Flowers Foods, Inc. (FLO)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Flowers Foods, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Flowers Foods, Inc. (FLO) has returned -23.03% so far this year and -53.45% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, FLO has returned -3.87% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 5, 1987, FLO's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.77%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 7.5 years.

Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Apr 2001 with a return of +35.6%, while the worst month was Nov 1995 at -40.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 8 months.

On a daily basis, FLO closed higher 47% of trading days. The best single day was Jan 30, 2003 with a return of +34.9%, while the worst single day was Nov 30, 1987 at -36.8%.

Flowers Foods, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 5.48%, beta of 0.48, and R² of 0.08 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 06, 1987.

• This stock participated in 51.84% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 47.18% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• Beta of 0.48 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.08 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
• R² of 0.08 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

FLO ranks 2 for risk / return — in the bottom 2% of stocks on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Flowers Foods, Inc. (FLO) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

Flowers Foods, Inc. provided a 12.15% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.99 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 23 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Flowers Foods, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Flowers Foods, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Flowers Foods, Inc. was 67.79%, occurring on Mar 31, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Flowers Foods, Inc. drawdown is 67.79%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Flowers Foods, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Flowers Foods, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Packaged Foods industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.