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MNST·Monster Beverage Corporation

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After Hours
High
$97.49
Open
$95.91
Market Cap
95.25B
52W High
$99.15
Low
$95.72
P. Close
$97.39
P/E
46.88
52W Low
$58.09
Fwd P/E
37.63
DailyIQ Est.
$93.72
Technical Score (1D)
86
BUY
News Sentiment
47
MIXED
The latest market update, released 2.1 hours ago, lists MNST among other stocks but provides no specific performance data or catalysts for the company. Because no new earnings guidance, product announcements, or regulatory news were disclosed, there is no immediate driver to alter MNST’s valuation. As a result, the stock is likely to trade in line with the broader market sentiment that the update highlights, rather than any MNST‑specific event. Traders should therefore expect MNST’s price to be influenced primarily by macro‑economic factors and sector‑wide movements that dominated the broader market context. The lack of MNST‑specific information also means that any short‑term volatility will probably stem from external market forces rather than company fundamentals. In the next 1–10 trading days, MNST’s performance will largely mirror the overall market trend unless new company‑specific data emerges. Watch for the company’s upcoming earnings release, which is scheduled for the end of the month, as it could provide the first substantive catalyst. Additionally, monitor any sector‑specific developments, such as changes in commodity prices or regulatory updates, that could indirectly affect MNST’s business. Finally, keep an eye on broader market indicators like the S&P 500 and interest‑rate expectations, as these will continue to shape MNST’s short‑term trading environment.
Earnings Summary
Monster Beverage Corporation, a global leader in the energy drink market, develops, markets, and distributes a diverse portfolio of beverages including Monster Energy, Reign, NOS, craft beers, flavored malt beverages, and hard seltzers, operating through a broad retail and e‑commerce distribution network in the consumer defensive sector. In the most recent two quarters, EPS rose from $0.51 in Q4 2025 to $0.58 in Q1 2026, while revenue climbed from $2.131 billion to $2.353 billion, marking a stronger acceleration than the $2.197 billion and $2.112 billion reported in Q3 and Q2 2025, respectively; the company beat analyst estimates in four of the last six quarters, with Q2 2025, Q3 2025, Q4 2025, and Q1 2026 all posting EPS above expectations, whereas Q4 2024 and Q1 2025 fell short. Over the past year, Monster has posted a 30 % YoY revenue increase and a 107 % YoY EPS increase, demonstrating a consistent upward trajectory even when early‑year quarters saw EPS misses; the pattern of revenue growth coupled with improving earnings has reinforced investor confidence. Recent developments include a 2‑for‑1 stock split announced to improve liquidity, an RBC Capital price‑target lift to $97 reflecting renewed confidence in the company’s earnings trajectory, and a market‑wide update that highlights macro‑economic factors as the primary driver of short‑term price movement; these catalysts underscore the importance of the upcoming Q2 2026 earnings release. Investors should watch for the Q2 2026 results, particularly any guidance on revenue and EPS, the execution of the stock split and potential changes to dividend policy, and any regulatory or commodity‑price shifts that could impact the energy‑drink sector, as these factors will shape Monster’s near‑term valuation and trading dynamics.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.43$0.47$0.52$0.56$0.60Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$0.58 - -
Q1'26$0.54$0.58+7.8%
Q4'25$0.49$0.51+3.5%
Q3'25$0.49$0.53+9.2%
Q2'25$0.48$0.50+4.1%
Q1'25$0.46$0.45-2.7%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$1.8B$2.0B$2.1B$2.3B$2.5BQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$2.4B - -
Q1'26$2.2B$2.4B+6.9%
Q4'25$2.1B$2.1B+2.4%
Q3'25 - $2.2B -
Q2'25 - $2.1B -
Q1'25 - $1.9B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

MNST Stock Snapshot

MNST is currently trading at $97.49, giving Monster Beverage Corporation a market cap of 95.25B and a P/E ratio of 46.9. Today's range spans $95.72–$97.49, with shares opening at $95.91 and moving up $0.10 (0.1%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 86/100 (BUY) with a news sentiment reading of 47/100.

Over the past year MNST has traded between $58.09 and $99.15 - the current price is +67.8% off the 52-week low and -1.7% from the high. 35 analysts cover the stock with a Buy consensus and a mean 12-month target of $90.98 (range $64.00–$106.00), implying downside of -6.7%.

Growth-oriented Consumer Defensive investors looking for technical confirmation find it in MNST: BUY signal, 86/100 score, neutral sentiment at 47/100, price $97.49 (near 52-week highs). The current P/E ratio stands at 46.9. The 95.25B market cap is the sweet spot - big enough to absorb institutional sizing, small enough to move materially on conviction. Annual range: $58.09–$99.15.

The combination of a BUY signal (86/100) and neutral news sentiment (47/100) puts MNST on the screens of active managers who run quality-momentum overlays — a cohort that can build meaningful positions at 95.25B in Consumer Defensive market cap without immediately moving the stock. At $97.49 (near 52-week highs in the $58.09–$99.15 range), the entry discipline is clean and the potential re-rating if sentiment continues to improve is meaningful.