FIZZConsumer Defensive · Beverages - Non-AlcoholicThe 1 Wall Street analysts covering National Beverage Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $32 — +2.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 62 of 100 as at 12 Sept 2026 — in the upper half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores National Beverage Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Quality (89): The business earns solid, repeatable profits on what it owns.
Momentum (30): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on FIZZ, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +2.0% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Sept 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Sell | $33 → $32 |
| 26 June 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Sell | — |
| 26 June 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Sell | $35 → $33 |
| 16 Mar 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Sell | — |
| 10 Mar 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Sell | — |
| 5 Dec 2025 | UBS | Maintains | Sell | — |
| 15 Sept 2025 | UBS | Maintains | Sell | — |
| 5 Sept 2025 | UBS | Maintains | Sell | — |
| 7 July 2025 | UBS | Maintains | Sell | — |
| 27 Feb 2025 | UBS | Maintains | Sell | — |
| 10 Sept 2024 | UBS | Maintains | Sell | — |
| 28 June 2024 | UBS | Maintains | Sell | — |
| 4 Jan 2023 | Jefferies | Downgrade | Underperform | — |
| 12 Sept 2022 | UBS | Maintains | Sell | — |
| 3 Feb 2021 | UBS | Downgrade | Sell | — |
| 20 Oct 2020 | Jefferies | Upgrade | Hold | — |
| 6 Mar 2020 | CFRA | Upgrade | Hold | — |
| 18 Nov 2019 | Guggenheim | Maintains | Sell | — |
| 10 Sept 2019 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 9 Sept 2019 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. FIZZ appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 11 Sept 2026, National Beverage Corp. returned −14.4% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 43% of US stocks
Cheaper than 47% of US stocks
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Cheaper than 31% of US stocks
Higher than 56% of US stocks
Higher than 23% of US stocks
Higher than 42% of US stocks
Higher than 76% of US stocks
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Higher than 91% of US stocks
Higher than 99% of US stocks
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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National Beverage Corp. has a market value of $2.9B and an enterprise value of $2.9B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 31 July 2026: $1.2B. The latest quarter grew 11.3% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $174.9M, a 14.8% net margin.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 31 July 2026: $161.9M.
National Beverage Corp. spent $304.2M on dividends in the twelve months to 31 July 2026.
Trailing P/E: 16.9×; forward P/E: 15.3× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
National Beverage Corp. employs 1,677 people — $704K of revenue per employee.
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National Beverage missed on earnings, causing its stock to drop before subsequently popping. Shares of the LaCroix sparkling water company are feeling margin pressure as Trump tariffs eat into profits.
Why it matters — A FIZZ watcher would care because an earnings miss and tariff-driven margin pressure directly affect the company's profitability outlook.
National Beverage Corp. reported downbeat fiscal first-quarter results, and its shares moved lower in Friday's pre-market session alongside other large stocks. The report came as U.S. stock futures were higher, with the Dow futures gaining around 250 points.
Why it matters — FIZZ watchers would care because the company's quarterly results fell short of expectations, driving its stock lower in pre-market trading.
National Beverage Corp. reported first-quarter results for the period ended August 1, 2026, with net sales of $331 million, a gross margin of 35% reflecting elevated input costs, and earnings per share of $0.50. The company held $107 million in cash after paying a $304 million special dividend on July 30, 2026, and noted that net sales were negatively impacted by consumer sentiment and tariffs.
Why it matters — FIZZ watchers will track how elevated input costs and tariff-related hits to consumer sentiment are pressuring the company's sales and margins in the current period.
The 1 Wall Street analysts covering National Beverage Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $32, with estimates ranging from $32 to $32. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 1 analysts covering National Beverage Corp., 0 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks National Beverage Corp. 62 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 12 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 12 Sept 2026, National Beverage Corp. ranks 62 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Quality (89 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 1 analysts implies +2.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks National Beverage Corp. 62 out of 100 as at 12 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering National Beverage Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for FIZZ are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $32 to $32 over the next 12 months.
National Beverage Corp. returned -14.4% over the 12 months to 11 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
National Beverage Corp. is a U.S.-based beverage company that develops, produces, markets, and sells a diverse portfolio of non-alcoholic drinks.
The most recent item we track (The Motley Fool, 11 Sept 2026): "Why National Beverage Stock Dropped, Then Popped". National Beverage missed on earnings, causing its stock to drop before subsequently popping. Shares of the LaCroix sparkling water company are feeling margin pressure as Trump tariffs eat into profits.
National Beverage Corp. is a U.S.-based beverage company that develops, produces, markets, and sells a diverse portfolio of non-alcoholic drinks. Its product lineup includes sparkling waters, juices, energy drinks, juice drinks, and carbonated soft drinks, serving consumers through grocery, convenience, food-service, and other retail channels. The company’s best-known brands include LaCroix, Shasta, Faygo, Everfresh, Mr. Pure, Rip It, and Clear Fruit, giving it a broad presence across refreshing and functional beverage categories. National Beverage Corp. focuses on brand-led beverage offerings that appeal to everyday consumers seeking flavored, ready-to-drink options in the soft drinks and hydration segments. Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the company operates primarily in the United States with additional business in Canada, making it a recognizable participant in the North American non-alcoholic beverage market.
CEO Mr. Nick A. Caporella · 1,677 employees · United States · https://www.nationalbeverage.com
