NYSE$FLO
Flowers Foods · Q1 2026 earnings
Q1 2026 earnings · · After market close · Investor relations
Briefing
Flowers Foods reported net sales of $1.57 billion and net income of $42.1 million for the first quarter of 2026.
Net sales increased 1.1% year-over-year to $1.57 billion, driven by the Simple Mills acquisition contribution and favorable pricing/mix, partially offset by volume declines. Income from operations declined to $79.8 million due to higher production costs and legal settlements, while net income fell to $42.1 million amid increased interest expense and a higher effective tax rate. The company maintained a strong balance sheet with $1.05 billion in available liquidity.
- Branded Retail sales rose 3.4% to $1.05 billion, supported by the Simple Mills acquisition and positive price/mix despite volume weakness in traditional loaf breads.
- Other sales declined 3.1% to $526 million due to lower store-branded volumes and unfavorable price/mix.
- Operating cash flow was $107.9 million, with free cash flow of $87.2 million after $20.6 million in capital expenditures.
- The company entered a $400 million term loan facility to refinance the 2026 notes maturing in October 2026 and extended its credit and repurchase facilities.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Flowers Foods · Revenue · Quarterly
$1.57B
Revenue by segment
Flowers Foods · $1.57B total across 2 segments · Q1 2026
- Branded Retail$1.05B—66.5%
- Other$526M—33.5%
Forward guidance
Fiscal 2026 sales are expected to be lower than Fiscal 2025 due to the extra week in the prior year and continued fresh packaged bread category weakness, partially offset by the Simple Mills acquisition, growth in differentiated products, and pricing actions.
Tailwinds
- Simple Mills acquisition contribution and innovation in Keto, organic, and gluten-free products
- Price increases implemented to offset input cost inflation
Headwinds
- Continued weakness in traditional loaf breads and competitive marketplace pressures
- Impact of lower production volumes on margins
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 19 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2026
-1.7%
Avg return
Earnings day
-1.1%
Avg return
5 days after
-2.0%
Avg return
30 days after
40%
26 / 65 earnings
Positive
+10.8%
Q4 2014
Best reaction
-17.5%
Q4 2015
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -0.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2025 | -8.7% | -12.9% | -22.6% | |
| Q3 2025 | +1.9% | -1.2% | -7.5% | |
| Q2 2025 | -5.3% | -5.2% | -17.1% | |
| Q1 2025 | +1.5% | -3.3% | -6.4% | |
| Q4 2024 | -1.3% | -4.8% | +0.3% | |
| Q3 2024 | -2.1% | -1.8% | -0.4% | |
| Q2 2024 | +1.5% | +1.8% | +2.3% | |
| Q1 2024 | -4.2% | -4.9% | -12.5% | |
| Q4 2023 | -4.2% | -4.3% | -0.9% | |
| Q3 2023 | -6.9% | -4.7% | -2.0% | |
| Q2 2023 | +3.9% | +0.5% | -7.2% | |
| Q1 2023 | -9.2% | -9.1% | -12.9% | |
| Q4 2022 | +0.2% | +0.4% | -0.9% | |
| Q3 2022 | -5.4% | -0.6% | +1.6% | |
| Q2 2022 | -0.2% | +1.6% | -3.2% | |
| Q1 2022 | +4.5% | +5.0% | -2.8% | |
| Q4 2021 | -1.2% | -0.5% | -13.9% | |
| Q3 2021 | +2.3% | +5.3% | +1.7% | |
| Q2 2021 | +5.7% | +9.3% | +2.3% | |
| Q1 2021 | -2.1% | -2.3% | -3.8% | |
| Q4 2020 | -0.1% | -1.5% | +3.0% | |
| Q3 2020 | -2.4% | -6.9% | -7.2% | |
| Q2 2020 | +2.3% | +4.4% | +3.4% | |
| Q1 2020 | +1.6% | +3.3% | -1.0% | |
| Q4 2019 | +0.4% | +2.8% | +7.8% | |
| Q3 2019 | -1.1% | +0.0% | +3.6% | |
| Q2 2019 | -4.7% | -7.0% | -5.5% | |
| Q1 2019 | +7.1% | +7.8% | +9.6% | |
| Q4 2018 | +1.5% | +0.6% | +1.6% | |
| Q3 2018 | -1.1% | +5.5% | +0.8% | |
| Q2 2018 | -6.0% | -6.1% | -1.5% | |
| Q1 2018 | -10.2% | -10.9% | -5.6% | |
| Q4 2017 | +5.6% | +7.9% | +13.4% | |
| Q3 2017 | +2.6% | +5.6% | +13.2% | |
| Q2 2017 | +0.0% | +3.5% | +2.0% | |
| Q1 2017 | -6.6% | -5.0% | -9.9% | |
| Q4 2016 | -8.3% | -5.5% | -5.5% | |
| Q3 2016 | -0.5% | +3.5% | +23.3% | |
| Q2 2016 | -15.8% | -14.0% | -17.7% | |
| Q1 2016 | +1.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -17.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -12.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +6.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -2.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +10.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -2.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -3.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +3.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -4.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -8.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -3.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -2.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +1.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -1.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -4.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +6.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +1.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +0.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -11.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -0.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +0.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +0.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +0.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -0.1% | — | — |
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