich consumption market, with over half of Americans enjoying sandwiches daily.

The rolls are designed for sub sandwiches, hot dogs, and French bread pizzas, featuring impressive nutritional profiles. The 21 Whole Grains and Seeds variety contains 16g of whole grains and 11g of protein per serving, while the Sandwich Rolls Done Right offers 10g of whole grains and 11g of protein.

These USDA organic and Non-GMO Project Verified products contain no high fructose corn syrup or artificial additives. The 6-count packages are priced at $6.99 and are available nationwide in grocery store bread aisles.

Wonder, the iconic brand with over 100 years of history, has announced its expansion into the snack cake category with a new line of sweet treats. The launch represents the brand's first venture beyond its traditional bread products.

The new product line includes 11 varieties of treats:

• Crème-Filled Chocolate Cupcakes and Confetti Cakes
• Glazed and Iced Honey Buns
• Powdered, Frosted, and Crunch Mini Donuts
• Pecan Cinnamon Twists
• Cinnamon Rolls
• Brown Sugar Cinnamon Donut Sticks
• Peanut Butter Wafers

The products feature new packaging with a sleek yet playful design and are now available at select grocery stores nationwide.

Flowers Foods (NYSE: FLO) has announced its participation in the Raymond James 46th Annual Institutional Investors Conference on March 3, 2025. The company's management team will present at 2:50 p.m. Eastern Time, with a live audio webcast available at investors.flowersfoods.com/events-and-presentations.

Based in Thomasville, Georgia, Flowers Foods is a leading U.S. packaged bakery foods producer with 2024 sales of $5.1 billion. The company operates multiple bakeries nationwide, producing various bakery products under prominent brands including Nature's Own, Dave's Killer Bread, Canyon Bakehouse, Simple Mills, Wonder, and Tastykake.

Vestar Capital Partners has completed the sale of Simple Mills, a premium better-for-you food brand, to Flowers Foods (NYSE: FLO) for $795 million. Vestar, which provided the first institutional investment in October 2019, was Simple Mills' largest shareholder.

During Vestar's five-year investment period, Simple Mills achieved consistent double-digit topline growth through various initiatives including: expanded distribution channels, annual new product launches, increased marketing and R&D investments, and strengthened supply-chain operations through improved co-manufacturing and supplier networks.

The transaction validates Vestar's investment thesis centered on the growing better-for-you foods market segment. Simple Mills' product portfolio includes crackers, cookies, snack bars, and baking mixes. Piper Sandler and Centerview Partners acted as financial advisors, while Kirkland & Ellis LLP served as legal counsel to Vestar.

Flowers Foods (NYSE: FLO) has completed the acquisition of Simple Mills, a leading natural brand specializing in better-for-you crackers, cookies, snack bars, and baking mixes. The acquisition aims to strengthen Flowers Foods' presence in premium snacking segments and diversify its category exposure.

Simple Mills, founded in 2012, has established itself as the leading brand in natural channel crackers, cookies, and baking mixes, with distribution in over 30,000 stores nationwide. The company focuses on producing nutritious products using high-quality ingredients.

Flowers Foods, headquartered in Thomasville, Ga., reported net sales of $5.1 billion in 2024 and is one of the largest packaged bakery foods producers in the United States. The company's portfolio includes prominent brands such as Nature's Own, Dave's Killer Bread, Wonder, Canyon Bakehouse, and Tastykake.