FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–National Beverage Corp. (NASDAQ: FIZZ) today announced results for its first quarter ended July 27, 2024. Compared to the prior year: Net sales increased to a record $329 million. Operating profit increased 10% to $70 million. Net income increased 14% to a record $57 million. After a $304 million dividend payment, cash exceeded $77 million; and Earnings per share increased from $.53 to $.61. “Some may call this summer of 2024 – the summer of gold, the sum