Monster Beverage (MNST)
NASDAQConsumer StaplesBeverages - Non-alcoholicSnapshot 2026-09-04
$43.82-0.59%
Close 2026-09-04 · 1-day change
NASDAQConsumer StaplesBeverages - Non-alcoholicSnapshot 2026-09-04
QuarterlyIQ Insights · MNST
How strong the business is — where it ranks within its sector on capital efficiency and cash generation, and how well management has been executing.
How this business ranks within consumer staples on a research-validated quality screen. As of 2026-09-04.
The screen ranks MNST against its sector on four durable signals: share dilution, return on capital, free-cash-flow yield, and FCF margin. Historically the highest-quality names tended toward better typical outcomes and fewer bad years over multi-year holds (strongest at three years, modest at one), and that pattern showed up even before the price moved. It characterizes business quality, not price direction.
Each leg is a sector-relative percentile (higher is better); 3 of 4 legs were available for this name. The composite is built from these four; the raw value follows each percentile for context.
A forward quality tilt, not a price prediction, and context for your own research rather than a recommendation. Not investment advice.
How management runs the business: capital, margins, balance sheet, and how reliably they guide and deliver.
Each factor is a parallel diagnostic with a clear read of what it shows and how names like it have historically fared. Never aggregated into a single score.
Operating income rose in 2 of the last 3 quarter-over-quarter moves. Historically, Consumer Staples names rated strong grew net income 64% of the time over the next year (vs 53% for the rest of the cohort, n=2094).
Not investment advice. Scores describe historical and current data; they are not forecasts of future returns. Consult a licensed advisor before making investment decisions.
Met or beat guidance 67% of the last 3 guided quarters · -14.5% avg surprise
Priorities management has stated in recent disclosures, with status and evidence drawn from earnings calls, filings, and press releases.
Continue to focus on growth through product innovation and introduction of new products as a central part of long-term growth strategy.
Stated as a priority in 6 of last 6 quarters. Management consistently emphasizes innovation and new product offerings as central to long-term growth. Financial results show strong revenue growth from $1.85B in 2025-Q1 to $2.54B in 2026-Q2, supporting the focus on product innovation. The trajectory is delivering with recurring emphasis and revenue growth aligned with innovation efforts.
“We remain focused on the growth of our existing core offerings as well as the continued introduction of product innovations, which remain central to our long-term growth strategy.”
“We remain focused on the growth of our existing core offerings as well as the continued introduction of product innovations, which remain central to our long-term growth strategy.”
“Innovation remains central to our long-term growth strategy, and we remain excited about our planned new product offerings for the remainder of 2026 and beyond.”
“Innovation remains central to our long-term growth strategy. We are excited about our 2025 fall new product offerings and our robust slate of planned new product offerings for 2026.”
“The quarter's performance also reflects the success of our product innovations, which are resonating strongly with consumers. Our robust pipeline of innovative products remains central to our long-te…”
“Innovation globally continues to play a key role in our strategy and we maintain a robust innovation pipeline.”
Continue executing share repurchase programs with significant remaining authorization to return capital to shareholders.
Stated as a priority in 6 of last 6 quarters. The company has maintained a consistent share repurchase program with available authorization increasing from approximately $500 million in 2025-Q1 to $900 million in 2026-Q2 due to new authorizations and repurchase activity. The trajectory shows ongoing capital return commitment with substantial remaining capacity.
Grow net sales to customers outside the United States to increase international revenue contribution.
Stated as a priority in 6 of last 6 quarters. Net sales to customers outside the United States grew from $733.2 million in 2025-Q1 to $1.16 billion in 2026-Q2, increasing their share of total net sales from approximately 40% to 46%. Management's emphasis on international growth is supported by strong revenue growth and increasing international sales contribution, indicating delivery on this priority.
Over the trailing year it converted 1.08x of net income into operating cash flow. Historically, Consumer Staples names rated neutral grew net income 52% of the time over the next year (vs 57% for the rest of the cohort, n=2083).
Most sensitive to the broad stock market.
Not enough signal to read sensitivity to the US dollar, real (inflation-adjusted) rates, long-term interest rates, Fed net liquidity (low R² over the window).
5 material management or governance events in the past 24 months, led by executive changes. Historically, Consumer Staples names rated stable grew net income 51% of the time over the next year (vs 52% for the rest of the cohort, n=940).
Not investment advice. As of 2026-09-04.
“As of August 5, 2026, approximately $900.0 million remained available for repurchase under the previously authorized repurchase programs.”
“During the 2026 first quarter, the Company purchased approximately 1.4 million shares for approximately $100 million. Approximately $400 million remained available for repurchase.”
“As of February 26, 2026, approximately $500 million remained available for repurchase under the previously authorized repurchase program.”
“As of November 5, 2025, approximately $500 million remained available for repurchase under the previously authorized repurchase program.”
“As of August 6, 2025, approximately $500 million remained available for repurchase under the previously authorized repurchase program.”
“As of May 8, 2025, approximately $500 million remained available for repurchase under the previously authorized repurchase program.”
“Net sales to customers outside the United States increased 34.6 percent to $1.16 billion, representing approximately 46 percent of total net sales.”
“Net sales to customers outside the United States increased 44.9 percent to $1.06 billion, representing approximately 45 percent of total net sales.”
“Net sales to customers outside the United States increased 26.9 percent to $903.3 million, representing approximately 42 percent of total net sales.”
“Net sales to customers outside the United States increased 23.3 percent to $937.1 million, representing approximately 43 percent of total net sales.”
“Net sales to customers outside the United States increased 15.8 percent to $864.2 million, representing approximately 41 percent of total net sales.”
“Net sales to customers outside the United States marginally decreased 1.5 percent to $733.2 million, representing approximately 40 percent of total net sales.”