Renaissance Technologies's FLO Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 3.06 M shares of Flowers Foods, Inc. (FLO) worth $33.31 M, representing 0.05% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 49 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Renaissance Technologies has maintained a long-term strategic position in FLO, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2020, adding 2.04 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2025, reducing 2.39 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies's Flowers Foods (FLO) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Flowers Foods (FLO) Trades by Renaissance Technologies
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | -2.39 M | Reduce 43.83% | 3.06 M | $10.88 |
| Q3 2025 | -387,938 | Reduce 6.64% | 5.45 M | $13.05 |
| Q2 2025 | +702,917 | Add 13.69% | 5.84 M | $15.98 |
| Q1 2025 | -209,900 | Reduce 3.93% | 5.14 M | $19.01 |
| Q4 2024 | -430,900 | Reduce 7.46% | 5.35 M | $20.66 |
| Q3 2024 | -74,697 | Reduce 1.28% | 5.78 M | $23.07 |
| Q2 2024 | +242,797 | Add 4.33% | 5.85 M | $22.20 |
| Q1 2024 | +10,100 | Add 0.18% | 5.61 M | $23.75 |
| Q4 2023 | +168,500 | Add 3.10% | 5.6 M | $22.51 |
| Q3 2023 | +297,600 | Add 5.80% | 5.43 M | $22.18 |
| Q2 2023 | -331,500 | Reduce 6.07% | 5.13 M | $0.02 |
| Q1 2023 | +694,882 | Add 14.57% | 5.46 M | $0.03 |
| Q4 2022 | -611,282 | Reduce 11.36% | 4.77 M | $0.03 |
| Q3 2022 | -246,300 | Reduce 4.38% | 5.38 M | $24.69 |
| Q2 2022 | -372,900 | Reduce 6.22% | 5.63 M | $26.32 |
| Q1 2022 | +450,441 | Add 8.12% | 6 M | $25.71 |
| Q4 2021 | +346,837 | Add 6.67% | 5.55 M | $27.47 |
| Q3 2021 | +164,622 | Add 3.27% | 5.2 M | $23.63 |
| Q2 2021 | +182,900 | Add 3.77% | 5.04 M | $24.20 |
| Q1 2021 | -696,900 | Reduce 12.55% | 4.85 M | $23.80 |
| Q4 2020 | +74,313 | Add 1.36% | 5.55 M | $22.63 |
| Q3 2020 | +445,600 | Add 8.86% | 5.48 M | $24.33 |
| Q2 2020 | +285,300 | Add 6.01% | 5.03 M | $22.36 |
| Q1 2020 | +2.04 M | Add 75.16% | 4.75 M | $20.52 |
| Q4 2019 | +282,997 | Add 11.66% | 2.71 M | $21.74 |
| Q3 2019 | +643,101 | Add 36.05% | 2.43 M | $23.13 |
| Q2 2019 | -624,618 | Reduce 25.93% | 1.78 M | $23.27 |
| Q1 2019 | -1.16 M | Reduce 32.47% | 2.41 M | $21.32 |
| Q4 2018 | +327,498 | Add 10.11% | 3.57 M | $18.47 |
| Q3 2018 | +1.08 M | Add 49.70% | 3.24 M | $18.66 |
| Q2 2018 | +716,382 | Add 49.50% | 2.16 M | $20.83 |
| Q1 2018 | +349,600 | Add 31.85% | 1.45 M | $21.86 |
| Q4 2017 | +144,100 | Add 15.11% | 1.1 M | $19.31 |
| Q3 2017 | +587,662 | Add 160.59% | 953,600 | $18.81 |
| Q2 2017 | +365,938 | New Buy | 365,938 | $17.31 |
| Q3 2016 | -972,882 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2016 | +972,882 | New Buy | 972,882 | $18.75 |
| Q1 2016 | -586,650 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2015 | +351,300 | Add 149.27% | 586,650 | $21.49 |
| Q3 2015 | +176,100 | Add 297.22% | 235,350 | $24.74 |
| Q2 2015 | -6,100 | Reduce 9.33% | 59,250 | $21.15 |
| Q1 2015 | -438,882 | Reduce 87.04% | 65,350 | $22.74 |
| Q4 2014 | -545,852 | Reduce 51.98% | 504,232 | $19.19 |
| Q3 2014 | -840,998 | Reduce 44.47% | 1.05 M | $18.36 |
| Q2 2014 | -571,268 | Reduce 23.20% | 1.89 M | $21.08 |
| Q1 2014 | -845,832 | Reduce 25.57% | 2.46 M | $21.45 |
| Q4 2013 | -489,700 | Reduce 12.89% | 3.31 M | $21.47 |
| Q3 2013 | +581,819 | Add 18.09% | 3.8 M | $21.44 |
| Q2 2013 | +3.22 M | Add 0.00% | 3.22 M | $22.05 |
Renaissance Technologies's Flowers Foods Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies first purchased Flowers Foods, Inc. (FLO) in Q2 2013, acquiring 3,216,063 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies has held Flowers Foods, Inc. (FLO) for 49 quarters since Q2 2013.
Renaissance Technologies's largest addition to Flowers Foods, Inc. (FLO) was in Q2 2013, adding 3,216,063 shares worth $70.91 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Renaissance Technologies's firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 3,061,782 shares of Flowers Foods, Inc. (FLO), valued at approximately $33.31 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Flowers Foods, Inc. (FLO) represents approximately 0.05% of Renaissance Technologies's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies's peak holding in Flowers Foods, Inc. (FLO) was 5,999,785 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2022.