Flowers Foods, Inc.
FLOFlowers Foods, Inc. is a leading producer of packaged bakery foods in the United States, specializing in bread, buns, rolls, and snack cakes. Founded in 1919, the company operates a diverse portfolio of brands and owns numerous regional and national baking brands, serving supermarkets, grocery stores, and foodservice outlets across the country.
Dividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 12, 2025 | $0.25 | 2025-11-28 | 2025-11-28 |
| September 19, 2025 | $0.25 | 2025-09-05 | 2025-09-05 |
| June 19, 2025 | $0.25 | 2025-06-05 | 2025-06-05 |
| March 14, 2025 | $0.24 | 2025-02-28 | 2025-02-28 |
| December 13, 2024 | $0.24 | 2024-11-29 | 2024-11-29 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: Flowers Foods, Inc. has rewarded shareholders with 89 dividend payments over the past 22 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held FLO shares during this period received a total of $14.97 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.25/share was paid 42 days ago, on December 12, 2025.
- Yield & Schedule: FLO currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 8.95%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2003, the dividend payout has grown by 147.5%, from $0.10 to $0.25.
- Dividend Reliability: FLO has maintained or increased its dividend for 51 consecutive payments.
Company News
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Flowers Foods reported Q2 2025 earnings with adjusted EPS of $0.30, slightly above expectations but down from the previous year. Revenue missed estimates at $1.24 billion, and management lowered full-year guidance due to challenges in bread categories and rising costs.
The article highlights three stocks with high dividend yields and potential value opportunities despite current business challenges: Bloomin' Brands, Flowers Foods, and Haverty Furniture Company.
Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) will report its fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results on Friday, February 7, 2025. The company will host a live question and answer webcast at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time the same day.
Flowers Foods is acquiring Simple Mills for $795 million, strengthening its better-for-you and snacking segments. The deal is expected to be immediately accretive to Flowers' financials and help diversify its portfolio.
