Strong Financial Results for National Beverage Corp.

By Philip Seaworth • Saturday, July 05 12:01 • Permanent Link

National Beverage Corp. (NASDAQ: FIZZ) has reported positive financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended May 3, 2025. The company's net sales for the fourth quarter increased by 5.5% to $314 million, while operating income rose by 8.6% to $57.5 million. Net income for the same period surged to $44.8 million, and earnings per share increased to $0.48.

For the entire fiscal year, net sales increased to $1.2 billion, with gross margin rising to 37.0% of sales. Operating income for the fiscal year increased by 7.8% to $235 million, and earnings per share reached $2.00.

The company attributed these strong results to the success of its Power + brands and carbonated soft drinks, with volume increases noted. National Beverage Corp. also highlighted the impact of its recent innovations, including the introduction of new flavors such as Sunshine, Cherry Lime, and Blackberry Cucumber under its popular LaCroix brand.

In terms of marketing initiatives, the company announced various summer campaigns and partnerships with professional soccer and WNBA teams, aiming to enhance brand awareness. National Beverage Corp. emphasized its focus on creativity and innovation across different areas, including marketing, social media, and consumer events.

The company expressed optimism and confidence in its innovative brands, positioning them for future success. The press release also noted the resilience of the U.S. consumer and the company's deliberate, long-term operational focus.

The consolidated financial results for the periods ended May 3, 2025, and April 27, 2024, are as follows:

Fourth Quarter Ended May 3, 2025: Net sales of $313,629 (compared to $297,315 for the same period in 2024), net income of $44,761 (compared to $43,721 in 2024), and basic earnings per share of $0.48 (compared to $0.47 in 2024).
Fiscal Year Ended May 3, 2025: Net sales of $1,201,354 (compared to $1,191,694 for the same period in 2024), and basic earnings per share of $2.00 (compared to $1.89 in 2024).

The press release also noted that the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended May 3, 2025, consisted of 14 and 53 weeks, respectively. Following these announcements, the company's shares moved 4.59%, and are now trading at a price of $46.91. Check out the company's full 8-K submission here.

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