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Monster Beverage Corp(MNST)

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EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
5-STAR RATING
REGULAR BUY
BUY for 18 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
-0.36% ▼
LAST CLOSE
$46.46
11/13/2026
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Advisory History & Simulated Performance *

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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for MNST

11/13/2026: MNST (5-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY for 18 days. Simulated Profits (-0.36%). Updated daily EoD!

Monster Beverage Corp is a prominent player in the global energy drink industry, best known for its flagship Monster Energy brand. The company has a leading position in the beverage sector, bolstered by a strong distribution partnership with The Coca-Cola Company that provides a significant scale advantage. While its growth trajectory is supported by international expansion and new product lines like alcoholic beverages, it faces execution risk in diversifying beyond its core energy segment. The stock may suit growth-oriented investors looking for established category leaders, though they should monitor regulatory risks. It currently does not pay a dividend, prioritizing capital reinvestment for long-term expansion.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorStrong fitThe company has a long history of high revenue growth and operational expansion.
Momentum investorMixed fitThis is a strong fit when the stock exhibits sustained upward price movement and strong volume trends.
Value investorWeak fitThe stock often trades at a premium valuation relative to broader consumer staples, limiting value appeal.
Dividend investorWeak fitMonster does not currently pay a dividend, making it unsuitable for income-focused portfolios.
Low-risk investorMixed fitWhile the business is high-quality, the stock can experience significant volatility inherent to the growth sector.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMedium / highGrowth stocks in the consumer sector often see sharp price swings based on quarterly performance reports.
Valuation riskMediumInvestors pay a premium for growth, which can lead to corrections if growth targets are missed.
Competition risk (Beverage industry giants)HighCompetition from well-funded rivals like PepsiCo and private leaders like Red Bull is constant.
Business qualityStrongThe company holds a dominant, high-margin position in the energy drink segment.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThere is no dividend income for investors seeking current cash returns.
Execution riskMediumScaling into new categories like alcohol requires careful execution to avoid diluting the core brand.

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 90.95B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 42.24
1Y Target Price 50.13
Price to earnings Ratio 42.24
1Y Target Price 50.13
Volume (30-day avg) 9.6M shares
Beta 0.51
52 Weeks Range 35.43 - 50.17
Updated Date 11/14/2026
52 Weeks Range 35.43 - 50.17
Updated Date 11/14/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.1

Sector & Industry Intelligence

Sector

Consumer Defensive

Defensive
Sentiment
Correction Expected
Momentum
BUY Breadth Improving
BUY participation
95.0%
Active BUY / eligible
19 / 20
30-Day BUY Count Change
+13
Market state
Correction Expected

More qualifying stocks are receiving or maintaining BUY advisories, indicating improving market participation.

Industry

Beverages - Non-Alcoholic

BUY participation
100.0%
Active BUY / eligible
5 / 5
30-Day BUY Count Change
+4

Eligible universe: 5 stocks.

Sector signal summarizes BUY breadth conditions for the sector. It does not override this stock’s BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

Smooth
PRICE STABILITY

Smooth

The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 39.05%
Avg. Invested days 65
Today’s Advisory Regular Buy
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
MNST receives a 4-star rating, supported by strong unit economics, solid company fundamentals, solid quantitative characteristics, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum, and limited analyst upside.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
MNST has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with solid financial health, solid growth momentum, and strong ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid earnings growth (+26.3%) supports the fundamentals score.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
MNST's financial health is supported by strong cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation of $2.0B (23.7% of revenue). Operating efficiency is solid (4 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is MNST's strongest growth driver at +26.3% FY2025 versus FY2024 (solid, 4 stars). Revenue growth (+10.7%, solid) and free-cash-flow growth (+18.1%, solid) are also constructive, though not equally high across every growth measure.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 69.5% and approximately 92.5% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 28.46% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 6.13%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 4.66%
State Street Corp 3.68%
Amvescap Plc. 3.34%
JPMorgan Chase & Co 3.03%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
MNST generates approximately $558 of gross profit, $292 of operating income, and $237 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Strong margins, cash conversion, and capital efficiency support the rating.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 23.25%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
MNST has a high-quality, large-cap, liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while soft valuation.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Quality TiltLow VolatilityLarge / Mega Cap StabilityHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Energy DrinksGlobal sales of Monster, Ultra, and Reign energy drink products.This is the primary engine of the company and drives the vast majority of its profit.
Geography: North AmericaOperations and sales within the United States and Canada.The company's most mature and cash-generative market.
Geography: InternationalOperations across EMEA, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific regions.This represents the primary growth frontier for the company.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-11-05
When After Market
Estimate 0.3
Actual 0.3

Profitability

Profit Margin 22.66%
Operating Margin (TTM) 29.8%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 16.58%
Return on Equity (TTM) 24.7%

Valuation

Trailing PE 42.24
Forward PE 35.71
Enterprise Value 89.24B
Price to Sales(TTM) 9.49
Enterprise Value 89.24B
Price to Sales(TTM) 9.49
Enterprise Value to Revenue 9.31
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 31.27
Shares Outstanding 1.96B
Shares Floating 1.81B
Shares Outstanding 1.96B
Shares Floating 1.81B
Percent Insiders 28.46
Percent Institutions 69.54

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

Information icon Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.

Net Income (Profit)

Information icon Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.

Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

Information icon Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.

📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

Information icon Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.

EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

Information icon Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.

Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

Information icon Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.

🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

Information icon Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.

Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

Information icon Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.

Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

Information icon Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.

Total Assets (Asset Base)

Information icon The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.

Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

Information icon Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.

⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

Information icon Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.

Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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