Aviva PLC Makes New $937,000 Investment in National Beverage Corp. (NASDAQ:FIZZ)

Aviva PLC purchased a new stake in National Beverage Corp. (NASDAQ:FIZZ – Get Rating) in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor purchased 20,146 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $937,000.

Several other large investors also recently made changes to their positions in FIZZ. Gladius Capital Management LP bought a new position in National Beverage during the 4th quarter worth about $34,000. Farmers & Merchants Trust Co of Chambersburg PA acquired a new stake in National Beverage in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $53,000. Point72 Hong Kong Ltd lifted its stake in National Beverage by 80.1% in the 2nd quarter. Point72 Hong Kong Ltd now owns 1,187 shares of the company’s stock valued at $58,000 after acquiring an additional 528 shares in the last quarter. Lazard Asset Management LLC boosted its position in National Beverage by 41.8% during the 1st quarter. Lazard Asset Management LLC now owns 2,107 shares of the company’s stock worth $91,000 after acquiring an additional 621 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio boosted its position in National Beverage by 345.4% during the 3rd quarter. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio now owns 2,503 shares of the company’s stock worth $96,000 after acquiring an additional 1,941 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 23.40% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Separately, StockNews.com lowered shares of National Beverage from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, May 12th.

National Beverage Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ FIZZ opened at $52.11 on Monday. The business has a 50-day moving average of $51.20 and a 200-day moving average of $48.55. The stock has a market capitalization of $4.86 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 34.74 and a beta of 1.01. National Beverage Corp. has a fifty-two week low of $38.40 and a fifty-two week high of $57.65.

National Beverage Company Profile

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National Beverage Corp. engages in the development, manufacture, market, and sale of flavored beverage products. Its brands include Big Shot, Clear Fruit, Crystal Bay, Everfresh, Everfresh Premier Varietals, Faygo, LaCroix, LaCroix Cúrate, Mr.Pure, Nicola, Ohana, Ritz, Rip It, Rip It 2oz Shot, Ritz and Shasta.