FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--National Beverage Corp. (NASDAQ: FIZZ) today announced results for the first quarter of its Fiscal Year 2018.
- Revenues increased 20% to $260 million
- Operating Income increased 31% to $58 million
- Earnings per share increased 32% to $ .82
- Cash increased 29% to $176 million
“This extraordinary start to our FY2018 marks eleven consecutive quarters of revenue and earnings growth. During this period, our shareholders have enjoyed over 300% increase in their FIZZ holdings and over $139 million in cash dividends . . . truly a ‘one-of-a-kind’ performance,” stated Nick A. Caporella, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
“While momentum signals its presence in a myriad of ways, the one that most excites us is the scent of ‘toasted meringue’ in our ready-to-launch La Croix Key Lime sparkling water. Why . . . because our heartbeat is ‘innovation’ and here that spells . . . aroma and scents! While financial performance is ultimately the healthy condition of management’s purpose . . . it starts with a naturally-essenced strategic growth plan and, certainly, this first quarter is more than robust.
Our recently released 2017 Annual Report expresses the wholesome nature of our Company in a genuine and authentic sense. This Annual Report conveys our true character as never before reflected, and to quote an excerpt from the Chairman’s Message . . . National Beverage’s real purpose in making you aware of our leadership role in this sparkling water industry – and that is to make our healthy, authentically-genuine, great beverages the choice for all consumers searching for excellence. The right selection makes excellence a habit!” concluded a ‘mindful’ Caporella.
