Equity Profile

FIZZ

National Beverage Corp.

Consumer StaplesSoft Drinks & Non-alcoholic Beverages$2.9B

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Pre-Earnings Brief

UpcomingQ4-2026After Close5:00 PM EDT

Company Snapshot

National Beverage Corp. (FIZZ) is a key player in the consumer staples sector, focusing on soft drinks and non-alcoholic beverages....

Key Metrics to Watch

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

EPS is a critical measure of profitability and will indicate how well the company is managing costs and generating income.

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Revenue Growth

Revenue growth is essential for assessing the company's ability to expand its market share and meet consumer demand.

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FIZZ Q4-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

National Beverage Corp. (FIZZ) is a key player in the consumer staples sector, focusing on soft drinks and non-alcoholic beverages. As consumer preferences shift towards healthier options, the company's performance in this space is increasingly relevant to investors.

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

Avg EPS Surprise

+0.00%

Avg Stock Reaction

-0.36%

Last Quarter Recap

In Q3-2026, National Beverage Corp. reported an EPS of $0.44, showing a slight decline from previous quarters. The stock reacted negatively, dropping 0.58% the following day.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Overall, expectations are mixed as the company has shown some volatility in its earnings history. Investors are keen to see if the company can stabilize its performance this quarter.

Bull Case

The optimistic view hinges on potential revenue growth driven by new product launches and a recovering consumer market, which could lead to higher EPS.

Bear Case

On the pessimistic side, continued supply chain issues and rising costs could pressure margins, leading to disappointing earnings.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What is the projected EPS for this quarter?

EPS will be a key indicator of the company's profitability and could influence investor sentiment significantly.

How is revenue growth trending compared to previous quarters?

Understanding revenue trends will help gauge the company's market position and ability to adapt to consumer preferences.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may be underestimating the potential for revenue growth from new product lines, which could significantly boost earnings this quarter.

Supporting Evidence

The options market is pricing a 14.73% move, indicating expectations for volatility that may not align with historical performance.

Recent trends in consumer preferences suggest a shift towards healthier beverage options, which could favor National Beverage Corp.

Key Risk

If revenue growth exceeds expectations, it could challenge the current bearish sentiment.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The core debate this quarter revolves around whether the company can maintain profitability amidst rising costs and changing consumer preferences.

Bull Confirmed If

EPS growth of 10% or more compared to the previous quarter would confirm the bull case.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS decline of more than 5% would confirm the bear case.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±14.73%

Historical Avg

±1.5%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant move, suggesting that traders expect volatility around the earnings announcement.

Options are pricing ±14.7% while FIZZ has averaged ±1.5% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.4%

30d HV

22.4%

Calls (200)P/C Ratio: 1.00Puts (400)

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If the company beats expectations, history suggests the stock could rise by around 1.75%, confirming a positive outlook.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations, the stock may see muted movement as investors await further guidance.

Miss

A miss could lead to a decline of approximately 1.48%, reflecting continued concerns about the company's performance.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on new product launches and their expected impact on revenue.
2Management's commentary on cost management strategies amid rising input costs.
3Insights into consumer trends and how they are affecting sales.
4Guidance on future earnings and revenue expectations.
5Any commentary on competitive pressures in the beverage market.

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Company Snapshot

National Beverage Corp. (FIZZ) is a key player in the consumer staples sector, focusing on soft drinks and non-alcoholic beverages....

Key Metrics to Watch

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

EPS is a critical measure of profitability and will indicate how well the company is managing costs and generating income.

N/A

Revenue Growth

Revenue growth is essential for assessing the company's ability to expand its market share and meet consumer demand.

N/A

Wall Street expectations, options signals, track record, and call prep available with Pro.

FIZZ Q4-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

Avg EPS Surprise

+0.00%

Avg Stock Reaction

-0.36%

Last Quarter Recap

In Q3-2026, National Beverage Corp. reported an EPS of $0.44, showing a slight decline from previous quarters. The stock reacted negatively, dropping 0.58% the following day.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Overall, expectations are mixed as the company has shown some volatility in its earnings history. Investors are keen to see if the company can stabilize its performance this quarter.

Bull Case

The optimistic view hinges on potential revenue growth driven by new product launches and a recovering consumer market, which could lead to higher EPS.

Bear Case

On the pessimistic side, continued supply chain issues and rising costs could pressure margins, leading to disappointing earnings.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What is the projected EPS for this quarter?

EPS will be a key indicator of the company's profitability and could influence investor sentiment significantly.

How is revenue growth trending compared to previous quarters?

Understanding revenue trends will help gauge the company's market position and ability to adapt to consumer preferences.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may be underestimating the potential for revenue growth from new product lines, which could significantly boost earnings this quarter.

Supporting Evidence

The options market is pricing a 14.73% move, indicating expectations for volatility that may not align with historical performance.

Recent trends in consumer preferences suggest a shift towards healthier beverage options, which could favor National Beverage Corp.

Key Risk

If revenue growth exceeds expectations, it could challenge the current bearish sentiment.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The core debate this quarter revolves around whether the company can maintain profitability amidst rising costs and changing consumer preferences.

Bull Confirmed If

EPS growth of 10% or more compared to the previous quarter would confirm the bull case.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS decline of more than 5% would confirm the bear case.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±14.73%

Historical Avg

±1.5%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant move, suggesting that traders expect volatility around the earnings announcement.

Options are pricing ±14.7% while FIZZ has averaged ±1.5% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.4%

30d HV

22.4%

Calls (200)P/C Ratio: 1.00Puts (400)

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If the company beats expectations, history suggests the stock could rise by around 1.75%, confirming a positive outlook.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations, the stock may see muted movement as investors await further guidance.

Miss

A miss could lead to a decline of approximately 1.48%, reflecting continued concerns about the company's performance.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on new product launches and their expected impact on revenue.
2Management's commentary on cost management strategies amid rising input costs.
3Insights into consumer trends and how they are affecting sales.
4Guidance on future earnings and revenue expectations.
5Any commentary on competitive pressures in the beverage market.