UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 12, 2026
FLOWERS FOODS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Georgia |
| 1-16247 |
| 58-2582379 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
| (Commission File Number) |
| (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
1919 Flowers Circle, Thomasville, GA |
| 31757 |
(Address of principal executive offices) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (229) 226-9110
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class |
| Trading Symbol(s) |
| Name of each exchange on which registered |
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share |
| FLO |
| New York Stock Exchange |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On February 12, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing (i) its financial condition and results of operations as of and for the 13 and 53 weeks ended January 3, 2026, and (ii) guidance for fiscal 2026. A copy of the press release is furnished with this Report as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
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99.1 |
| Press Release of Flowers Foods, Inc. dated February 12, 2026. |
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104 |
| Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document). |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| FLOWERS FOODS, INC. | ||
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| By: |
| /s/ D. Anthony Scaglione |
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| Name: D. Anthony Scaglione |
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| Title: Chief Financial Officer |
Date: February 12, 2026