Flowers Foods Profit Margin

Flowers Foods (FLO) currently reports a profit margin of 5.79% as of July 2026. That compares with 4.32% in the prior-year period — up 34.1% year over year. That is below the Consumer Staples sector average of 14.52%. Use the charts on this page to explore Flowers Foods's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Flowers Foods's profit margin increased from 4.32% to 5.79% — a 34.1% year-over-year increase (period ending July 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Flowers Foods's profit margin of 5.79% is lower than the Consumer Staples sector average of 14.52%. That is roughly 60.1% 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 5.79% should be judged against Consumer Staples norms (sector average: 14.52%) 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 5.79%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Consumer Staples average is 14.52%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Flowers Foods, and consider following FLO for alerts when major investors trade the stock.