Does FIZZ pay a dividend and is it safe?

National Beverage Corp. (FIZZ) offers a 0% cash dividend yield ($0.00 annualized) and 1.8% total shareholder yield including buybacks. Roarable rates its payout coverage as REINVESTING IN GROWTH + BUYBACKS.

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National Beverage Corp. (FIZZ) Dividend Safety Gauge & 10-Year DRIP Compounder

$36.56 +3.57% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $36.88

National Beverage Corp. (FIZZ) earns a Roarable Rating of B- (Buy) with 71/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (37% profit margin, 66% return on capital) with steady institutional support. The company’s underlying cash engine and institutional positioning keep the composite score in the Green Buy zone.

ROARABLE B- • BUY Cap $3.30B

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As of 2026-11-03, National Beverage Corp. (NASDAQ: FIZZ) is rated B- (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 71/100 at a spot price of $36.56 (+3.57% 1D, market cap $3.30B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 17/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 12/20, Executive Insider Alignment 14/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 15/20. Across 146 tracked Consumer Staples issuers, FIZZ ranks #14 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Consumer Staples sector (Beverages (Production/Distribution)), FIZZ carries a Roarable B- (71/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 17.9x, gross margin of 37.0%, and ROIC of 65.6%. By comparison, COCO (The Vita Coco Company Inc.) holds a D+ grade (55/100 RQD, P/E 44.2x, ROIC 40.6%, cap $3.34B) and SAM (Boston Beer Company Inc.) posts a B grade (75/100 RQD, P/E 18.4x, ROIC 18.4%, cap $2.04B). Among the 5-stock peer group, FIZZ leads on earnings multiple (17.9x) while FIZZ leads on capital efficiency (65.6% ROIC).

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Per FIZZ's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-05-02, CIK 0000069891), National Beverage Corp. generated $1.18B in revenue (-1.7% YoY), $183.6M in net income, and $156.1M in free cash flow against $792.5M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (37% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $36.88 (+0.88%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 17/20 (A-) • 13.2% FCF Margin

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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 71/100 (B-) historically ranked in the Top 14% of excess returns over the next 90 days (+6.8% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 68.4% hit rate).

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw B · Rk C+

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE+5.9% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for FIZZ)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±6.1%

Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (71/100 Composite)

🔍 WHY FIZZ SCORES 71/100 (B-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag

▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+17/20 pts (24% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 13.2% FCF Margin ($156.1M FCF) & 37% Gross Margin

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+15/20 pts (21% of score)

SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 75% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares)

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning12/20 pts (-8 pt drag)

Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-8 pts vs max)

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current

Q1 (-3Q)

Grade C+$32.99+6.5% Next Q

Q2 (-2Q)

Grade B-$35.13-0.5% Next Q

Q3 (-1Q)

Grade B-$34.96+4.6% Next Q

Current

Grade B-$36.56+6.8% Hist 90D α

Trajectory: C+ (63) → B- (71)Full Audit →

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Even with a 71/100 (B-) score, FIZZ faces multiple-compression risk if 17.9x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 34.5% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($32.35) or 200D SMA ($33.70) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($38.70) toward Bear Floor ($29.98).

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CASH DIVIDEND + BUYBACK YIELD

1.8% Total Yield

0% Cash ($0.00/yr) + 1.8% Buybacks

PAYOUT SAFETY SPEEDOMETER

74/100 • REINVESTING IN GROWTH + BUYBACKS

FREE CASH FLOW PAYOUT RATIO

0% (100% Reinvested)

Retains cash flow for R&D and share repurchases

INTERACTIVE DRIP & SHAREHOLDER-YIELD COMPOUNDER (5.5% EST. ANNUAL)

$10,000 Compounded Over 10 Years → $17,081

Est. Year-10 Shareholder Yield: $307/yr

Starting Investment: $10,000

Compounding Horizon: 10 Years

$10.6K

Yr 1

$11.1K

Yr 2

$11.7K

Yr 3

$12.4K

Yr 4

$13.1K

Yr 5

$13.8K

Yr 6

$14.5K

Yr 7

$15.3K

Yr 8

$16.2K

Yr 9

$17.1K

Yr 10

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FIZZ // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +5.27%📐 HORIZONTAL RANGE

2026-11-03O $35.02H $36.56L $35.02C $36.56VOL 278.1K

RES: $37.69SUP: $28.08SMA50: $32.35SMA200: $33.70

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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle

11.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. -1.7% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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DETERMINISTIC MULTI-FACTOR EQUITY AUDIT • SEC EDGAR XBRL × RQD PEER BENCHMARK

📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (FIZZ)

Consumer Staples Rank #14 of 146 ⚔️ COCO vs FIZZ Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Consumer Staples Peer Comparison (FIZZ vs. COCO, SAM, CCU, PRMB)

Industry: Beverages (Production/Distribution) (35 Tracked Issuers)

Across 146 tracked Consumer Staples securities in the Roarable RQD universe, National Beverage Corp. (FIZZ) ranks #14 by composite RQD confidence (71/100, grade B-) and #47 by equity capitalization ($3.30B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, FIZZ leads on earnings valuation at 17.9x trailing P/E, while FIZZ leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 65.6% ROIC and 37.0% gross margin. SAM currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 75/100 (B) compared with FIZZ at 71/100 (B-).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
FIZZ ACTIVE National Beverage Corp.	B-	71/100	17.9x	37.0%	65.6%	+3.57%	$3.30B	Benchmark Subject
COCO The Vita Coco Company Inc.	D+	55/100	44.2x	36.5%	40.6%	-0.46%	$3.34B	/coco-vs-fizz →
SAM Boston Beer Company Inc.	B	75/100	18.4x	48.5%	18.4%	+9.97%	$2.04B	/sam-vs-fizz →
CCU Compania Cervecerias Unidas S.A.	D	45/100	—	—	—	+0.19%	$1.91B	/ccu-vs-fizz →
PRMB Primo Brands Corporation	D-	36/100	117.4x	30.3%	4.4%	+5.22%	$7.15B	/prmb-vs-fizz →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2026-05-02 • CIK 0000069891

