Record Quarterly Net Sales
Net sales of $2.35 billion in Q1 FY2026, up 26.9% year-over-year; net sales excluding Alcohol Brands +27.5%.
Strong Segment Performance - Monster Energy Drinks
Monster Energy Drinks net sales rose 27.6% to $2.19 billion; FX-adjusted increase of 22.8%.
Robust International Growth
Net sales to customers outside the U.S. increased 44.9% to $1.06 billion (≈45% of total); FX-adjusted international sales +32.7%.
Exceptional Growth in Key APAC Markets
China net sales +95.0% (FX-neutral +86.5%); India net sales +94.5% (FX-neutral +104.4%); Oceania net sales +53.2% (FX-neutral +42.1%).
Impressive EMEA and LATAM Expansion
EMEA net sales +52.5% (FX-neutral +36.5%); LATAM net sales +36.0% (FX-neutral +22.3%); Brazil +61.3% (FX-neutral +41.9%).
Strong Profitability and EPS Growth
Operating income increased 28.1% to $730.0 million; adjusted operating income +24.1% to $733.5 million. Net income per diluted share +27.6% to $0.58; adjusted +23.7% to $0.58.
Category and Brand Momentum
Energy drink category growth: U.S. +10.7%, EMEA ~+10.5%, APAC +16.7%, LATAM +15.6% (13-week/quarter measures). Monster brand and core SKUs outpaced categories (e.g., Ultra family +20% U.S.; Ultra White +34% U.S.; Juice Monster +26% U.S.).
Successful Innovation & Marketing Execution
Multiple new product launches (FLRT, Storm, Ultra Punk Punch, Juice Monster Voodoo Grape, Lando Norris Zero Sugar) and high-profile sponsorships (UFC, MotoGP, F1, X Games, Winter Olympics) supported growth and share gains.
Share Repurchase and Strong Cash Generation
Repurchased 1.4 million shares for ~ $100 million in Q1; approximately $400 million remains available under the repurchase program.
Positive April Sales Trend
Estimated April 2026 sales ~24.4% higher year-over-year (non-FX adjusted); FX-adjusted April sales ~21.6% higher, supporting quarter-to-date momentum.