• Flowers Foods reported a Q1 EPS of $0.35, missing the expected $0.38.
• Q1 revenue was $1.55 billion, below the anticipated $1.6 billion.
• The company is focusing on growth opportunities, including expanding Dave's Killer Bread into the snacking category.

Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) is a prominent player in the food industry, known for its wide range of bakery products. The company operates under well-known brands like Nature's Own and Dave's Killer Bread. Despite its strong market presence, FLO faces competition from other food giants in the Zacks Food - Miscellaneous industry.

On May 16, 2025, Flowers Foods reported its Q1 earnings, revealing an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.35, which was below the expected $0.38. This shortfall marks a 7.89% negative surprise, contrasting with the previous quarter's positive surprise of 4.76%. The company has exceeded EPS estimates three times in the past four quarters.

Revenue for the quarter was $1.55 billion, missing the anticipated $1.6 billion by 3.04%. This figure also represents a slight decline from the $1.58 billion reported in the same quarter last year. Over the last four quarters, Flowers Foods has consistently fallen short of consensus revenue estimates.

Despite these financial challenges, Flowers Foods remains resilient. CEO Ryals McMullian emphasized the strength of their leading brands, which have maintained or increased their market share. The company is investing in growth opportunities, such as expanding Dave's Killer Bread into the snacking category and acquiring Simple Mills.

Financially, Flowers Foods has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 14.50, indicating how the market values its earnings. The company's price-to-sales ratio is 0.71, and its enterprise value to sales ratio is 0.97. With a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.96, the company maintains a balanced financial leverage.