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Flowers Foods, Inc. (FLO) stock analysis
SKIP 2% confidence · analysed Sep 10, 2026
This analysis is from Sep 10, 2026 and may be out of date.
On Sep 10, 2026, our model rated Flowers Foods, Inc. (FLO) SKIP with 2% confidence at a price of $6.21. That means the signals cancel out; the model sees no clear edge either way.
Technical picture
The 14-day RSI is 24, below 30, which is oversold territory: sellers have pushed hard recently. Oversold stocks often bounce, but they can stay weak for a while.
MACD is below its signal line, so short-term momentum is pointing down.
The price is below both its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, the classic picture of a downtrend.
Volume is about normal (1.1x the 20-day average).
Fundamentals
The PEG ratio is 6.10, which looks expensive relative to its growth.
The company reports a profit margin of 1.4% and revenue growth of +6.8%.
In its latest quarter it earned $0.21 per share, which missed the $0.22 analysts expected, with revenue -4.0% year over year.
Wall Street's average rating is 2.8 on a 1 (strong buy) to 5 (sell) scale, roughly a "hold", with an average price target of $7.90.
The next earnings report is expected around Nov 5, 2026; prices often move sharply around earnings.
Research notes
FLO’s bull case is that Flowers Foods still throws off meaningful cash flow, pays a large dividend, and some analysts/model-based screens see the stock as cheap versus fair value after a sharp selloff. The longer-term upside story is the Simple Mills acquisition**, which is being framed as a move into faster-growing, health-conscious, clean-label products beyond traditional baked goods.
The bear case is that sentiment and price action are weak: technical screens show a strong sell / bearish setup, the stock has been making new lows, and recent coverage highlights pressure from margin compression and a meaningful debt load. Analyst views are also cautious, with consensus around Reduce/Neutral** and average targets in the mid-single digits to high-single digits, implying only limited upside from current levels.
Recent catalysts include Flowers Foods’ reaffirmation of its dividend and updates to bylaws/governance, plus ongoing market attention on the Simple Mills deal as the main strategic catalyst. On the negative side, the stock recently hit a new 1-year low**, which has reinforced the bearish narrative around weakening momentum.
The model's one-paragraph read
No clear edge (SKIP) — composite score -0.02 (SKIP). Technicals: RSI 23.63, MACD bearish, price below SMA50. Fundamentals: PEG 6.10, margin 1.4%, revenue growth 6.8%. Financial results: YoY revenue -4.0%, last EPS surprise -4.5%, next earnings 2026-11-05. FinGPT news read: positive. Internet research: **FLO’s bull case** is that Flowers Foods still throws off meaningful cash flow, pays a large dividend, and some analysts/model-based screens see the stock as cheap versus fair value after a sharp selloff. The longer-term upside story is the **Simple Mills acquisition**, which is being framed as a move into faster-growing, health-conscious, clean-label products beyond traditional baked goods. **The bear case** is that sentiment and price action are weak: technical screens show a **strong sell / bearish** setup, the stock has been making new lows, and recent coverage highlights pressure from margin compression and a meaningful debt load. Analyst views are also cautious, with consensus around **Reduce/Neutral** and average targets in the mid-single digits to high-single digits, implying only limited upside from current levels. **Recent catalysts** include Flowers Foods’ **reaffirmation of its dividend** and **updates to bylaws/governance**, plus ongoing market attention on the Simple Mills deal as the main strategic catalyst. On the negative side, the stock recently hit a **new 1-year low**, which has reinforced the bearish narrative around weakening momentum. Reference price $6.2; no trade levels (SKIP).
Past ratings for FLO
| Date | Verdict | Confidence | Price | Move since | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | SKIP | 2% | $6.21 | — |
"Move since" compares each call's price with the latest analysed price.
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Frequently asked questions
Is FLO a buy right now?
As of Sep 10, 2026, our automated model rates Flowers Foods, Inc. (FLO) SKIP with 2% confidence: the signals cancel out; the model sees no clear edge either way. This is a model output for education, not personal investment advice.
When does Flowers Foods, Inc. report earnings next?
The next earnings report is expected around Nov 5, 2026.
What does a SKIP rating mean?
A SKIP rating means the signals cancel out; the model sees no clear edge either way.
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