Flowers Foods, Inc. Dividend History | Yield & Payout Insights

Dividend history and payout analysis for Flowers Foods, Inc. (FLO). Use the fiscal-year summary and the payout history table below to track dividend per share, dividend yield, and payout ratio changes over time, plus the key dates investors watch for dividend investing.

Dividend Performance Chart

Dividend Summary (FY)

38 years
Metric (FY)20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015201420132012201120102009200820072006200520042003200220001999199819971996199519941993199219911990198919881987
Dividends per share (FY)$0.99$0.95$0.91$0.87$0.83$0.79$0.75$0.71$0.67$0.62$0.55$0.48$0.55$0.63$0.73$0.77$0.66$0.57$0.48$0.46$0.47$0.46$0.35$0.05$0.12$0.12$0.08$0.10$0.12$0.16$0.16$0.16$0.16$0.12$0.12$0.12$0.09$0.11
Dividend yield (FY) %N/A4.71%4.12%3.07%3.03%3.49%3.48%3.84%3.48%3.13%2.64%2.55%2.04%2.70%3.08%2.88%2.84%2.35%1.98%1.18%1.39%1.54%1.30%0.17%16.80%3.24%1.99%N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Payout ratio (FY) %N/A81.83%158.18%81.66%85.31%109.82%97.23%95.58%93.91%80.03%63.66%58.21%40.21%63.54%64.07%51.72%47.71%44.64%44.52%35.78%38.63%40.90%102.80%-8.84%115.04%141.97%22.75%N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

Dividend Payout History

100 payments
Pay DateEx-DateRecord DateAmount
2025-12-12November 28, 252025-11-28$0.25
2025-09-19September 05, 252025-09-05$0.25
2025-06-19June 05, 252025-06-05$0.25
2025-03-14February 28, 252025-02-28$0.24
2024-12-13November 29, 242024-11-29$0.24
2024-09-20September 06, 242024-09-06$0.24
2024-06-20June 06, 242024-06-06$0.24
2024-03-15February 29, 242024-03-01$0.23
2023-12-15November 30, 232023-12-01$0.23
2023-09-15August 31, 232023-09-01$0.23
2023-06-22June 07, 232023-06-08$0.23
2023-03-17March 02, 232023-03-03$0.22
2022-12-16December 01, 222022-12-02$0.22
2022-09-16September 01, 222022-09-02$0.22
2022-06-23June 08, 222022-06-09$0.22
2022-03-18March 03, 222022-03-04$0.21
2021-12-17December 02, 212021-12-03$0.21
2021-09-17September 02, 212021-09-03$0.21
2021-06-24June 09, 212021-06-10$0.21
2021-03-19March 04, 212021-03-05$0.20
2020-12-11November 25, 202020-11-27$0.20
2020-09-11August 27, 202020-08-28$0.20
2020-06-19June 04, 202020-06-05$0.20
2020-03-13February 27, 202020-02-28$0.19
2019-12-13November 27, 192019-11-29$0.19
2019-09-13August 29, 192019-08-30$0.19
2019-06-21June 06, 192019-06-07$0.19
2019-03-15February 28, 192019-03-01$0.18
2018-12-14November 29, 182018-11-30$0.18
2018-09-14August 30, 182018-08-31$0.18
2018-06-21June 06, 182018-06-07$0.18
2018-03-16March 01, 182018-03-02$0.17
2017-12-15November 30, 172017-12-01$0.17
2017-09-15August 30, 172017-09-01$0.17
2017-06-23June 07, 172017-06-09$0.17
2017-03-17March 01, 172017-03-03$0.16
2016-12-16November 30, 162016-12-02$0.16
2016-09-16August 31, 162016-09-02$0.16
2016-06-23June 07, 162016-06-09$0.16
2016-03-18March 02, 162016-03-04$0.14
2015-12-18December 02, 152015-12-04$0.14
2015-09-15August 28, 152015-09-01$0.14
2015-07-02June 17, 152015-06-19$0.14
2015-03-20March 04, 152015-03-06$0.13
2014-12-19December 03, 142014-12-05$0.13
2014-09-12August 27, 142014-08-29$0.12
2014-06-18June 02, 142014-06-04$0.12
2014-03-14February 26, 142014-02-28$0.11
2013-12-20December 04, 132013-12-06$0.11
2013-09-13August 28, 132013-08-30$0.11
2013-06-19June 03, 132013-06-05$0.17
2013-03-15February 27, 132013-03-01$0.16
2012-12-14November 28, 122012-11-30$0.16
2012-09-14August 29, 122012-08-31$0.16
2012-06-29June 13, 122012-06-15$0.16
2012-03-23March 07, 122012-03-09$0.15
2011-12-16November 30, 112011-12-02$0.15
2011-09-16August 31, 112011-09-02$0.15
2011-06-24June 08, 112011-06-10$0.23
2011-03-17March 01, 112011-03-03$0.20
2010-12-17December 01, 102010-12-03$0.20
2010-09-21September 02, 102010-09-07$0.20
2010-07-02June 16, 102010-06-18$0.20
2010-03-16February 26, 102010-03-02$0.17
2009-12-18December 02, 092009-12-04$0.17
2009-09-18September 02, 092009-09-04$0.17
2009-07-02June 17, 092009-06-19$0.17
2009-03-20March 04, 092009-03-06$0.15
2008-12-12November 25, 082008-11-28$0.15
2008-09-19September 03, 082008-09-05$0.15
2008-06-27June 11, 082008-06-13$0.15
2008-03-07February 20, 082008-02-22$0.12
2007-12-14November 28, 072007-11-30$0.12
2007-09-21September 05, 072007-09-07$0.12
2007-06-29June 13, 072007-06-15$0.12
2007-03-16February 28, 072007-03-02$0.12
2006-12-15November 29, 062006-12-01$0.12
2006-09-22September 06, 062006-09-08$0.12
2006-06-30June 14, 062006-06-16$0.12
2006-03-10February 22, 062006-02-24$0.10
2005-12-16November 30, 052005-12-02$0.10
2005-09-23September 07, 052005-09-09$0.10
2005-07-01June 15, 052005-06-17$0.15
2005-03-11February 23, 052005-02-25$0.12
2004-12-17December 01, 042004-12-03$0.12
2004-09-22September 03, 042004-09-08$0.12
2004-07-02June 16, 042004-06-18$0.12
2004-03-12February 25, 042004-02-27$0.10
2003-12-12November 25, 032003-11-28$0.10
2003-09-18September 02, 032003-09-04$0.10
2003-06-27June 11, 032003-06-13$0.10
2003-03-21March 05, 032003-03-07$0.05
2002-12-13November 26, 022002-11-29$0.05
2000-12-15November 29, 002000-12-01$0.03
2000-09-29September 13, 002000-09-15$0.03
2000-06-28June 12, 002000-06-14$0.03
2000-03-24March 08, 002000-03-10$0.03
1999-12-17December 01, 991999-12-03$0.03
1999-10-08September 22, 991999-09-24$0.03
1999-06-25June 09, 991999-06-11$0.03

