Flowers Foods, Inc.
FLOConsumer DefensiveNASDAQPackaged Foods · Last scanned May 29, 2026
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Daily timeframe1 of 4 indicators bullish as of May 28
Headquartered within the consumer defensive sector, Flowers Foods, Inc. focuses on Packaged Foods services and products. Flowers Foods, Inc. produces and markets packaged bakery food products in the United States. The $1.63B market capitalization puts FLO squarely in small-cap range for its industry. The company's principal products include fresh breads, buns, rolls, snack items, bagels, English muffins, tortillas, baking mixes, and frozen breads and rolls as well as snack items including bars, cakes, cookies, and crackers.
Market Cap
$1.63B
Beta
0.46
P/E (TTM)
22.65
P/E (Fwd)
9.30
EPS (TTM)
$0.34
EPS (Fwd)
$0.83
ROE
5.4%
ROA
5.3%
Cash
$252.7M
Total Debt
$1.47B
Free CF
$240.0M
52W Change
-54.4%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
On the balance sheet, FLO has $252.7M in cash with $1.47B in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. Annual free cash flow of $240.0M supports ongoing capital allocation decisions and provides a cushion against unexpected expenses or downturns. Return on equity stands at 5.4%, which is modest for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. An ROA of 5.3% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $4.81B (2022) to $5.26B (2025).
The relatively low beta of 0.46 suggests FLO is a less volatile holding compared to the broader index. Debt significantly exceeds cash reserves, which means the company's financial flexibility could be constrained during economic downturns. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence Flowers Foods, Inc.'s trajectory.