(MNST) Monster Beverage - Overview

Sector: Consumer Defensive | Industry: Beverages - Non-Alcoholic | Exchange: NASDAQ (USA) | Market Cap: 73.507m USD | Total Return: 30.8% in 12m

Energy Drinks, Teas, Juices, Coffee, Beer
Total Rating 67
Safety 81
Buy Signal 0.51
Beverages - Non-Alcoholic
Industry Rotation: -7.8
Market Cap: 73.5B
Avg Turnover: 330M USD
ATR: 2.46%
Peers RS (IBD): 40.9
Risk 5d forecast
Volatility23.0%
Rel. Tail Risk-6.72%
Reward TTM
Sharpe Ratio1.35
Alpha23.31
Character TTM
Beta0.182
Beta Downside0.379
Drawdowns 3y
Max DD26.04%
CAGR/Max DD0.50
EPS (Earnings per Share) EPS (Earnings per Share) of MNST over the last years for every Quarter: "2021-03": 0.59, "2021-06": 0.75, "2021-09": 0.63, "2021-12": 0.6, "2022-03": 0.55, "2022-06": 0.51, "2022-09": 0.6, "2022-12": 0.57, "2023-03": 0.38, "2023-06": 0.39, "2023-09": 0.43, "2023-12": 0.38, "2024-03": 0.42, "2024-06": 0.41, "2024-09": 0.38, "2024-12": 0.28, "2025-03": 0.45, "2025-06": 0.52, "2025-09": 0.53, "2025-12": 0.46,
EPS CAGR: -4.65%
EPS Trend: -29.0%
Last SUE: -0.02
Qual. Beats: 0
Revenue Revenue of MNST over the last years for every Quarter: 2021-03: 1243.816, 2021-06: 1461.934, 2021-09: 1410.557, 2021-12: 1425.044, 2022-03: 1518.574, 2022-06: 1655.26, 2022-09: 1624.286, 2022-12: 1512.931, 2023-03: 1698.93, 2023-06: 1854.961, 2023-09: 1856.028, 2023-12: 1730.108, 2024-03: 1899.098, 2024-06: 1900.597, 2024-09: 1880.973, 2024-12: 1812.041, 2025-03: 1854.558, 2025-06: 2111.593, 2025-09: 2197.139, 2025-12: 2131.053,
Rev. CAGR: 9.46%
Rev. Trend: 89.4%
Last SUE: 1.27
Qual. Beats: 2

Warnings

No concerns identified

Tailwinds

No distinct edge detected

Description: MNST Monster Beverage

Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) develops, markets, and distributes energy drinks and concentrates globally. The company operates in four segments: Monster Energy Drinks, Strategic Brands, Alcohol Brands, and Other.

MNST offers a diverse product portfolio including carbonated and non-carbonated energy drinks, ready-to-drink teas, juices, coffee drinks, and various sodas. The beverage industry is highly competitive, with established brands and new entrants vying for market share.

The company markets products under numerous brands such as Monster Energy, Reign Total Body Fuel, NOS, and Burn. It also sells craft beers, flavored malt beverages, and hard seltzers under brands like Jai Alai IPA and Wild Basin Hard Seltzers. This diversification into alcoholic beverages represents an expansion beyond its core energy drink business.

MNST distributes its products through a wide network including bottlers, distributors, grocery chains, convenience stores, and e-commerce platforms. Understanding the nuances of its distribution channels is crucial for evaluating its market penetration. Further research on ValueRay can provide deeper insights into MNSTs operational specifics.

