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Monster Beverage (MNST)


Market Price (5/7/2026): $77.2 | Market Cap: $75.5 Bil
Sector: Consumer Staples | Industry: Soft Drinks & Non-alcoholic Beverages

Monster Beverage (MNST)


Market Price (5/7/2026): $77.2
Market Cap: $75.5 Bil
Sector: Consumer Staples
Industry: Soft Drinks & Non-alcoholic Beverages

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Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 11%

Attractive operating margins
Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 29%

Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 25%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 23%, CFO LTM is 2.1 Bil

Stock buyback support
Stock Buyback 3Y Total is 4.5 Bil

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 22%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Health & Wellness Trends. Themes include Functional Foods & Beverages, and Nutritional Supplements.

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -2.6%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -41%

Expensive valuation multiples
P/SPrice/Sales ratio is 9.1x, P/EBITPrice/EBIT or Price/(Operating Income) ratio is 31x, P/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 36x, P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 40x

Key risks
MNST key risks include [1] regulatory and health scrutiny targeting its core energy and alcohol products, Show more.

0 Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 11%
1 Attractive operating margins
Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 29%
2 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 25%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 23%, CFO LTM is 2.1 Bil
3 Stock buyback support
Stock Buyback 3Y Total is 4.5 Bil
4 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 22%
5 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Health & Wellness Trends. Themes include Functional Foods & Beverages, and Nutritional Supplements.
6 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -2.6%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -41%
7 Expensive valuation multiples
P/SPrice/Sales ratio is 9.1x, P/EBITPrice/EBIT or Price/(Operating Income) ratio is 31x, P/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 36x, P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 40x
8 Key risks
MNST key risks include [1] regulatory and health scrutiny targeting its core energy and alcohol products, Show more.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Monster Beverage (MNST) stock has lost about 5% since 1/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Elevated commodity costs and delayed margin recovery expectations have put pressure on profitability. Monster Beverage's management indicated that aluminum cost pressure would be "a little bit higher" in the first and second quarters of 2026. This outlook has led analysts to anticipate a "more prolonged inflationary backdrop," pushing expectations for significant gross margin recovery into late 2026 and 2027.

2. Multiple analyst price targets were reduced in April 2026, signaling a more cautious outlook from Wall Street. For instance, TD Cowen adjusted its price target from $88 to $80, RBC from $88 to $86, Wells Fargo from $90 to $85, and UBS from $92 to $80. These revisions contributed to a dampening of investor sentiment during the period.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -4.4% change in MNST stock from 1/31/2026 to 5/6/2026 was primarily driven by a -13.3% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)13120265062026Change
Stock Price ($)80.7677.20-4.4%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)7,9758,2944.0%
Net Income Margin (%)21.7%23.0%6.1%
P/E Multiple45.739.6-13.3%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)977978-0.1%
Cumulative Contribution-4.4%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

1/31/2026 to 5/6/2026
ReturnCorrelation
MNST-4.4% 
Market (SPY)3.6%42.4%
Sector (XLP)1.4%61.0%

Fundamental Drivers

The 15.5% change in MNST stock from 10/31/2025 to 5/6/2026 was primarily driven by a 11.8% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)103120255062026Change
Stock Price ($)66.8377.2015.5%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)7,6598,2948.3%
Net Income Margin (%)20.5%23.0%11.8%
P/E Multiple41.439.6-4.4%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)976978-0.2%
Cumulative Contribution15.5%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

10/31/2025 to 5/6/2026
ReturnCorrelation
MNST15.5% 
Market (SPY)5.5%22.9%
Sector (XLP)11.9%49.3%

Fundamental Drivers

The 28.4% change in MNST stock from 4/30/2025 to 5/6/2026 was primarily driven by a 14.1% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)43020255062026Change
Stock Price ($)60.1277.2028.4%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)7,4938,29410.7%
Net Income Margin (%)20.1%23.0%14.1%
P/E Multiple38.739.62.2%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)973978-0.5%
Cumulative Contribution28.4%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

4/30/2025 to 5/6/2026
ReturnCorrelation
MNST28.4% 
Market (SPY)30.4%14.4%
Sector (XLP)5.8%50.5%

Fundamental Drivers

The 37.9% change in MNST stock from 4/30/2023 to 5/6/2026 was primarily driven by a 31.4% change in the company's Total Revenues ($ Mil).
(LTM values as of)43020235062026Change
Stock Price ($)56.0077.2037.9%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)6,3118,29431.4%
Net Income Margin (%)18.9%23.0%21.7%
P/E Multiple49.139.6-19.3%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)1,0459786.9%
Cumulative Contribution37.9%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

