National Beverage Q3 EPS rises 5% to $0.44 as net sales dip to $265 million
National Beverage reported results for its third fiscal quarter ended January 31, 2026. Net income rose to $41.2 million from $39.6 million, and diluted earnings per share increased 5% to $0.44, while net sales fell slightly to $264.6 million from $267.1 million. For shareholders, profit grew on slightly lower sales, with gross margin up 60 basis points year over year.
Key points
- Net sales were $264.6 million, compared with $267.1 million in the prior-year quarter.
- Net income was $41.2 million, compared with $39.6 million a year earlier; diluted EPS was $0.44 versus $0.42.
- Gross profit was $100 million, reflecting a 60 basis point year-over-year margin improvement.
- Operating cash flow was $136 million, and quarter-end cash was $314 million.
The filing
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