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MNST Stock Chart & Stats
$76.72
-$0.15(-0.29%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$76.72
-$0.15(-0.29%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$58.09 - $93.92
Previous CloseN/A
Volume855.56K
Average Volume (3M)6.06M
Market Cap
$95.45B
Enterprise Value$87.60B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$2.98B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$0.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)46.9
Beta0.38
Next Earnings
Jul 30, 2026EPS Estimate
0.58Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.08
Shares Outstanding978,008,100
10 Day Avg. Volume6,034,501
30 Day Avg. Volume6,061,141
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.31
Price to Book (P/B)9.06
Price to Sales (P/S)9.02
P/FCF Ratio38.06
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.92
Enterprise Value/Revenue9.96
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit17.96
Enterprise Value/Ebitda31.56
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$92.31Price Target Upside20.32% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering17
EPS Forecast (FY)2.3
Revenue Forecast (FY)$9.55B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash GenerationMonster converts a large share of earnings into cash: TTM operating cash flow and FCF exceed $2B and FCF equals ~94% of net income. That durable cash conversion supports buybacks, investment and resilience through cycles, preserving strategic optionality and funding growth without external funding.
Exceptionally Conservative Balance SheetThe company’s near-zero leverage gives sustained financial flexibility and low refinancing risk. With equity-funded growth and strong ROE (~25% TTM), Monster can invest, return capital, or absorb shocks without debt service constraints, a durable structural advantage for 2–6+ months.
Global Brand Strength And Rapid International ExpansionMonster’s brand momentum and broad international growth (notably China and India near +90% to +100%) indicate scalable global demand and diversified revenue streams. Durable gains abroad reduce US concentration and create multiple long-term growth markets and distribution leverage.
Bears Say
Margin Pressure From Inputs And MixInput cost inflation and adverse geographic mix compressed gross margin, and management expects modest sequential cost increases through end‑2026. Persistent aluminum, freight and tariff pressures can structurally limit margin expansion and force pricing/actions that affect long-term profitability.
Reliance On External Distribution PartnerMonster’s heavy reliance on Coca‑Cola’s bottling/distribution network delivers scale but creates counterparty and execution dependence. Changes in partner terms, allocation or prioritization could constrain route-to-market control, pricing flexibility, and margin capture over multiple quarters.
Structural Revenue Disruption In ArgentinaA deliberate operating/pricing model change in Argentina halved reported sales despite higher depletions, showing that channel/model shifts can materially reduce reported revenue. Such structural commercial changes introduce execution and reporting risk in other markets and complicate growth comparability.
MNST FAQ
What was Monster Beverage’s price range in the past 12 months?
Monster Beverage lowest stock price was $58.09 and its highest was $93.92 in the past 12 months.
What is Monster Beverage’s market cap?
Monster Beverage’s market cap is $95.45B.
When is Monster Beverage’s upcoming earnings report date?
Monster Beverage’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 30, 2026 which is in 26 days.
How were Monster Beverage’s earnings last quarter?
Monster Beverage released its earnings results on May 07, 2026. The company reported $0.58 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.527 by $0.053.
Is Monster Beverage overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Monster Beverage’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Monster Beverage pay dividends?
Monster Beverage does not currently pay dividends.
What is Monster Beverage’s EPS estimate?
Monster Beverage’s EPS estimate is 0.58.
How many shares outstanding does Monster Beverage have?
Monster Beverage has 978,008,100 shares outstanding.
What happened to Monster Beverage’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Monster Beverage reported an EPS of $0.58 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.527. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 13.584%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Monster Beverage?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in MNST
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Monster Beverage Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$92.31 (20.32% Upside)
$92.31 (20.32% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
MNST Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 592.4K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $15.5M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 3.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 15.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 15.4%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
54.82%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
25.46%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
31.80%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Monster Beverage
Monster Beverage Corporation is a global entity primarily involved in the innovation, marketing, sale, and distribution of energy beverages and concentrates. Its business operations are categorized into three main divisions: Monster Energy Drinks, Strategic Brands, and a segment designated as "Other." The company boasts an extensive product portfolio, encompassing a wide array of carbonated energy drinks, alongside various non-carbonated options. These include ready-to-drink iced teas, lemonades, diverse juice cocktails, single-serving juices, and fruit beverages. Additionally, their offerings extend to ready-to-drink dairy and coffee-based concoctions, specialized sports drinks, single-serve still waters, and a selection of sodas described as natural, sparkling juices, and flavored sparkling beverages. Monster Beverage distributes its products through a comprehensive network, supplying bottlers and full-service beverage distributors. They also engage in direct sales to a multitude of retail outlets, including grocery and specialty chains, wholesalers, club stores, mass merchandisers, convenience stores, pharmacies, foodservice clients, value retailers, e-commerce platforms, and military establishments. Furthermore, the company provides concentrates and beverage bases to its authorized bottling and canning partners. Under its corporate umbrella, the company manages a vast collection of brands. Notable examples include the Monster Energy line (e.g., Monster Energy, Monster Energy Ultra, Monster Rehab, Monster Energy Nitro), Java Monster, Muscle Monster, Espresso Monster, Punch Monster, Juice Monster, and the Monster Hydro series (Energy Water, Super Sport, Super Fuel). Other significant brands feature Monster Dragon Tea, Reign Total Body Fuel, Reign Inferno Thermogenic Fuel, NOS, Full Throttle, Burn, Mother, Nalu, Ultra Energy, Play and Power Play (stylized), Relentless, BPM, BU, Gladiator, Samurai, Live+, Predator, Fury, and True North. Founded in 1985 under its previous name, Hansen Natural Corporation, the company rebranded to Monster Beverage Corporation in January 2012. Its corporate headquarters are located in Corona, California.
MNST Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed strong top-line momentum, broad-based international expansion, robust segment growth (Monster Energy Drinks and Strategic Brands), significant operating income and EPS gains, and an active innovation and marketing program. Headwinds include margin pressure from geographic mix, elevated aluminum and freight costs, higher operating expenses and a modest decline in the Alcohol Brands segment, as well as a pronounced revenue reduction in Argentina driven by a pricing/model change. Management emphasized pricing discipline, hedging, and innovation to offset cost pressures.View all MNST earnings summariesMNST Net sales Breakdown
92.42% Monster Energy® Drinks
5.65% Strategic Brands
1.62% Alcohol Brands
0.30% Other

MNST Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$92.31
▲(20.32% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
14.55% Insiders
16.22% Mutual Funds
0.15% Other Institutional Investors
47.38% Public Companies and Individual Investors









