THOMASVILLE, Ga., Feb. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) today announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.2475 per share, an increase of 3.1% over the same quarter last year.

Flowers Foods May Sell A Bread Brand To Maintain Its Dividend

The packaged foods industry has broadly declined over the last year with some producers dropping over 20%; dividend yields have expanded to as much as 9.5%. However, a high dividend yield does might not indicate value, profitability, or financial strength. Twenty-three high yield packaged food producers we compared on a matrix of factors including yield, payout ratio, value, growth, profitability, and debt.

Flowers Foods remains a Strong Buy, with deep value and recovery potential despite near-term consumer headwinds and soft 2026 guidance. FLO's robust free cash flow and solid balance sheet underpin intrinsic value, even as EBITDA and net sales guidance reflect ongoing category and inflationary pressures. Although sustainable, the dividend should be under review; a cut could unlock capital for debt repayment or buybacks, potentially enhancing long-term shareholder value despite near-term pressure.

Flowers Foods, Inc. (FLO) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

FLO reports Q4 EPS of 22 cents, topping estimates, as sales rise 11% due to the 53rd week and Simple Mills acquisition contributions.

Flowers Foods (FLO) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.22 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.16 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.22 per share a year ago.

THOMASVILLE, Ga., Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) today reported financial results for the company's 13-week fourth quarter and 53-week fiscal year ended January 3, 2026.

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FLO's Q4 results may see branded gains and a Simple Mills boost, but soft bread demand, input costs and ERP expenses could have pressured margins.