Flowers Foods Inc
FLO
$12.03 1.26%
Exchange: NYSE | Sector: Consumer Defensive | Industry: Packaged Foods
Q3 2024
Published: Nov 8, 2024

Earnings Highlights

  • Revenue of $1.19B down 0.7% year-over-year
  • EPS of $0.31 increased by 240.9% from previous year
  • Gross margin of 49.8%
  • Net income of 64.98M
  • "'While consumers' value-seeking behavior pressured category sales, we did grow dollars and units in fresh packaged breads.' - Ryals McMullian, Chairman and CEO" - Ryals McMullian

Flowers Foods Inc (FLO) Q3 2024 Financial Performance Analysis: Resilience Amid Challenges

Executive Summary

For Q3 2024, Flowers Foods Inc (FLO) demonstrated resilience despite a challenging consumer environment marked by value-seeking behavior affecting the packaged food sector. The company reported a revenue of $1.19 billion, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 0.73% but showcased an impressive growth in gross profit margins, which stood at 49.75%. Management emphasized their successful pricing strategies and innovations in their product portfolio as key drivers for maintaining market share and mitigating impacts from competitors. The strategic focus on enhancing shareholder value while adjusting operations in response to market conditions ensures a forward-looking approach that underscores potential growth opportunities. As we move into 2025, the emphasis on diversifying brands and controlling operational costs will be critical in navigating ongoing market fluctuations.

Key Performance Indicators

Revenue

1.19B
QoQ: -2.81% | YoY:-0.73%

Gross Profit

592.35M
49.75% margin
QoQ: -3.15% | YoY:1.82%

Operating Income

90.18M
QoQ: -5.29% | YoY:251.95%

Net Income

64.98M
QoQ: -2.96% | YoY:239.06%

EPS

0.31
QoQ: -3.13% | YoY:240.91%

Revenue Trend

Margin Analysis

Key Insights

**Revenue**: $1.19 billion (-0.73% YoY, -2.81% QoQ) **Gross Profit**: $592.35 million (+1.82% YoY, -3.15% QoQ) **Net Income**: $64.98 million (+239.06% YoY, -2.96% QoQ) **Operating Income**: $90.18 million (+251.95% YoY, -5.29% QoQ) **EBITDA Margin**: 11.06% **EPS**: $0.31 (+240.91% YoY, -3.13% QoQ) **Cash Flow from Operations**: $113.95 million **Cash and Cash Equivalents**: $14.98 million. Management's commentary suggests proactive measures have bolstered revenue generatio...

Historical Earnings Comparison

PeriodRevenue ($M)EPS ($)YoY GrowthReport
Q1 2025 1,554.23 0.25 -1.4% View
Q4 2024 1,111.13 0.20 -1.6% View
Q3 2024 1,190.56 0.31 -0.7% View
Q2 2024 1,224.98 0.32 -0.3% View
Q1 2024 1,576.82 0.34 +2.8% View