Hunter Perkins Capital Trims Stake in Flowers Foods

The investment firm reduced its position in the bakery company by over 46% in Q4 2025.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 10:18am

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Hunter Perkins Capital Management LLC lowered its stake in Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) by 46.2% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent SEC filing. The fund now owns 192,430 shares of the company's stock, worth approximately $2.09 million.

Why it matters

Flowers Foods is one of the largest producers of packaged bakery goods in the U.S., with well-known brands like Nature's Own, Wonder, and Dave's Killer Bread. Institutional investors closely monitor changes in ownership of the company's stock.

The details

According to the 13F filing, Hunter Perkins Capital sold 165,495 Flowers Foods shares during the fourth quarter. The firm now owns approximately 0.09% of the company's outstanding stock. Flowers Foods has faced some headwinds in recent quarters, with the stock price declining around 25% over the past year.

  • The 13F filing covers the fourth quarter of 2025.
  • Hunter Perkins Capital reduced its Flowers Foods stake during that period.

The players

Hunter Perkins Capital Management LLC

An investment management firm that previously held a larger stake in Flowers Foods.

Flowers Foods, Inc.

A major U.S. producer of packaged bakery goods, including popular brands like Nature's Own and Dave's Killer Bread.

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The takeaway

The reduced stake by Hunter Perkins Capital reflects broader challenges facing Flowers Foods, as the company navigates a competitive bakery market and macroeconomic headwinds. Investors will closely watch to see if other institutional holders make similar moves in the coming quarters.