National Beverage Corp. has reported its financial results for the third quarter ended January 31, 2026, showing a mix of positive and challenging trends. The company's net sales for the quarter were $264.6 million, a slight decrease from the previous year's $267.1 million.
Despite the slight decrease in net sales, the company managed to increase its net income to $41.2 million, up from $39.6 million in the same period last year. This resulted in an earnings per share increase of 5% to $0.44.
One particularly positive note is the improvement in gross profit margins, which increased by 60 basis points year-over-year to $100 million.
Operating cash flow was also strong, reaching $136 million for the quarter, and the company's quarter-end cash grew to $314 million, indicating a healthy cash position.
The company faced challenges early in the quarter, with soft volume and disruptions caused by winter storm Fern. However, January shipments showed a 7% increase compared to the previous year, indicating a recovery from the earlier challenges.
National Beverage Corp. emphasized its commitment to innovation, highlighting the favorable response to its new beverages, including the 'harmoniously combined' pineapple coconut and the fast-selling strawberry peach flavor.
The company also addressed the impact of tariffs, stating that it continues to monitor tariff-related cost increases and may make price adjustments to balance the effects on consumers with the amount absorbed by the company.
Looking at the consolidated results for the trailing twelve months, net sales for the period ended January 31, 2026, were reported at $1.2 billion, with net income reaching $188.1 million and earnings per share at $2.01. These figures demonstrate the company's overall stability and continued profitability over the past year. Following these announcements, the company's shares moved 1.29%, and are now trading at a price of $33.78. For more information, read the company's full 8-K submission here.
