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FLO · NYSE · United States · Food And Kindred Products
In shortFLOWERS FOODS INC is profitable, generates cash and carries moderate debt, with revenue growing (+3.0% last year).
Financial health
Mixed
Built from five areas over the last five annual reports. Tap an area to see the figures behind it.
| Operating marginShare of each sale left after running the business, before interest and tax. | 3.3% | 28/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Net marginShare of each sale left as profit after every cost, interest and tax. | 1.6% | 26/100 |
| Return on equityProfit earned on the money shareholders put in. Above 15% is strong. | 6.2% | 31/100 |
| Return on invested capitalProfit earned on all the capital used (equity and debt). Above 10% usually means a real competitive edge. | 4.1% | 28/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Current ratioShort-term assets divided by short-term debts. Below 1 can mean tight cash. | 0.75× | 0/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Debt / equityDebt compared with the shareholders' stake. Above 2 is heavily indebted. | 1.35× | 36/100 |
| Net debt / EBITDAYears of operating profit needed to repay net debt. Below 2 is comfortable. | 5.11× | 0/100 |
| Interest coverageHow many times operating profit covers interest. Below 2 is risky. | 2.27× | 7/100 |
| Altman Z''Bankruptcy-risk model. Above 2.6 safe, below 1.1 distress. | 1.03 | 0/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Free cash flow marginCash left from each sale after investments. The money that can pay dividends or reduce debt. | 6.1% | 44/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Free cash flow / net incomeHow much accounting profit turns into real cash. Near 1 or above is healthy. | 3.81× | 100/100 |
| Years with positive free cash flow (last 5) | 5 of 5 | 100/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Profitable years (last 5) | 5 of 5 | 100/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of revenue decline (last 5) | 1 of 5 | 67/100 |
| Revenue growth volatility | 4.9% | 93/100 |
| Operating margin volatility | 1.8% | 93/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Revenue growth, 3-year average | 3.0% | 34/100 |
|---|---|---|
| EPS growth, 3-year average | -28.0% | 0/100 |
Weight in the score: 10%
Fiscal year 2026 · change vs prior year
Annual figures as reported. Hover a bar or point for the exact value.
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
The last 5 fiscal years from the company's annual reports.
USD millions; negative values in parentheses.
| Fiscal year | FY22 | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 | FY26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 4,331 | 4,806 | 5,091 | 5,103 | 5,256 |
| Research & development | 5.6 | 6.1 | 5.9 | 5.1 | 0 |
| Selling, general & admin | 1,720 | 1,851 | 2,120 | 2,001 | 2,075 |
| Operating income | 295 | 303 | 173 | 348 | 174 |
| Interest expense | 32 | 29 | 37 | 37 | 77 |
| Pre-tax income | 271 | 299 | 157 | 329 | 115 |
| Income tax | 65 | 70 | 34 | 81 | 31 |
| Net income | 206 | 228 | 123 | 248 | 84 |
| Diluted EPS | $0.97 | $1.07 | $0.58 | $1.17 | $0.40 |
| Diluted shares (millions) | 213 | 213 | 213 | 212 | 212 |
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
1.03 Distress zone
Estimates bankruptcy risk from working capital, retained earnings, operating profit and equity. Above 2.6 is considered safe, below 1.1 signals distress.
4/9
Nine yes-or-no tests on profitability, debt, liquidity and efficiency versus the prior year. 7 to 9 is strong, 0 to 3 is weak.
All figures: SEC EDGAR. Ratios and scores are computed by Scorvest (see how it works). Information only, not investment advice. How it works
Latest annual report: Jul 18, 2026 · Data updated Aug 20, 2026