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, 2009

National Beverage Corp.	
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)	

Delaware	
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	

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

8100 SW Tenth Street, Suite 4000
Fort Lauderdale, Florida	33324	
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	(Zip Code)	

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

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

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Item 2.02     Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On March 13, 2009, National Beverage Corp. issued a press release announcing its financial results for its three and nine month periods ended January 31, 2009. 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, 2009 announcing the Company’s financial results for its three and nine month periods ended January 31, 2009.	

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, 2009	 	/s/ Dean A. McCoy	
 	 	 	Dean A. McCoy	
 	 	 	Senior Vice President and
Chief Accounting Officer	

EXHIBIT INDEX
99.1	Press release dated March 13, 2009 announcing the Company’s financial results for its three and nine month periods ended January 31, 2009.	

Exhibit 99.1

National Beverage Corp. Records Solid Third Quarter

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 13, 2009--National Beverage Corp. (NASDAQ:FIZZ) today reported financial results for the periods ended January 31, 2009:
Revenues increased 5% to $129.4 million and earnings grew 12% to $3.7 million for the three months ended January 31, 2009;
Revenues of $426.7 million and earnings of $17.9 million for the nine months ended January 31, 2009 surpassed prior year results; and
Cash increased to $75 million.

“As we all face the never-ending bombardment of dire news – foreclosures, bankruptcies, rising unemployment, global bank failures, billion dollar frauds, etc., etc., etc. – I am extremely grateful for . . . and proud of . . .  our  National Beverage!” exclaimed Nick A. Caporella, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

“Third quarter results are a reflection of this pride. In spite of current economic woes, the ‘flavor–value–credence’ profile that National Beverage has embraced since its birth, continues to carry us through in the most challenging times. While some may have chided our conservative expansion over recent years . . . we believe that our diligent focus on operating margins and cash flow has given us an advantageous position to now - aggressively seek and capture opportunities!” continued Caporella.

“Today’s shopper is keenly aware of value and this has generated volume growth throughout our beverage portfolio. Confidence is America’s  First Wish  and consumers plus our long-standing investors recognize National Beverage Corp. rewards that  wish  with its zest to deliver  taste –  value  –  credence  and  results  . . .  ALL – WAYS! ” proclaimed Caporella.

National Beverage is highly innovative, making it unique as a pace-setter in the changing soft-drink industry. Its lineup of refreshment products consisting of – energy drinks, recently-introduced fortified powders and supplements, and 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
National Beverage Corp.	
Consolidated Results for the Three and Nine Months Ended	
January 31, 2009 and January 26, 2008	
(in thousands, except per share amounts)	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	Three Months Ended	 	 	Nine Months Ended	
 	 	January 31,	 	January 26,	 	 	January 31,	 	January 26,	
 	 	2009	 	2008	 	 	2009	 	2008	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Net Sales	 	$	129,430	 	$	123,182	 	 	$	426,732	 	$	418,474	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Net Income	 	$	3,654	 	$	3,254	 	 	$	17,888	 	$	16,916	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Net Income Per Share	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Basic	 	$	.08	 	$	.07	 	 	$	.39	 	$	.37	
Diluted	 	$	.08	 	$	.07	 	 	$	.39	 	$	.37	

Average Common Shares Outstanding	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Basic	 	 	46,003	 	 	45,912	 	 	 	45,996	 	 	45,875	
Diluted	 	 	46,205	 	 	46,094	 	 	 	46,178	 	 	46,107	

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 and risk factors described in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings and the Company disclaims an obligation to update any such factors or to publicly announce the results of any revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect future events or developments.	

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