Mario Gabelli's FLO Position Overview
Mario Gabelli (via Gamco Investors, Inc. Et Al) currently holds 542,863 shares of Flowers Foods, Inc. (FLO) worth $5.91 M, representing 0.06% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 51 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Mario Gabelli has maintained a long-term strategic position in FLO, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2021, adding 22,096 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2017, reducing 107,060 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Mario Gabelli's Flowers Foods (FLO) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Flowers Foods (FLO) Trades by Mario Gabelli
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | -19,713 | Reduce 3.50% | 542,863 | $10.88 |
| Q3 2025 | -8,577 | Reduce 1.50% | 562,576 | $13.05 |
| Q2 2025 | +5,906 | Add 1.04% | 571,153 | $15.98 |
| Q1 2025 | -2,750 | Reduce 0.48% | 565,247 | $19.01 |
| Q4 2024 | -18,400 | Reduce 3.14% | 567,997 | $20.66 |
| Q3 2024 | -1,075 | Reduce 0.18% | 586,397 | $23.07 |
| Q2 2024 | -28,251 | Reduce 4.59% | 587,472 | $22.20 |
| Q1 2024 | -6,987 | Reduce 1.12% | 615,723 | $23.75 |
| Q4 2023 | -12,939 | Reduce 2.04% | 622,710 | $22.51 |
| Q3 2023 | -2,740 | Reduce 0.43% | 635,649 | $22.18 |
| Q2 2023 | -15,993 | Reduce 2.44% | 638,389 | $24.88 |
| Q1 2023 | -3,663 | Reduce 0.56% | 654,382 | $27.41 |
| Q4 2022 | -15,504 | Reduce 2.30% | 658,045 | $28.74 |
| Q3 2022 | -19,512 | Reduce 2.82% | 673,549 | $24.69 |
| Q2 2022 | -9,500 | Reduce 1.35% | 693,061 | $26.32 |
| Q1 2022 | -21,629 | Reduce 2.99% | 702,561 | $25.71 |
| Q4 2021 | -18,912 | Reduce 2.55% | 724,190 | $27.47 |
| Q3 2021 | -14,912 | Reduce 1.97% | 743,102 | $23.63 |
| Q2 2021 | -8,650 | Reduce 1.13% | 758,014 | $24.20 |
| Q1 2021 | +22,096 | Add 2.97% | 766,664 | $23.80 |
| Q4 2020 | -6,855 | Reduce 0.91% | 744,568 | $22.63 |
| Q3 2020 | -22,438 | Reduce 2.90% | 751,423 | $24.33 |
| Q2 2020 | -103,810 | Reduce 11.83% | 773,861 | $22.36 |
| Q1 2020 | -44,810 | Reduce 4.86% | 877,671 | $20.52 |
| Q4 2019 | -12,246 | Reduce 1.31% | 922,481 | $21.74 |
| Q3 2019 | -11,244 | Reduce 1.19% | 934,727 | $23.13 |
| Q2 2019 | -3,480 | Reduce 0.37% | 945,971 | $23.27 |
| Q1 2019 | -3,019 | Reduce 0.32% | 949,451 | $21.32 |
| Q4 2018 | -4,335 | Reduce 0.45% | 952,470 | $18.47 |
| Q3 2018 | -18,763 | Reduce 1.92% | 956,805 | $18.66 |
| Q2 2018 | -10,771 | Reduce 1.09% | 975,568 | $20.83 |
| Q1 2018 | -31,450 | Reduce 3.09% | 986,339 | $21.86 |
| Q4 2017 | -24,437 | Reduce 2.34% | 1.02 M | $19.31 |
| Q3 2017 | -24,775 | Reduce 2.32% | 1.04 M | $18.81 |
| Q2 2017 | -5,355 | Reduce 0.50% | 1.07 M | $17.31 |
| Q1 2017 | -107,060 | Reduce 9.08% | 1.07 M | $19.41 |
| Q4 2016 | -13,435 | Reduce 1.13% | 1.18 M | $19.97 |
| Q3 2016 | +10,288 | Add 0.87% | 1.19 M | $15.12 |
| Q2 2016 | -17,525 | Reduce 1.46% | 1.18 M | $18.75 |
| Q1 2016 | -29,220 | Reduce 2.38% | 1.2 M | $18.46 |
| Q4 2015 | -8,839 | Reduce 0.71% | 1.23 M | $21.49 |
| Q3 2015 | -21,580 | Reduce 1.71% | 1.24 M | $24.74 |
| Q2 2015 | -16,850 | Reduce 1.32% | 1.26 M | $21.15 |
| Q1 2015 | -9,843 | Reduce 0.77% | 1.28 M | $22.74 |
| Q4 2014 | -29,325 | Reduce 2.23% | 1.29 M | $19.19 |
| Q3 2014 | -16,766 | Reduce 1.26% | 1.32 M | $18.36 |
| Q2 2014 | -4,025 | Reduce 0.30% | 1.33 M | $21.08 |
| Q1 2014 | -8,864 | Reduce 0.66% | 1.34 M | $21.45 |
| Q4 2013 | -35,097 | Reduce 2.54% | 1.35 M | $21.47 |
| Q3 2013 | -42,394 | Reduce 2.98% | 1.38 M | $21.44 |
| Q2 2013 | +1.42 M | Add 0.00% | 1.42 M | $22.05 |
Mario Gabelli's Flowers Foods Investment FAQs
Mario Gabelli first purchased Flowers Foods, Inc. (FLO) in Q2 2013, acquiring 1,422,891 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Mario Gabelli has held Flowers Foods, Inc. (FLO) for 51 quarters since Q2 2013.
Mario Gabelli's largest addition to Flowers Foods, Inc. (FLO) was in Q2 2013, adding 1,422,891 shares worth $31.38 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Mario Gabelli's firm, Gamco Investors, Inc. Et Al, owns 542,863 shares of Flowers Foods, Inc. (FLO), valued at approximately $5.91 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Flowers Foods, Inc. (FLO) represents approximately 0.06% of Mario Gabelli's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Mario Gabelli's peak holding in Flowers Foods, Inc. (FLO) was 1,422,891 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2013.