4/30/2023 to 5/6/2026
ReturnCorrelation
MNST37.9% 
Market (SPY)78.7%25.1%
Sector (XLP)18.0%50.5%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
MNST Return4%6%13%-9%46%-1%64%
Peers Return22%12%10%-12%10%2%49%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%6%93%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
MNST Win Rate50%50%58%50%67%60% 
Peers Win Rate58%50%50%43%52%56% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%60% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
MNST Max Drawdown-12%-25%-6%-22%-12%-7% 
Peers Max Drawdown-10%-17%-15%-17%-16%-9% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-1%-25%-1%-2%-15%-7% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: PEP, KO, CELH, KDP, FIZZ. See MNST Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 5/6/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventMNSTS&P 500
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-18.1%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven22.2%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven82 days24 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-24.9%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven33.2%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven120 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-27.3%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven37.5%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven65 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-15.4%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven18.2%23.7%
  Time to Breakeven38 days105 days
2016-2017 Trump Reflation Bond Selloff
  % Loss-16.5%-3.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven19.8%3.9%
  Time to Breakeven190 days6 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-22.5%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven29.0%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven90 days62 days

Compare to PEP, KO, CELH, KDP, FIZZ

In The Past

Monster Beverage's stock fell -0.9% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 0.9% gain to breakeven.

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EventMNSTS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-24.9%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven33.2%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven120 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-27.3%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven37.5%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven65 days140 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-22.5%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven29.0%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven90 days62 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-55.7%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven125.7%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven680 days1085 days

Compare to PEP, KO, CELH, KDP, FIZZ

In The Past

Monster Beverage's stock fell -0.9% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 0.9% gain to breakeven.

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About Monster Beverage (MNST)

Monster Beverage Corporation, through its subsidiaries, engages in development, marketing, sale, and distribution of energy drink beverages and concentrates in the United States and internationally. The company operates through three segments: Monster Energy Drinks, Strategic Brands, and Other. It offers carbonated energy drinks, non-carbonated, ready-to-drink iced teas, lemonades, juice cocktails, single-serve juices and fruit beverages, ready-to-drink dairy and coffee drinks, energy drinks, sports drinks and single-serve still waters, and sodas that are considered natural, sparkling juices, and flavored sparkling beverages. The company sells its products to bottlers, full-service beverage distributors, as well as sells directly to retail grocery and speciality chains, wholesalers, club stores, mass merchandisers, convenience chains, drug stores, foodservice customers, value stores, e-commerce retailers, and the military; and concentrates and/or beverage bases to authorized bottling and canning operations. It provides its products under the Monster Energy, Monster Energy Ultra, Monster Rehab, Monster Energy Nitro, Java Monster, Muscle Monster, Espresso Monster, Punch Monster, Juice Monster, Monster Hydro Energy Water, Monster Hydro Super Sport, Monster HydroSport Super Fuel, Monster Super Fuel, Monster Dragon Tea, Reign Total Body Fuel, and Reign Inferno Thermogenic Fuel, as well as NOS, Full Throttle, Burn, Mother, Nalu, Ultra Energy, Play and Power Play (stylized), Relentless, BPM, BU, Gladiator, Samurai, Live+, Predator, Fury, and True North brands. The company was formerly known as Hansen Natural Corporation and changed its name to Monster Beverage Corporation in January 2012. Monster Beverage Corporation was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Corona, California.

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Monster Beverage is like **the Coca-Cola of energy drinks**.

Alternatively, think of it as **a PepsiCo focused on the energy drink and specialty beverage market**.

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  • Energy Drinks: Carbonated and non-carbonated beverages formulated to provide an energy boost, including flagship Monster Energy products and brands like Reign, NOS, and Full Throttle.
  • Ready-to-Drink Coffee & Dairy Beverages: Prepared coffee and dairy-based drinks, often with an added energy or protein component, found under brands like Java Monster and Muscle Monster.
  • Juice-Based Beverages: A variety of juice cocktails, single-serve juices, and fruit beverages offered through lines such as Punch Monster and Juice Monster.
  • Hydration and Sports Drinks: Still waters, flavored energy waters, and performance-enhancing sports drinks, including the Monster Hydro and Monster Super Fuel series.
  • Iced Teas and Lemonades: Ready-to-drink teas and lemonades, such as the Monster Dragon Tea products.
  • Sparkling Juices and Flavored Sodas: Natural sparkling juices and flavored sparkling beverages, exemplified by the True North brand.

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Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) primarily sells its products to other companies, acting as a business-to-business (B2B) supplier.

Its major customers fall into the following categories:

  • Beverage Bottlers and Distributors: These companies purchase concentrates and/or finished Monster products for bottling, distribution, and sale in various markets globally. The most significant customer in this category, fitting the description of a "bottler" and "full-service beverage distributor" for Monster globally, is The Coca-Cola Company (KO). Through a strategic partnership, The Coca-Cola Company serves as a primary distributor for Monster's products in many regions, purchasing products for onward distribution to retailers.
  • Direct Retail and Wholesale Channels: Monster also sells directly to a wide array of retail and wholesale partners. While specific company names for these direct sales relationships are not provided in the background description, these customers represent various types of businesses that directly purchase and resell Monster's beverages. These include:
    • Retail grocery and speciality chains
    • Wholesalers
    • Club stores
    • Mass merchandisers
    • Convenience chains
    • Drug stores
    • Foodservice customers
    • Value stores
    • E-commerce retailers
    • The military (selling to entities like commissaries and base exchanges)

