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Dec 31, 2022

Flowers Foods Q4 2022 Earnings Report

Reported record sales and increased net income for Q4 2022.

Key Takeaways

Flowers Foods reported a 10.1% increase in sales, reaching a quarter-record of $1.083 billion, and a 23.6% increase in net income to $48.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2022. The company is investing in continued growth for this year and beyond.

Sales increased 10.1% to a quarter-record $1.083 billion.

Net income increased 23.6% to $48.6 million.

Diluted EPS increased $0.05 to $0.23.

Branded Retail sales increased 7.6% to $698.8 million.

Total Revenue
$1.08B
Previous year: $983M
+10.1%
EPS
$0.23
Previous year: $0.2
+15.0%
Pricing/Mix Change
16.7%
Sales Volume Change
-6.6%
Gross Profit
$507M
Previous year: $501M
+1.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$165M
Previous year: $307M
-46.3%
Free Cash Flow
$28.7M
Previous year: $357M
-92.0%
Total Assets
$3.31B
Previous year: $3.32B
-0.3%

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Forward Guidance

For the 52-week Fiscal 2023, the Company Expects: Sales in the range of approximately $5.176 billion to $5.242 billion, representing an increase of approximately 7.7% to 9.1% compared to the prior year period. Adjusted EBITDA in the range of approximately $513 million to $543 million. Adjusted EPS in the range of approximately $1.20 to $1.30.

Positive Outlook

  • Sales in the range of approximately $5.176 billion to $5.242 billion, representing an increase of approximately 7.7% to 9.1% compared to the prior year period.
  • Adjusted EBITDA in the range of approximately $513 million to $543 million.
  • Adjusted EPS in the range of approximately $1.20 to $1.30.
  • Depreciation and amortization in the range of $160 million to $165 million
  • Net interest expense of approximately $8 million to $12 million

Challenges Ahead

  • An effective tax rate of approximately 25%
  • Weighted average diluted share count for the year of approximately 213 million shares
  • Capital expenditures in the range of $140 million to $150 million, with $20 million to $30 million related to the ERP upgrade
  • Unexpected changes in general economic and business conditions
  • The ultimate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and future responses