Research Analysts Offer Predictions for FLWS Q1 Earnings

1-800 FLOWERS.COM, Inc. (NASDAQ:FLWS) – Stock analysts at Noble Financial issued their Q1 2027 earnings per share estimates for 1-800 FLOWERS.COM in a research note issued to investors on Friday, September 11th. Noble Financial analyst M. Kupinski expects that the specialty retailer will earn ($0.56) per share for the quarter. The consensus estimate for 1-800 FLOWERS.COM’s current full-year earnings is ($0.62) per share. Noble Financial also issued estimates for 1-800 FLOWERS.COM’s Q2 2027 earnings at $0.92 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at ($0.44) EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at ($0.52) EPS, FY2027 earnings at ($0.59) EPS and FY2028 earnings at ($0.38) EPS.

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

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

1-800 FLOWERS.COM Stock Performance

FLWS opened at $3.06 on Tuesday. 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 fifty day moving average price of $3.85 and a 200 day moving average price of $3.79. 1-800 FLOWERS.COM has a 1 year low of $2.88 and a 1 year high of $7.10. The stock has a market cap of $196.14 million, a P/E ratio of -1.45 and a beta of 1.34.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On 1-800 FLOWERS.COM

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of FLWS. Squarepoint Ops LLC acquired a new stake in shares of 1-800 FLOWERS.COM in the second quarter valued at approximately $272,000. Connective Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of 1-800 FLOWERS.COM in the second quarter valued at about $64,000. Bank of America Corp DE increased its position in 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 purchasing an additional 45,198 shares during the last quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp raised its stake in 1-800 FLOWERS.COM by 7.0% during the first quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp now owns 84,968 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $258,000 after purchasing an additional 5,568 shares during the period. Finally, Gabelli Funds LLC grew its stake in shares of 1-800 FLOWERS.COM by 23.7% in the 1st quarter. Gabelli Funds LLC now owns 235,000 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $714,000 after buying an additional 45,000 shares during the period. 38.43% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

1-800 FLOWERS.COM News Roundup

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.