Q2 EPS Estimates for 1-800 FLOWERS.COM Reduced by Sidoti Csr

1-800 FLOWERS.COM, Inc. (NASDAQ:FLWS) – Research analysts at Sidoti Csr dropped their Q2 2026 earnings estimates for shares of 1-800 FLOWERS.COM in a research note issued to investors on Friday, October 31st. Sidoti Csr analyst A. Lebiedzinski now forecasts that the specialty retailer will earn $0.80 per share for the quarter, down from their previous estimate of $0.81. The consensus estimate for 1-800 FLOWERS.COM’s current full-year earnings is ($0.07) per share.

Several other equities research analysts have also commented on FLWS. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of 1-800 FLOWERS.COM in a report on Wednesday, October 8th. Zacks Research cut 1-800 FLOWERS.COM from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a report on Monday, October 20th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and an average price target of $7.50.

1-800 FLOWERS.COM Stock Down 0.6%

NASDAQ:FLWS opened at $3.60 on Monday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.50, a current ratio of 1.28 and a quick ratio of 0.48. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $4.83 and its 200-day moving average price is $5.17. 1-800 FLOWERS.COM has a 1-year low of $3.08 and a 1-year high of $9.24. The firm has a market capitalization of $229.03 million, a P/E ratio of -1.14 and a beta of 1.30.

1-800 FLOWERS.COM (NASDAQ:FLWS) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, October 30th. The specialty retailer reported ($0.83) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.59) by ($0.24). The business had revenue of $215.20 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $218.32 million. 1-800 FLOWERS.COM had a negative return on equity of 13.87% and a negative net margin of 11.86%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On 1-800 FLOWERS.COM

A number of large investors have recently bought and sold shares of FLWS. Gabelli Funds LLC boosted its position in 1-800 FLOWERS.COM by 1.7% during the first quarter. Gabelli Funds LLC now owns 194,000 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $1,145,000 after purchasing an additional 3,300 shares in the last quarter. MetLife Investment Management LLC raised its stake in shares of 1-800 FLOWERS.COM by 28.8% during the 1st quarter. MetLife Investment Management LLC now owns 14,783 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $87,000 after buying an additional 3,302 shares during the period. AlphaQuest LLC purchased a new position in shares of 1-800 FLOWERS.COM during the 1st quarter valued at approximately $25,000. State of Wyoming lifted its position in shares of 1-800 FLOWERS.COM by 197.8% during the 2nd quarter. State of Wyoming now owns 9,833 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $48,000 after buying an additional 6,531 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Quarry LP acquired a new stake in 1-800 FLOWERS.COM in the 1st quarter valued at $39,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 38.43% of the company’s stock.

Insider Activity

In other news, major shareholder Fund 1 Investments, Llc sold 4,167,813 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, October 22nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $5.94, for a total transaction of $24,756,809.22. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 5,359,437 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $31,835,055.78. This represents a 43.75% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. 52.16% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

1-800 FLOWERS.COM Company Profile

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc provides gifts for various occasions in the United States and internationally. It operates through three segments: Consumer Floral & Gifts, Gourmet Foods & Gift Baskets, and BloomNet. The company offers a range of products, including fresh-cut flowers, floral and fruit arrangements, plants, gifts, personalized products, dipped berries, popcorns, gourmet foods and gift baskets, cookies, chocolates, candies, wines, and gift-quality fruits.