Flowers Foods Hits New 52-Week Low at $13.32 Amid Declining Sales

Flowers Foods, Inc. has reached a new 52-week low, trading at USD 13.32 as of September 17, 2025. This marks a significant decline for the small-cap company, which operates in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector. Over the past year, Flowers Foods has experienced a notable drop in performance, with a year-to-date decline of 40.84%, contrasting sharply with the S&P 500's gain of 17.28%.
The company's market capitalization stands at USD 3,407 million, and it currently has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 14.00. Despite its challenges, Flowers Foods boasts a high dividend yield of 604.72%, indicating a commitment to returning value to shareholders. However, the company has faced difficulties in achieving long-term growth, with net sales increasing at an annual rate of just 3.66% over the last five years.

Additionally, Flowers Foods has reported a return on equity of 17.57% and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.28, reflecting its financial structure. The stock's performance has consistently lagged behind the S&P 500 over the past three years, highlighting ongoing challenges in the market.