THOMASVILLE, Ga., Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) will report its fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results on Thursday, February 12, 2026, after the market close. The company will host a live question and answer webcast at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time the next day. Access to the webcast, press release, pre-recorded remarks by management with accompanying transcript, and supporting slide presentation will be available and archived at investors.flowersfoods.com. About Flowe ...

Company Overview - Flowers Foods, based in Georgia, has been producing baked goods since 1919, with brands including Nature's Own, Dave's Killer Bread, Wonder, and Tastykake. The company operates 44 bakeries across 19 states and reported sales of $5.1 billion in 2024. Its stock has reached 68 new 52-week lows in the past year, yielding 9.1% [1] Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) - Alexandra Real Estate Equities specializes in office and lab space for life sciences, agtech, and technology industries in major U.S. cities. As of September 30, it had 39.2 million square feet of leasable space and has hit 35 new 52-week lows in the past year, yielding 10.7% [3] Market Trends - In 2025, 105 stocks had at least 30 new 52-week lows and a market cap over $1 billion, with 30 of those stocks offering dividend yields of 2.75% or higher. The "Dogs of the Dow" strategy, which selects the highest-yielding stocks, was up 17.8% through December 26 [4][5] Staffing Industry - Robert Half, a staffing business, has hit 52 new 52-week lows in the past year, yielding 8.6%. The company reported a net margin of 2.8% for the trailing 12 months, the lowest in a decade, as hiring has slowed due to a high unemployment rate of 4.6% [7][8] Employee Benefits Sector - Alight administers employee benefits and provides payroll services for over 35 million employees. The company has also hit 52 new 52-week lows, yielding 8.1%. It has pivoted to AI initiatives to improve efficiency amid economic uncertainty [9][10][11] Food Industry - Conagra Brands has reached 40 new 52-week lows, yielding 8.0%. The stock has declined from around $18.30 to below $17.45, with analysts suggesting it may be a value trap [12][13] Real Estate and Investment - Americold Realty Trust has hit 47 new 52-week lows, yielding 6.9%. Despite revenue and EBITDA growth of 69% and 114% respectively over eight years, its share price has declined due to increased net debt of $4.1 billion [14][15][16][17] Retail Sector - Buckle has hit 32 new 52-week lows, yielding 2.6%. The company announced a special cash dividend of $3.00 per share, in addition to its regular quarterly dividend, bringing total dividends to $4.40 per share in 2026, yielding 8.2% at a share price of $53.76 [18][20][21]

Core Points - Flowers Foods, Inc. has appointed D. Anthony Scaglione as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective January 1, 2026 [1][2] - Scaglione will oversee the company's financial strategy and various functions including treasury, investor relations, accounting, tax, internal audit, risk, procurement, and information security [1][3] - The appointment follows the retirement of Steve Kinsey, who will assist in the transition [3] Company Background - Flowers Foods is one of the largest producers of packaged bakery foods in the United States, with net sales of $5.1 billion in 2024 [5] - The company operates bakeries nationwide and produces a variety of bakery products under well-known brands such as Nature's Own, Dave's Killer Bread, and Wonder [5] Leadership Experience - Scaglione has extensive experience as CFO in several multi-billion-dollar organizations, including Total Wine & More, ODP Corporation, and ABM Industries [3] - His expertise encompasses core finance functions as well as strategy, real estate, procurement, mergers and acquisitions, and IT [3][4]

Core Points - Flowers Foods, Inc. has elected Sterling A. Spainhour to its board of directors, effective October 1, 2025, where he will serve on the audit and finance committees [1][2][3] Company Overview - Flowers Foods, Inc. is one of the largest producers of packaged bakery foods in the United States, with net sales of $5.1 billion in 2024 [4] - The company operates bakeries nationwide, producing a variety of bakery products under brands such as Nature's Own, Dave's Killer Bread, Canyon Bakehouse, Simple Mills, Wonder, and Tastykake [4] Board Member Profile - Sterling A. Spainhour brings over 30 years of experience, including roles at Southern Company, Jones Day, and CNN, with expertise in M&A, legal matters, and corporate governance [3] - Spainhour holds degrees in political science, business administration, and law from the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill and Duke University [3] - He is also a board member of several organizations, including Gray Media and Emory Healthcare Network [3] Strategic Implications - The addition of Spainhour is expected to enhance the board's composition and support the company's strategic priorities aimed at increasing shareholder value [3]

