NATIONAL BEVERAGE CORP
For the period ended Oct 26, 2024. Filed Dec 5, 2024.
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Oct 26, 2024 · Filed Dec 5, 2024
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What changed in Management’s Discussion and Analysis?
Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-Q
Period ended 2024-07-27; filed 2024-09-05.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsCurrent report: 10-Q
Period ended 2024-10-26; filed 2024-12-05.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsThe baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
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A changed paragraph is not evidence that risk increased or decreased. An unchanged paragraph does not establish that risk stayed the same.
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Current report
Three Months Ended October 26, 2024 (second quarter of fiscal 2025) compared to
Current report
Three Months Ended October 28, 2023 (second quarter of fiscal 2024)
Current report
Six Months Ended October 26, 2024 (first six months of fiscal 2025) compared to
Current report
Six Months Ended October 28, 2023 (first six months of fiscal 2024)
Current report
Net sales for the first six months of fiscal 2025 decreased 0.6% to $620.7 million from $624.3 million for the first six months of fiscal 2024. The decrease in sales resulted primarily from a 1.8% decrease in case volume, partially offset by a 1.4% increase in average selling price per case. The decrease in case volume impacted both Power+ Brands and carbonated soft drink brands.
Current report
Gross profit for the first six months of fiscal 2025 increased to $231.8 million from $222.3 million for the first six months of fiscal 2024. The increase in gross profit was primarily due to a decline in certain packaging costs and an increase in average selling price per case, partially offset by the decrease in case volume. The average cost of sales per case decreased 1.2% and gross margin increased to 37.3% compared to 35.6% for the first six months of fiscal 2024.
Current report
Selling, general and administrative expenses for the first six months of fiscal 2025 decreased $0.5 million to $104.4 million from $104.9 million for the first six months of fiscal 2024. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in marketing and shipping and handling costs. As a percentage of net sales, selling, general and administrative expenses remained at 16.8% for both of the first six months of fiscal 2025 and fiscal 2024.
Current report
Other income, net includes interest income of $6.0 million for the first six months of fiscal 2025 and $4.0 million for the first six months of fiscal 2024. The increase in interest income is due to increased average invested balances and higher yields.
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Previous report
Three Months Ended July 27, 2024 (first quarter of fiscal 2025) compared to
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Three Months Ended July 29, 2023 (first quarter of fiscal 2024)
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Previous wording
Net sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 increased 1.6% to $329.5 million compared to $324.2 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2024. The increase in sales resulted primarily from a 0.7% increase in case volume and a 0.7% increase in average selling price per case. The increase in case volume primarily impacted carbonated soft drink brands, partially offset by a slight decrease in Power+ Brands.
Current wording
Net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2025 decreased 3.0% to $291.2 million compared to $300.1 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2024. The decrease in sales resulted primarily from a 4.6% decrease in case volume, partially offset by a 2.2% increase in average selling price per case. The decrease in case volume impacted both Power + Brands and carbonated soft drink brands.
Previous wording
Gross profit for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 increased to $122.4 million compared to $114.5 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2024. The increase in gross profit was primarily due to a decline in packaging costs, the increase in average selling price per case and the increase in case volume. The cost of sales per case decreased 1.9% and gross margin increased to 37.2% compared to 35.3% for the first quarter of fiscal 2024.
Current wording
Gross profit for the second quarter of fiscal 2025 increased to $109.4 million compared to $107.9 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2024. The increase in gross profit was primarily due to a decline in certain packaging costs and an increase in average selling price per case, partially offset by the decrease in case volume. The average cost of sales per case decreased 0.3% and gross margin increased to 37.6% compared to 35.9% for the second quarter of fiscal 2024.
Previous wording
Selling, general and administrative expenses for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 increased $1.5 million to $52.9 million from $51.4 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2024. The increase was primarily due to an increase in administrative and marketing costs, partially offset by a decrease in shipping costs. As a percentage of net sales, selling, general and administrative expenses increased to 16.1% for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 compared to 15.8% for the first quarter of fiscal 2024.
Current wording
Selling, general and administrative expenses for the second quarter of fiscal 2025 decreased $2.1 million to $51.5 million from $53.6 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2024. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in marketing and shipping and handling costs. As a percentage of net sales, selling, general and administrative expenses decreased to 17.7% for the second quarter of fiscal 2025 compared to 17.8% for the second quarter of fiscal 2024.
Previous wording
Other income, net includes interest income of $4.3 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 and $1.8 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2024. The increase in interest income is due primarily to increased average invested balances.
Current wording
Other income, net includes interest income of $1.7 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2025 and $2.2 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2024. The decrease in interest income is due primarily to lower average invested balances.
