National Beverage Corp., operating through its various subsidiaries, specializes in the creation, production, promotion, and distribution of a diverse portfolio of beverages. ...
National Beverage Corp. (NASDAQ: FIZZ) is a prominent player in the non-alcoholic beverage industry, headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Founded in 1985 by Nick A. Caporella, the company has grown into a diversified portfolio of brands that cater to a wide range of consumer preferences. Its product lineup includes sparkling ...National Beverage Corp. (NASDAQ: FIZZ) is a prominent player in the non-alcoholic beverage industry, headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Founded in 1985 by Nick A. Caporella, the company has grown into a diversified portfolio of brands that cater to a wide range of consumer preferences. Its product lineup includes sparkling waters under the LaCroix brand, which has become a cultural phenomenon, as well as LaCroix Cúrate, LaCroix NiCola, and other variations. The company also offers fruit juices like Everfresh and Everfresh Premier Varietals, energy drinks such as Rip It, and carbonated soft drinks under the Shasta and Faygo labels. These products are distributed through major retailers, convenience stores, and food-service channels, reaching consumers across the U.S. and Canada.
Financially, National Beverage has demonstrated robust performance, with a market capitalization of approximately $3 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.4. The company maintains a strong balance sheet with low debt (debt-to-equity ratio of 0.093) and high liquidity (current ratio of 4.386). Its profitability metrics are impressive, with a net profit margin of 15.6% and return on equity of 32.2%. The company generates substantial free cash flow, enabling it to pay a dividend (last dividend $3.25 per share) and invest in growth initiatives.
Under the leadership of CEO Nick Caporella, who owns a significant stake (around 74%), the company has pursued a strategy focused on innovation and health-conscious products. This has positioned it well in the growing sparkling water market. However, the company faces competition from larger beverage giants like Coca-Cola and PepsiCo, as well as niche players. Despite challenges, National Beverage remains a key player, known for its entrepreneurial culture and commitment to quality. With a workforce of about 1,677 employees, the company fosters a dynamic environment that encourages product development and operational efficiency. Its forward-looking approach includes expanding its product lines and exploring new distribution channels to sustain growth.
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YoYYoY means Year-over-Year. It compares the latest annual value with the previous annual value to show long-term trend strength.
QoQQoQ means Quarter-over-Quarter. It compares the latest quarter with the immediately previous quarter to show short-term momentum changes.
RevenueThe total money that came through the front door from selling things, before paying a single bill. Think of it as the grand total of every credit card swipe from customers. (YoY compares this year to last year's performance, while QoQ compares the current three months to the previous three).
$1.2B
-1.7%
+12.3%
Net IncomeThe absolute bottom line. If the company paid every single supplier, employee, banker, and tax collector, this is the actual money left in their pocket at the end of the day.
$183.6M
-1.7%
-2.2%
Gross MarginThe basic markup. If they sell a $100 pair of sneakers, this percentage tells you how much of that price tag is profit right after paying for the rubber and shoelaces, but before paying for things like store rent or TV commercials.
+37.0%
+0.2%
-22.1%
Operating MarginThe 'day job' efficiency score. Out of every dollar a customer spends, this shows how many cents the company keeps after making the product AND paying for all the everyday corporate overhead (like salaries, marketing, and keeping the lights on).
+19.5%
-0.5%
-37.8%
Net MarginThe final take-home percentage. When you strip away every conceivable cost, tax, and interest payment, this is the exact number of cents the company truly gets to keep from every dollar in sales.
+15.6%
+0.0%
-12.9%
Free Cash FlowThe holy grail of corporate cash. It's the spendable, physical money left over after the business pays for its daily operations AND buys the big, expensive upgrades (like new factories or servers) it needs to survive. This is the 'free' money they can use to pay dividends or buy back stock.
$156.1M
-8.4%
-20.3%
FCF MarginThe ultimate cash conversion rate. It shows how good the company is at turning regular sales directly into cold, hard, spendable cash. A high percentage means the business is an absolute cash-printing machine.
+13.2%
-6.8%
-29.0%
Debt / EquityThe financial risk gauge. It compares how much of the company's empire was built using borrowed money (loans) versus the owners' own money (shareholders). A high number means they are heavily leveraged and playing a riskier game; a low number means they are playing it safe.
9.3%
-42.9%
-12.6%
Current RatioThe 12-month survival check. It simply compares the cash they have right now (plus things they can quickly turn into cash) against the immediate bills they absolutely must pay this year. A score above 1 means they have enough in the wallet to cover the upcoming bills without panicking.
4.39x
+51.4%
-0.5%
Total AssetsThe absolute size of the company's empire. It bundles together absolutely everything of value they own—from the cash in the register and the inventory in the warehouse, to the software patents in the vault and the factories on the ground.
