FLO Flowers Foods dividend history, payout ratio & dates
Flowers Foods's latest dividend was on Sep 6, 2024 (ex-date) with a payout of $0.24 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $0.94 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 4.3% based on its recent close price.
Key dates
- FLO last dividend date: Sep 6, 2024
FLO dividend stats
vs. Consumer Defensive sector
Dividend yield
Flowers Foods's dividend yield of 4.3% is above the Consumer Defensive sector and the industry average. In comparison with its Consumer Defensive sector average of 2.58%, Flowers Foods's dividend yield is 67% higher. Historically FLO's dividend yield has averaged at 3.5% in the last 5 years, which is lower than the current yield.
Dividend history
Flowers Foods has been paying dividends since 2002. FLO has distributed four quarterly dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has increased by 4.4% for the last twelve months. But with the price of the stock up by 4.4% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 0%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2024 | $0.24 | 4.01% |
| Jun 6, 2024 | $0.24 | 4.03% |
| Feb 29, 2024 | $0.23 | 4.1% |
| Nov 30, 2023 | $0.23 | 4.37% |
| Aug 31, 2023 | $0.23 | 3.82% |
| Jun 7, 2023 | $0.23 | 3.51% |
| Mar 2, 2023 | $0.22 | 3.17% |
| Dec 1, 2022 | $0.22 | 2.91% |
| Sep 1, 2022 | $0.22 | 3.15% |
| Jun 8, 2022 | $0.22 | 3.33% |
| Mar 3, 2022 | $0.21 | 3.04% |
| Dec 2, 2021 | $0.21 | 3.26% |
| Sep 2, 2021 | $0.21 | 3.38% |
| Jun 9, 2021 | $0.21 | 3.3% |
| Mar 4, 2021 | $0.2 | 3.57% |
| Nov 25, 2020 | $0.2 | 3.57% |
| Aug 27, 2020 | $0.2 | 3.15% |
| Jun 4, 2020 | $0.2 | 3.4% |
| Feb 27, 2020 | $0.19 | 3.4% |
| Nov 27, 2019 | $0.19 | 3.45% |
| Aug 29, 2019 | $0.19 | 3.25% |
| Jun 6, 2019 | $0.19 | 3.22% |
| Feb 28, 2019 | $0.18 | 3.52% |
| Nov 29, 2018 | $0.18 | 3.6% |
| Aug 30, 2018 | $0.18 | 3.5% |
| Jun 6, 2018 | $0.18 | 3.42% |
| Mar 1, 2018 | $0.17 | 3.32% |
| Nov 30, 2017 | $0.17 | 3.35% |
| Aug 30, 2017 | $0.17 | 3.78% |
| Jun 7, 2017 | $0.17 | 3.52% |
| Mar 1, 2017 | $0.16 | 3.32% |
| Nov 30, 2016 | $0.16 | 4.03% |
| Aug 31, 2016 | $0.16 | 4.09% |
| Jun 7, 2016 | $0.16 | 3.22% |
| Mar 2, 2016 | $0.145 | 3.38% |
| Dec 2, 2015 | $0.145 | 2.51% |
| Aug 28, 2015 | $0.145 | 2.43% |
| Jun 17, 2015 | $0.145 | 2.46% |
| Mar 4, 2015 | $0.133 | 2.34% |
Flowers Foods dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
Flowers Foods's payout ratio of 81.7% is above the Consumer Defensive sector and the industry average. If we compare it with its Consumer Defensive sector average of 53.3%, Flowers Foods's payout ratio is 53% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
FLO dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLO Flowers Foods Inc | 4.3% | $0.94 | 81.7% |
| CPB Campbell Soup Co | 3.4% | $1.48 | 77.9% |
| JJSF J&J Snack Foods Corp | 1.81% | $2.99 | 66% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Flowers Foods pay a dividend?
Yes, Flowers Foods has paid four dividends in the last twelve months. FLO has been paying dividends since 2002.
When was FLO's last dividend?
Flowers Foods's last regular dividend was on Sep 6, 2024 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.24 per share.
How much dividend does Flowers Foods pay (per share)?
On an annual basis FLO pays $0.94 per share.
What is Flowers Foods's dividend yield?
Flowers Foods's current dividend yield is 4.3%.
How often does Flowers Foods pay dividends?
Flowers Foods pays dividends quarterly.
What is Flowers Foods's dividend payout ratio?
Flowers Foods's dividend payout ratio is 81.7%.
Does Flowers Foods pay a good dividend?
Flowers Foods's dividend yield is higher than the Consumer Defensive sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
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