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Rodney C. Sacks, Chairman of the Board

Rodney Sacks, born in South Africa in 1949 or 1950, is a billionaire businessman. He earned a law degree from the University of the Witwatersrand and was the youngest partner at Werksmans, a prominent South African corporate law firm, before emigrating to California in 1989. In 1990, he co-led a consortium with Hilton Schlosberg to acquire Hansen Natural Corporation for $14.5 million, which was later rebranded as Monster Beverage Corporation in 2012. He served as Co-Chief Executive Officer until June 2025, when he transitioned to solely the Chairman of the Board role. Under his leadership, the company launched the highly successful Monster Energy drink line in 2002. Beyond Monster, Sacks and Schlosberg also acquired Thrifty Ice Cream through their holding company, Hilton Holdings, in June 2025.

Hilton H. Schlosberg, Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman

Hilton Schlosberg, a South African-born British billionaire businessman born in 1952, holds an MBA from the University of the Witwatersrand. In 1992, he partnered with Rodney Sacks to acquire Hansen Natural Corporation, where he initially served as President and Chief Operating Officer. He also held the position of Chief Financial Officer for over 23 years until 2021. Effective June 13, 2025, Schlosberg assumed the role of sole Chief Executive Officer, having previously served as Co-Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman. He was instrumental in revitalizing the company and launching the Monster Energy brand in 2002. Along with Rodney Sacks, he acquired Thrifty Ice Cream through their company, Hilton Holdings.

Thomas J. Kelly, Chief Financial Officer

Thomas J. Kelly serves as the Chief Financial Officer of Monster Beverage Corporation, a role he took on in 2021. He is responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of the company, including financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, and accounting. Kelly is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with extensive expertise in finance and accounting.

Mark J. Hall, President, Beverage Alcohol and Director

Mark J. Hall has been a Director on Monster Beverage Corporation's Board since January 2014. He currently serves as the President of Beverage Alcohol, a position he has held since May 2023. Prior to this, he played key roles in product ideation, design, and development at Monster Energy Company, which he joined in 1997. Hall was notably instrumental in the launch of the Monster Energy drink in 2002. He also previously held the position of Vice President-Sales at Arizona Beverage Co.

Guy P. Carling, President, EMEA & OSP

Guy P. Carling serves as the President of EMEA (Europe, the Middle East, and Africa) & OSP for Monster Beverage Corporation. He joined the company in 2010 and has been crucial in expanding Monster's market presence and share across the EMEA region. Carling's strategic approach and deep understanding of diverse markets have been vital in driving the company's international performance.

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Here are the key risks to Monster Beverage (MNST):

  1. Intensified Competition and Market Share Erosion: Monster Beverage operates in a fiercely competitive beverage industry, facing challenges from both established players like Red Bull and numerous new entrants. This intense competition can lead to price wars, increased marketing expenditures, and difficulty in maintaining or expanding market share, which could materially impact the company's revenues and operating results.
  2. Changing Consumer Preferences and Regulatory Scrutiny: There is a growing global trend towards health and wellness, which could reduce demand for energy drinks with high caffeine and sugar content. Coupled with this, the energy drink industry faces increasing regulatory scrutiny regarding the health effects of its ingredients, particularly caffeine. Potential regulatory changes, such as new restrictions on product formulations, marketing practices (especially concerning minors), or the imposition of taxes on sugary drinks, could negatively impact Monster Beverage's product offerings, consumer demand, and financial performance.
  3. Currency Fluctuations: Given Monster Beverage's significant international sales and operations, its financial performance is susceptible to adverse currency exchange rate fluctuations. Changes in exchange rates can affect the value of international sales and profits when translated back into U.S. dollars, impacting the company's reported financial results.

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The addressable market for Monster Beverage's main products, primarily energy drinks, is substantial both globally and in the U.S. Monster Beverage is a significant player in the energy drink market, holding approximately 30.1% of the U.S. energy drink category by retail dollar sales as of Q1 2025. The company's core Monster Energy Drinks segment was its primary revenue generator, contributing 91.6% of net sales in 2024.

Global Energy Drink Market

The global energy drinks market was estimated at approximately USD 79.39 billion in 2024. This market is projected to grow to about USD 125.11 billion by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.0% from 2025 to 2030.

U.S. Energy Drink Market

In the U.S., the energy drinks market was valued at approximately USD 25.01 billion in 2024. It is expected to expand at a CAGR of 7.2% from 2024 to 2030. Another source indicates the U.S. market was valued at USD 23.19 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 43.08 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 8.1%.

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Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) is expected to drive future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years through several key strategies:

  1. International Market Expansion: Monster Beverage has demonstrated significant growth in its international markets, with foreign currency favorably impacting Q4 2025 sales and international net sales rising 26.9% in the same quarter, representing approximately 42% of total sales. The EMEA region, in particular, saw a 32.6% increase in dollar sales, contributing substantially to offshore growth.