Company Announcement - Flowers Foods, Inc. announced the retirement of Steve Kinsey, the chief financial officer, after 36 years of service, with the last 18 years in the CFO role [1][2] - The company has begun the search for Kinsey's successor with a leading executive search firm and he is expected to serve in an advisory role post-retirement to ensure a smooth transition [1] Leadership Perspective - Ryals McMullian, chairman and CEO, expressed gratitude for Kinsey's leadership and commitment, highlighting his legacy of integrity and excellence [2] - Kinsey reflected on his career at Flowers, emphasizing the honor of working with a talented team and confidence in their ability to continue driving shareholder value [2] Company Overview - Flowers Foods, headquartered in Thomasville, Georgia, is one of the largest producers of packaged bakery foods in the U.S., reporting net sales of $5.1 billion in 2024 [3] - The company operates bakeries nationwide and produces a variety of bakery products under well-known brands such as Nature's Own, Dave's Killer Bread, Wonder, Canyon Bakehouse, and Tastykake [3]

Core Insights - Flowers Foods, Inc. reported a 1.5% increase in net sales to $1.243 billion for the second quarter ended July 12, 2025, driven by the acquisition of Simple Mills, despite declines in traditional loaf sales and a competitive environment [7][8][9] - The company is focusing on innovation and mergers and acquisitions to align its portfolio with consumer demand for healthier and value-oriented products [2][3] - Revised guidance for 2025 reflects lower-than-expected revenues, with net sales projected between $5.239 billion and $5.308 billion, indicating a growth of 2.7% to 4.0% compared to the previous year [9] Financial Performance - Net income decreased by 12.8% to $58.4 million, representing 4.7% of sales, primarily due to increased outside purchases and higher workforce-related costs [8][14] - Adjusted net income fell 16.0% to $63.4 million, with adjusted diluted EPS decreasing to $0.30 [8][33] - Adjusted EBITDA decreased by 4.0% to $137.7 million, representing 11.1% of net sales [8][32] Sales Breakdown - Branded Retail net sales increased by 5.0% to $826.7 million, aided by the Simple Mills acquisition, while other sales decreased by 4.9% to $416.1 million due to softer volumes [7][26] - The Simple Mills acquisition contributed $61.4 million in net sales but incurred a net loss of $2.1 million [8][14] Cost Structure - Materials, supplies, labor, and other production costs were 51.2% of net sales, a 110-basis point increase, primarily due to higher outside purchases and lower production volumes [14] - Selling, distribution, and administrative expenses were 38.1% of net sales, a decrease of 40 basis points, attributed to lower distributor fees [14] Future Outlook - The company expects adjusted diluted EPS for the full year to be in the range of $1.00 to $1.10, reflecting a downward revision from previous guidance [9][34] - The partial-year benefit of the Simple Mills acquisition is anticipated to contribute approximately $218 million to $225 million to net sales [9]

Core Insights - Flowers Foods, Inc. will report its second quarter 2025 financial results on August 15, 2025, at 7:00 a.m. Eastern Time [1] - A live question and answer webcast will follow at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time on the same day [1] Company Overview - Flowers Foods, Inc. is one of the largest producers of packaged bakery foods in the United States, with 2024 sales reaching $5.1 billion [2] - The company operates bakeries nationwide, producing a diverse range of bakery products [2] - Key brands under Flowers Foods include Nature's Own, Dave's Killer Bread, Canyon Bakehouse, Simple Mills, Wonder, and Tastykake [2]

Core Viewpoint - Flowers Foods, Inc. is set to report its first quarter 2025 financial results on May 16, 2025, with a live Q&A webcast scheduled for the same day [1]. Group 1: Company Overview - Flowers Foods, Inc. is headquartered in Thomasville, Georgia, and is one of the largest producers of packaged bakery foods in the United States [2]. - The company reported sales of $5.1 billion in 2024 [2]. - Flowers Foods operates bakeries across the country, producing a wide range of bakery products [2]. - Notable brands under Flowers Foods include Nature's Own, Dave's Killer Bread, Canyon Bakehouse, Simple Mills, Wonder, and Tastykake [2].