Flowers Foods, Inc. (FLO) Earnings Call Transcripts

Flowers Foods, Inc.'s Latest Earnings Call - Q1 FY2026

In the first quarter of fiscal 2026, Flowers Foods, Inc. reported revenue of $1.1 billion, slightly below analyst expectations, while earnings per share (EPS) came in at $0.30, exceeding estimates by $0.05. Management noted ongoing challenges with top-line growth, particularly in the traditional loaf category, but highlighted positive trends in premium bread and cake segments. The company reaffirmed its full-year guidance, indicating confidence in its strategic initiatives, including the relaunch of its Nature's Own brand, which is expected to stabilize volumes in the traditional loaf segment.

Reported metrics

Guidance from management

Management reaffirmed their full-year guidance, indicating confidence in achieving their targets despite inflationary pressures and a challenging top-line environment.

What management said

I think it will mostly come out of SG&A. And to the extent that we make progress on some of the packaging, as I mentioned, clearly that would be productivity as it relates to the cost going into COGS.

I think you nailed it in terms of the split. I mean, clearly, our first priority is to deleverage and the goal is to be below 3x by the end of fiscal '27. So we're looking at that as the primary lever with the reset of the dividend but continue to invest in the brands similar to what we did with the relaunch of our Nature's Owned this quarter.

What analysts pressed on

Analysts expressed concerns regarding the sustainability of the promotional environment and the impact of rising commodity costs on margins. They also questioned the effectiveness of the Nature's Own relaunch in stabilizing volumes in the traditional loaf segment.

Main topics on the call

• Revenue Performance — Flowers Foods reported revenue of $1.1 billion, which was below expectations. Management acknowledged 'softer top line trends in the quarter' but emphasized their focus on core brands to drive future growth.
• Earnings Beat — The company reported EPS of $0.30, beating analyst expectations by $0.05. Management stated, 'we delivered bottom line results ahead of expectations,' indicating effective cost management.
• Nature's Own Relaunch — Management is optimistic about the nationwide relaunch of Nature's Own, aiming to stabilize volumes in the traditional loaf category, which represents 38% of branded retail. They noted, 'success to me is stabilizing volu...
• Cost Management and Inflation — Management discussed ongoing inflationary pressures, particularly in packaging and distribution costs, but reassured that they are 'virtually fully hedged for the balance of the year.' They are implementing productivity ...

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Earnings Call History

EarningsCalls.dev has 67 Flowers Foods, Inc. earnings call transcripts on record, spanning February 6, 2020 to May 22, 2026. Based on this history, Flowers Foods, Inc. reports quarterly. The most recent call on file is dated May 22, 2026. The full list is below — each row opens the complete, free-to-read transcript.

Ticker

FLO

Exchange

NYSE

Country

US

Sector

Consumer Staples

Industry

Food Products

Calls on record

67

First call

February 6, 2020

Most recent

May 22, 2026

Reporting cadence

quarterly