Monster Beverage Corp.

Monster Beverage Corp.

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P/E RatioDividendsReturn on EquityPrice-to-SalesDebt-to-Equity
Monster Beverage Corp.Monster Beverage Corp.42.4-23%11.1-

Earnings Call Q1 2026

May 7, 2026 - AI Summary

Strong quarter + historic scale (good / surprising): - Net sales $2.35B for fiscal Q1 2026, +26.9% YoY (vs. $1.85B in Q1 2025) and first time net sales crossed $2B in a fiscal first quarter. - All geographic regions grew double-digits, and the company reported gaining share in many global markets. - Adjusted headline profitability also grew: Operating income $730.0M (+28.1%), Adjusted operating income $733.5M (+24.1%); EPS (diluted) $0.58 (+27.6%).
Category momentum + share gains (good): - Management sees the global energy drink category as healthy and believes household penetration is still increasing, driven by functionality/lifestyle positioning, diverse offerings, and affordable value + premium. - Nielsen/Circana/INTAGE scanner data cited: U.S. energy drink (incl. shots) +10.7% (13 weeks to Apr 25, 2026); EMEA tracked +10.5% FX-neutral; APAC tracked +16.7% FX-neutral; LATAM tracked +15.6% FX-neutral. - Core brand strength highlighted (e.g., U.S. Ultra brand family +20%; Ultra White +34% YoY in the referenced U.S. period).
Margins: slight deterioration + clearly identified cost pressure (bad / challenge): - Gross margin % fell to 55.0% from 56.5% YoY (Adjusted gross margin excluding Alcohol Brands: 55.3% vs 57.1%). - Management attributes decline mainly to (1) geographic sales mix (~120 bps adverse) (notably strong EMEA growth), (2) increased aluminum can costs, and (3) higher freight-in costs (including “out-of-orbit production” to satisfy demand), partly offset by pricing actions. - Tariff/aluminum impact: management said Q1 tariff + aluminum price impact was modest, but expects continued modest sequential cost increases through at least end of 2026 as Midwest aluminum premium remains elevated.

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$91.88

Target Price by Analysts

3.2% upsideMonster Beverage Target Price DetailsTarget Price
$125.86

Current Fair Value

41.3% upside

Undervalued by 41.3% based on the discounted cash flow analysis.

Share Statistics

Market cap$86.14 Billion
Enterprise Value$84.20 Billion
Dividend Yield$- (-)
Earnings per Share$1.95
Beta0.5
Outstanding Shares978,309,000

Return

Return on Equity23.28%ROE
Return on Assets18.74%
Return on Invested Capital29.04%

Valuation & Multiples

P/E Ratio42.41P/E Ratio
PEG148.52PEG
Price to Sales11.13Price to Sales
Price to Book Ratio11.13Price to Book Ratio
Enterprise Value to Revenue9.58
Enterprise Value to EBIT32.11
Enterprise Value to Net Income41
Total Debt to Enterprise0
Debt to Equity0.01Debt to Equity

Revenue Sources

No data

Insider Trades

Last Earnings Call

Report Date
May 14, 2026
EPS Estimate
$0.53
Average shareholder expectation
Revenue Estimate
$2.16 B
Average shareholder expectation

Next Earnings Call

Expected Date
August 6, 2026
EPS Estimate
$0.59
Average shareholder expectation
Revenue Estimate
$2.42 B
Average shareholder expectation

Institutional Put/Call Ratio

Market sentiment based on institutional option activity.

Put/Call Ratio1.3777 17.05%
Total Calls1,865,280 19.56%
Total Puts2,569,744 28.42%

Institutional Ownership

Holdings and activity of institutional investors.

Ownership %65.76% 1.20%
Total Invested$46.65B 4.70%
Investors Holding1,279 10.00%

ESG Score

No data

About Monster Beverage Corp.

1,991 employees
CEO: Rodney Sacks

Based in Corona, California, Monster Beverage Corporation is a holding company and conducts no operating business except through its consolidated subsidiaries. The Company’s subsidiaries develop and market energy drinks, including Monste...

Relevant Senate Committees

Joint Committee on Taxation

This committee provides the official revenue estimates and technical analysis for all tax legislation, directly influencing corporate tax structures and the potential for specific beverage taxes, which are highly relevant for Monster Beverage's financial planning.

Finance

This powerful committee controls taxation, including corporate tax rates and the potential for excise taxes on specific beverages (e.g., 'sugar taxes' or energy drink taxes), which would directly and significantly impact Monster Beverage's profitability. Trade policy also affects sourcing and international sales.

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

The FDA, under this committee's purview, directly regulates food and beverage safety, labeling, and ingredients, which is paramount for Monster Beverage's product compliance and marketability. Labor laws also impact operational costs.

Judiciary

This committee's oversight of antitrust laws is critical for potential mergers and acquisitions involving Monster Beverage. Intellectual property rights (trademarks, formulations) are also essential to a brand-driven beverage company.

Commerce, Science, and Transportation

The FTC, under this committee's jurisdiction, directly regulates advertising, marketing, and consumer protection. This is highly critical for Monster Beverage, especially concerning health claims and marketing practices for energy drinks.