National Beverage Corp. reported impressive first-quarter results with record net sales of $293 million, a 11.3% increase from last year, and a record gross profit of $117 million, a 21.4% increase from the prior year. Net income increased to $51 million, and earnings per share increased to $1.10. Cash at quarter-end was $353 million.
Net sales reached $293 million, the highest quarterly sales in the company's history, up 11.3% year-over-year.
Gross profit was a record $117 million, a 21.4% increase from the prior year.
Net income increased $17 million to $51 million.
Earnings per share increased 49% to $1.10.
National Beverage begins fiscal year 2021 with more purpose, passion, and determination, protecting its balance sheet, cash flow, and shareholder equity.