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Monster Beverage (MNST)
NASDAQ:MNST
Earnings Data
Report Date
Apr 30, 2026After Close (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.53Last Year’s EPS
0.47Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 18 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a broadly positive operational and financial performance: strong top-line growth, expanded gross margins across regions, markedly higher operating income and EPS, notable international share gains, and successful marketing and innovation initiatives. Challenges discussed were largely manageable or regionally specific — rising aluminum/can costs and tariff exposure, distributor disruptions in parts of APAC (notably Japan and South Korea), the decline in the Alcohol Brands segment, and some elevated non-recurring and compensation-related charges. Management outlined mitigation levers (pricing, hedging, innovation, cost optimization, digital transformation) and expects modest near-term cost pressure in H1 2026 but remains optimistic about long-term growth and margin recovery.Company Guidance
Record Quarterly Net Sales
Net sales of $2.13 billion in Q4 FY2025, up 17.6% versus $1.81 billion in Q4 FY2024; net sales excluding the Alcohol Brands segment increased 18.3%.
Strong Monster Energy Segment Performance
Monster Energy Drinks segment net sales increased 18.9% to $1.99 billion (FX-adjusted increase of 17.5%).
Robust Profitability and Operating Income Growth
Operating income rose 42.3% to $542.6 million from $381.2 million; adjusted operating income increased 16% to $617.6 million from $532.2 million.
Material EPS Improvement
Net income per diluted share increased 64.9% to $0.46 from $0.28 year-over-year; adjusted diluted EPS rose 30.4% to $0.51 from $0.39.
Gross Margin Expansion
Gross profit as a percentage of net sales increased to 55.5% from 55.3%; adjusted gross profit (excl. Alcohol Brands) rose to 56.1% from 56.0%; gross profit % expanded year-over-year in all four geographic regions.
Expense Leverage and Improved G&A Rate
Selling and distribution leverage improved (distribution 4.2% of net sales vs 4.3%; selling 10.3% vs 10.7% prior year). General & administrative expenses declined to 15.6% of net sales from 19.3% in prior year quarter (noting certain impairments in both years).
Significant International Growth and Share Gains
Net sales to customers outside the U.S. increased 26.9% to $903.3 million (~42% of total net sales); FX-adjusted international net sales increased 23.1% to $875.6 million. Company reported share gains in many global markets.
Regional Outperformance Highlights
EMEA net sales increased 32.6% (25.9% FX-neutral); Asia Pacific net sales increased 11.5% (13.9% FX-neutral) despite distributor issues; Latin America net sales increased 90.8% (15.1% FX-neutral) with Brazil up 27.1% and Chile up 61.4%.
U.S. Portfolio Strength and Innovation Momentum
U.S. & Canada net sales up 13.3% in Q4; Ultra brand family grew 24% (Ultra White +32%); Juice Monster up 37%; full-sugar portfolio grew 9.1% and accounted for more than one-third of U.S. gains. Innovation launches showed strong early velocity and distribution expansion.
Marketing and Sponsorship Successes
High-visibility marketing wins included McLaren F1 Constructors' Championship sponsorship, Lando Norris product rollout to 38 EMEA/OSP markets and LTO in U.S., 650 million branded cans distributed via Call of Duty collaboration, and MotoGP/Ducati exposure.
Tax and Cash Flow Tailwinds
Effective tax rate decreased to 21% from 29.9%, driven by stock-based compensation reductions, higher income in lower tax jurisdictions and release of valuation allowances; company reported continued strong cash generation and ~$500 million remaining under repurchase authorization.
Positive Early 2026 Sales Readings
Estimated January 2026 sales ~20.5% higher versus January 2025 (non-foreign currency adjusted) and ~16.7% higher on a foreign-currency-adjusted basis; excluding Alcohol Brands the company reported even larger estimated increases.
MNST Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
MNST Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Feb 26, 2026 | $86.66 | ― | ― |
Nov 06, 2025 | $66.31 | $69.73 | +5.16% |
Aug 07, 2025 | $60.80 | $64.69 | +6.40% |
May 08, 2025 | $60.14 | $61.00 | +1.43% |
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FAQ
When does Monster Beverage (MNST) report earnings?
Monster Beverage (MNST) is schdueled to report earning on Apr 30, 2026, After Close (Confirmed).
What is Monster Beverage (MNST) earnings time?
Monster Beverage (MNST) earnings time is at Apr 30, 2026, After Close (Confirmed).
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What is MNST EPS forecast?
MNST EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q1) is 0.53.
