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Oct 04
Flowers Foods Q3 2025 Earnings Report
Flowers Foods reported its financial results for the third quarter ended October 4, 2025.
Key Takeaways
Flowers Foods demonstrated strong relative performance in the third quarter, with net sales increasing by 3.0% to $1.23 billion. However, net income and EPS saw a decline compared to the prior year, primarily due to increased operating costs and restructuring charges. The company's proactive efforts to align its portfolio with consumer demand, focusing on better-for-you and value-oriented products, are driving growth in targeted areas.
Net sales increased by 3.0% to $1.227 billion in the third quarter of 2025 compared to the prior year.
GAAP diluted EPS decreased to $0.19 from $0.31 in the prior year, while adjusted diluted EPS was $0.23, down from $0.33.
Operating income declined to $66.5 million from $90.2 million in the prior year, impacted by higher materials, supplies, labor, and other production costs.
The company narrowed its 2025 financial outlook, reflecting greater certainty as it enters the fourth quarter, with a focus on innovation and leveraging its brand portfolio.
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Flowers Foods narrowed its 2025 financial outlook, expecting adjusted diluted EPS between $1.02 and $1.08. This reflects greater certainty as the company enters the fourth quarter, with a continued focus on strategic initiatives and innovation.
Positive Outlook
- The company is proactively aligning its portfolio with consumer demand, targeting growth in better-for-you and value-oriented products.
- Commitment to innovation and leveraging a strong portfolio of brands positions the company to optimize current results.
- Strategic initiatives are expected to enhance long-term performance and deliver shareholder value.
- The narrowed financial outlook indicates increased confidence in achieving projected results.
- Adjusted diluted EPS guidance of $1.02 to $1.08 for the full fiscal year 2025.
Challenges Ahead
- The bread category continues to face ongoing challenges.
- The company's outlook is based on certain assumptions that may not materialize.
- GAAP net income per diluted common share guidance is lower, ranging from $0.85 to $0.91.
- The company is unable to quantify certain amounts for GAAP reconciliation of forecasted adjusted EBITDA without unreasonable efforts.
- The probable significance of unavailable information for GAAP reconciliation could be material to future results.
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