Flowers Foods, Inc. (FLO) reported mixed first-quarter fiscal 2024 results, with the bottom line missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate and staying in line year over year. The top line missed the consensus mark but increased from the year-ago quarter’s reported level.Results gained from effective implementation of portfolio strategy and investments in marketing and innovation. Despite challenging market conditions, the company’s brands flourished, gaining market share and achieving growth in branded retail vo ...

财务数据和关键指标变化 - 公司维持了全年财务指引,预计将继续改善销量,但同时也承认经济不确定性可能影响消费者行为和促销环境 [7][8] - 公司提高了成本节约目标,从原来的3000万-4000万美元提高到4000万-5000万美元 [15][77] - 公司毛利率在本季度有显著扩张,主要得益于定价、产品组合改善以及一些原材料成本下降 [63][64][65][66] 各条业务线数据和关键指标变化 - 公司旗下品牌Dave's Killer Bread连续第二个季度实现10%的销量增长,为公司带来亮点 [31][32][46][47] - 其他品牌如Wonder和Nature's Own Perfectly Crafted也实现了正增长,但基础Nature's Own产品线仍然疲软 [32][33] - 公司的餐外业务也成为重点发展领域,预计将实现高于行业的增长 [51][52][53][54][55] 各个市场数据和关键指标变化 - 公司在加州的自有配送网络转型工作正在进行,同时也在一些增长较快的地区增加配送路线以提高服务效率 [34][35][36] - 公司的Dave's Killer Bread品牌正在吸引更多低收入消费者回归,反映出消费者环境有所改善 [31] 公司战略和发展方向及行业竞争 - 公司正在执行其产品组合策略,通过营销和创新投资提升品牌竞争力,并持续扩大餐外和私有品牌业务的利润空间 [7][8][51][52][53][54][55] - 公司正在通过关闭低毛利业务,腾出产能来获取更高利润的新业务 [43][44][45] - 公司正在积极寻找并购机会,以进一步推动增长 [20][21] 管理层对经营环境和未来前景的评论 - 管理层认为,尽管进展并非线性,但公司将继续执行其产品组合策略,有望实现长期财务目标 [9] - 管理层对公司的增长潜力充满信心,并期待在2024年取得持续进展 [9] - 管理层表示,公司正在采取措施来控制成本结构,提高SG&A费用的利润率 [15][16][17][18] 问答环节重要的提问和回答 问题1 **Stephen Powers 提问** 询问公司的运营费用情况,包括劳动力成本、技术成本以及搁置成本的变化,并希望了解这些费用在全年的变化趋势 [13][14] **Ryals McMullian 和 Steve Kinsey 回答** - 公司正在采取措施来控制成本结构,包括提高劳动力效率和营销投资等 [15][16][17] - 公司预计随着新业务的增加,搁置成本将得到缓解,SG&A费用占销售的比重也将下降 [18][19] 问题2 **Bill Chappell 提问** 询问公司品牌业务和私有品牌业务的表现情况,以及消费者环境的变化 [29][30] **Ryals McMullian 回答** - 公司的Dave's Killer Bread品牌增长强劲,同时其他品牌如Wonder和Nature's Own Perfectly Crafted也有不错表现 [31][32][33] - 公司观察到低收入消费者正在重新回归Dave's Killer Bread,反映出消费者环境有所改善 [31] - 公司将继续关注提升基础Nature's Own产品线的表现 [33] 问题3 **Mitchell Pinheiro 提问** 询问公司在餐外业务上的策略调整,以及新产品推出的情况 [51][56][57] **Ryals McMullian 回答** - 公司将把餐外业务定位为"平衡增长"的一部分,因为这个领域有较大的机会,且投入有限 [51][52][53][54][55] - 公司在新产品推出上非常谨慎,会全面考虑消费者需求、财务和运营影响等因素 [57][58][59][60]

Flowers Foods (FLO) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.38 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.40 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.38 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -5%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this bakery goods company would post earnings of $0.20 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.20, delivering no surprise.Over the last four quarters, the company ha ...

Exhibit 99.1 Company Press Release May 16, 2024 Flowers Foods (NYSE: FLO) FLOWERS FOODS, INC. REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2024 RESULTS THOMASVILLE, Ga. – Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) today reported financial results for the company’s 16-week first quarter ended April 20, 2024. First Quarter Summary: Compared to the prior year first quarter where applicable • Sales increased 2.8% to a first-quarter record, $1.577 billion. • Net income increased 3.3% to $73.0 million, primarily due to moderating input costs and ...

THOMASVILLE, Ga., May 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) today reported financial results for the company's 16-week first quarter ended April 20, 2024. First Quarter Summary:Compared to the prior year first quarter where applicable Sales increased 2.8% to a first-quarter record, $1.577 billion. Net income increased 3.3% to $73.0 million, primarily due to moderating input costs and price increases implemented in the prior year, partly offset by higher selling, distribution, and adminis ...

Flowers Foods, Inc. (FLO) is likely to register top-and bottom-line growth when it reports first-quarter fiscal 2024 earnings on May 16. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues is pegged at $1.6 billion, suggesting an increase of 2.9% from the prior-year quarter’s reported figure.The consensus mark for quarterly earnings has remained unchanged in the past 30 days at 40 cents per share, indicating growth of 5.3% from the year-ago quarter’s reported figure. FLO has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise ...

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Thomasville, Ga., April 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) will report its first quarter 2024 financial results on Thursday, May 16, 2024, after market close. On the same day, the company will host a live question and answer webcast at 5:00 p.m. Eastern. Please note the change from our normal timing due to a scheduling conflict. A link to the webcast, press release, pre-recorded remarks by management with accompanying transcript, and supporting slide presentation will be posted at ...

Thomasville, Ga., April 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) will report its first quarter 2024 financial results on Thursday, May 16, 2024, after market close. On the same day, the company will host a live question and answer webcast at 5:00 p.m. Eastern. Please note the change from our normal timing due to a scheduling conflict. A link to the webcast, press release, pre-recorded remarks by management with accompanying transcript, and supporting slide presentation will be posted at ...