Trailing Dividend / Share
$3.25
National Beverage Corp. (FIZZ) Dividend History
Income profile from 2004 to 2025 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
8.9%
Payout Ratio
1.6%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
4 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
1.6% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
4 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost trend needs more history.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield8.9%
Trailing DPS$3.25
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M0
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.6%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout176.2%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak4 years
3Y CAGR2.8%
5Y CAGRN/A
Yield on Cost (5Y)N/A
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield8.9%
1Y Total Return-8.7%
5Y Total Return-13.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)12.8%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$8,69610Y ago$25,53920Y ago$144,584
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (11 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
National Beverage Corp. distributes 1.6% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 176.2%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
FIZZ has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 2.8%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, FIZZ returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 8.9% dividend yield, 8.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
The 5-year total return is -13.0%, with dividends contributing 12.8% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $25,539 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 12 payments · Annual
TTM Total$16.53
Avg/Payment$1.3778
Latest Change+8.3%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2024Latest | $3.2500 | ↑ +8.3% | 7.31% | Jul 24, 2024 |
| Dec 10, 2021 | $3.0000 | — | 6.22% | Feb 11, 2022 |
| Dec 3, 2020 | $3.0000 | ↑ +106.9% | 6.38% | Jan 29, 2021 |
| Nov 29, 2018 | $1.4500 | ↑ +93.3% | 3.39% | Jan 29, 2019 |
| Jun 1, 2017 | $0.7500 | — | 3.19% | Aug 4, 2017 |
| Nov 23, 2016 | $0.7500 | ↓ -41.2% | 2.94% | Jan 27, 2017 |
| Dec 5, 2012 | $1.2750 | ↑ +10.9% | 17.11% | Dec 27, 2012 |
| Dec 14, 2010 | $1.1500 | ↑ +70.4% | 17.09% | Feb 14, 2011 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Global Soft Drink Brand Owners
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
8.9%
#1 of 3
Safety
Sustainable
1.6% payout
Streak
4Y
— 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
8.9%
#1 of 3
Annual Dividend History
34 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | -100.0% | 0 | $1.99 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $3.25 | — | 1 | $1.89 | 172.0% | 0.58x | 7.7% |
| 2023 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.52 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $0.00 | -100.0% | 0 | $1.69 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $3.00 | 0.0% | 1 | $1.86 | 161.3% | 0.62x | 7.1% |
| 2020 | $3.00 | — | 1 | $1.39 | 215.8% | 0.46x | 7.1% |
| 2019 | $0.00 | -100.0% | 0 | $1.50 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $1.45 | 93.3% | 1 | $1.60 | 90.6% | 1.10x | 3.4% |
| 2017 | $0.75 | 0.0% | 1 | $1.15 | 65.2% | 1.53x | 1.8% |
| 2016 | $0.75 | — | 1 | $0.66 | 113.6% | 0.88x | 1.8% |
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How much dividend does FIZZ pay per share?
National Beverage Corp. (FIZZ) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $3.25 per share, with a current dividend yield of +8.9%. Payments are made Annual.
When is FIZZ's next ex-dividend date?
FIZZ's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. FIZZ typically pays dividends Annual.
Is FIZZ's dividend safe?
FIZZ's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.6% and FCF payout ratio of +176.2%. The 4-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is FIZZ a Dividend Payer?
Yes, National Beverage Corp. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 4 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is N/A, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does FIZZ pay dividends?
National Beverage Corp. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $3.25 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 21+ years from 2004 to 2025.
How much would $10,000 invested in FIZZ grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in FIZZ five years ago would be worth approximately $8,696 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is FIZZ's yield on cost for long-term holders?
FIZZ's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is N/A for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +8.9% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.