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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001157523-06-002620
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20060313
ITEM INFORMATION:		Results of Operations and Financial Condition
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		20060314
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20060313

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			NATIONAL BEVERAGE CORP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000069891
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	BOTTLED & CANNED SOFT DRINKS CARBONATED WATERS [2086]
		IRS NUMBER:				592605822
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0430

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-14170
		FILM NUMBER:		06683189

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE NORTH UNIVERSITY DRIVE
		STREET 2:		BUILDING A 4TH FLOOR
		CITY:			FORT LAUDERDALE
		STATE:			FL
		ZIP:			33324
		BUSINESS PHONE:		3055810922

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1 NORTH UNIVERSITY DR
		CITY:			PLANTATION
		STATE:			FL
		ZIP:			33324
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<DESCRIPTION>NATIONAL BEVERAGE CORP. 8-K
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                                  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): March 13, 2006
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                             National Beverage Corp.
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             (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

                                    Delaware
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                 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

          1-14170                                       59-2605822
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   (Commission File Number)                 (IRS Employer Identification No.)


             One North University Drive
              Fort Lauderdale, Florida                  33324
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      (Address of Principal Executive Offices)        (Zip Code)


                                 (954) 581-0922
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              (Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)


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          (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

     Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to
simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the
following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

     |_| Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act
(17 CFR 230.425)

     |_| Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act
(17 CFR 240.14a-12)

     |_| Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the
Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

     |_| Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the
Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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Item 2.02  Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On March 13, 2006, National Beverage Corp. issued a press release announcing its
financial results for the third quarter ended January 28, 2006. This release is
furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.



Item 9.01  Financial Statements and Exhibits


    (c) Exhibit 99.1          Press release dated March 13, 2006 announcing the
                              Company's earnings for the third quarter ended
                              January 28, 2006.


                                   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.

                             National Beverage Corp.
                             -----------------------
                                  (Registrant)


Date:    March 13, 2006                         /s/ Dean A. McCoy
                                                -----------------
                                                Dean A. McCoy
                                                Senior Vice President -
                                                Chief Accounting Officer




                                  EXHIBIT INDEX

99.1   Press release dated March 13, 2006 announcing the Company's earnings
       for the third quarter ended January 28, 2006.


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<DESCRIPTION>EXHIBIT 99.1
<TEXT>
                                                                    Exhibit 99.1

      National Beverage Corp. Posts Largest Third Quarter Results

    FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 13, 2006--National
Beverage Corp. (AMEX:FIZ) today reported its financial results for the
third quarter ended January 28, 2006. Compared to the third quarter of
the prior year:

    --  Revenues grew 6% to $109.6 million;

    --  Earnings per Share increased to $.06 from $.02;

    --  Cash Dividend of $1.00 was paid January 27, 2006;

    --  Common Stock 5-year yield return of 124%, includes $2.00 in
        cash dividends.(a)

    "I am pleased to announce one of the strongest winter quarters in
our company's history. Even excluding the $.02 per share effect of the
previously disclosed sweetener settlement, significant growth of our
Rip It energy beverage line and strong results for our LaCroix premium
waters plus our flagship Shasta flavor line growth...drove impressive
top line and operating income performance," stated Nick A. Caporella,
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
    "Our recently introduced Rip It and PowerBlast energy powders have
created much excitement in the industry," continued Mr. Caporella.
"National Beverage will be first with coast-to-coast distribution of
these unique --'to go' powdered energy fuel and vitamin enhancers!"
    "Our strategy to develop higher-margin products marketed within
special distribution channels, and maintaining pricing discipline
within our core carbonated-soft-drink business...is working,"
concluded Mr. Caporella.
    National Beverage is a TOTAL BEVERAGE COMPANY that produces energy
drinks and powders, soft drinks, bottled waters, juices and juice
products, and is highly recognized for a line of refreshing flavors
through its popular brands: Shasta(R), Faygo(R), Ritz(R),
Everfresh(R), Mr. Pure(R), LaCroix(R) and Rip It(R).
    Fun, Flavor and Vitality . . . the National Beverage Way



                       National Beverage Corp.
   Consolidated Results for the Three Months and Nine Months Ended
                January 28, 2006 and January 29, 2005
               (in thousands, except per share amounts)

                         Three Months Ended       Nine Months Ended
                       ----------------------- -----------------------
                       January 28, January 29, January 28, January 29,
                          2006        2005        2006        2005
                       ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------


Net Sales                $109,587    $103,511    $383,452    $374,881
                       =========== =========== =========== ===========

Net Income               $  2,297    $    586    $ 16,554    $ 13,562
                       =========== =========== =========== ===========

Net Income Per Share:
   Basic                 $    .06    $    .02    $    .44    $    .36
                       =========== =========== =========== ===========
   Diluted               $    .06    $    .02    $    .43    $    .35
                       =========== =========== =========== ===========

Average Common Shares
 Outstanding:
   Basic                   37,860      37,578      37,728      37,571
                       =========== =========== =========== ===========
   Diluted                 38,325      38,266      38,283      38,257
                       =========== =========== =========== ===========


(a) Based on closing stock price on January 31, 2006 vs. January 31,
2001.



    This press release includes forward-looking statements within the
meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such
forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks,
uncertainties and other factors which may cause actual results,
performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different
from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or
implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include
fluctuations in costs, changes in consumer preferences and other items
described in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings
and the Company undertakes no obligations to update the
forward-looking statements.



    CONTACT: National Beverage Corp., Fort Lauderdale
             Grace A. Keene, 954-581-0922

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