DividendJul 2, 2026, 04:38 PM
National Beverage Declares $3.25 Special Dividend; Reports FY26 Results
AI Summary
National Beverage Corp. announced a special cash dividend of $3.25 per share, payable by July 30, 2026. This marks the thirteenth special dividend in 22 years, distributing over $1.8 billion to shareholders. The company also reported fiscal year 2026 results, with net sales of $1.2 billion and earnings per share of $1.96, a slight decline from the previous year, but cash grew to $350 million.
Key Highlights
- Declared a special cash dividend of $3.25 per share.
- Dividend payable on or before July 30, 2026, to shareholders of record on July 13, 2026.
- This is the thirteenth cash payment in 22 years, totaling $19.78 per share or over $1.8 billion.
- Net sales for fiscal year 2026 were $1.2 billion, down from $1.201 billion in FY25.
- Gross profit was $437 million, maintaining a 37% margin.
- Earnings per share declined to $1.96 from $2.00 in the prior year.
- Cash grew by $156 million to $350 million.
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