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Flowers Foods, Inc.'s current dividend yield and payout ratio?

The dividend yield shows how much Flowers Foods, Inc. returns to shareholders relative to its stock price, while the payout ratio indicates how much of its earnings are distributed. Monitoring these metrics helps investors evaluate whether the dividend is sustainable and supported by earnings or cash flow.

How has Flowers Foods, Inc.'s dividend changed over the last 5 years?

By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for Flowers Foods, Inc., investors can identify trends in growth or cuts. Consistent or rising dividends over time often signal financial stability, while decreasing dividends may indicate potential risks or shifts in business strategy. Use the FY summary and payout history tables to track changes across multiple years.

Is Flowers Foods, Inc. a high-yield stock compared to its industry peers?

Comparing Flowers Foods, Inc.'s dividend yield with similar companies in the same sector helps gauge relative attractiveness. A higher yield can be appealing for income-focused investors, but it's important to assess sustainability alongside profitability and balance-sheet strength. Use the related peers section to benchmark dividend yield and payout characteristics.

Can Flowers Foods, Inc. maintain its dividend during market downturns?

Analyzing Flowers Foods, Inc.'s liquidity, cash flow, and debt levels provides insight into whether it can sustain dividend payments during economic volatility. Stocks with strong financial health are more likely to maintain consistent dividends even when markets fluctuate. Pair dividend metrics with the FY payout ratio and the multi-year history tables for context.

Should I consider Flowers Foods, Inc. dividends as part of my long-term investment strategy?

Investors often include Flowers Foods, Inc. dividends in a long-term portfolio to generate passive income. Assessing dividend yield, payout ratio, growth history, and financial stability helps determine whether the company fits an income-focused or total-return investment strategy. Review the dividend summary and payout history tables to validate consistency over time.