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FLO Earning Date, Transcript Summary & Report

Flowers Foods Inc
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18.410
-0.120(-0.650%)

FLO Earnings Prediction

The chart below shows how FLO performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, FLO sees a +0.28% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a -2.14% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +0.11%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.

FLO Key Earning Data

2024/Q4
Year Over Year
Quarter Over Quarter
Total Revenue
1.11B
-1.59%
-6.67%
Gross Margin
45.53%
1.93%
-2.34%
Operating Margin
6.09%
16.00%
-23.11%
Net Margin
3.88%
22.78%
-28.94%
EPS
0.20
17.65%
-35.48%
No Data Available

FLO Earnings Analysis

Flowers Foods Inc Corporation (FLO.N) Earnings Conference Call

Positive

  • Stable Earnings Performance: Reported EPS of $0.22 aligns with expectations, indicating stable earnings performance.

  • Branded Bread Portfolio Growth: Growth in dollars and units in tracked channels across the branded bread portfolio demonstrates effective market execution and innovation.

  • Sales and Margin Improvement: Improved sales and margins in the away-from-home business reflect successful implementation of the portfolio strategy despite challenges.

  • Brand Portfolio Expansion: The addition of Simple Mills to the brand portfolio is expected to enhance long-term performance and capitalize on market trends.

  • Future Growth Potential: Strong brand strength and a history of successful innovation position the company well for future growth opportunities.

Negative

  • Sweet Baked Goods Decline: Significant weakness in the sweet baked goods category led to lower-than-expected sales results, impacting overall revenue growth.

  • Cautious Financial Guidance: Financial guidance for 2025 is cautious due to potential tariffs and commodities volatility, indicating uncertainty in future performance.

  • Market Challenges Impacting Growth: Persistent category weakness has negatively affected both revenue and volume growth, highlighting ongoing challenges in the market.

  • Promotional Activity Impact: Increased promotional activity is anticipated, which may further pressure margins and profitability in the upcoming quarters.

  • Strategic Business Retreat Impact: Deliberate business exits have impacted sales and margins in the away-from-home business, suggesting a strategic retreat that could hinder growth.

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FLO FAQs

How does FLO typically perform around its earnings report dates?

FLO's stock performance around earnings reports can vary, but historical data shows specific patterns, such as a +0.28% change leading up to the report and a -2.14% change in the 10 days following the release.

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FLO Earnings Deck

Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

FLO Earning Call Sentiment

Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

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FLO.N

-0.65%
Positive
The earnings call presents a mixed sentiment. While there are positives like improved sales in certain areas, strategic acquisitions, and strong brand performance, concerns arise from cautious financial guidance due to market volatility and weak consumer demand. The Q&A section reveals uncertainties regarding consumer behavior and potential impacts of GLP-1 drugs. Given the company's market cap, these factors balance out, leading to a neutral prediction for stock price movement over the next two weeks.