National Beverage: Hard To Downgrade When Revenues Could Show Growth Again

National Beverage Corp. reported Q1 2027 revenue of $330.7M, marking its first year-on-year growth since Q1 2026. Despite sequential revenue improvement, FIZZ's gross margin fell to 35% and EPS declined from $0.60 to $0.50. A $3.25/share special dividend reduced shareholder equity sharply, highlighting challenges for both income and capital appreciation investors.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 16, 2026

National Beverage Posts Downbeat Q1 Results, Joins Zumiez, Adobe And Other Big Stocks Moving Lower In Friday's Pre-Market Session

Shares of National Beverage Corp (NASDAQ:FIZZ) fell in pre-market trading following downbeat first-quarter results.

Benzinga • Sep 11, 2026

Why National Beverage Stock Dropped, Then Popped

National Beverage missed on earnings last night. Shares of the LaCroix sparkling water company are feeling margin pressure as Trump tariffs eat into profits.

The Motley Fool • Sep 11, 2026

National Beverage Corp. Reports First Quarter Earnings

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--National Beverage Corp. (NASDAQ: FIZZ) today announced results for its first quarter ended August 1, 2026. For the three months: Net sales were $331 million; Gross margin was 35%, reflecting the effects of elevated input costs; Earnings per share were $.50 and; Cash was $107 million after the payment of a $304 million special dividend ($3.25 per share) on July 30, 2026. “Our first quarter Net Sales were negatively impacted by consumer sentiment and tariff.

Business Wire • Sep 10, 2026

National Beverage Is At The Lows For Good Reason

National Beverage faces stalled growth, with LaCroix volumes declining for four consecutive years and little buzz left in the brand. FIZZ trades at 9.5x EV/EBITDA and 14.5x earnings ex-cash, a logical valuation given muted growth prospects and the lack of a clear upside catalyst. Gross margins remain stable, and the balance sheet is cash-rich, yet management shows little sign of pursuing transformative financial engineering or a sale.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 16, 2026

National Beverage: Don't Get Caught In Dividend Hubris

National Beverage Corp. stock surged after Q4 earnings, underlining soft market expectations and enthusiasm around a large dividend announcement. Industry trends have weakened National Beverage's performance. Tariffs, consumer weakness, and competitive concerns combine to pressure the company's earnings, especially Q4. National Beverage's announcement to pay out a significant dividend caused a stock surge, but for little reason, in my opinion.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 2, 2026

National Beverage Stock Jumps After LaCroix Owner Declares Special Dividend

National Beverage, the maker of LaCroix sparkling water, announced its 13th special dividend in 22 years, sending shares sharply higher despite mixed annual results.

Barrons • Jul 2, 2026

National Beverage Corp. Celebrates America With Special Cash Dividend and Reports FY 2026 Results

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--National Beverage Corp. (NASDAQ: FIZZ) today announced its Board of Directors has declared a special cash dividend of $3.25 per share to shareholders of record on July 13, 2026 to be paid on or before July 30, 2026. “This special dividend marks the thirteenth cash payment to FIZZ holders in the past 22 years, distributing $19.78 per share, or over $1.8 billion. Thirteen special dividends in twenty-two years seems to have a regular cadence,” asserted a com.

Business Wire • Jul 1, 2026

Stock Picks From Seeking Alpha's May 2026 New Analysts

Seeking Alpha welcomed 24 new analysts in May 2026. This article introduces them and showcases some of their top picks. Spotlighted ideas include bullish theses on Google, Manulife, and Unicycive Therapeutics, and a neutral-rated analysis on Agree Realty. We recently welcomed Nataliia Gurinenko, from IVCompass, as part of our syndicated content coverage. Nataliia will use options flow analysis to interpret market positioning and sentiment, with a focus on digital assets.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 8, 2026

National Beverage Corp. Reports Increased Winter Quarter Net Income While Improving Margins

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--National Beverage Corp. (NASDAQ: FIZZ) today announced results for its third quarter ended January 31, 2026, while honoring its patriotic commitment not to pass along the full impact of tariffs to consumers: Net sales were $265 million; Gross profit of $100 million reflects a 60 basis point year-over-year margin improvement; Earnings per share increased 5% to $.44 and; Operating cash flow was $136 million and quarter-end cash grew to $314 million. “The th.

Business Wire • Mar 12, 2026