Monster Beverage's strong Q4 sales highlight energy drinks growth and price hikes, while improved gross margins from lower input costs, partly aid earnings.
Monster Beverage Corporation (NASDAQ:MNST ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 27, 2025 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Rodney Sacks - Co-CEO & Chairman Hilton Schlosberg - Co-CEO & Vice Chairman Thomas Kelly - CFO Conference Call Participants Bonnie Herzog - Goldman Sachs Dara Mohsenian - Morgan Stanley Filippo Falorni - Citi Andrea Teixeira - JPMorgan Christopher Carey - Wells Fargo Securities Operator Good day, and welcome to the Monster Beverages Company Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Conference Call. All participants will be in a listen-only mode.
Monster Beverage (MNST) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.38 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.40 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.38 per share a year ago.
Monster Beverage (MNST 0.52%), renowned for its energy drink offerings, released its fourth-quarter 2024 earnings on February 27, 2025. The earnings report showed a mixed performance, with net sales achieving a record $1.81 billion, exceeding the $1.79 billion analyst estimate.
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MNST's Q4 results are expected to reflect the impacts of slowed energy drinks sales growth in the U.S. convenience channel, offset by innovation and pricing actions.
MNST faces near-term challenges, including decelerating U.S. energy drink growth and currency impacts, but its long-term growth potential remains compelling.
Monster Beverage counters the sluggish U.S. energy drink growth and currency impact through strategic brand innovations and improved margins.
I reiterate my buy rating for MNST, expecting growth to accelerate due to improved demand, price increases, and easier volume comparisons in FY25. Despite recent net sales growth deceleration, underlying demand remains strong, with constant currency sales up 4.7% y/y and improving sales trends. Monster Beverage's price increases are effectively passing through, and easier y/y comparisons in FY25 should drive significant revenue growth acceleration.
Monster Beverage counters the sluggish U.S. energy drink growth and currency impacts through brand innovations and improved margins.
The energy drink landscape, once dominated by the high-octane, sugary concoctions of Red Bull GmbH and Monster Beverage Corp., is undergoing a dramatic transformation. As consumers increasingly prioritize health and wellness, these industry stalwarts are facing a significant challenge from a new wave of sugar-free competitors.
Monster Beverage gains from strength in its energy drinks category and product innovations. The company benefits from its pricing actions.