Deutsche Bank Lowers Flowers Foods Stock Price Target

Analysts cite concerns over the bakery company's future performance

Mar. 30, 2026 at 4:57pm

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Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft has lowered its price target for Flowers Foods (NYSE:FLO) stock from $11.00 to $7.00 and maintained a 'hold' rating on the shares. The analysts cited a pessimistic outlook for the company's future performance.

Why it matters

Flowers Foods is a major producer of packaged bakery goods in the United States, so a downgrade from a prominent investment bank could signal broader concerns about the company's ability to navigate challenges facing the baked goods industry.

The details

In their report, Deutsche Bank analysts said they expect Flowers Foods to face headwinds that could weigh on the company's stock price. The new $7.00 price target represents a potential downside of 15.61% from the stock's current trading level.

  • Deutsche Bank issued the updated price target and rating on March 30, 2026.

The players

Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft

A major global investment bank that provides a range of financial services, including equity research coverage of public companies like Flowers Foods.

Flowers Foods

A large producer of packaged bakery goods in the United States, marketing brands such as Nature's Own, Wonder, and Dave's Killer Bread.

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What’s next

Investors will be closely watching to see if Flowers Foods' upcoming earnings report and guidance provide any additional clarity on the company's near-term outlook and ability to overcome the challenges cited by Deutsche Bank.

The takeaway

This downgrade from a prominent investment bank suggests there are growing concerns about Flowers Foods' future performance, which could impact the company's stock price and investor sentiment in the months ahead.