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National Beverage's Q1'25 results showed modest revenue growth and margin expansion driven by external factors, suggesting poor earnings quality and indefensible profit margins. The company's key product segments, particularly Power+ Brands, are struggling amidst increased competition and shifting consumer preferences, raising concerns about future growth. Despite a strong balance sheet and low debt, the valuation appears unattractive, with shares potentially overvalued compared to better-quality peers like Coca-Cola and PepsiCo.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--National Beverage Corp. (NASDAQ: FIZZ) today announced results for its first quarter ended July 27, 2024. Compared to the prior year: Net sales increased to a record $329 million. Operating profit increased 10% to $70 million. Net income increased 14% to a record $57 million. After a $304 million dividend payment, cash exceeded $77 million; and Earnings per share increased from $.53 to $.61. “Some may call this summer of 2024 – the summer of gold, the sum.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--National Beverage Corp. (NASDAQ: FIZZ) today announced results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended April 27, 2024. Our recent disclosures and this earnings report confirm that a new and more stimulating period has begun. Compared to the prior year – Fourth Quarter Net sales increased $11 million to $297 million; Gross margins grew 100 bps to 36.7% of sales; and Net income increased 20% to $44 million, or $.47 per share. Fiscal Year Net sales incr.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--National Beverage Corp. (NASDAQ: FIZZ) today announced its LaCroix brand has been named the official sparkling water of Inter Miami CF, the top-ranked Major League Soccer (MLS) team. This collaboration is set to bring a refreshing wave of enthusiasm to the local community, as both organizations are proudly headquartered in South Florida. “As a brand beloved by moms and kids for its variety of delightful flavors and health-conscious hydration, LaCroix spar.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LaCroix Sparkling Water by National Beverage Corp. (NASDAQ: FIZZ) is proud to announce its exciting new multi-year partnership with San Diego Wave FC. LaCroix, the premium domestic sparkling water brand, is beloved by parents for all members of the family. There is no better association for LaCroix than the beginning of healthy nutrition, and activities such as soccer that teach our youth competitive practices in life. LaCroix Sparkling Water has dedicate.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--National Beverage Corp. (NASDAQ: FIZZ), honoring its committed goal to shareholders, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a special cash dividend of $3.25 per share to shareholders of record on June 24, 2024. FIZZ will trade ex-dividend on June 24, 2024, and the payment date for this dividend will be on or before July 24, 2024. “With this special dividend, our twelfth in the past 20 years, FIZZ holders will have received $16.53 per sha.
National Beverage Corp. has achieved modest organic growth through the expansion of its LaCroix brand and other new product launches. The company has a very conservative approach to financing and M&A activity. The stock is currently valued very high, making it overvalued with my DCF model estimates.
National Beverage Corp. has demonstrated consistent growth in revenue and free cash flow over the past decade. The company's diverse and captivating brand lineup, including LaCroix sparkling water and Rip It energy drinks, has contributed to its revenue expansion. FIZZ's future growth is expected to be driven by the surging demand for healthier beverage options, although there is a risk of changing consumer preferences.
National Beverage Corp. NASDAQ: FIZZ stock has outperformed other beverage companies since the pandemic bottom and even in 2023, but that is about to change. The company offers little reason to buy its stock and every reason to sell, or at least to stay out of the market, which will cap any gains in 2023.
National Beverage's fourth quarter fiscal 2023 results are unlikely to prove to be a positive catalyst for the company's shares, according to analysts at UBS. While the beverage company, whose portfolio of sparkling water, juice, and energy drink brands include La Croix, Clear Fruit, and Mr.