Key facts, as of
As of September 29, 2026, Monster Beverage (MNST) trades at $41.74, up 24.7% over the past year. Its 52-week range runs from $32.94 to $50.17; the price is 16.8% below that high. It sits 1.4% below its 200-day average of $42.32, the usual sign of a long-term downtrend. Its 30-day volatility is 20.0% annualized, which we rate medium risk. It has a trailing P/E of 38.6.
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Where it trades today
trading 51% of the way up its 52-week range
How the price has moved
What to weigh before acting
What Matters Now
- The key question is whether steady demand and pricing discipline can protect margins even if growth stays modest.
- MNST trades at 38.6x earnings, well above the consumer defensive average of 21.0x, so the market is already pricing in above-consensus execution.
- MNST carries a beta of 0.52, which means the stock should be judged on how it affects total portfolio swings, not just on standalone upside.
- MNST remains in a bearish short-term trend and sits 16.8% below its high, which raises the bar for any thesis that depends on fast multiple expansion.
Portfolio Use Case
- MNST is more useful for investors comparing conviction names inside consumer defensive than for someone looking for a passive “set and forget” holding.
- The beta profile suggests it can fit a quality or lower-volatility sleeve more naturally than a high-octane tactical basket.
- This page is most useful for deciding whether the stock deserves a permanent slot in the portfolio or just a place on the watchlist.
What Would Change the View
- A reset in earnings expectations or a faster peer catch-up could compress the premium valuation currently embedded in MNST.
- A recovery in price alone would not be enough to improve the view; the thesis needs confirmation from improving business or valuation signals.
- Volatility is already above the sector norm, so even a correct long-term thesis can be painful if the position size is too aggressive.
Methodology
- Price, market cap, beta, yield, and liquidity fields for MNST come from Yahoo Finance quote and summary data.
- 30-day volatility is calculated from recent daily returns and annualized using a 252-trading-day convention.
- Sector context uses stored benchmark averages for Consumer Defensive so each page compares the ticker against a stable peer baseline rather than against the whole market.
- Peer comparisons use the Portfolio Terminal coverage set and highlight nearby listed alternatives such as PG, KO, PEP.
Sources
- Yahoo Finance quote dataopen →
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- Portfolio Terminal methodologyopen →
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- Peer set and coverage context
Comparative context for this page is anchored around nearby tracked names such as PG, KO, PEP.
What Monster Beverage does
Monster Beverage Corporation, through its subsidiaries, engages in development, marketing, sale, and distribution of energy drink beverages and concentrates in the United States and internationally. The company operates through four segments: Monster Energy Drinks, Strategic Brands, Alcohol Brands, and Other. It offers carbonated non-carbonated energy drinks, ready-to-drink iced teas, lemonades, juice cocktails, single-serve juices and fruit beverages, ready-to-drink dairy and coffee drinks, energy drinks, sports drinks and single-serve still waters, and sodas that are considered natural, sparkling juices, and flavored sparkling beverages. In addition, the company provides its products…
Employees
5,773
Industry
Beverages - Non-Alcoholic
Headquarters
Corona, United States
What analysts expect
MNST carries a buy consensus from 23 analysts, with an average price target of $50.24 versus $41.74 today (+20.4%). Targets are estimates and can move quickly after earnings.
Consensus aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Targets are estimates, not forecasts.
How the business is doing
MNST generated $9.22B in trailing revenue (20.2% year over year), with a 23.1% net margin, and $1.68B of free cash flow, supported by $3.33B of net cash.
The numbers, year by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Gross profit | Operating income | Net income | EPS | Free cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8.29B | $4.63B | $2.42B | $1.91B | $0.97 | $1.94B |
| 2024 | $7.49B | $4.05B | $1.93B | $1.51B | $0.81 | $1.62B |
| 2023 | $7.14B | $3.79B | $1.95B | $1.63B | $0.78 | $1.48B |
| 2022 | $6.31B | $3.17B | $1.58B | $1.19B | $0.56 | $675.55M |
When it reports next
Estimates aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Dates move and estimates change until the report lands.
How it sits in consumer defensive
Stable sector with essential products like food, beverages, and household goods.
The companies it competes with
MNST beside the consumer defensive names it is usually measured against.
What the chart is saying
Slipped under its 50-day average inside a longer uptrend.
weakening- Price is 8.8% below its 50-day average and 1.4% below its 200-day.
- RSI at 31 is neither stretched nor washed out.
- The nearest ceiling is $44.29 (+6.1%), the nearest floor $39.46 (-5.5%).
A description of the chart, not advice. Indicators describe what the price has done; none of them knows what it does next.
Questions people ask about it
Is MNST a good buy right now?
Monster Beverage trades at 38.6x earnings. This is above market average, reflecting growth expectations. Current risk level is Medium based on 20.0% volatility.
Does MNST pay dividends?
Monster Beverage does not currently pay a regular dividend. The company may be reinvesting profits for growth.
How volatile is MNST?
With 30-day annualized volatility of 20.0% and beta of 0.52, MNST is classified as Medium risk. The stock tends to be more stable than the market average.
What is the analyst price target for MNST?
The average analyst price target for Monster Beverage (MNST) is $50.24 based on 23 analyst estimates, about 20.4% above the current price of $41.74. The published range runs from $35.00 to $57.00.
How much revenue does MNST generate?
Monster Beverage reported $9.22B in trailing twelve-month revenue. Revenue growth is running at 20.2% year over year. Net margin sits at 23.1%. Figures are aggregated from company filings by Yahoo Finance and refresh on an hourly cadence.
Compare MNST with anything
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