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Apr 29, 2023

National Beverage Q4 2023 Earnings Report

Reported strong Q4 and FY 2023 results with continued margin growth.

Key Takeaways

National Beverage Corp. reported a record $287 million in net sales for the fourth quarter, with gross margins growing 130 bps to 36% of sales. Net income increased by 6% to $36 million, and earnings per share increased to $0.39.

Net sales increased to a record $287 million.

Gross margins grew 130 bps to 36% of sales.

Net income increased 6% to $36 million.

Earnings per share increased to $0.39.

Total Revenue
$287M
Previous year: $284M
+0.9%
EPS
$0.39
Previous year: $0.36
+8.3%
Gross Margin
36%
Gross Profit
$102M
Previous year: $418M
-75.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$158M
Previous year: $48.1M
+229.0%
Free Cash Flow
$39.7M
Previous year: $27.6M
+43.8%
Total Assets
$574M
Previous year: $468M
+22.8%

National Beverage

National Beverage

Forward Guidance

National Beverage is positioned to capitalize on the health-oriented market with its assets and innovation, focusing on healthy consumption and consumer anticipation for new products.

Positive Outlook

  • National Beverage is in the right place at the right time with the right assets to significantly apply energy to the progression toward a health-oriented correction mode.
  • Innovation extends beyond flavors and packaging, exciting consumers with anticipation of 'what's next' from LaCroix.
  • New packaging of LaCroix variety packs are designed for the club store market.
  • Shasta launched three reformulated Zero Sugar flavors: Tiki Punch, California Dreamin’, and Mountain Rush.
  • Special summer campaigns are in place to promote beverages, including social media, in-store merchandising, and podcast sponsorship.