UBS Lifts Price Target on National Beverage (FIZZ) Stock

National Beverage Corp. (NASDAQ:FIZZ) is one of the Best Mid Cap FMCG Stocks to Buy Now. UBS lifted the price target on the company’s stock to $45 from $42, while keeping a “Sell’’ rating. As per the firm analyst, National Beverage Corp. (NASDAQ:FIZZ)’s Q4 2025 top line was better than feared, but margins might be more challenged. Furthermore, the firm remains encouraged by management’s commentary that volume performance was robust quarter-to-date. However, UBS believes that investors are likely to take a wait-and-see approach and will check for more concrete signs in the data pointing to a sustained inflection. In Q4 2025, the company’s net sales rose 5.5% to $314 million.

National Beverage Corp. (NASDAQ:FIZZ)’s net sales, operating profit, and net income touched record highs, with both Power + Brands and carbonated soft drinks reporting volume increases. LaCroix’s new variants- Sunshine, Cherry Lime, and Blackberry Cucumber- began shipping in Q4 2025, offering a growth stimulus amidst a tough consumer environment. The company’s net sales for FY 2025 rose 0.8% to $1,201.4 million compared to $1,191.7 million for FY 2024. The rise in sales was mainly because of a 1.7% rise in average selling price per case and an additional selling week, partially mitigated by a 0.9% decline in case volume.

National Beverage Corp. (NASDAQ:FIZZ)’s gross profit for FY 2025 increased to $443.9 million as compared to $428.5 million for FY 2024. This was mainly because of a decline in packaging costs and higher average selling price per case.

National Beverage Corp. (NASDAQ:FIZZ) develops, produces, markets, and sells a portfolio of sparkling waters, juices, energy drinks, and carbonated soft drinks.

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