Monster Beverage Corporation (mnst)
MNST — Company Overview
Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) trades on NMS as part of the Consumer Defensive peer group (Beverages - Non-Alcoholic).
| Ticker | MNST |
| Sector | Consumer Defensive |
| Industry | Beverages - Non-Alcoholic |
| Exchange | NMS |
| Market cap | $86.02B |
| Last price | $43.91 |
| Size category | Large Cap |
MNST — Business Description
MNST represents a Beverages - Non-Alcoholic business in the Consumer Defensive segment. 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 under the Monster Energy…
Official website: https://www.monsterbevcorp.com.
MNST — Investment Thesis
At a high level, MNST offers exposure to Consumer Defensive with metrics outlined below from public market data.
- Revenue is expanding at roughly 20.2% year-over-year (public data).
- Trailing P/E of 40.66× implies elevated growth expectations at the current price.
- Forward P/E (33.54×) is below trailing P/E — earnings may be expected to improve.
- Equity market capitalization is approximately $86.02B.
See the free estimates and earnings pages for public targets and growth metrics. Ownership, live news, and deeper models remain in Vest Terminal.
MNST — Financial Health
Key financial health indicators for Monster Beverage Corporation are derived exclusively from public data — no proprietary estimates.
Profit margin of 23.1% indicates solid bottom-line conversion. Positive free cash flow of $1.68B supports balance-sheet flexibility.
| Trailing P/E | 40.66× |
| Forward P/E | 33.54× |
| Price / Sales | 9.33× |
| Price / Book | 9.19× |
| Gross margin | 55.5% |
| Operating margin | 29.2% |
| Profit margin | 23.1% |
| Return on equity | 25.7% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.99 |
| Free cash flow | $1.68B |
MNST — Growth Outlook
Growth outlook for Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) depends on demand trends in Beverages - Non-Alcoholic and the company's ability to convert revenue into sustainable earnings.
- Revenue growth of 20.2% indicates strong top-line momentum.
- Earnings growth of 18.0% year-over-year supports improving profitability.
- Price is 12.5% below the 52-week high.
MNST — Competitive Position
Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) is evaluated against peers on scale, margin structure, and capital efficiency within Consumer Defensive.
- Competes within Consumer Defensive, specifically in Beverages - Non-Alcoholic.
- Market capitalization of $86.02B places MNST among large-cap peers.
- Gross margin near 55.5% may reflect pricing power or favorable mix.
MNST — Strengths
Strengths for Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) inferred from public financial metrics:
- Revenue growth of 20.2% year-over-year.
- Earnings growth of 18.0% year-over-year.
- Return on equity near 25.7% — efficient use of shareholder capital.
- Gross margin of 55.5% supports competitive unit economics.
- Positive free cash flow ($1.68B).
- Moderate leverage (debt/equity 0.99).
MNST — Weaknesses
Weaknesses and pressure points for Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) based on available data:
- Elevated trailing P/E (40.66×) limits valuation margin of safety.
MNST — Opportunities
- Sustained revenue growth (20.2%) could support multiple expansion if margins hold.
- Positive free cash flow enables reinvestment, debt reduction, or shareholder returns.
- Forward earnings multiple below trailing P/E — potential earnings acceleration ahead.
MNST — Risks
- Rich valuation (P/E 40.66×) increases downside if growth slows.
MNST — Summary
Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) is a large-cap Consumer Defensive company focused on Beverages - Non-Alcoholic, listed on NMS. Last price $43.91 with market cap $86.02B. Trailing P/E 40.66×. Revenue grew 20.2% year-over-year per public data. Notable strengths include revenue growth of 20.2% year-over-year. Key watch items include elevated trailing p/e (40.66×) limits valuation margin of safety. Premium Terminal tools for Monster Beverage Corporation add ownership analytics, news, and richer estimate history beyond this public summary.
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Monster Beverage Corporation FAQ
What does Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) do?
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 Bra…
What is MNST's P/E ratio?
Monster Beverage Corporation has a trailing P/E of 40.66× based on publicly available market data.
Does MNST pay a dividend?
Indicated dividend yield: none reported. Confirm ex-dates and payout history in Vest Terminal.
What sector is MNST in?
Monster Beverage Corporation is classified in Consumer Defensive (Beverages - Non-Alcoholic) on NMS.
What is MNST's market capitalization?
Approximate market cap: $86.02B.
What are the main risks for MNST?
Key risks include elevated valuation, among factors on this page.
What are the strengths of MNST?
Potential positives include revenue growth of 20.2% year-over-year, earnings growth of 18.0% year-over-year.
Where can I get analyst estimates for MNST?
Public analyst price targets and consensus for Monster Beverage Corporation are on the free /stocks/mnst/estimates page. Deeper estimate history and models are available in Vest Terminal.