NASDAQ$FIZZ
National Beverage Corp · Q2 2025 earnings
Q2 2025 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Reported increased earnings and margin improvements despite challenges.
National Beverage Corp. reported increased earnings and margin improvements for the second quarter ended October 26, 2024, despite facing headwinds such as changes in consumer shopping habits and reduced purchasing power. Net sales declined 3% due to volume shortfalls in August and September, but the company is optimistic about future growth prospects due to increased volume for October and improved consumer confidence.
- Net sales were $291 million.
- Gross margin improved to 38% of net sales.
- Operating income grew 7% to $58 million.
- Earnings per share increased to $0.49 from $0.47.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
National Beverage · Revenue · Quarterly
$291M
Forward guidance
National Beverage is well-positioned to manage near-term challenges and deliver long-term performance due to its strong balance sheet and entrepreneurial management focus.
Tailwinds
- Optimistic about future growth prospects due to increased volume for October.
- Consumer confidence showing recent improvement.
- Innovation continues to be the cornerstone of their strategy.
- LaCroix's newest product, Strawberry Peach, has received an exceptionally positive consumer response.
- Expanded in-store merchandising teams and increased staff of in-store sampling ambassadors.
Headwinds
- Changes in consumer shopping habits.
- Reduced purchasing power affected many consumer products.
- Second quarter net sales declined 3% due to volume shortfalls in August and September.
- Record-setting storms caused supply-chain disruptions.
- Numerous multi-day store closures by customers due to storms.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 19 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q2 2025
-0.4%
Avg return
Earnings day
+0.1%
Avg return
5 days after
-1.0%
Avg return
30 days after
43%
28 / 65 earnings
Positive
+18.6%
Q3 2017
Best reaction
-13.7%
Q3 2019
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2026 | — | — | — | |
| Q3 2026 | -0.2% | -3.3% | -3.1% | |
| Q2 2026 | -2.9% | -6.7% | -5.3% | |
| Q1 2026 | -2.9% | -4.9% | -8.0% | |
| Q4 2025 | +0.7% | -0.8% | +6.0% | |
| Q3 2025 | -1.7% | -0.9% | +6.8% | |
| Q2 2025 | -6.9% | -4.4% | -13.5% | |
| Q1 2025 | -2.3% | -3.2% | -1.7% | |
| Q4 2024 | +13.1% | +17.6% | +11.3% | |
| Q3 2024 | -2.5% | -5.8% | -3.0% | |
| Q2 2024 | -4.6% | +5.2% | +5.3% | |
| Q1 2024 | -1.4% | +0.5% | -3.1% | |
| Q4 2023 | -1.2% | +0.2% | +7.4% | |
| Q3 2023 | -0.4% | +6.5% | +8.5% | |
| Q2 2023 | +1.7% | +5.0% | -8.4% | |
| Q1 2023 | -7.5% | -15.4% | -23.1% | |
| Q4 2022 | +1.7% | +2.8% | +12.5% | |
| Q3 2022 | -9.2% | -7.0% | +5.4% | |
| Q2 2022 | -8.1% | -13.4% | -14.7% | |
| Q1 2022 | +13.9% | +10.4% | +19.0% | |
| Q4 2021 | -4.1% | -5.0% | -5.1% | |
| Q3 2021 | -8.7% | -5.6% | -13.8% | |
| Q2 2021 | -4.1% | -6.3% | -6.1% | |
| Q1 2021 | -4.8% | -8.4% | -2.7% | |
| Q4 2020 | +4.8% | +6.1% | +5.1% | |
| Q3 2020 | +4.5% | +7.0% | -2.1% | |
| Q2 2020 | +9.1% | +12.7% | -2.7% | |
| Q1 2020 | +0.2% | +12.2% | +20.3% | |
| Q4 2019 | +2.1% | +4.7% | -1.3% | |
| Q3 2019 | -13.7% | -12.5% | -14.3% | |
| Q2 2019 | -1.0% | -0.8% | -14.0% | |
| Q1 2019 | -2.6% | +0.6% | -10.9% | |
| Q4 2018 | -3.8% | -1.8% | -5.2% | |
| Q3 2018 | -8.4% | -5.9% | -10.0% | |
| Q2 2018 | -7.5% | -7.1% | -10.6% | |
| Q1 2018 | +1.9% | +1.5% | -9.2% | |
| Q4 2017 | -4.1% | -4.8% | +2.9% | |
| Q3 2017 | +18.6% | +22.6% | +41.3% | |
| Q2 2017 | -5.1% | +2.8% | +1.3% | |
| Q1 2017 | +6.0% | +6.8% | +6.4% | |
| Q4 2016 | +2.1% | +0.6% | -7.1% | |
| Q3 2016 | +8.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2016 | -0.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2016 | +2.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +1.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +6.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -3.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +6.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +2.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -1.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +4.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -3.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +0.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -3.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +3.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +0.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +4.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +1.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +0.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +0.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -1.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -1.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -4.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -4.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -4.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -1.4% | — | — |
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