Business Context and Reporting Period
National Beverage Corp. (FIZZ) filed a Form 8-K on July 1, 2026, reporting financial results for the fiscal year ended May 2, 2026. The company is incorporated in Delaware and trades on the NASDAQ Global Select Market.
Key Financial Metrics and Corporate Actions
The filing announces a special cash dividend of $3.25 per share. This payment is the thirteenth cash distribution to shareholders in the past 22 years, bringing the total distributed to $19.78 per share, or over $1.8 billion in aggregate.
- Special Dividend: $3.25 per share
- Record Date: July 13, 2026
- Payment Date: On or before July 30, 2026
- Total Historical Distributions: Over $1.8 billion
The filing text does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity for the fiscal year ended May 2, 2026, as these details are contained in the referenced press release (Exhibit 99.1) which is not included in the source text.
Material Changes and Outlook
The filing does not contain specific commentary on material changes in operations, guidance, risks, or contingencies beyond the announcement of the special dividend and the reference to the fiscal year results press release.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the specific revenue, net income, and cash flow figures in the full press release (Exhibit 99.1) referenced in Item 2.02.
- Confirm the company's liquidity position and debt levels to assess the sustainability of the $3.25 special dividend.
- Review the fiscal year 2026 results for any unusual items or management commentary on future outlook not detailed in this 8-K summary.