National Beverage (US:FIZZ)2025-12-12 21:30Financial Performance - Net sales for the second quarter were $288 million, a slight decline from $291 million in the same period last year[4] - Operating income increased to $58 million, reflecting improvements in price/mix despite external economic pressures[5] - Basic earnings per share rose to $0.50, compared to $0.49 in the prior year[9] - For the trailing twelve months, net sales reached $1.2 billion, with net income at $186.5 million[5] - EBITDA for the trailing twelve months increased by 63 basis points to $258 million[5] Cash Flow and Reserves - Cash reserves increased by $156 million to $269 million, indicating strong cash flow generation[5] Shareholder Value - The company repurchased 20,000 shares prior to the quarterly blackout period, demonstrating commitment to shareholder value[6] - National Beverage Corp. has delivered a compounded annual return to shareholders of over 13% over the past 40 years[6] Product Development - The company plans to launch a new product, Pineapple Coconut, under the LaCroix brand in early 2026[6] Market Challenges - The company continues to navigate challenges such as inflation and elevated commodity costs while maintaining strong fundamentals[4]