Why NYSE:FLO is a Top Pick for Dividend Investors.

Our stock screener has spotted FLOWERS FOODS INC (NYSE:FLO) as a good dividend stock with solid fundamentals. NYSE:FLO shows decent health and profitability. At the same time it gives a good and sustainable dividend. We'll dive into each aspect below.

A Closer Look at Dividend for NYSE:FLO

ChartMill assigns a Dividend Rating to every stock. This score ranges from 0 to 10 and evaluates the different dividend aspects, including the yield, the growth and sustainability. NYSE:FLO scores a 7 out of 10:

• With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.32%, FLO is a good candidate for dividend investing.
• Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.73, FLO pays a better dividend. On top of this FLO pays more dividend than 87.91% of the companies listed in the same industry.
• FLO's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.23.
• On average, the dividend of FLO grows each year by 10.15%, which is quite nice.
• FLO has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
• FLO has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.

What does the Health looks like for NYSE:FLO

ChartMill employs a unique Health Rating system for all stocks. This rating, ranging from 0 to 10, is determined by analyzing various liquidity and solvency ratios. For NYSE:FLO, the assigned 5 for health provides valuable insights:

• FLO has an Altman-Z score of 3.64. This indicates that FLO is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
• FLO has a Altman-Z score of 3.64. This is in the better half of the industry: FLO outperforms 76.92% of its industry peers.
• FLO has a Debt to FCF ratio of 4.06. This is in the better half of the industry: FLO outperforms 72.53% of its industry peers.

Profitability Analysis for NYSE:FLO

Discover ChartMill's exclusive Profitability Rating, a proprietary metric that assesses stocks on a scale of 0 to 10. It takes into consideration various profitability ratios and margins, both in absolute terms and relative to industry peers. Notably, NYSE:FLO has achieved a 6:

• FLO's Return On Equity of 9.31% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FLO outperforms 61.54% of its industry peers.
• FLO's Return On Invested Capital of 9.66% is amongst the best of the industry. FLO outperforms 82.42% of its industry peers.
• FLO has a better Operating Margin (6.94%) than 68.13% of its industry peers.
• In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FLO has grown nicely.
• FLO has a better Gross Margin (49.01%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.

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Disclaimer

This article should in no way be interpreted as advice. The article is based on the observed metrics at the time of writing, but you should always make your own analysis and trade or invest at your own responsibility.