Monster Beverage price target raised to $82 from $78 at Stifel

Stifel analyst Matthew Smith raised the firm’s price target on Monster Beverage (MNST) to $82 from $78 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The firm sees “advantaged growth” in 2026 from the energy drink category in the U.S., continued growth internationally, and “solid price realization” benefiting from actions taking hold exiting 2025, the analyst tells investors.