Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Monster Beverage (MNST) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.58 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.53 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.47 per share a year ago.
The energy-drink maker said international sales were up almost 45% for the quarter at over $1 billion, and now make up about 45% of its total revenue.
Caprock Group LLC lifted its stake in shares of Monster Beverage Corporation (NASDAQ: MNST) by 38.2% in the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 67,747 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 18,721 shares during the quarter.
MNST's sales exceed $2B for the first time in the fourth quarter of 2025 as global expansion, innovation and rising energy drink demand drive market share gains.
Monster Beverage Corporation is rated a buy after a recent share price decline, offering an attractive entry point for long-term investors. MNST's lower reliance on out-of-home channels and emerging markets may buffer it against economic slowdowns compared to peers like Coca-Cola. Despite a poor track record of beating Wall Street estimates and modest free cash flow growth, MNST's net cash position enables potential share repurchases.
Monster Beverages (MNST) maintains a strong buy rating, despite a recent 15% share price drop following its latest earnings report. MNST's robust financials, high margins, and dominant market position remain intact, with an 80/100 quantitative score supporting long-term attractiveness. Current valuation at 37x non-GAAP earnings is fair, offering a compelling entry point for long-term investors amid short-term margin concerns.
Monster Beverage's global energy drink surges on lifestyle shifts and innovation, but pricing pressure and market saturation may test how long momentum lasts.
Aquatic Capital Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of Monster Beverage Corporation (NASDAQ: MNST) by 16.5% in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 173,798 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 24,636 shares during the quarter.
Bank of Montreal Can increased its holdings in Monster Beverage Corporation (NASDAQ: MNST) by 66.1% in the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 958,476 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 381,308 shares during the
Monster Beverage Corp (NASDAQ:MNST) shares present a buying opportunity following a recent pullback, according to Jefferies, which maintained its ‘Buy' rating and $100 price target on the energy drink maker. The stock recently traded at about $76, about 11% below its February highs, and currently trades at roughly 29 times Jefferies' 2027 earnings estimate, slightly below its historical valuation.
MNST slips 9% after Q4 despite strong sales and earnings as tariffs, higher aluminum costs and rising expenses pressure margins amid a complex tariff backdrop.