  2. Product Innovation and Portfolio Expansion, particularly in Zero Sugar Offerings: The company continues to expand its product portfolio with innovative offerings, and a strategic focus on zero-sugar products has been a crucial element of its success. Monster Beverage has a robust innovation pipeline planned for 2026 and beyond, with staggered launches expected. The volume mix of no-sugar products reached 40.3% of the portfolio in Q4 2025, aligning with broader consumer trends.

  3. Strategic Pricing Initiatives: Higher pricing has already contributed to a strong increase in net income for Monster Beverage in Q4 2025. The company is actively conducting an ongoing review of pricing opportunities, both domestically and internationally, to further enhance revenue through improved pricing power.

  4. Continued Growth of the Core Monster Energy Drinks Segment: The Monster Energy Drinks segment, which includes key brands such as Monster Energy, Reign Total Body Fuel, and Bang Energy drinks, remains a primary driver of the company's performance. This segment experienced an 18.9% increase in net sales in the fourth quarter of 2025.

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Share Repurchases

  • Monster Beverage authorized a new share repurchase program for up to an additional $500.0 million on November 8, 2023, with approximately $282.8 million remaining under a previously authorized program at that time.
  • As of February 26, 2026, approximately $500.0 million remained available under the share repurchase program.
  • The company repurchased approximately $3.8 billion of common stock in 2024, which included a $3.0 billion tender offer completed in June 2024.

Share Issuance

  • Monster Beverage's shares outstanding have generally declined over the last few years, with 0.984 billion shares outstanding in 2025, a 2.83% decrease from 2024.
  • Shares outstanding were 1.013 billion in 2024, a 4.24% decrease from 2023, and 1.058 billion in 2023, a 0.79% decrease from 2022.

Outbound Investments

  • On July 31, 2023, Monster Beverage acquired substantially all the assets of Vital Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and certain affiliates (Bang Energy), which included the Bang Energy® drink business and a beverage production facility in Phoenix, Arizona.
  • In 2022, Monster Beverage completed the acquisition of Monster Brewing Company, marking its entry into the alcohol beverage sector.

Capital Expenditures

  • Monster Beverage's capital expenditures were $264.1 million in fiscal year 2024, which was a peak for the last five years.
  • Capital expenditures increased in 2022 to $188.7 million, in 2023 to $221.4 million, and in 2024 to $264.1 million, following a low of $43.868 million in 2021.
  • Capital expenditures for the latest twelve months were $195.4 million, and for Q4 2025, they were $28.2 million.

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Financials

MNSTPEPKOCELHKDPFIZZMedian
NameMonster .PepsiCo Coca-ColaCelsius Keurig D.National. 
Mkt Price77.20155.9679.2332.8028.5634.9656.08
Mkt Cap75.5213.2340.88.538.83.357.1
Rev LTM8,29495,44949,2842,51516,9441,19712,619
Op Inc LTM2,41914,12115,5654693,6082373,014
FCF LTM1,9418,84212,5623231,5761651,758
FCF 3Y Avg1,6827,7847,2182291,3791661,531
CFO LTM2,09813,10114,6313592,0631962,081
CFO 3Y Avg1,91512,8239,2242551,9161971,916

Growth & Margins

MNSTPEPKOCELHKDPFIZZMedian
NameMonster .PepsiCo Coca-ColaCelsius Keurig D.National. 
Rev Chg LTM10.7%4.3%5.1%85.5%9.2%1.0%7.1%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg9.6%2.8%4.3%63.3%5.8%0.8%5.0%
Rev Chg Q17.6%8.5%12.1%117.2%9.4%-0.9%10.7%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM4.0%1.6%2.8%18.3%2.1%-0.2%2.4%
Op Inc Chg LTM25.3%10.4%10.6%200.9%7.9%2.9%10.5%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg15.8%6.3%8.9%142.7%10.7%9.2%9.9%
Op Mgn LTM29.2%14.8%31.6%18.6%21.3%19.8%20.6%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg27.4%14.3%30.2%16.8%21.8%19.2%20.5%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM0.9%0.4%0.5%2.5%-0.7%0.1%0.5%
CFO/Rev LTM25.3%13.7%29.7%14.3%12.2%16.4%15.3%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg25.0%13.8%19.3%14.8%12.1%16.6%15.7%
FCF/Rev LTM23.4%9.3%25.5%12.9%9.3%13.8%13.3%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg21.9%8.4%15.1%13.3%8.7%14.0%13.6%

Valuation

MNSTPEPKOCELHKDPFIZZMedian
NameMonster .PepsiCo Coca-ColaCelsius Keurig D.National. 
Mkt Cap75.5213.2340.88.538.83.357.1
P/S9.12.26.93.42.32.73.1
P/Op Inc31.215.121.918.110.813.816.6
P/EBIT31.017.718.751.311.913.818.2
P/E39.624.424.978.421.217.424.6
P/CFO36.016.323.323.618.816.721.1
Total Yield2.5%7.7%7.2%1.3%6.3%5.7%6.0%
Dividend Yield0.0%3.6%3.2%0.0%1.6%0.0%0.8%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg2.7%3.6%2.4%2.5%3.4%4.4%3.1%
D/E0.00.20.10.10.70.00.1
Net D/E-0.00.20.10.00.6-0.10.1

