State Street Corporation (NYSE: FLO) discloses 4.1% Flowers Foods ownership

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

State Street Corporation reported a passive ownership stake in Flowers Foods, Inc. common stock on a Schedule 13G. State Street and its investment adviser affiliates beneficially owned 8,756,329 shares of common stock, representing 4.1% of the class as of 06/30/2026.

The filing shows no sole voting or dispositive power, with 8,106,161 shares subject to shared voting power and 8,756,329 shares subject to shared dispositive power. Several State Street Global Advisors entities are identified as investment adviser subsidiaries involved in holding these shares on behalf of clients.

Key Figures

Beneficially owned shares: 8,756,329 shares Percent of class: 4.1% Shared voting power: 8,106,161 shares +3 more

6 metrics

Beneficially owned shares 8,756,329 shares Flowers Foods common stock beneficially owned by State Street Corporation

Percent of class 4.1% Portion of Flowers Foods common stock class held by State Street

Shared voting power 8,106,161 shares Shares over which State Street has shared power to vote or direct the vote

Shared dispositive power 8,756,329 shares Shares over which State Street has shared power to dispose or direct disposition

Sole voting power 0 shares Flowers Foods shares over which State Street has sole voting power

Sole dispositive power 0 shares Flowers Foods shares over which State Street has sole dispositive power

Key Terms

beneficially owned, shared voting power, shared dispositive power, investment company, +1 more

5 terms

beneficially owned financial

"Amount beneficially owned: 8756329.00"

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.

shared voting power financial

"Shared Voting Power 8,106,161.00"

Shared voting power occurs when two or more parties jointly have the right to vote or decide how a block of company shares is cast, like co-owners who must agree before moving a piece of furniture. Investors care because who controls voting rights affects board elections, major corporate decisions and takeover outcomes, and shared control can alter regulatory disclosures and the practical influence any holder has over a company’s direction and value.

shared dispositive power financial

"Shared Dispositive Power 8,756,329.00"

investment company financial

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

beneficial ownership financial

"Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class. | Ownership of 5 percent or less"

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.

AI-generated analysis. How Rhea-AI works. Not financial advice.

See more from StockTitan in Google Search and AI answers. Adds StockTitan as a preferred source · opens Google

Add on Google Not now

Available on EDGAR 08/07/2026 - 09:36 AM Accepted by SEC EDGAR 08/07/2026 - 09:36 AM Learn about SEC filing dates

FAQ

What percentage of Flowers Foods (FLO) does State Street Corporation report owning?

State Street Corporation reports beneficial ownership of 4.1% of Flowers Foods, Inc. common stock. This corresponds to 8,756,329 shares held as of 06/30/2026, according to the Schedule 13G filed by the firm and its investment adviser affiliates.

How many Flowers Foods (FLO) shares does State Street Corporation beneficially own?

State Street Corporation reports beneficial ownership of 8,756,329 Flowers Foods shares. These holdings represent 4.1% of the common stock class, with all dispositive power and all voting power held on a shared, not sole, basis through affiliated advisers.

Does State Street have sole voting power over any Flowers Foods (FLO) shares?

State Street reports no sole voting power over Flowers Foods shares. Instead, it has shared voting power over 8,106,161 shares, reflecting its role as a fiduciary for client accounts managed by its State Street Global Advisors investment adviser subsidiaries.

What is State Street’s dispositive power over Flowers Foods (FLO) shares?

State Street reports no sole dispositive power and shared dispositive power over 8,756,329 shares of Flowers Foods common stock. Shared dispositive power indicates authority, with others, to determine how these shares may be disposed of for client accounts.

Which State Street affiliates are involved in holding Flowers Foods (FLO) shares?

The filing lists several State Street Global Advisors entities, including SSGA Funds Management, Inc. and multiple non-U.S. adviser affiliates. Each is classified as an investment adviser (IA) involved in managing Flowers Foods shares on behalf of clients.

Is State Street’s ownership in Flowers Foods (FLO) above or below 5%?

State Street’s reported stake is below 5% of Flowers Foods common stock, at 4.1%. The filing notes ownership of 5 percent or less of the class, consistent with a passive Schedule 13G filing rather than an activist position.

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)

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

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 8,106,161.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 8,756,329.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

8,756,329.00

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)

4.1 %

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: 8756329.00
(b)	Percent of class: 4.1 %
(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: 8,106,161
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 8,756,329
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Ownership of 5 percent or less of a class
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 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:	08/07/2026