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2026-05-02), National Beverage Corp. (FIZZ) reported GAAP revenue of $1.18B (-1.7% vs. FY2024 revenue of $1.20B , and -0.9% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $183.6M, operating cash flow of $181.3M, and free cash flow of $156.1M (-8.4% YoY). On the balance sheet, FIZZ closed FY2025 with $792.5M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 13.84, Piotroski F-Score: 5/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2026-05-02	$1.18B	$183.6M	$181.3M	$156.1M	$792.5M	—
FY2024 (FY)	2025-05-03	$1.20B	$186.8M	$206.7M	$170.4M	$594.0M	—
FY2023 (FY)	2024-04-27	$1.19B	$176.7M	$197.9M	$197.9M	—	—

3. FIZZ Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is FIZZ stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

How does FIZZ compare to COCO and SAM in the Consumer Staples sector?

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for FIZZ?

Where is FIZZ trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

FIZZ last traded at $36.56 (+3.57% on volume of 300,082 shares), positioning the stock +13.01% above its 50-day simple moving average ($32.35) and +8.49% above its 200-day simple moving average ($33.70). Across its 52-week range of $28.97 to $38.21, FIZZ sits at the 82.1% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 60.0 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±6.1% ($34.33 to $38.79).

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ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 71/100 (B-) ✓ SEC XBRL & RQD VERIFIED

FIZZ — National Beverage Corp.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit

Updated: 2026-05-02

1. Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

National Beverage Corp. (FIZZ) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 71/100, corresponding to a B- letter grade (Roarable Buy) at a spot price of $36.56 (+3.57% 1D, market capitalization $3.30B).

Fundamental Cash Engine (17/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 65.6%, gross margin of 37.0%, operating margin of 19.5%, and free cash flow yield of 4.76%.
Whale 13F & Options Flow (12/20) + Insider Conviction (14/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
Macro Regime Fit (13/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (15/20): Incorporates a 1.00x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of 13.84, Piotroski F-Score of 5/9, and Debt/Equity of N/A.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

National Beverage Corp. (FIZZ) is a NASDAQ-listed issuer in the Consumer Staples sector, operating in Beverages (Production/Distribution). The profile identifies the company by sector, industry, exchange, and market capitalization of $3.3B. Revenue sources, customer base, and monetization model are — Gross margin of 37% is reported in the market data.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2026-05-02), National Beverage Corp. (FIZZ) reported $1.18B in annual revenue (up from $1.20B in FY2024, -1.7% YoY) and $183.6M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($1.19B revenue, $176.7M net income) through FY2025, FIZZ scaled operating cash flow to $181.3M and free cash flow to $156.1M, backed by $792.5M in total assets against $0 in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

🐂 Primary Bull Case (B- • RQD 71/100): Strong cash generator (37% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks. Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 17/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 12/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $28.97 – $38.21 52-week range.
🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run. Investors must weigh 17.9x trailing P/E and 11.8x EV/EBITDA against 19.5% operating margins and a 1.00x macro beta.

4. 2nd-Order Butterfly Ripples & Key Questions to Watch

Operating in Beverages (Production/Distribution) (Consumer Staples), FIZZ carries a macro regime beta of 1.00 and gross margin of 37.0%.

Key Question #1: Can FIZZ sustain or expand its 19.5% operating margin and 65.6% ROIC against Beverages (Production/Distribution) peers over the next 4 quarters?
Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $1.18B and free cash flow of $156.1M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $0 in total debt?
Key Question #3: How sensitive is FIZZ's 16.6x forward P/E multiple to Consumer Staples capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.00x)?

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🔥 THE ROAR PIT • LIVE COMMUNITY DEBATE 3 Active Posts & Replies

FIZZ Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $36.56?

🐂 67% BULLISH CONVICTION COMMUNITY TUG-OF-WAR ON FIZZ 🐻 33% BEARISH CONVICTION

SI SiliconVal_Bull RQD DEBATE OPENER • Growth & Tech Investor 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $45.54 (+29.0%)

📌 Pinned Debate

High ROIC of 65.6% and a 4.76% FCF yield indicate strong cash generation at a 17.9 TTM P/E.

The street is overcomplicating National Beverage Corp. (FIZZ). High ROIC of 65.6% and a 4.76% FCF yield indicate strong cash generation at a 17.9 TTM P/E.. With an RQD score of 71/100 (B-) and Forensic Balance Sheet at 14/20, any positive earnings surprise or guidance raise forces underweight funds to chase above $38.12.

RetailWhale_TX 🐂 BULL

Both sides have a point here — FIZZ's 14/20 balance sheet score keeps downside contained, so the real swing factor next earnings call is backlog and FCF conversion.

RE RedlineAuditor RQD DEBATE OPENER • Accounting Quality Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $30.36 (-14.0%)

Spot @ $35.30

Revenue and FCF declined across FY 2023–FY 2025, with FCF falling from $197.9M to $156.1M.

I respect the product at National Beverage Corp., but the stock at $35.30 is a different story. Revenue and FCF declined across FY 2023–FY 2025, with FCF falling from $197.9M to $156.1M.. FCF yield is 4.76% and RQD sits at 71/100 (B-) — why pay up here when you can wait for next quarter's numbers?