Returns

MNSTPEPKOCELHKDPFIZZMedian
NameMonster .PepsiCo Coca-ColaCelsius Keurig D.National. 
1M Rtn4.1%-0.5%2.6%-9.2%11.1%2.4%2.5%
3M Rtn-5.2%-5.3%3.1%-33.5%1.3%-1.4%-3.3%
6M Rtn13.7%11.2%17.3%-45.3%8.7%4.4%10.0%
12M Rtn28.6%24.1%13.7%-7.7%-13.5%-20.2%3.0%
3Y Rtn29.3%-11.2%35.3%-5.6%-6.3%-28.2%-6.0%
1M Excs Rtn-4.7%-9.5%-6.9%-16.2%0.8%-7.9%-7.4%
3M Excs Rtn-12.2%-12.3%-3.9%-40.5%-5.7%-8.4%-10.3%
6M Excs Rtn8.6%3.2%10.7%-52.1%1.6%-2.4%2.4%
12M Excs Rtn-3.6%-7.5%-16.6%-33.6%-44.7%-50.5%-25.1%
3Y Excs Rtn-40.9%-86.7%-42.0%-81.5%-81.1%-103.5%-81.3%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Monster Energy® Drinks6,8656,5555,8335,2214,305
Strategic Brands432377353295266
Alcohol Brands172185101  
Other2423232627
Corporate and unallocated 00  
Total7,4937,1406,3115,5414,599


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Monster Energy® Drinks2,4622,3391,8501,9911,820
Strategic Brands234207198174155
Other54376
Corporate overhead expenses, excluding payroll-193    
Alcohol Brands-200-81-32  
Corporate payroll expenses-377    
Corporate and unallocated -515-435-374-348
Total1,9301,9531,5851,7971,633


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$77.20 
Market Cap ($ Bil)75.5 
First Trading Date08/18/1995 
Distance from 52W High-10.9% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$76.20$72.18
DMA Trendupdown
Distance from DMA1.3%6.9%
 3M1YR
Volatility25.0%22.5%
Downside Capture0.410.02
Upside Capture34.4132.44
Correlation (SPY)42.9%14.9%
MNST Betas & Captures as of 4/30/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta0.950.890.680.390.260.38
Up Beta1.191.441.180.960.540.48
Down Beta3.201.120.650.080.050.26
Up Capture56%19%33%40%24%14%
Bmk +ve Days15223166141428
Stock +ve Days13203472141405
Down Capture33%103%68%14%6%60%
Bmk -ve Days4183056108321
Stock -ve Days9233053110346

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with MNST
MNST27.2%22.6%1.00-
Sector ETF (XLP)6.3%12.6%0.2150.4%
Equity (SPY)28.5%12.5%1.7814.7%
Gold (GLD)40.6%27.2%1.2312.3%
Commodities (DBC)50.9%18.0%2.20-18.2%
Real Estate (VNQ)12.8%13.5%0.6526.2%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-14.2%42.1%-0.25-3.9%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with MNST
MNST9.6%23.9%0.36-
Sector ETF (XLP)6.7%13.2%0.2955.3%
Equity (SPY)12.7%17.1%0.5842.9%
Gold (GLD)21.0%17.9%0.965.4%
Commodities (DBC)13.9%19.1%0.60-2.1%
Real Estate (VNQ)3.5%18.8%0.0940.9%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)8.7%56.1%0.3713.3%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with MNST
MNST14.2%26.2%0.53-
Sector ETF (XLP)7.7%14.7%0.3958.0%
Equity (SPY)14.9%17.9%0.7152.5%
Gold (GLD)13.7%16.0%0.716.4%
Commodities (DBC)9.5%17.7%0.4510.0%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.7%20.7%0.2444.6%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)68.4%66.9%1.079.0%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date4152026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity21.6 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 3312026-5.6%
Average Daily Volume4.4 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest4.9 days
Basic Shares Quantity977.5 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares2.2%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
2/26/2026-1.6%-11.5%-17.1%
11/6/20255.2%7.2%10.9%
8/7/20256.4%5.6%3.7%
5/8/20251.4%3.6%4.8%
2/27/20255.3%7.3%11.4%
11/7/2024-1.1%2.2%-2.8%
8/7/2024-10.9%-8.5%-3.7%
2/28/20245.8%4.4%6.1%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive141614
# Negative868
Median Positive5.4%4.5%6.8%
Median Negative-3.2%-6.6%-2.6%
Max Positive7.5%9.0%13.4%
Max Negative-10.9%-11.5%-17.1%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
12/31/202502/27/202610-K
09/30/202511/07/202510-Q
06/30/202508/08/202510-Q
03/31/202505/09/202510-Q
12/31/202402/28/202510-K
09/30/202411/08/202410-Q
06/30/202408/08/202410-Q
03/31/202405/07/202410-Q
12/31/202302/29/202410-K
09/30/202311/06/202310-Q
06/30/202308/04/202310-Q
03/31/202305/05/202310-Q
12/31/202203/01/202310-K
09/30/202211/04/202210-Q
06/30/202208/05/202210-Q
03/31/202205/06/202210-Q

