Executive Summary
In Q4 2024, Flowers Foods Inc reported revenues of $1.11 billion, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 1.59% and a quarter-over-quarter decrease of 6.67%. The company's gross profit margin increased slightly to 48.8%. Despite lower sales, profitability metrics such as net income rose by 20.87% year-over-year, reflecting effective cost management amidst declining market conditions. Management's guidance for 2025 indicates caution due to ongoing strain from the sweet baked goods category and fluctuating consumer demand.
Key Performance Indicators
Revenue
1.11B
QoQ: -6.67% | YoY:-1.59%
Gross Profit
542.66M
48.84% margin
QoQ: -8.39% | YoY:0.25%
Operating Income
65.64M
QoQ: -27.21% | YoY:31.56%
Net Income
43.12M
QoQ: -33.64% | YoY:20.87%
EPS
0.20
QoQ: -35.48% | YoY:17.65%
Revenue Trend
Margin Analysis
Key Insights
- **Revenue**: $1.11 billion (YoY: -1.59%, QoQ: -6.67%)
- **Gross Profit**: $542.66 million (YoY: +0.25%, QoQ: -8.39%)
- **Operating Income**: $65.64 million (YoY: +31.56%, QoQ: -27.21%)
- **Net Income**: $43.12 million (YoY: +20.87%, QoQ: -33.64%)
- **EPS**: $0.20 (YoY: +17.65%, QoQ: -35.48%) ### Key Ratio Metrics