National Beverage Corp

National Beverage Corp

National Beverage Corp (FIZZ) is a US-based beverage company best known for its LaCroix sparkling water brand alongside a portfolio of soft drinks. With a market capitalisation of about $3.42bn, the business is brand-driven and has historically relied on strong retail distribution and marketing to support growth. Investors should note its focus on non-alcoholic beverages and the potential for margin strength from a concentrated brand mix, while also recognising exposure to commodity input costs, retail shelf competition and changing consumer tastes. Financial performance can be cyclical and sensitive to pricing, promotion and distribution dynamics. This summary is for educational purposes and not personalised investment advice; prospective investors should consider their objectives, risk tolerance and perform further research — including up-to-date financial statements and market data — before making decisions.

Stock Performance Snapshot

Strong Sell

Analyst Rating

Analysts advise selling National Beverage's stock due to low growth expectations and a high current price.

Above Average

Financial Health

National Beverage Corp is performing well with solid revenue, cash flow, and profit margins.

Source: Analyst sentiment is provided by Refinitiv Ltd, a global leader in financial market data with over 40k business clients. Refinitiv Ltd is an independent third party to Nemo. This is not advice.

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Why You’ll Want to Watch This Stock

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Brand-driven margins

Strong brands like LaCroix can support higher margins and pricing power, though profitability may vary with input costs and competition.

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Retail distribution focus

The company depends on supermarket and convenience-store channels; gains in distribution boost reach, but retailer dynamics can influence volumes.

Market and cost risks

Commodity prices, packaging costs and shifting consumer tastes can affect results — past trends aren’t guarantees of future performance.

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