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FLO Stock Forecast: Flowers Foods, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 3 Aug 2026
$7.22
+2.85% on the day

The 5 Wall Street analysts covering Flowers Foods, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $8 — +10.8% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 66 of 100 as at 1 Aug 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$1.5B
Ticker Nerd rank
66 / 100
Median analyst target
$8.00
Analysts covering
5
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−5.5%
1M
−16.3%
YTD
−30.8%
1Y
−50.5%
From 52W high
−53.2%
From 52W low
+4.6%
$7
$15
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

FLO stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Flowers Foods, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 1 Aug 2026
66 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Value
98
Accruals
88
Issuance
85
Quality
76
Volatility
66
Revisions
44
Size
40
Growth
27
Momentum
5

Value (98): The shares cost little relative to the profits and assets behind them — which can mean the market is too gloomy, or that the business really is in trouble.

Momentum (5): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Flowers Foods, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership.

Wall Street

FLO stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on FLO, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$6$8$10$12$14$16Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26FLOHigh $14.00Median $8.00Low $7.00

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

What Wall Street says5 analysts
1 Buy3 Hold1 Sell
Low $7.00Median $8.00High $14.00

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +10.8% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
18 May 2026Stephens & Co.MaintainsEqual-Weight$11 → $8.00
9 Apr 2026BNP ParibasMaintainsUnderperform—
30 Mar 2026Deutsche BankMaintainsHold—
13 Nov 2025Truist SecuritiesMaintainsHold—
18 Aug 2025DA DavidsonMaintainsNeutral—
18 Aug 2025Truist SecuritiesMaintainsHold—
16 May 2025JefferiesMaintainsHold—
10 Feb 2025DA DavidsonMaintainsNeutral—
10 Feb 2025Truist SecuritiesMaintainsHold—
17 May 2024DA DavidsonMaintainsNeutral—
9 May 2024Deutsche BankMaintainsHold—
1 Mar 2024DA DavidsonInitiatesNeutral—
13 Nov 2023Truist SecuritiesMaintainsHold—
11 Aug 2023Stephens & Co.ReiteratesEqual-Weight—
22 May 2023Deutsche BankMaintainsHold—
19 May 2023Stephens & Co.ReiteratesEqual-Weight—
20 Mar 2023Deutsche BankMaintainsHold—
3 Mar 2023Deutsche BankUpgradeHold—
6 Dec 2022Deutsche BankDowngradeSell—
23 May 2022Deutsche BankMaintainsHold—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Estimates

FLO analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−1.3%
Analysts raising
2
Analysts cutting
1
Fundamentals

Flowers Foods, Inc. (FLO) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
20.8×

Cheaper than 38% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.3×

Cheaper than 90% of US stocks

Price / book
1.2×

Cheaper than 68% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
5.5×

Cheaper than 53% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
6.8%

Higher than 46% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−0.3%

Higher than 36% of US stocks

Gross margin
49.4%

Higher than 63% of US stocks

Operating margin
8.3%

Higher than 63% of US stocks

Net margin
1.4%

Higher than 50% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
5.4%

Higher than 54% of US stocks

Return on assets
5.3%

Higher than 78% of US stocks

Dividend yield
7.0%

Higher than 88% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Peers

FLO vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelPackaged Foods
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
FLOFlowers Foods, Inc.$1.5B
66
BRBRBellRing Brands, Inc.$1.5B
48
JJSFJ&J Snack Foods Corp.$1.5B
52
HLFHerbalife Ltd.$1.3B
86
NOMDNomad Foods Ltd.$1.7B
55
SENEASeneca Foods Corp.$1.1B
99
UTZUTZ Brands, Inc.$2.0B
40
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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. FLO appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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News

Latest FLO news & analysis

Flowers Foods: Dividend Finally Cut, But Still Not A Buy

Seeking Alpha · 24 July 2026negative

Seeking Alpha rated Flowers Foods a cautious 'hold' after it cut its dividend amid operational challenges. Q1 2026 sales rose 1.1% to $1.6B but volume fell 3.3%, margins stayed under pressure, and the company plans to use the $100M annual dividend savings for deleveraging, though net debt remains high at about $1.8B.

Why it matters — FLO watchers would care because the dividend cut and weak core demand signal ongoing financial strain and a shift in capital-allocation priorities toward debt reduction.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about FLO stock

What is the FLO stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 5 Wall Street analysts covering Flowers Foods, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $8, with estimates ranging from $7 to $14. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is FLO stock a buy right now?

Of the 5 analysts covering Flowers Foods, Inc., 1 rate it a Buy, 3 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Flowers Foods, Inc. 66 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 1 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank FLO?

As at 1 Aug 2026, Flowers Foods, Inc. ranks 66 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Value (98 of 100).

Will FLO stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 5 analysts implies +10.8% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Flowers Foods, Inc. 66 out of 100 as at 1 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the FLO stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Flowers Foods, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for FLO are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $7 to $14 over the next 12 months.

How has FLO stock performed over the past year?

Flowers Foods, Inc. returned -50.5% over the 12 months to 3 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Flowers Foods, Inc. do?

Flowers Foods, Inc. is a prominent American bakery company, renowned for producing a diverse range of baked goods.

What is the latest news on FLO?

The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 24 July 2026): "Flowers Foods: Dividend Finally Cut, But Still Not A Buy". Seeking Alpha rated Flowers Foods a cautious 'hold' after it cut its dividend amid operational challenges. Q1 2026 sales rose 1.1% to $1.6B but volume fell 3.3%, margins stayed under pressure, and the company plans to use the $100M annual dividend savings for deleveraging, though net debt remains high at about $1.8B.

Company

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.

CEO Mr. A. Ryals McMullian Jr. · 10,300 employees · United States · https://www.flowersfoods.com