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1-800 FLOWERS.COM Inc(FLWS)

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1-STAR RATING
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$2.64
09/28/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for FLWS

09/28/2026: FLWS (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

1-800 FLOWERS.COM is a well-known e-commerce retailer specializing in floral, gourmet food, and personalized gift products. The company benefits from a diversified multi-brand portfolio and a loyalty program that supports customer retention. Its primary growth story revolves around cross-selling across its 'Celebrations' ecosystem, though it remains sensitive to consumer discretionary spending patterns. Investors should monitor risks such as intense competition from major online marketplaces and the company's susceptibility to seasonal fulfillment costs. This stock may suit investors looking for exposure to the specialty retail segment, though it lacks the dividend income that some investors might prefer in the retail sector.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitGrowth is largely cyclical and dependent on consumer spending rather than structural market expansion.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum is highly dependent on seasonal execution and positive macro trends in retail.
Value investorStrong fitThe stock is often traded at valuation multiples that may be attractive if management stabilizes margins.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay a regular dividend, making it unsuitable for income-focused portfolios.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh seasonal volatility and consumer discretionary exposure make this a higher-risk equity.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMedium / highSeasonal earnings create stock price swings around key holidays.
Valuation riskMediumMarket sentiment toward consumer retail impacts valuation multiples.
Competition risk (Retail E-commerce)HighLarge platforms like Amazon compete directly on convenience and price.
Business qualityMediumThe business has solid brand recognition but thin margins.
Dividend incomeLow / noneInvestors receive no direct income from dividends.
Execution riskMedium / highFulfillment errors during peak season directly impact customer retention.

Price Behavior

Downtrend
PRICE PATH

Downtrend

The stock has experienced a sustained decline in price over recent periods.

Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -56.87%
Avg. Invested days 25
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
FLWS receives a 2-star rating, reflecting soft or weak scores across the available pillars. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, soft quantitative characteristics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
FLWS has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with soft financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2026 versus FY2025, solid earnings growth (+32.6%) is partially offset by weak cash generation (FCF margin -0.9%), negative revenue growth (-10.8%), weak profitability (net margin -9.0%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
FLWS's financial health is soft, with the relatively strongest area being moderate efficiency, including operating-expense and cost-of-revenue discipline (opex 42.6% of revenue). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 2-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is FLWS's strongest growth driver at +80.9% FY2026 versus FY2025 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, earnings growth (+32.6%, solid) is also solid, while revenue growth (-10.8%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 82.2% and approximately 26.7% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 43.70% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Fund 1 Investments LLC 5.54%
Newtyn Management LLC 5.46%
Nantahala Capital Management, LLC 5.27%
BlackRock Inc 2.60%
Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc. 2.22%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
FLWS generates approximately $380 of gross profit, $-46 of operating income, and $-9 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2026 results. Operating losses and cash burn explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 0.00%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
FLWS has a Short Squeeze Candidate profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while elevated volatility.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedHigh VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze Risk

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 172.02M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 4.5
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 4.5
Volume (30-day avg) 385.8K shares
Beta 1.34
52 Weeks Range 2.41 - 5.25
Updated Date 09/27/2026
52 Weeks Range 2.41 - 5.25
Updated Date 09/27/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -2.11

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
E-commerce Floral and GiftsRevenue from 1-800-Flowers.com, FruitBouquets.com, and other floral platforms.The primary revenue driver is consumer-facing gift delivery for birthdays and holidays.
Gourmet FoodsHarry & David and other food-based gift brands.High-margin specialty food gifts contribute significantly to seasonal profits.
BloomNetWire services and florist technology.A B2B service arm that provides steady, smaller-scale revenue from the florist network.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 12.79
Enterprise Value 418.57M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.11
Enterprise Value 418.57M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.11
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.28
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 11.43
Shares Outstanding 37.12M
Shares Floating 9.91M
Shares Outstanding 37.12M
Shares Floating 9.91M
Percent Insiders 43.7
Percent Institutions 82.22

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Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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About 1-800 FLOWERS.COM Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquarters Jericho, NY, United States
IPO Launch date 1999-08-03
CEO -
Sector Consumer Cyclical
Industry Specialty Retail
Full time employees 3300
Full time employees 3300

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. provides gifts for various occasions in the United States. 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, greeting cards personalized products, dipped berries, popcorn, gourmet foods and gift baskets, cookies, chocolates, candies, wines, and gift-quality fruits. It provides its products and services through online platform under the 1-800-Flowers.com, 1-800-Baskets.com, Cheryl's Cookies, FruitBouquets.com, Harry & David, PersonalizationMall.com, Shari's Berries, Mrs. Beasley, Things Remembered, Moose Munch, The Popcorn Factory, Wolferman's Bakery, Simply Chocolate, Vital Choice, Scharffen Berger, DesignPac, BloomNet, Napco, Card Isle, and Flowerama brand names. 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Jericho, New York.