---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001437749-23-034015"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "FIZZ"
cik: "0000069891"
company_name: "NATIONAL BEVERAGE CORP"
filed_at: "2023-12-08T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-07T15:50:06.734483+00:00"
event_type: "earnings"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.7
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# National Beverage Corp Q2 revenue record $300M, EPS up 21% to $0.47

## Summary
- Net sales record $300M (Q2) and $624M (6 months), up 0.1% and 1.1% YoY respectively.
- Diluted EPS $0.47 (Q2, +21%) and $1.00 (6 months, +32%) vs $0.39 and $0.76 prior year.
- Gross margin improved 250 bps to 36% of net sales; operating income grew 26% to $117M.
- Net income $43.8M (Q2, +21%) and $93.4M (6 months, +31%); cash grew $90M to $248M.
- Company cites selective price adjustments, stable raw material costs, and marketing investments.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001437749-23-034015
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: FIZZ
- cik: 0000069891
- company_name: NATIONAL BEVERAGE CORP
- filed_at: 2023-12-08T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: earnings
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.7
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/69891/000143774923034015/0001437749-23-034015-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/69891/000143774923034015/fizz20231207_8k.htm

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## Key facts
- Earnings Releases
  NATIONAL BEVERAGE CORP reported six months ended October 28, 2023 results: revenue $624 million, net income $93 million, EPS $1.00 per share.
  - Period: six months ended October 28, 2023
  - Revenue: $624 million
  - Net income: $93 million
  - EPS: $1.00 per share
  - Result: reported results
  source text: Six Months: ● Net sales increased to a first-half record of $624 million, ● Operating income grew 26% to $117 million, ● Net income increased $22 million to $93 million, or $1.00 per share; and ● Cash increased $90 million to $248 million.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/69891/000143774923034015/0001437749-23-034015-index.htm
- Earnings Releases
  NATIONAL BEVERAGE CORP reported second quarter and six months ended October 28, 2023 results: revenue $300 million, EPS $.47.
  - Period: second quarter and six months ended October 28, 2023
  - Revenue: $300 million
  - EPS: $.47
  - Result: reported results
  source text: National Beverage Corp. (NASDAQ: FIZZ) today announced results for its second quarter and six months ended October 28, 2023. Compared to the prior year- Second Quarter: ● Net sales increased to a record $300 million, ● Gross margin improved 250 bps to 36% of net sales; and ● Earnings per share increased 21% to $.47.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/69891/000143774923034015/0001437749-23-034015-index.htm

This AI-assisted summary is a reading aid. Review the linked SEC EDGAR filing before relying on any specific claim.