Flowers Foods reports Q3 2026 loss and cuts full‑year outlook

Flowers Foods Inc. posted third‑quarter 2026 net sales of $1.169 billion, down 4.7% year‑over‑year, and net income of $14.4 million, a 63.6% decline. Diluted EPS fell to $0.07, while adjusted diluted EPS was $0.10. The company lowered its fiscal‑2026 guidance to $5.016‑$5.063 billion in net sales and $0.63‑$0.68 in adjusted EPS, both below prior guidance and analyst consensus.

The reduced sales and earnings outlook signals weaker demand and higher costs, which analysts expect will pressure the stock price. The company’s revised guidance is below consensus estimates, indicating lower future profitability for investors.

  • 1Net sales for Q3 2026 were $1.169 billion, a 4.7% decrease year‑over‑year.
  • 2Net income for the quarter was $14.4 million, down 63.6% year‑over‑year.
  • 3Diluted EPS decreased $0.12 to $0.07 per share.
  • 4Adjusted diluted EPS for the quarter was $0.10 per share.
  • 5Full‑year 2026 net sales outlook was revised to $5.016 billion‑$5.063 billion.
  • 6Full‑year 2026 adjusted EBITDA outlook was revised to $415 million‑$430 million.

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