National Beverage Company Profile
National Beverage Corp, a publicly traded U.S. non-alcoholic beverage company founded in 1985 and headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, FL, specializes in functional drinks including LaCroix sparkling water, Rip It energy drinks, and soda brands like Shasta and Faygo, operates primarily through controlled production and diverse distribution channels, employs 1,681 people as of 2025, and as of mid-2026 reported a $3.46 billion market cap, $1.2 billion trailing twelve-month revenue, $188 million net income, and a stock price of $36.55 under the ticker symbol FIZZ.
Overview
National Beverage Corp is a non-alcoholic beverage company in the U.S. Its portfolio focuses on functional drinks, particularly the popular LaCroix sparkling water trademark. Other offerings include Rip It energy drinks, Everfresh juices, and soda brands like Shasta and Faygo. The company controls most of its production and distribution, with minimal outsourcing. Distribution methods include warehouse distribution for retailers, direct-store delivery for convenience stores and small outlets, and food-service distributors for schools, hospitals, and restaurants.
- Year Founded: 1985
- Status: Public
- Employees: 1,681 (as of 2025)
- Stock Symbol: FIZZ
- Primary Industry: Beverages
- Headquarters: 8050 SouthWest 10th Street, Suite 4000, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33324, United States
- Website: www.nationalbeverage.com
Stock Performance (as of 15-Jun-2026)
- Stock Price: $36.55 (Monday Closing)
- Market Cap: $3.46B
- Shares Outstanding: 93.6M
- Average Volume: 258K
- Earnings Per Share (EPS): $2.01
- 52 Week Range: $31.21 - $47.89
Financials Summary (as of 31-Jan-2026)
- Trailing 12-Month Revenue: $1.2B
| Metric | TTM 31-Jan-2026 | FY 2025 (30-Apr-2025) | FY 2024 (30-Apr-2024) | FY 2023 (30-Apr-2023) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV | $2,988,012K | $4,062,999K | $3,943,935K | $4,562,346K |
| Revenue | $1,197,061K | $1,201,354K | $1,191,694K | $1,172,932K |
| EBITDA | $259,268K | $256,065K | $237,809K | $206,483K |
| Net Income | $188,093K | $186,821K | $176,732K | $142,164K |
| Total Assets | $792,471K | $672,860K | $770,153K | $574,342K |
| Total Debt | $62,671K | $72,124K | $54,767K | $41,527K |
Investments & Acquisitions
National Beverage has made 3 investments/acquisitions:
- American Pure (Merger/Acquisition, 07-Sep-2022)
- Beverage Corporation International (Merger/Acquisition, 01-Sep-2000)
- G. Heileman Brewing Company (LaCroix Sparkling Water, A Beverage Brand) (Corporate Asset Purchase, 01-Jan-1996)
Competitors
Some of National Beverage’s competitors include:
- Coca-Cola (Corporation, Atlanta, GA)
- BlueTriton Brands (Private Equity-Backed, Stamford, CT)
- Flavorman (Corporation, Louisville, KY)
- Perrier (Corporate Backed or Acquired, Issy Les Moulineaux, France)
- Pepsico (Corporation, Purchase, NY)
Patents
- Baseball bat bottle (US-D421567-S, Inactive, First Filing Date: 01-Mar-1999)
ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance)
- Risk Rating: 37.12 (High Risk, as of June 4, 2026)
- Risk Scale: 0-10 (Negligible), 10-20 (Low), 20-30 (Medium), 30-40 (High), 40+ (Severe)
- Exposure: Indicates the extent to which the company is exposed to material ESG issues
- Management: Refers to actions taken to manage ESG issues
Affiliates (Subsidiaries)
- Big Shot Beverages (New Orleans, LA, Founded 1999)
- Newbevco (Plantation, FL, Founded 1991)
- WinterBrook Beverage Group (Bellevue, WA, Founded 1986)
- H J M P Corp (Melrose Park, IL, Founded 1946)
FAQs
- When was National Beverage founded?
- 1985
- Where is National Beverage headquartered?
- Fort Lauderdale, FL
- What is the size of National Beverage?
- 1,681 employees
- What industry is National Beverage in?
- Beverages
- Is National Beverage a private or public company?
- Public
- What is National Beverage’s stock symbol?
- FIZZ
- What is the current stock price of National Beverage?
- $36.55 (as of 15-Jun-2026)
- What is the current market cap of National Beverage?
- $3.46B
- What is National Beverage’s current revenue?
- $1.2B (trailing twelve months)
- Who are National Beverage’s competitors?
- Coca-Cola, BlueTriton Brands, Flavorman, Perrier, Pepsico
- What is National Beverage’s annual earnings per share (EPS)?
- $2.01 (12 months)