(MNST) Monster Beverage - Overview
Sector: Consumer Defensive | Industry: Beverages - Non-Alcoholic | Exchange: NASDAQ (USA) | Market Cap: 84.401m USD | Total Return: 39.7% in 12m
Energy Drinks, Craft Beer, Malt Beverages, Hard Seltzers
Total Rating 77
Safety 85
Buy Signal 0.23
Beverages - Non-Alcoholic
Industry Rotation: +13.6
Industry Rotation: +13.6
Market Cap:
84.4B
Avg Turnover: 353M
Avg Turnover: 353M
Risk 3d forecast
Volatility23.4%
VaR 5th Pctl3.87%
VaR vs Median0.37%
Reward TTM
Sharpe Ratio1.25
Rel. Str. IBD72.2
Rel. Str. Peer Group68.2
Character TTM
Beta0.183
Beta Downside0.119
Hurst Exponent0.472
Drawdowns 3y
Max DD26.04%
CAGR/Max DD0.52
CAGR/Mean DD1.67
EPS (Earnings per Share)
EPS CAGR: 3.49%
EPS Trend: -2.3%
EPS Trend: -2.3%
Last SUE: 0.92
Qual. Beats: 0
Qual. Beats: 0
Revenue
Rev. CAGR: 9.84%
Rev. Trend: 89.3%
Rev. Trend: 89.3%
Last SUE: 2.35
Qual. Beats: 3
Qual. Beats: 3
Warnings
No concerns identified
Tailwinds
No distinct edge detected
Description: MNST Monster Beverage
Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) develops and distributes an extensive portfolio of energy drinks, non-alcoholic beverages, and craft alcoholic products. The company operates through four primary segments: Monster Energy Drinks, Strategic Brands, Alcohol Brands, and Other. Its distribution strategy relies on a network of authorized bottling and canning operations that supply retail grocery chains, wholesalers, and e-commerce platforms.
The energy drink sector is characterized by high brand loyalty and significant marketing spend, often targeting specific consumer demographics through sports and lifestyle sponsorships. Monster’s business model utilizes an asset-light approach by outsourcing the majority of its manufacturing to third-party packers while maintaining control over brand development and concentrate production. Investors may find it useful to review ValueRay for further data on the companys market position.
Since rebranding from Hansen Natural Corporation in 2012, the company has expanded its reach into the alcoholic beverage market through acquisitions of craft breweries and flavored malt beverage brands. Headquartered in Corona, California, the firm maintains a global presence, competing directly with major beverage conglomerates in the soft drink and functional beverage categories.
- International market expansion drives long-term revenue growth and volume gains
- Strategic partnership with Coca-Cola network optimizes global distribution and margins
- Rising aluminum and logistics costs pressure gross profit margin stability
- Integration of Bang Energy and alcohol brands diversifies revenue streams
- Regulatory scrutiny of energy drink ingredients poses potential compliance risks
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict)
6.0
| Net Income: 2.03b TTM > 0 and > 6% of Revenue |
| FCF/TA: 0.19 > 0.02 and ΔFCF/TA -2.33 > 1.0 |
| NWC/Revenue: 46.59% < 20% (prev 39.07%; Δ 7.52% < -1%) |
| CFO/TA 0.20 > 3% & CFO 2.20b > Net Income 2.03b |
| Net Debt (-2.04b) to EBITDA (2.72b): -0.75 < 3 |
| Current Ratio: 3.26 > 1.5 & < 3 |
| Outstanding Shares: last quarter (988.3m) vs 12m ago 0.71% < -2% |
| Gross Margin: 55.47% > 18% (prev 0.55%; Δ 5.49k% > 0.5%) |
| Asset Turnover: 92.22% > 50% (prev 90.53%; Δ 1.68% > 0%) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio: 814.2 > 6 (EBITDA TTM 2.72b / Interest Expense TTM 3.20m) |
Altman Z''
10.00
| A: 0.38 (Total Current Assets 5.91b - Total Current Liabilities 1.82b) / Total Assets 10.84b |
| B: 0.92 (Retained Earnings 9.92b / Total Assets 10.84b) |
| C: 0.27 (EBIT TTM 2.61b / Avg Total Assets 9.54b) |
| D: 4.59 (Book Value of Equity 9.72b / Total Liabilities 2.12b) |
| Altman-Z'' Score: 12.12 = AAA |
Beneish M
-2.80
| DSRI: 1.17 (Receivables 1.88b/1.36b, Revenue 8.79b/7.45b) |
| GMI: 0.99 (GM 55.47% / 54.64%) |
| AQI: 0.97 (AQ_t 0.36 / AQ_t-1 0.37) |
| SGI: 1.18 (Revenue 8.79b / 7.45b) |
| TATA: -0.02 (NI 2.03b - CFO 2.20b) / TA 10.84b) |
| Beneish M-Score: -2.80 (Cap -4..+1) = A |
What is the price of MNST shares?
