Flowers Foods CFO Retires, Moves to Consulting Role

Flowers Foods ( (FLO) ) has issued an update.

Flowers Foods announced that its chief financial officer, R. Steve Kinsey, who had previously notified the company on September 19, 2025, of his intention to retire, stepped down from his position effective December 31, 2025. On the same date, the company entered into a consulting agreement under which Kinsey will continue to support Flowers Foods and its subsidiaries as a consultant from January 1, 2026, through at least February 28, 2026, at a rate of $50,000 per month, with either party able to terminate the arrangement on 30 days’ written notice and Kinsey remaining bound by confidentiality obligations, providing continuity in financial leadership during the transition period.

The most recent analyst rating on (FLO) stock is a Hold with a $11.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Flowers Foods stock, see the FLO Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on FLO Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, FLO is a Neutral.

Flowers Foods’ overall stock score reflects a stable financial position with challenges in profitability and leverage. The stock’s valuation is attractive due to a low P/E ratio and high dividend yield. Strategic efforts to realign the portfolio are promising, but margin pressures and declining traditional loaf sales pose risks. Positive corporate events, including leadership changes, are expected to support future growth.

To see Spark’s full report on FLO stock, click here.

More about Flowers Foods

Flowers Foods, Inc. operates in the food industry as a producer of packaged bakery foods, including breads and related baked goods, serving retail and foodservice customers across the United States.

Average Trading Volume: 3,932,588

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: $2.18B

See more insights into FLO stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.