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MNST·Monster Beverage Corporation

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+. (+.%)
High
$88.02
Open
$87.39
Market Cap
84.88B
52W High
$88.77
Low
$86.93
P. Close
$86.79
P/E
41.77
52W Low
$58.09
Fwd P/E
33.59
Mean Target
-
Technical Score (1D)
82
BUY
News Sentiment
57
BULLISH
The soft drinks sector, including Monster Beverage, is currently navigating margin pressures due to rising input costs for sugar and packaging, alongside tariff uncertainties. Companies are responding by adjusting pricing and optimizing their supply chains to mitigate these challenges. Growth in the industry is being driven by innovation in health-focused and functional beverages, as well as ongoing digital transformation efforts. Investors should watch for further developments in companies' pricing strategies and their success in supply chain management as they adapt to these cost pressures. Additionally, the pace of innovation in new product categories will be key to sustained growth.
Earnings Summary
Monster Beverage Corporation is a global leader in the energy drink market, developing, marketing, and distributing a diverse portfolio of beverages including energy drinks, teas, coffees, and juices under brands like Monster Energy and Reign Total Body Fuel. Operating within the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic industry, the company leverages an extensive distribution network and a strategic partnership with Coca-Cola to reach consumers worldwide. In its most recent reported quarters, Monster Beverage demonstrated a positive earnings trend, with EPS increasing from $0.45 in Q1 2025 to $0.53 in Q3 2025, and revenue also showing consistent growth, reaching $2.197 billion in Q3 2025. This performance follows a mixed Q4 2024 where EPS was $0.28 against an estimate of $0.399, but revenue was $1.812 billion. The company has shown a pattern of beating analyst estimates in recent periods, with EPS exceeding expectations in Q1 2025, Q2 2025, Q3 2025, and Q4 2025, indicating an acceleration in earnings performance. Looking at the historical trajectory, Monster Beverage has generally exhibited year-over-year revenue growth, with recent quarters showing strong performance. For instance, Q1 2026 reported EPS of $0.58, surpassing the estimate of $0.5378, and revenue of $2.353 billion, exceeding the estimate of $2.201 billion. Recent news highlights Monster Beverage as a "Stock of the Day" with positive technical outlooks tied to expected increased summer demand, and the company reported a strong Q1, exceeding revenue and non-GAAP earnings estimates with double-digit sales growth across all regions, driven by new product launches and expanded lines. Investors will be watching for continued commentary on the drivers of this growth, the impact of new product introductions, and the company's ability to capitalize on seasonal demand trends in the upcoming quarters.

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$2.2B$2.4B$2.6BQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$2.5B - -
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 $87.61, giving Monster Beverage Corporation a market cap of 84.88B and a P/E ratio of 41.8. Today's range spans $86.93–$88.02, with shares opening at $87.39 and moving up $0.82 (0.9%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 82/100 (BUY) with a news sentiment reading of 57/100.

Over the past year MNST has traded between $58.09 and $88.77 - the current price is +50.8% off the 52-week low and -1.3% from the high.

Growth-oriented Consumer Defensive investors looking for technical confirmation find it in MNST: BUY signal, 82/100 score, neutral sentiment at 57/100, price $87.61 (near 52-week highs). The current P/E ratio stands at 41.8. The 84.88B market cap is the sweet spot - big enough to absorb institutional sizing, small enough to move materially on conviction. Annual range: $58.09–$88.77.

Earnings revision cycles in large-cap Consumer Defensive names tend to compound: when technicals confirm a BUY thesis (82/100) and news sentiment (57/100, neutral) supports the narrative, analyst upgrades follow price rather than lead it. At $87.61 (near 52-week highs), MNST's position within the $58.09–$88.77 annual range suggests there's room for multiple expansion before the stock encounters meaningful technical resistance.

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