Equities Analysts Set Expectations for FLWS Q1 Earnings

1-800 FLOWERS.COM, Inc. (NASDAQ:FLWS) – Equities researchers at Sidoti lowered their Q1 2027 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of 1-800 FLOWERS.COM in a report issued on Friday, September 11th. Sidoti analyst A. Lebiedzinski now expects that the specialty retailer will post earnings per share of ($0.63) for the quarter, down from their previous forecast of ($0.60). The consensus estimate for 1-800 FLOWERS.COM’s current full-year earnings is ($0.62) per share. Sidoti also issued estimates for 1-800 FLOWERS.COM’s Q3 2027 earnings at ($0.44) EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at ($0.58) EPS, FY2027 earnings at ($0.72) EPS, Q1 2028 earnings at ($0.55) EPS, Q3 2028 earnings at ($0.32) EPS and Q4 2028 earnings at ($0.37) EPS.

1-800 FLOWERS.COM (NASDAQ:FLWS) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, September 10th. The specialty retailer reported ($0.80) earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.70) by ($0.10). 1-800 FLOWERS.COM had a negative return on equity of 33.22% and a negative net margin of 8.96%.The firm had revenue of $293.12 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $294.17 million.

Other equities analysts have also recently issued reports about the stock. Zacks Research upgraded shares of 1-800 FLOWERS.COM from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, July 20th. Wall Street Zen upgraded 1-800 FLOWERS.COM from a “strong sell” rating to a “sell” rating in a research report on Saturday, June 6th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of 1-800 FLOWERS.COM in a research note on Wednesday, June 24th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, one has assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $3.75.

1-800 FLOWERS.COM Price Performance

FLWS stock opened at $3.06 on Tuesday. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $3.85 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $3.79. The firm has a market cap of $196.14 million, a P/E ratio of -1.45 and a beta of 1.34. 1-800 FLOWERS.COM has a 12 month low of $2.88 and a 12 month high of $7.10. The company has a quick ratio of 0.49, a current ratio of 1.14 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.61.

Institutional Trading of 1-800 FLOWERS.COM

Institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Squarepoint Ops LLC acquired a new position in shares of 1-800 FLOWERS.COM in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $272,000. Connective Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of 1-800 FLOWERS.COM during the second quarter worth $64,000. Bank of America Corp DE increased its position in shares of 1-800 FLOWERS.COM by 63.2% during the first quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 116,688 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $355,000 after buying an additional 45,198 shares during the period. Gabelli Funds LLC raised its stake in 1-800 FLOWERS.COM by 23.7% during the first quarter. Gabelli Funds LLC now owns 235,000 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $714,000 after buying an additional 45,000 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Gamco Investors INC. ET AL lifted its holdings in 1-800 FLOWERS.COM by 4.6% in the first quarter. Gamco Investors INC. ET AL now owns 1,284,900 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $3,906,000 after buying an additional 57,000 shares during the period. 38.43% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Key Stories Impacting 1-800 FLOWERS.COM

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

• Positive Sentiment: Noble Financial’s outlook is comparatively less pessimistic than Sidoti’s, projecting a narrower FY2027 loss of $0.59 per share and a FY2028 loss of $0.38 per share. Noble also anticipates a $0.92-per-share profit in Q2 2027, suggesting potential seasonal earnings strength. Q2 Earnings Estimate for 1-800 FLOWERS.COM Issued By Sidoti
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts continue to expect significant seasonal volatility, with projected losses in most quarters but a possible second-quarter profit. This makes the timing of holiday and other peak-demand periods important for any earnings recovery.
• Negative Sentiment: Sidoti reduced its FY2027 EPS forecast sharply to a $0.72 loss from a $0.32 loss, while also lowering estimates for Q1, Q3 and Q4 2027 and Q1, Q3 and Q4 2028. The revisions point to weaker profitability expectations over the next several years.
• Negative Sentiment: Noble Financial also cut its FY2027 estimate, although less severely, to a $0.59 loss from a $0.54 loss. Both firms therefore anticipate continued losses despite the potential for a strong seasonal quarter.
• Negative Sentiment: The broader investment narrative remains challenging: recent results missed analyst EPS expectations, revenue was slightly below forecasts, and coverage characterizes the company as pursuing operating discipline while revenue continues to fade. That combination raises concerns about demand, margins and the pace of recovery. 1-800-Flowers Bets On Discipline While Revenue Keeps Fading

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.