Insider Activity

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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Kelly, Thomas JChief Financial OfficerDirectSell317202677.228,000617,7604,731,501Form
2Tirre, EmelieChief Commercial OfficerDirectSell1216202573.3130,0002,199,3004,687,368Form
3Sacks, Rodney C Hilrod Holdings XVIII, L.P.Sell1216202573.5816,9971,250,63926,558,554Form
4Sacks, Rodney C Hilrod Holdings XXIII, L.P.Sell1216202573.5852,342  Form
5Sacks, Rodney C Hilrod Holdings XXVI, L.P.Sell1216202573.58137,20410,095,47021,060,656Form

MNST Trade Sentinel


Stock Conviction

AVOID (Score 1-2)

CONVICTION RATIONALE

Despite a strong fundamental outlook (Regime B), the current premium valuation creates an unfavorable risk/reward skew. The potential downside from a multiple compression (-32.5%) meaningfully outweighs the earnings-driven upside (+17.5%). The resulting probability-adjusted skew of 0.81x is below the 1.0x threshold, indicating that investors are not being adequately compensated for the risk of a growth deceleration.

STOCK ARCHETYPE
High-Beta Compounder

The company exhibits accelerating double-digit growth, commands a premium valuation (P/E >40x), and its investment thesis hinges on the durability of this growth and its competitive moat against new entrants. This aligns with a Type A archetype, where growth sustainability is prioritized over mature cash flow metrics.

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INVESTMENT THESIS
International Market Expansion & Core US Share Gains

Monster's primary value driver is its significant and accelerating growth in international markets, which now represent ~43% of sales and are growing at 23.3%, coupled with continued market share gains in the core U.S. market, where sales growth (16.8%) is outpacing the broader category (12.2%).

Mechanism: The company captures value by leveraging the Coca-Cola distribution network to penetrate underserved international markets while simultaneously using its brand equity, innovation (e.g., Ultra line), and scale advantages to take shelf space from competitors in its mature domestic market.
Supporting Evidence:
  • International sales grew 23.3% YoY in Q3 2025, reaching a record ~43% of total revenue.
  • Q3 2025 net sales growth of 16.8% outpaced the U.S. energy drink category growth of 12.2%, indicating market share gains.
  • Gross margins expanded to 55.7% in Q3 2025, driven by pricing power and supply chain efficiencies, funding further marketing and brand investment.
PRIMARY RISK
Accelerated US Market Share Threat from PepsiCo/Celsius Partnership

The single largest risk is the full integration of Celsius and Alani Nu into the formidable PepsiCo U.S. distribution system. This creates a powerful, unified competitor with a strong 'wellness' brand positioning that directly targets Monster's growth and could lead to an accelerated loss of shelf space and pricing power.

Mechanism: The thesis breaks if the PepsiCo/Celsius alliance can leverage its distribution muscle and 'healthier' brand halo to capture a disproportionate share of new consumers entering the energy drink category, forcing Monster into a defensive posture of higher promotions and marketing spend, compressing margins and decelerating growth.
Supporting Evidence:
  • Celsius Holdings and PepsiCo significantly strengthened their strategic partnership in August 2025, making Celsius the strategic energy lead for PepsiCo in the U.S.
  • Celsius's 'performance wellness' positioning is a direct counter to Monster's primary brand image deficit among health-conscious consumers.
Key KPI Watchlist
KPI Threshold Rationale
International Sales Growth Rate> 20% YoYThis is the primary growth engine. Any significant deceleration below this level would challenge the 'durable compounder' thesis and the premium valuation.
U.S. Nielsen Market Share vs. Celsius/PepsiCoStable to slight share gainThis is the leading indicator for the 'Anti-Alpha' risk. Any sustained loss of share would confirm the competitive threat is materializing, triggering a potential de-rating.
Gross Margin %> 55%Sustained high gross margins are evidence of pricing power and brand strength. A compression below this level would signal that competitive pressure is forcing discounting.
Core Investment Debate

International Growth Engine vs. US Competitive Siege

BULL VIEW

International markets (>20% growth) provide a long runway, while brand loyalty and innovation will allow Monster to defend its profitable U.S. share against new competition.

CORE TENSION

Can rapid international expansion and brand strength offset the imminent, full-scale competitive assault in the core U.S. market from the newly integrated PepsiCo/Celsius partnership?


PREVAILING SENTIMENT
BEARISH

Currently, the Bull case is holding; Q3 2025 net sales growth of 16.8% outpaced the U.S. energy drink category's 12.2% growth, indicating continued market share gains even as the threat mounts.

