NASDAQ$FIZZ

National Beverage Corp · Q3 2024 earnings

Q3 2024 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Reported record sales and increased profitability.

National Beverage Corp. announced record net sales of $270 million for the third quarter ended January 27, 2024. Gross profit reached an all-time high, and operating income also improved. Earnings per share increased by 14%.

  • Net sales increased to a record $270 million.
  • Gross profit grew to an all-time high of $97 million, with a gross profit margin of 36%.
  • Operating income rose to a record $48 million, with a margin improvement of 120 bps.
  • Earnings per share increased 14% to $0.42.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$270M

Previous: $268M+0.6%
EPS

$42.00

Previous: $0.37+11251.4%
Capital Expenditures

-$19.5M

Previous: -$12.3M-58.5%
Free Cash Flow

$20.1M

Previous: $22.1M-8.8%
Net Income

$39.6M

Previous: $34.4M+15.2%
Operating Income

$48.2M

Previous: $44.4M+8.4%
Gross Profit

$97M

Previous: $94.9M+2.2%
Stock-Based Comp

$163K

Previous: $165K-1.2%

Revenue & EPS history

National Beverage · Revenue · Quarterly

$270M

Q3 2024+0.6%vs Q3 2023
Beat estimate in 7 of 14 quarters(50%)
ActualEstimate

Forward guidance

The company expressed confidence in its future performance, citing its health-focused strategy and commitment to innovation.

Tailwinds

  • Company continues to deliver strong double-digit earnings growth.
  • Company continues to expand operating margins.
  • Team continues to innovate and introduce products across the portfolio to delight consumers.
  • Health has been and will long continue to be a tailwind for consumers.
  • Beverages are primarily packaged in cans, the preeminent choice for recyclability and sustainability.

Headwinds

  • Forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and other factors described in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings.
  • Company disclaims an obligation to update or announce revisions to any forward-looking statements.
  • The company faces tough competition from the top three beverage companies in the world.
  • The fund manager questioned if the company will continue receiving the returns it had enjoyed in the past.
  • The company has rejected the approach of extending their brands or launching products containing caffeine or alcohol.

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 Q3 2024

Historical avgQ3 2024

-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

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (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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