State Street (FLO) reports 11.97M-share stake, 5.7% ownership disclosed

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

State Street Corporation reported beneficial ownership of 11,970,599 shares of Flowers Foods Inc common stock, representing 5.7% of the class as of 03/31/2026. The filing shows shared voting power of 11,331,040 shares and shared dispositive power of 11,970,599 shares through affiliated investment and trust entities.

The Schedule 13G indicates holdings are held on behalf of clients via named subsidiaries (for example, SSGA Funds Management, Inc. and State Street Bank and Trust Company). The signature is provided by a corporate officer on 05/12/2026.

Insights

Institutional Ownership Analyst

Large passive holder reports a 5.7% stake in FLO as of 03/31/2026.

State Street Corporation discloses beneficial ownership of 11,970,599 shares (5.7%) through multiple affiliated asset‑management and trustee entities. The filing lists shared voting power of 11,331,040 and shared dispositive power of 11,970,599, indicating agency or pooled-client holdings rather than sole control.

Relevant dependencies include client mandates and subsidiary structures named in the filing (for example, SSGA Funds Management, Inc.). Cash‑flow treatment or intentions for these holdings are not stated in the excerpt; subsequent filings would show any change in voting or disposition.

Corporate Governance Specialist

Disclosure shows shared control via multiple State Street affiliates.

The Schedule 13G enumerates several State Street entities as the relevant subsidiaries exercising authority (trust and advisory entities). Shared voting and dispositive powers are reported, which commonly reflect custody/agency arrangements for institutional clients.

Watch for updated schedules if the percentage crosses regulatory thresholds or if any subsidiary asserts sole power; timing and intent are not specified in this excerpt.

Key Figures

Beneficial ownership: 11,970,599 shares Percent of class: 5.7% Shared voting power: 11,331,040 shares +3 more

6 metrics

Beneficial ownership 11,970,599 shares Amount beneficially owned as reported

Percent of class 5.7% Percent of class as of 03/31/2026

Shared voting power 11,331,040 shares Shared power to vote or direct the vote

Shared dispositive power 11,970,599 shares Shared power to dispose or direct disposition

Reporting period as of 03/31/2026 Date tied to the ownership figures

Filing signature date 05/12/2026 Date the Schedule 13G was signed

Key Terms

Schedule 13G, Beneficial ownership, Shared dispositive power, SSGA Funds Management, Inc.

4 terms

Schedule 13G regulatory

"Item 1. (a) Name of issuer: FLOWERS FOODS INC"

A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.

Beneficial ownership regulatory

"Item 4. (a) Amount beneficially owned: 11970599.00"

Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.

Shared dispositive power regulatory

"(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 11,970,599"

SSGA Funds Management, Inc. financial

"Item 7. SSGA FUNDS MANAGEMENT, INC. (IA);STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY (BK)"

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FAQ

What stake does State Street report in FLOWERS FOODS INC (FLO)?

State Street reports beneficial ownership of 11,970,599 shares, equal to 5.7% of common stock as of 03/31/2026. The holdings are shown as shared voting and dispositive power via affiliated entities.

Does State Street report sole voting or dispositive power over FLO shares?

No. The filing reports 0 shares with sole voting power and 0 with sole dispositive power. Voting and disposition are reported as shared: 11,331,040 (voting) and 11,970,599 (dispositive).

Which State Street subsidiaries are named as holding the FLO shares?

The filing lists affiliated entities including SSGA Funds Management, Inc., State Street Bank and Trust Company, and several State Street Global Advisors entities as the subsidiaries through which holdings are held.

What date is the reported ownership figure effective?

The ownership position is reported as of 03/31/2026, and the Schedule 13G is signed by a State Street officer on 05/12/2026

That date pairing reflects the reporting period and the filing execution date.

Does this Schedule 13G indicate activist intentions or changes in control?

No activist intent or plans are stated. The form lists passive/agency-style shared powers via asset-management and trust affiliates, with no disclosure of plans to change control or solicit proxies in the provided excerpt.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

FLOWERS FOODS INC

(Name of Issuer)

COMMON STOCK

(Title of Class of Securities)

343498101

(CUSIP Number)

03/31/2026

(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

STATE STREET CORPORATION

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

MASSACHUSETTS

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 11,331,040.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 11,970,599.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

11,970,599.00

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)

5.7 %

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 CIR, THOMASVILLE, GEORGIA, 31757
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: STATE STREET CORPORATION;
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: ONE CONGRESS STREET, SUITE 1, BOSTON MA 02114, UNITED STATES
(c)	Citizenship: MA
(d)	Title of class of securities: COMMON STOCK
(e)	CUSIP Number(s): 343498101
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 11970599.00
(b)	Percent of class: 5.7 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 11,331,040
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 11,970,599
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. NOT APPLICABLE
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. SSGA FUNDS MANAGEMENT, INC. (IA);STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY (BK);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS EUROPE LIMITED (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS LIMITED (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS SINGAPORE LIMITED (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS TRUST COMPANY (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS, LTD. (IA);
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K), so indicate under Item 3(k) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and Item 3 classification of each member of the group. If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(c) or §240.13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identity of each member of the group. NOT APPLICABLE
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Notice of dissolution of a group may be furnished as an exhibit stating the date of the dissolution and that all further filings with respect to transactions in the security reported on will be filed, if required, by members of the group, in their individual capacity. See Item 5. 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.

STATE STREET CORPORATION

Signature:	ELIZABETH SCHAEFER
Name/Title:	SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER
Date:	05/12/2026