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Jan 31
National Beverage Q3 2025 Earnings Report
National Beverage Corp. reported its third quarter results for the period ended January 25, 2025, showing improved operating profit despite challenging winter weather patterns and natural disasters.
Key Takeaways
National Beverage Corp. announced its third quarter results with net sales of $267 million and operating profit increasing 5% to $51 million. Earnings per share were $0.42, and the company held $149 million in cash.
Net sales for the quarter were $267 million.
Operating profit increased by 5% to $51 million.
Earnings per share for the quarter were $0.42.
Cash on hand at the end of the quarter was $149 million.
National Beverage
National Beverage
Forward Guidance
The company's marketing strategy and innovation efforts, including a new creativity for sparkling water, are expected to drive future performance, despite past challenges from weather and natural disasters.
Positive Outlook
- Marketing strategy and execution continue to reinforce brand awareness.
- Delightful and theme-oriented in-store displays enhance consumer engagement.
- Social media posts provide positive testimony for La Croix.
- First full year of sponsoring local and national women's soccer teams, youth sports, and other sports-related franchises.
- New creativity for sparkling water category is exceeding expectations and is considered a 'game changer'.
Challenges Ahead
- Performance in the third quarter is historically challenging due to unknown predictability of winter weather patterns.
- Disastrous Southern California fires and their aftermath adversely impacted volumes in largest and better-performing markets.
- Severe winter weather in the Midwest and Northeast affected consumers' ability to purchase and consume products.
- Innovation is often accomplished in steps of trial and error, implying potential setbacks.
- The company acknowledges that external factors like weather and natural disasters can impact results.