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Flowers Foods, Inc.

S&P 500

FLO/Consumer Defensive · Packaged Foods/NYSE

Dividend Yield

11.82%

$0.87 · Annual Dividend

Stock Price$7.60P/E21.0MCap1.6BLast update: Jun 26, 2026 at 06:56

Dividend Safety Rating

51/ 100Caution

FLO's dividend shows some areas that warrant monitoring. Strengths include a 111.0 debt-to-equity & 49.4% gross margin. Areas of concern: 282.9% earnings payout ratio & 71.7% cfo payout ratio.

Based on 15 of 15 metrics

Strengths

  • Dividend Streak: 11+ yrsLong, uninterrupted dividend track record.
  • Dividend Cut: NoneNo dividend cut in recent history.
  • Debt-to-Equity: 111.0Conservative debt level relative to equity.

Risks

  • Earnings Payout Ratio: 282.9%High earnings payout ratio leaves little safety margin.
  • CFO Payout Ratio: 71.7%Operating cash flow leaves little room for the payout.
  • Interest Coverage: 2.5xInterest coverage is thin relative to debt servicing.

Payout & Coverage

Warning
71.4%Caution
71.7%Warning

Balance Sheet

Caution

Profitability

Caution
5.4%Warning
8.3%Caution
49.4%Safe

Dividend Track Record

Safe
11+ yrsVery Safe
NoneVery Safe

About Flowers Foods, Inc.

Flowers Foods, Inc. is a prominent American bakery company, renowned for producing a diverse range of baked goods. Founded in 1919, the company is headquartered in Thomasville, Georgia. Flowers Foods' primary function is to produce and distribute a variety of packaged bakery products, which include breads, rolls, snack cakes, and pastries. The company is the parent of several well-known brands such as Nature's Own, Dave's Killer Bread, Wonder, and Tastykake, which are widely recognized in households across the United States. Flowers Foods plays a significant role in the consumer goods sector, particularly impacting the food and beverage industry. It supports its operations through a combination of direct store delivery and warehouse delivery methods, ensuring broad accessibility to its products. The company emphasizes quality and innovation in its product offerings, striving to meet changing consumer preferences for healthier and more convenient food options. In the context of the market, Flowers Foods is considered a vital player in the packaged foods industry. It maintains a strong market presence due to its extensive distribution network and established brand portfolio, catering to a wide array of consumer tastes and dietary needs.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

11.82%

Annual Dividend

$0.87

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

282.86%

FCF Payout Ratio

71.36%

52-Week Range

$6.80 - $16.85

Dividend History (2016–2025)

FLO annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

FLO earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Last Ex-Dividend Date

June 12, 2026

Next Payment Date

June 26, 2026

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

4.19%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

4.49%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

5.66%

3-Year Total Growth

13.10%

5-Year Total Growth

24.56%

10-Year Total Growth

73.39%

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

$760.00

Annual Income

$86.90

Quarterly Income

$21.73

Monthly Income

$7.24

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FLO's current dividend yield?
Flowers Foods, Inc. (FLO) currently has a dividend yield of 11.82%, based on a stock price of $7.60 and an annual dividend of $0.87.
When is FLO's next dividend payment date?
FLO's next ex-dividend date is 2026-06-12 and the next payment date is 2026-06-26. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does FLO pay in dividends per year?
Flowers Foods, Inc. paid $0.98 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has FLO been increasing its dividend?
Flowers Foods, Inc. has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 4.49% and a 10-year CAGR of 5.66%.
Is FLO's dividend safe?
Flowers Foods, Inc. has a payout ratio of 282.86%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 71.36%. The payout ratio is above 100%, which may indicate the company is paying more in dividends than it earns. This could be unsustainable long-term.
How is FLO's Dividend Safety Rating calculated?
The Dividend Safety Rating evaluates Flowers Foods, Inc.'s dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (30%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (30%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for consumer defensive companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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