Flowers Foods Reports Mixed Fiscal Q2

Flowers Foods (NYSE:FLO), a leading producer of packaged bakery foods best known for brands like Nature's Own, Dave's Killer Bread, and Wonder, released its second quarter 2025 earnings on August 15, 2025. The results showed adjusted earnings per share (non-GAAP) slightly above expectations, but revenue (GAAP) came in below analyst forecasts. The company reported $0.30 in adjusted EPS, slightly exceeding estimates, and $1.24 billion in GAAP net sales, below the $1.27 billion (GAAP) predicted. Compared to last year, profit margins narrowed, and net income (GAAP) fell. Management also cut its outlook, citing pressure from lower sales of traditional breads and rising expenses. The quarter highlighted both the benefits of recent acquisitions and the ongoing challenges of cost inflation and shifting consumer demand. Source: Analyst estimates provided by FactSet. Management expectations based on management's guidance, as provided in Q1 2025 earnings report. Flowers Foods operates as one of the largest producers of packaged baked goods in the United States, shipping fresh breads, buns, rolls, snack cakes, and specialty baked goods to a wide range of retailers. Its core business relies on a stable of well-known brands including Nature’s Own and Dave’s Killer Bread, both of which hold top spots in key bread and organic segments. The company also manages private label and foodservice business, though branded retail remains its primary sales engine and differentiator.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool