National Beverage Corp. reported first-quarter fiscal 2026 financial results for the period ended August 1, 2026. Net sales were $331 million, with gross margin at 35% due to elevated input costs and tariffs that negatively impacted margins by approximately 600 basis points from aluminum alone. Earnings per share were $0.50. The company also disclosed the payment of a $304 million special dividend ($3.25 per share) on July 30, 2026, leaving $107 million in cash. National Beverage Corp. manufactures and markets carbonated soft drinks, sparkling water, and juice products.

On July 1, 2026, National Beverage Corp. announced a special cash dividend of $3.25 per share for shareholders of record as of July 13, 2026, payable by July 30, 2026. The company also issued a press release announcing financial results for the fiscal year ended May 2, 2026. This special dividend is the thirteenth cash payment to shareholders in 22 years, bringing total distributions to $19.78 per share, exceeding $1.8 billion. The company operates in the beverage industry and produces non-alcoholic drinks.