Headlines to Watch Out For
  • Energy drink sales growth drives revenue expansion
  • International market penetration boosts sales volume
  • Input costs for aluminum and sugar impact margins
  • Regulatory scrutiny on energy drink ingredients poses risk
  • Alcohol brand acquisitions diversify revenue streams
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict) 5.5
Net Income: 1.91b TTM > 0 and > 6% of Revenue
FCF/TA: 0.20 > 0.02 and ΔFCF/TA -1.33 > 1.0
NWC/Revenue: 47.18% < 20% (prev 33.95%; Δ 13.23% < -1%)
CFO/TA 0.21 > 3% & CFO 2.10b > Net Income 1.91b
Net Debt (-2.09b) to EBITDA (2.57b): -0.81 < 3
Current Ratio: 3.70 > 1.5 & < 3
Outstanding Shares: last quarter (986.8m) vs 12m ago 0.60% < -2%
Gross Margin: 55.85% > 18% (prev 0.54%; Δ 5.53k% > 0.5%)
Asset Turnover: 93.68% > 50% (prev 97.07%; Δ -3.39% > 0%)
Interest Coverage Ratio: 372.4 > 6 (EBITDA TTM 2.57b / Interest Expense TTM 6.60m)
Altman Z'' 10.00
A: 0.39 (Total Current Assets 5.36b - Total Current Liabilities 1.45b) / Total Assets 9.99b
B: 0.94 (Retained Earnings 9.35b / Total Assets 9.99b)
C: 0.28 (EBIT TTM 2.46b / Avg Total Assets 8.85b)
D: 5.36 (Book Value of Equity 9.30b / Total Liabilities 1.73b)
Altman-Z'' Score: 13.12 = AAA
Beneish M -2.89
DSRI: 1.20 (Receivables 1.62b/1.22b, Revenue 8.29b/7.49b)
GMI: 0.97 (GM 55.85% / 54.04%)
AQI: 0.90 (AQ_t 0.36 / AQ_t-1 0.39)
SGI: 1.11 (Revenue 8.29b / 7.49b)
TATA: -0.02 (NI 1.91b - CFO 2.10b) / TA 9.99b)
Beneish M-Score: -2.89 (Cap -4..+1) = A
What is the price of MNST shares? As of April 10, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 76.19 with a total of 3,786,830 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +5.28%, over one month by +0.61%, over three months by -1.49% and over the past year by +30.80%.
Is MNST a buy, sell or hold? Monster Beverage has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.76. Therefor, it is recommend to hold MNST.
  • StrongBuy: 10
  • Buy: 3
  • Hold: 9
  • Sell: 2
  • StrongSell: 1
What are the forecasts/targets for the MNST price?
Analysts Target Price 86.4 13.4%
Monster Beverage (MNST) - Fundamental Data Overview as of 09 April 2026
P/E Trailing = 38.732
P/E Forward = 31.5457
P/S = 8.8623
P/B = 8.574
P/EG = 2.0883
Revenue TTM = 8.29b USD
EBIT TTM = 2.46b USD
EBITDA TTM = 2.57b USD
 Long Term Debt = unknown (none)
 Short Term Debt = unknown (none)
 Debt = unknown
 Net Debt = -2.09b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 70.74b USD (73.51b + (null Debt) - CCE 2.77b)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 372.4 (Ebit TTM 2.46b / Interest Expense TTM 6.60m)
EV/FCF = 35.98x (Enterprise Value 70.74b / FCF TTM 1.97b)
FCF Yield = 2.78% (FCF TTM 1.97b / Enterprise Value 70.74b)
FCF Margin = 23.70% (FCF TTM 1.97b / Revenue TTM 8.29b)
Net Margin = 22.97% (Net Income TTM 1.91b / Revenue TTM 8.29b)
Gross Margin = 55.85% ((Revenue TTM 8.29b - Cost of Revenue TTM 3.66b) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = 55.53% (prev 55.73%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 7.08 (Enterprise Value 70.74b / Total Assets 9.99b)
 Interest Expense / Debt = unknown (Interest Expense 300k / Debt none)
 Taxrate = 20.96% (119.1m / 568.3m)
NOPAT = 1.94b (EBIT 2.46b * (1 - 20.96%))
Current Ratio = 3.70 (Total Current Assets 5.36b / Total Current Liabilities 1.45b)
 Debt / Equity = unknown (Debt none)
 Debt / EBITDA = -0.81 (Net Debt -2.09b / EBITDA 2.57b)
Debt / FCF = -1.06 (Net Debt -2.09b / FCF TTM 1.97b)
Total Stockholder Equity = 7.43b (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = 21.52% (Net Income 1.91b / Total Assets 9.99b)
RoE = 25.65% (Net Income TTM 1.91b / Total Stockholder Equity 7.43b)
RoCE = 28.77% (EBIT 2.46b / Capital Employed (Total Assets 9.99b - Current Liab 1.45b))
RoIC = 25.98% (NOPAT 1.94b / Invested Capital 7.48b)
WACC = 6.62% (E(73.51b)/V(73.51b) * Re(6.62%) + (debt-free company))
Discount Rate = 6.62% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.) -> floored to rf + 0.7*ERP = 7.92%
Shares Correlation 3-Years: -33.33 | Cagr: -3.17%
[DCF] Terminal Value 85.99% ; FCFF base≈1.83b ; Y1≈2.20b ; Y5≈3.55b
[DCF] Fair Price = 89.41 (EV 85.35b - Net Debt -2.09b = Equity 87.44b / Shares 977.9m; r=6.62% [WACC]; 5y FCF grow 21.81% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: -28.97 | EPS CAGR: -4.65% | SUE: -0.02 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: 89.43 | Revenue CAGR: 9.46% | SUE: 1.27 | # QB: 2
EPS next Quarter (2026-06-30): EPS=0.58 | Chg7d=-0.001 | Chg30d=+0.009 | Revisions Net=-2 | Analysts=6
EPS current Year (2026-12-31): EPS=2.25 | Chg7d=-0.017 | Chg30d=-0.003 | Revisions Net=+0 | Growth EPS=+16.1% | Growth Revenue=+11.0%
EPS next Year (2027-12-31): EPS=2.56 | Chg7d=-0.015 | Chg30d=-0.019 | Revisions Net=-1 | Growth EPS=+13.7% | Growth Revenue=+8.5%
[Analyst] Revisions Ratio: -1.00 (0 Up / 2 Down within 30d for Next Quarter)
[Growth] Implied Growth Rate = 5.3% (Discount Rate 7.9% - Earnings Yield 2.6%)
[Growth] Growth Spread = +4.8% (Analyst 10.1% - Implied 5.3%)
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