EX-99.1 2 ex_836176.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 ex_836176.htm

Exhibit 99.1

 

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NASDAQ: FIZZ

For Immediate Release

Contact: Office of the Chairman, Grace Keene

 

 

NATIONAL BEVERAGE CORP. REPORTS

FOURTH QUARTER AND YEAR-END RESULTS . . .

INNOVATION ACCELERATES GROWTH

 

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, July 2, 2025 . . . National Beverage Corp. (NASDAQ: FIZZ) today announced positive results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended May 3, 2025.

 

Fourth Quarter *

 

 

Net sales increased 5.5% to $314 million;

 

 

Operating income increased 8.6% to $57.5 million;

 

 

Net income increased to $44.8 million; and

 

 

Earnings per share increased to $.48.

 

Fiscal Year *

 

 

Net sales increased to $1.2 billion;

 

 

Gross margin increased to 37.0% of sales;

 

 

Operating income increased 7.8% to $235 million; and

 

 

Earnings per share increased to $2.00.

 

“We are very pleased to report strong fourth-quarter results, with net sales, operating profit and net income reaching record highs and both Power + Brands and carbonated soft drinks posting volume increases. LaCroixs recent innovations, Sunshine, Cherry Lime and Blackberry Cucumber, began shipping in the fourth quarter, providing a growth stimulus in a challenging consumer environment, stated a company spokesperson.

 

 

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“We have initiated various LaCroix Summer marketing campaigns, including a multi-city bus tour featuring the captivating graphics of LaCroix Sunshine. Moreover, we have partnered with mens and womens professional soccer teams and WNBA teams, including the Indiana Fever and, most recently, the Dallas Wings. Our partnership with the Florida Panthers continues to enhance brand awareness with the LaCroix logo prominently displayed on the jerseys of the Stanley Cup winners for the second consecutive year.

 

“We inspire our team members to think creatively in all areas, including marketing, social media, BrandED (our unique in-store tasting experience), MerchMx (teams that build creative, themed displays), targeted social media creators, and numerous consumer events. From our appealing flavor names to unique taste and award-winning graphics, no new flavor is released until . . . its perfect. The love and emotional connection that goes into the birth of every new flavor is the result of the imagination and foresight of who we are.

 

“The current confluence of events is unprecedented in recent times. The last few years have clearly demonstrated the resilience of the U.S. consumer as well as Team Nationals deliberate, long-term operational focus. We begin our new fiscal year with optimism and confidence that our innovative brands are well-positioned to deliver a healthy future to our consumers and shareholders, concluded the spokesperson.

 

 

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“Patriotism If Only We Could Bottle It!

 

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National Beverage Corp.

Consolidated Results for the Periods Ended

May 3, 2025 and April 27, 2024

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

 

   

Fourth Quarter Ended *

   

Fiscal Year Ended *

 
   

May 3, 2025

   

April 27, 2024

   

May 3, 2025

   

April 27, 2024

 
                                 

Net Sales

  $ 313,629     $ 297,315     $ 1,201,354     $ 1,191,694  
                                 

Net Income

  $ 44,761     $ 43,721     $ 186,821     $ 176,732  
                                 

Earnings Per Common Share

                               

Basic

  $ .48     $ .47     $ 2.00     $ 1.89  

Diluted

  $ .48     $ .47     $ 1.99     $ 1.89  
                                 

Average Common Shares Outstanding

                               

Basic

    93,620       93,550       93,607       93,429  

Diluted

    93,684       93,666       93,685       93,630  

 

*The Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Ended May 3, 2025 consisted of 14 and 53 weeks, respectively.

 

This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

Forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and other factors described in the Company's Securities and Exchange

Commission filings which may cause actual results or achievements to differ from the results or achievements expressed or implied by

such statements. The Company disclaims an obligation to update or announce revisions to any forward-looking statements.

 

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