As of May 17, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 87.09 with a total of 6,147,700 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +0.93%, over one month by +16.23%, over three months by +5.05% and over the past year by +39.72%.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +0.93%, over one month by +16.23%, over three months by +5.05% and over the past year by +39.72%.
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 | 87.9 | 0.9% |
Monster Beverage (MNST) - Fundamental Data Overview
as of 12 May 2026
P/E Trailing = 41.6942 P/E Forward = 37.594
P/S = 9.5986
P/B = 9.6693
P/EG = 2.49
Revenue TTM = 8.79b USD
EBIT TTM = 2.61b USD
EBITDA TTM = 2.72b USD
Long Term Debt = unknown (none)
Short Term Debt = unknown (none)
Debt = unknown
Net Debt = -2.04b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 81.42b USD (84.40b + (null Debt) - CCE 2.98b)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 814.2 (Ebit TTM 2.61b / Interest Expense TTM 3.20m)
EV/FCF = 39.30x (Enterprise Value 81.42b / FCF TTM 2.07b)
FCF Yield = 2.54% (FCF TTM 2.07b / Enterprise Value 81.42b)
FCF Margin = 23.56% (FCF TTM 2.07b / Revenue TTM 8.79b)
Net Margin = 23.11% (Net Income TTM 2.03b / Revenue TTM 8.79b)
Gross Margin = 55.47% ((Revenue TTM 8.79b - Cost of Revenue TTM 3.92b) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = 54.96% (prev 55.53%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 7.51 (Enterprise Value 81.42b / Total Assets 10.84b)
Interest Expense / Debt = unknown (Interest Expense 600k / Debt none)
Taxrate = 24.08% (180.6m / 750.1m)
NOPAT = 1.98b (EBIT 2.61b * (1 - 24.08%))
Current Ratio = 3.26 (Total Current Assets 5.91b / Total Current Liabilities 1.82b)
Debt / Equity = unknown (Debt none)
Debt / EBITDA = -0.75 (Net Debt -2.04b / EBITDA 2.72b)
Debt / FCF = -0.98 (Net Debt -2.04b / FCF TTM 2.07b)
Total Stockholder Equity = 7.98b (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = 21.31% (Net Income 2.03b / Total Assets 10.84b)
RoE = 25.46% (Net Income TTM 2.03b / Total Stockholder Equity 7.98b)
RoCE = 28.86% (EBIT 2.61b / Capital Employed (Total Assets 10.84b - Current Liab 1.82b))
RoIC = 25.59% (NOPAT 1.98b / Invested Capital 7.73b)
WACC = 6.63% (E(84.40b)/V(84.40b) * Re(6.63%) + (debt-free company))
Discount Rate = 6.63% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.) -> floored to rf + 0.7*ERP = 7.92%
Shares (quarterly) Correlation: -15.56 | Cagr: -2.76%
[DCF] Terminal Value 85.96% ; FCFF base≈1.95b ; Y1≈2.35b ; Y5≈3.79b
[DCF] Fair Price = 94.83 (EV 90.69b - Net Debt -2.04b = Equity 92.73b / Shares 977.9m; r=6.63% [WACC]; 5y FCF grow 21.81% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: -2.32 | EPS CAGR: 3.49% | SUE: 0.92 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: 89.35 | Revenue CAGR: 9.84% | SUE: 2.35 | # QB: 3
EPS current Quarter (2026-06-30): EPS=0.57 | Chg30d=-0.47% | Revisions=-33% | Analysts=5
EPS next Quarter (2026-09-30): EPS=0.58 | Chg30d=-4.31% | Revisions=-20% | Analysts=5
EPS current Year (2026-12-31): EPS=2.26 | Chg30d=+0.43% | Revisions=+0% | GrowthEPS=+16.6% | GrowthRev=+14.2%
EPS next Year (2027-12-31): EPS=2.54 | Chg30d=-0.69% | Revisions=-11% | GrowthEPS=+12.2% | GrowthRev=+7.9%
[Analyst] Revisions Ratio: -33%