BEAR VIEW

PepsiCo's distribution muscle will enable Celsius to rapidly take shelf space and capture new 'wellness' consumers, forcing Monster into a margin-compressing defensive price war.

Next 6 months: Risks and Catalysts
Timeline Event & Metric To Watch
This Quarter (Q1 2026)
Q1 2026 Nielsen Data Release
Watch: U.S. market share change for MNST vs. Celsius/Alani Nu post-Pepsi integration.
Late February 2026
Q4 2025 Earnings Call & 2026 Guidance
Watch: FY 2026 Gross Margin guidance; commentary on aluminum/input costs.
Mid-2026
European Union AVMSD Revision Draft
Watch: Draft language targeting marketing/sales of high-caffeine drinks to minors.
Ongoing / Slow Burn
Macro: 10-Year Treasury Yield Movement
Watch: 10-Year U.S. Treasury Yield holding above 4.5%.
Key Events in Last 6 Months
Date Event Stock Impact
8/7/2025
Q2 2025 Earnings
Details: Reported strong Q2 results with net sales increasing 11.4% year-over-year, demonstrating continued robust demand in the core business.
+6.40% (Surged)
$60.80 -> $64.69
8/28/2025
PepsiCo/Celsius Partnership Strengthened
Details: Competitor Celsius and partner PepsiCo announced a major strategic partnership expansion, creating a more formidable, unified competitor in the U.S. market.
+0.63% (Flat)
$62.02 -> $62.41
10/29/2025
Pre-Earnings Market Pullback
Details: Amid a lack of specific company news, the stock saw a notable decline, likely attributable to broader market weakness or investor de-risking ahead of the Q3 earnings report.
-3.98% (Fell notably)
$69.32 -> $66.56
11/6/2025
Q3 2025 Earnings
Details: Reported record Q3 sales of $2.2 billion (+16.8% YoY) and expanding gross margins (55.7%), driven by accelerating international growth of 23.3%.
+5.16% (Surged)
$66.31 -> $69.73
1/2/2026
European Regulatory Risk Crystallizes
Details: A new law in a European country banning energy drink sales to minors became effective, setting a precedent and highlighting risk ahead of a broader 2026 EU directive review.
-0.66% (Muted)
$76.67 -> $76.16
1/23/2026
New 52-Week High
Details: Stock reached a new 52-week high, reflecting strong business momentum carried over from the robust performance reported in late 2025.
+1.37% (Modest gain)
$80.89 -> $82.00
Risk Management
Position Sizing

1% - 3%

CONSERVATIVE

The stock's volatility regime is moderate. However, the Bearish sentiment from mounting competitive risks, a 'Contested' moat, and only 'Medium' forward visibility forces a Conservative sizing to manage potential downside.

Diversification Alternatives
PEP
SECTOR

Owns the distribution network that is MNST's primary threat. Highly diversified across snacks/beverages, providing stability and a lower valuation multiple, mitigating risk.

Core Thesis: A global food and beverage giant with unparalleled scale, brand equity, and distribution, offering stable, defensive growth and dividend yield.
KDP
SECTOR

Offers a strong, owned distribution network and a more diversified beverage portfolio (coffee, soft drinks), reducing single-category risk compared to MNST at a lower valuation.

Core Thesis: A stable beverage powerhouse with a recurring-revenue moat in its Keurig coffee ecosystem and strong core soft drink brands, offering a less volatile growth profile.
How Is The Market Pricing MNST?

Monster is a brand-driven growth company leveraging a world-class distribution network to capture share in the expanding global energy drink market, with its valuation primarily dependent on sustaining premium international growth and defending margins against rising competition.

Filter all news through the lens of international market share gains and domestic margin defense.

What will confirm the thesis

International sales growth >+20% YoY, particularly in EMEA and APAC regions; market share gains against Red Bull outside the U.S.; successful launch and ramp of new product innovations like Monster Energy Ultra® family extensions; gross margin expansion above 55%.

What will damage the thesis

Sustained market share gains by Celsius in the U.S. market pressuring Monster's pricing power; significant deceleration in EMEA growth; negative regulatory action in key markets regarding caffeine content or marketing to young consumers; deterioration in the Coca-Cola distribution partnership.

Noise: Real but irrelevant to thesis

Quarterly fluctuations in aluminum costs — largely managed through pricing and hedging; minor new flavor launches from competitors — brand loyalty is the primary moat; short-term changes in the struggling Alcohol Brands segment — it is too small to impact the core thesis.

Repricing Catalyst

Sustained high-teens percentage growth in the core Monster Energy Drinks segment, driven by international expansion which now accounts for a record 43% of sales (Q3 2025 Earnings Call). The key driver is successfully leveraging the Coca-Cola distribution system to close the market share gap with Red Bull in EMEA and Asian markets, which could add several billion in incremental revenue over the next 3-5 years.

