National Beverage declares special $3.25 dividend; FY2026 EPS $1.96, sales $1.18B

NATIONAL BEVERAGE CORP

• Special cash dividend of $3.25 per share, record July 13, 2026, payable July 30, 2026.
• FY2026 net sales $1.18B, down from $1.20B in prior year (53-week vs 52-week).
• EPS $1.96 basic, down $0.04 from $2.00; gross margin 37% consistent.
• Cash grew $156M to $350M; company cites improving market dynamics and lower commodity costs.
• Founder Nick Caporella named to Forbes' 250 greatest living self-made Americans.