UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549


FORM 8-K


CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


Date of report (Date of earliest event reported):   July 15, 2010

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On July 15, 2010, National Beverage Corp. issued a press release announcing financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended May 1, 2010.  This release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit 99.1

National Beverage Corp. Reports − FIZZ Solid Gains

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 15, 2010--National Beverage Corp. (NASDAQ:FIZZ) today released its financial results. “Our fourth quarter and solid year’s performance is a testament to National’s dedicated focus,” stated Nick A. Caporella, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

For fiscal year ended May 1, 2010:

• Sales increased to $593.5 million.
• A 33% increase in net income to $32.9 million, or $.71 per share.

• EBITDA/Sales Target of 11%
• Cash grew to $68.6 million.
• Innovation – Infinitum!

*EBITDA = Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization

For the fourth quarter, sales grew to $149.6 million and net income increased 34% to $9.2 million, or $.20 per share.

“While smaller than our peers – National has a profound advantage! Our size gives us Agility – Passionate Focus and Innovation par excellence! ‘Extra, Extra’ . . . is being quite fortunate to own the nation’s most recognized value brands – well, ‘It don’t get better than that!’ to quote Yogi Berra,” continued Caporella.

“'The beverage business in North America has changed substantially over the last decade or two,’ stated Indra Nooyi, CEO of PepsiCo, in her Warren Buffet debate, and she is so – right! We, National Beverage, could be the ultimate model that the soft-drink giants would hope to reshape themselves into,” continued Caporella.

“Our growth relative to the dynamics of our brands will afford us similar performance results in the future and continue to magnify our shareholder value,” concluded Caporella.

National Beverage is highly innovative, making it unique as a pace-setter in the changing soft-drink industry. Its lineup of refreshment products including – energy drinks, fortified powders – SuppleNutrients, functionally enhanced juices and waters – are geared toward the lifestyle/health-conscious consumer.

Shasta® – Faygo® – Everfresh® and LaCroix® are aligned with Rip It® energy products to make National Beverage . . . America’s Flavor•Favorite – soft-drink company.

Fun, Flavor and Vitality . . . the National Beverage Way

CONTACT:
National Beverage Corp.
Office of the Chairman
Grace Keene, 877-NBC-FIZZ