Flowers Foods Profit Margin

Flowers Foods (FLO) currently reports a profit margin of 4.11% as of October 2026. That compares with 4.31% in the prior-year period — down 4.7% year over year. That is below the Consumer Staples sector average of 22.57%. Use the charts on this page to explore Flowers Foods's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Flowers Foods's profit margin decreased from 4.31% to 4.11% — a 4.7% year-over-year decrease (period ending October 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Flowers Foods's profit margin of 4.11% is lower than the Consumer Staples sector average of 22.57%. That is roughly 81.8% below the sector mean. A reading lower peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but Flowers Foods's current 4.11% should be judged against Consumer Staples norms (sector average: 22.57%) and against FLO's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.

Start with the current profit margin of 4.11%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Consumer Staples average is 22.57%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Flowers Foods, and consider following FLO for alerts when major investors trade the stock.