Previous wording
The Company’s effective income tax rate, based upon estimated annual income tax rates, was 23.1% for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 and 23.8% for the first quarter of fiscal 2024. The difference between the effective rate and the federal statutory rate of 21% was primarily due to the effects of state income taxes, partially offset by excess tax benefits realized from stock options exercised.
Current wording
The Company’s effective income tax rate, based upon estimated annual income tax rates, was 23.4% for the second quarter of fiscal 2025 and 23.2% for the second quarter of fiscal 2024. The difference between the effective rate and the federal statutory rate of 21% was primarily due to the effects of state income taxes.
Previous wording
Our principal sources of liquidity are our existing cash and cash-equivalents, cash generated from operations and borrowing capacity. At July 27, 2024, we maintained unsecured revolving Credit Facilities and Loan Facility totaling $150 million, under which no borrowings were outstanding and $2.2 million was reserved for standby letters of credit. We believe existing capital resources will be sufficient to meet our liquidity and capital requirements for the next twelve months.
Current wording
Our principal sources of liquidity are our existing cash and cash-equivalents, cash generated from operations and borrowing capacity. At October 28, 2024, we maintained unsecured credit facilities totaling $150 million, under which no borrowings were outstanding and $2.2 million was reserved for standby letters of credit. We believe existing capital resources will be sufficient to meet our liquidity and capital requirements for the next twelve months.
Previous wording
The Company’s cash position decreased $250.0 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 compared to an increase of $64.7 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2024 primarily due to the special cash dividend of $304.1 million paid on July 24, 2024.
Current wording
The Company’s cash position decreased $214.2 million for the first six months of fiscal 2025 compared to an increase of $89.6 million for the first six months of fiscal 2024 primarily due to the special cash dividend of $304.1 million paid on July 24, 2024.
Previous wording
Net cash provided by operating activities for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 was $57.5 million compared to $70.1 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2024. For the first quarter of fiscal 2025, cash flow provided by operating activities decreased primarily due to increases in working capital excluding cash, partially offset by an increase in operating income and interest income.
Current wording
Net cash provided by operating activities for the first six months of fiscal 2025 was $100.1 million compared to $102.1 million for the first six months of fiscal 2024. For the first six months of fiscal 2025, cash flow provided by operating activities decreased primarily due to increases in working capital excluding cash, partially offset by an increase in net income.
Previous wording
Net cash used in investing activities for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 reflects capital expenditures of $3.7 million, compared to capital expenditures of $5.5 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2024. Certain production capacity and efficiency improvement projects are in progress and we anticipate fiscal 2025 capital expenditures will be in the range of $25 to $30 million.
Current wording
Net cash used in investing activities for the first six months of fiscal 2025 reflects capital expenditures of $10.6 million, compared to capital expenditures of $12.8 million for the first six months of fiscal 2024. Certain production capacity and efficiency improvement projects are in progress and we anticipate fiscal 2025 capital expenditures will be in the range of $25 to $30 million.
Previous wording
Net cash used in financing activities for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 reflects the payments of a special dividend of $304.1 million.
Current wording
Net cash used in financing activities for the first six months of fiscal 2025 reflects the payment of a special dividend of $304.1 million.
Previous wording
At July 27, 2024, working capital decreased to $145.7 million from $398.9 million at April 27, 2024. The current ratio was 2.0 to 1 at July 27, 2024 compared to 3.9 to 1 at April 27, 2024. The decrease in working capital and current ratio was due primarily to the payment of the $304.1 million cash dividend. Trade receivables increased $13.2 million and days sales outstanding increased to 32.0 from 31.5 days. Inventories increased $6.0 million and inventory turns declined to 8.3 times from 8.6 times.
Current wording
At October 26, 2024, working capital decreased to $196.8 million from $398.9 million at April 27, 2024. The current ratio was 2.5 to 1 at October 26, 2024 compared to 3.9 to 1 at April 27, 2024. The decrease in working capital and current ratio was due primarily to the payment of the $304.1 million cash dividend. Trade receivables decreased $3.2 million and days sales outstanding decreased to 31.1 from 31.5 days. Inventories increased $6.4 million and inventory turns declined to 8.2 times from 8.6 times.
Rearranged current paragraphs (1)
Current report — wording carried from elsewhere
The Company’s effective income tax rate, based upon estimated annual income tax rates, was 23.3% for the first six months of fiscal 2025 and 23.5% for the first six months of fiscal 2024. The difference between the effective rate and the federal statutory rate of 21% was primarily due to the effects of state income taxes.