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Aug 02
National Beverage Q1 2026 Earnings Report
National Beverage delivered record Q1 sales while maintaining strong profitability and cash flow performance.
Key Takeaways
National Beverage Corp. reported $331M in revenue and $55.8M in net income for Q1 2026, with EPS of $0.60. Gross profit margin expanded and operating income rose to $71M. Operating cash flow reached $59M, boosting total cash to $250M.
Revenue reached a record $331M despite slight volume decline
Net income was $55.8M, nearly flat YoY
Operating income rose to $71M, reflecting margin improvement
Operating cash flow of $59M increased total cash to $250M
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CapyFin.com Forward Guidance
While no formal guidance was provided, management expressed confidence in its innovation and cost discipline to drive continued performance in an uncertain global environment.
Positive Outlook
- Solid brand performance despite macro pressures
- Club channel strength for LaCroix helped drive organic sales
- LaCroix innovation pipeline showed strong early results
- Strong cash flow enables continued shareholder returns
- Balance sheet remains one of the strongest in the industry
Challenges Ahead
- Case volume slightly declined despite revenue growth
- Interest income dropped due to lower cash post-dividend
- Macro uncertainty continues to cloud consumer behavior
- Geopolitical risk remains a concern for management
- No formal financial guidance provided for Q2 or FY26