Flowers Foods Cuts 2025 Outlook Amid Tariff Pressures and Sales Decline
Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) reported disappointing Q1 results, with adjusted EPS of $0.35 missing estimates and revenue falling 1.4% year-over-year to $1.55 billion. Net income plummeted 27.4% to $53 million, weighed down by declining sales and rising costs. The company’s acquisition, Simple Mills, contributed $24.3 million in sales but posted a $4.2 million net loss.
Management slashed 2025 EPS guidance to $1.05–$1.15, down from the previous range of $1.18–$1.28. Shares edged 0.41% lower to $17.14 following the earnings release. The downward revision reflects ongoing challenges from tariffs and softening demand in the baked goods sector.