BlackRock holds 14.7% stake in Flowers Foods

BlackRock, Inc. filed an amended Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership of 31,205,952 shares of Flowers Foods, Inc. common stock, representing 14.7% of the outstanding class as of June 30, 2026.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

BlackRock, Inc. filed an amended Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership of 31,205,952 shares of Flowers Foods, Inc. common stock, representing 14.7% of the outstanding class as of June 30, 2026. This reflects securities beneficially owned, or deemed beneficially owned, by certain BlackRock business units.

BlackRock reports sole voting power over 30,897,080 shares and sole dispositive power over 31,205,952 shares, with no shared voting or dispositive power. Some of these shares are held on behalf of other persons entitled to dividends or sale proceeds, including iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF, whose interest in Flowers Foods’ common stock exceeds five percent of the total outstanding shares.

Key Figures

Beneficial ownership: 31,205,952 shares Percent of class: 14.7% Sole voting power: 30,897,080 shares +2 more

5 metrics

Beneficial ownership 31,205,952 shares Shares of Flowers Foods common stock beneficially owned by BlackRock business units

Percent of class 14.7% Portion of Flowers Foods common stock class beneficially owned

Sole voting power 30,897,080 shares Shares for which BlackRock has sole power to vote or direct the vote

Sole dispositive power 31,205,952 shares Shares for which BlackRock has sole power to dispose or direct disposition

iShares ETF interest threshold more than 5% Interest of iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF in Flowers Foods common stock

Key Terms

beneficially owned, Sole Voting Power, Sole Dispositive Power, dispositive power, +1 more

5 terms

beneficially owned financial

"This reflects the securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned, by certain"

Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.

Sole Voting Power financial

"5 | Sole Voting Power 30,897,080.00 6 | Shared Voting Power 0.00"

Sole voting power is the exclusive right to cast votes attached to a shareholder’s stock without needing approval from anyone else. Like holding the only remote control for a TV, it lets that holder decide corporate matters such as board members, mergers, and policy changes, making it important to investors because it concentrates control and can strongly influence a company’s strategy and the value of its shares.

Sole Dispositive Power financial

"7 | Sole Dispositive Power 31,205,952.00 8 | Shared Dispositive Power 0.00"

Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.

dispositive power financial

"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 31205952"

Dispositive power is the authority to decide the final outcome of an asset, legal claim, contract, or corporate action — in effect the power to dispose of or resolve something. For investors it matters because whoever holds that authority can determine who gets paid, who controls an asset or vote, and how risks and returns are allocated; think of it like holding the key that lets you lock in the winner or loser in a deal.

Investment Company Act of 1940 regulatory

"shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940"

A U.S. federal law that sets the rulebook for pooled investment vehicles such as mutual funds, exchange-traded funds and similar money managers, requiring them to register with regulators, disclose holdings and fees, limit conflicts of interest, and follow governance standards. It matters to investors because these protections and transparency rules act like a referee and scoreboard, helping people compare funds, trust that managers follow fair practices, and spot hidden costs or risks.

FAQ

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How much of Flowers Foods (FLO) stock does BlackRock currently report owning?

BlackRock reports beneficial ownership of 31,205,952 shares of Flowers Foods common stock, representing 14.7% of the outstanding class. This ownership is attributed to certain BlackRock business units and is reported on an amended Schedule 13G.

What voting power does BlackRock have over its Flowers Foods (FLO) shares?

BlackRock reports sole voting power over 30,897,080 shares of Flowers Foods and no shared voting power. It also reports sole dispositive power over 31,205,952 shares, meaning it alone can decide how those shares are voted and disposed.

What percentage of Flowers Foods (FLO) does BlackRock’s 13G/A say it owns?

BlackRock states it beneficially owns 14.7% of Flowers Foods’ common stock. This percentage is based on 31,205,952 shares reported as beneficially owned by certain BlackRock business units as of June 30, 2026.

Who ultimately benefits from some of BlackRock’s Flowers Foods (FLO) holdings?

Some shares are held on behalf of other persons who may receive dividends or sale proceeds. The filing notes that iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF has an interest in Flowers Foods common stock exceeding 5% of the total outstanding shares.

Does BlackRock share dispositive power over Flowers Foods (FLO) shares with others?

BlackRock reports sole dispositive power over 31,205,952 shares of Flowers Foods and no shared dispositive power. While others may benefit economically, dispositive authority over these reported shares resides solely with the relevant BlackRock units.

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Available on EDGAR 07/28/2026 - 04:47 PM Accepted by SEC EDGAR 07/28/2026 - 04:44 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 3)

FLOWERS FOODS INC

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

343498101

(CUSIP Number)

06/30/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

schemaVersion:

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 343498101

1

Names of Reporting Persons

BlackRock, Inc.

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 30,897,080.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 31,205,952.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

31,205,952.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

14.7 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: FLOWERS FOODS INC
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 1919 FLOWERS CIRCLE THOMASVILLE GA 31757
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: BlackRock, Inc. In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), this Schedule 13G reflects the securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned, by certain business units (collectively, the "Reporting Business Units") of BlackRock, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates. It does not include securities, if any, beneficially owned by other business units whose beneficial ownership of securities are disaggregated from that of the Reporting Business Units in accordance with such release.
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: BlackRock, Inc., 50 Hudson Yards New York, NY 10001
(c)	Citizenship: See Item 4 of Cover Page
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.: 343498101
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 31205952
(b)	Percent of class: 14.7 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 30897080
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 31205952
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required. The interest of 1 such person, iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF, in the common stock of FLOWERS FOODS INC is more than five percent of the total outstanding common stock.
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary. See Exhibit 99
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

BlackRock, Inc.

Signature:	Spencer Fleming
Name/Title:	Managing Director
Date:	07/28/2026

Exhibit Information

Exhibit 24: Power of Attorney Exhibit 99: Item 7