1-800 FLOWERS.COM (NASDAQ:FLWS) Issues Quarterly Earnings Results

1-800 FLOWERS.COM (NASDAQ:FLWS) posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday. The specialty retailer reported ($0.80) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.70) by ($0.10), FiscalAI reports. 1-800 FLOWERS.COM had a negative net margin of 8.69% and a negative return on equity of 28.81%. The company had revenue of $293.12 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $294.17 million.

Here are the key takeaways from 1-800 FLOWERS.COM’s conference call:

• Fiscal 2026 results weakened: Fourth-quarter revenue fell 12.9% to $293.1 million, while full-year revenue declined 10.8% to $1.5 billion and adjusted EBITDA dropped to $2.9 million from $29.2 million.
• Revenue remains under pressure in fiscal 2027: Management expects revenue to decline in the mid-single-digit range, although it anticipates the rate of decline will moderate during the year.
• Capital-raising and divestiture options are under review: The company amended its credit facility for greater flexibility and retained Guggenheim Securities to evaluate potential debt or equity financing and sales of non-strategic assets; management cautioned that no transaction is assured.
• Cost savings provide investment capacity: 1-800-FLOWERS.COM achieved its original $50 million run-rate savings target ahead of schedule and identified an additional $15 million to $20 million of opportunities, with fiscal 2027 adjusted EBITDA expected at $10 million to $15 million.
• Management reported encouraging operational initiatives: The redesigned Harry & David website, improved marketing measurement, expanded loyalty capabilities, florist/direct-ship assortment alignment, and third-party marketplace partnerships are intended to improve conversion, retention, and customer acquisition efficiency.

1-800 FLOWERS.COM Stock Down 12.9%

FLWS stock opened at $3.04 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.61, a current ratio of 1.14 and a quick ratio of 0.49. The firm has a market capitalization of $194.86 million, a P/E ratio of -1.44 and a beta of 1.34. 1-800 FLOWERS.COM has a 52-week low of $2.88 and a 52-week high of $7.10. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $3.88 and its 200-day simple moving average is $3.79.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of brokerages recently issued reports on FLWS. Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of 1-800 FLOWERS.COM in a report on Wednesday, June 24th. Wall Street Zen raised 1-800 FLOWERS.COM from a “strong sell” rating to a “sell” rating in a report on Saturday, June 6th. Finally, Zacks Research upgraded 1-800 FLOWERS.COM from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, July 20th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, one has issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $3.75.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On 1-800 FLOWERS.COM

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Empowered Funds LLC lifted its holdings in shares of 1-800 FLOWERS.COM by 4.3% in the first quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 373,265 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $2,202,000 after purchasing an additional 15,277 shares in the last quarter. Strs Ohio purchased a new position in shares of 1-800 FLOWERS.COM during the first quarter valued at $157,000. Rhumbline Advisers grew its holdings in shares of 1-800 FLOWERS.COM by 34.0% during the second quarter. Rhumbline Advisers now owns 53,581 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $264,000 after buying an additional 13,599 shares in the last quarter. Russell Investments Group Ltd. grew its holdings in shares of 1-800 FLOWERS.COM by 62.0% during the second quarter. Russell Investments Group Ltd. now owns 23,232 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $114,000 after buying an additional 8,889 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Occudo Quantitative Strategies LP acquired a new position in 1-800 FLOWERS.COM during the second quarter valued at $339,000. 38.43% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Trending Headlines about 1-800 FLOWERS.COM

Here are the key news stories impacting 1-800 FLOWERS.COM this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Management said fiscal 2026 strengthened the company’s foundation and positioned it for the next phase of its business transformation. However, investors appear focused more heavily on the near-term earnings deterioration. 1-800 FLOWERS.COM Fiscal 2026 Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Reported short-interest data showed zero shares sold short both before and after the reporting period, implying no meaningful short-selling signal; the accompanying percentage change was listed as unavailable, limiting its usefulness to investors.
• Negative Sentiment: Fiscal fourth-quarter revenue fell 12.9% year over year to $293.1 million, slightly missing the roughly $294 million analyst estimate. The company reported a loss of $0.80 per share, worse than the $0.70 consensus estimate and the $0.69 loss reported a year earlier. 1-800-Flowers.com Fourth-Quarter Results
• Negative Sentiment: The company expects fiscal 2027 net revenue to decline, while its profit forecast was characterized as weak. That outlook raises concerns about continuing demand pressure and a slower recovery in profitability. 1-800-FLOWERS Fiscal 2027 Outlook
• Negative Sentiment: The earnings miss reinforces existing profitability concerns: FLWS has a negative net margin and negative return on equity, while analysts expect a full-year loss. These factors likely amplified the market’s negative reaction to the weaker results and guidance.

About 1-800 FLOWERS.COM

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc, founded in 1976 by Jim McCann and headquartered in Jericho, New York, is a leading floral and gift retailer in North America. Operating primarily through its online platform and call center, the company offers a wide selection of fresh-cut flowers, gourmet foods, gift baskets, plants and home décor items. With a network of affiliated florists and its own floral production farms, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM facilitates same-day delivery services across the United States, reaching more than 90% of U.S.