What MNST Makes & Who Pays
TTM figures based on Q3 2025 Earnings Press Release, Nov 6, 2025
Core Monster & Reign Energy Drinks
$7.9B TTM (92% of Total) · 55.7% Margin
What It Is

Monster Energy®, Monster Energy Ultra®, Reign Total Body Fuel®, Bang Energy®, Java Monster®, Juice Monster®

Who Pays & How

Global distributors, primarily Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (13% of FY2023 sales) and Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. (10% of FY2023 sales), pay for Monster products because of high consumer demand and brand velocity, which drives retail traffic and profitable sales per square foot. The lock-in is Monster's powerful brand equity and its exclusive energy partnership with the vast Coca-Cola global distribution system.

Per-unit case sales to distributors and retailers.
Competition
Red Bull GmbH — Red Bull Energy Drink
Holds ~39% U.S. market share and a dominant ~40% international share, with a premium brand image established over decades.
An exclusive long-term distribution agreement with The Coca-Cola Company provides unparalleled global reach into retail channels, a key structural advantage over competitors.
Acquired & Partner Energy Brands
$0.5B TTM (6% of Total) · 55.7% Margin
What It Is

NOS®, Full Throttle®, Burn®, Mother®, Relentless®, Predator®, Fury®. These are brands acquired from The Coca-Cola Company.

Who Pays & How

The same distributors and retailers as the core Monster brand. These brands often serve value-oriented or regional consumer segments, filling out the portfolio.

Per-unit case sales to distributors and retailers.
Competition
PepsiCo — Rockstar, Mountain Dew Energy
PepsiCo has a massive U.S. distribution network for its beverage portfolio and can bundle promotions with its extensive snack food business.
Benefits from the same Coca-Cola distribution moat as the core Monster brands, providing a scale advantage over competitors other than PepsiCo and Red Bull.
Alcohol & Other Brands
$0.2B TTM (2% of Total) · 55.7% Margin
What It Is

Craft beers and hard seltzers from the CANarchy acquisition (Jai Alai® IPA, Dale's Pale Ale®) and The Beast Unleashed flavored malt beverage.

Who Pays & How

Beer and alcohol distributors in the United States. This is a diversification effort to enter a new beverage category.

Per-unit case sales to distributors.
Competition
Boston Beer Company, Mark Anthony Brands (White Claw)
Highly established brands, deep relationships with alcohol distributors, and significant marketing scale in the beer and hard seltzer categories.
Minimal. The Monster brand name has not yet proven to be a significant advantage in the alcohol space.
MNST Evolution: Price Return by Era
1935–2001 · Hansen's Natural Soda
Juice & Soda Origins
Founded as Hansen's in 1935, the company sold juice and natural sodas for decades. In 1992, the modern leadership team of Rodney Sacks and Hilton Schlosberg acquired the struggling company, Hansen Natural Corp, and began experimenting with new beverage categories.
2002–2014 · The Monster Breakout
Unleashing the Beast +~5,000% (2003-2014)
In 2002, the company launched Monster Energy, a 16oz energy drink in a black can with aggressive branding that directly challenged Red Bull. This single product launch was a watershed moment, creating a multi-billion dollar brand. The company formally renamed itself Monster Beverage Corporation in 2012 to reflect its new identity.
2015–Present · Global Distribution Powerhouse
The Coca-Cola Alliance +~320% (2015-2025)
In 2015, Monster entered a transformative strategic partnership where Coca-Cola acquired a ~17% stake, transferred its energy brands (NOS, Burn, etc.) to Monster, and became Monster's primary global distribution partner. This alliance massively accelerated international growth, transforming Monster into a global beverage powerhouse and solidifying the energy drink market as a duopoly with Red Bull.
Market Is In Wait-and-See Mode
Price structure trend is constructive with some caveats. The regime is supportive but not with full conviction. Relative to SPY: Performance in line with the broader market with no relative edge or drag in current window. Volume and momentum show mild positive lean. The accumulation signals present but not yet dominant. Earnings history is clearly negative. The market punished the print and the drift confirms distribution. Thesis is under pressure. NOTE: Structure and earnings history are contradicting each other. The price trend says one thing, and the market reaction to catalysts says another. Treat this with caution and weigh the most recent earnings event heavily.
① Structure
+2
Structural pillar score (-4 to +4). Driven by trend regime, SMA cross events, proximity to 52W high, and relative strength vs SPY.
② Volume / Momentum
+1
Volume/Momentum pillar score (-4 to +4). Driven by institutional footprint score, OBV divergence, and momentum character.
③ Catalyst
-2
Catalyst pillar score (-4 to +4). Driven by earnings day reaction, 20D post-earnings drift, and post-earnings volume character.
Combined Score
1 / 12
1 Price Structure & Trend Uptrend Cooling · -
2 Momentum Mixed
3 Relative Strength vs. SPY Neutral Relative Strength
4 Institutional Footprint & Volume Mild Accumulation
5 Volatility Normal
6 Key Price Levels Range · Vol Rising
7 Earnings Reaction History Inconsistent
8 How the Verdict Is Derived Three Pillars