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Monster Beverage Reports 2026 First Quarter Financial Results

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Monster Beverage (NASDAQ: MNST) reported strong 2026 Q1 results: net sales +26.9% to $2.35B, operating income +28.1% to $730.0M, and net income per diluted share +27.6% to $0.58. International sales rose 44.9% to ~$1.06B, ~45% of total.

Gross margin narrowed to 55.0% from 56.5% due to mix, higher aluminum and freight costs. The company repurchased ~1.4M shares for ~$100M and retains ~$400M available under its buyback program.

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Positive

  • Net sales +26.9% to $2.35 billion in Q1 2026
  • Operating income +28.1% to $730.0 million in Q1 2026
  • Net income per diluted share +27.6% to $0.58 in Q1 2026
  • International net sales +44.9% to $1.06 billion (~45% of total)

Negative

  • Gross margin declined to 55.0% from 56.5% (mix, aluminum and freight pressure)
  • Operating expenses increased 17.8% to $563.4 million in Q1 2026
  • Alcohol Brands net sales down 5.9% to $32.7 million in Q1 2026

Market Reaction – MNST

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$74.29B Market Cap
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Following this news, MNST has gained 8.21%, reflecting a notable positive market reaction. Our momentum scanner has triggered 14 alerts so far, indicating notable trading interest and price volatility. The stock is currently trading at $82.21. This price movement has added approximately $5.64B to the company's valuation.

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Key Figures

Q1 2026 Net Sales: $2.35 billion Q1 2026 Net Income: $569.5 million Q1 2026 Diluted EPS: $0.58 +5 more
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Q1 2026 Net Sales $2.35 billion Three-months ended March 31, 2026; up 26.9% year-over-year
Q1 2026 Net Income $569.5 million Three-months ended March 31, 2026; up 28.6% year-over-year
Q1 2026 Diluted EPS $0.58 Net income per diluted share; up 27.6% vs $0.45 in Q1 2025
Q1 2026 Gross Margin 55.0% Gross profit as a percentage of net sales vs 56.5% in Q1 2025
Q1 2026 Operating Income $730.0 million Operating income; up 28.1% from $569.7 million in Q1 2025
International Net Sales $1.06 billion Q1 2026 net sales to customers outside U.S.; 44.9% growth YoY
Share Repurchases $100.0 million Approx. 1.4M shares bought in Q1 2026 at $73.86 average price
Energy Drink Case Volume 274,460 thousand cases Q1 2026 energy drink case sales in 192-ounce equivalents

Market Reality Check

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MNST was up about 1.85% while key peers were mixed: CCEP (+0.04%), PEP (+0.10%),...
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MNST was up about 1.85% while key peers were mixed: CCEP (+0.04%), PEP (+0.10%), KDP (-0.89%), CELH (-3.33%), COKE (-2.01%). This points to a company-specific response to the earnings release.

Common Catalyst Another energy drink peer, CELH, also reported earnings today, suggesting a shared reporting window but divergent single-stock reactions.

Previous Earnings Reports

5 past events · Latest: Feb 26 (Positive)
Same Type Pattern 5 events
Date Event Sentiment Move Catalyst
Feb 26 Q4 and full-year earnings Positive -1.6% Strong 2025 Q4 and full-year growth in net sales, net income, EPS.
Nov 06 Q3 earnings Positive +5.2% Record Q3 2025 results with double-digit net sales and profit growth.
Aug 07 Q2 earnings Positive +6.4% Record Q2 2025 sales above $2.11B and strong EPS expansion.
Feb 27 Q4 and full-year earnings Positive +5.3% Q4 2024 net sales growth and improved gross margin with strong EPS.
Nov 07 Q3 earnings Neutral -1.1% Modest 2024 Q3 sales growth with lower net income and higher expenses.
Pattern Detected

Earnings releases have often led to positive moves, with one recent negative reaction despite strong results.

Recent Company History

Over the last several earnings cycles, Monster reported consistent growth in net sales and earnings, with multiple quarters posting record revenue above $2.0B and expanding operating income. International sales have become a larger share of the mix and margins generally trended in the mid‑50% range. Today’s Q1 2026 report, with net sales of $2.35B and diluted EPS of $0.58, extends that pattern of strong top‑ and bottom‑line growth.

Historical Comparison

+2.8% avg move · Past earnings headlines led to an average move of about 2.83%. Today’s pre-release move of roughly 1...
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Average Historical Move earnings

Past earnings headlines led to an average move of about 2.83%. Today’s pre-release move of roughly 1.85% sat within that typical range.

Recent earnings show a progression of rising quarterly net sales above $2B, expanding operating income, and increasing international contribution, indicating a sustained growth phase across consecutive reporting periods.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement highlights strong Q1 2026 performance, with net sales of $2.35 billion, net income...
Analysis

This announcement highlights strong Q1 2026 performance, with net sales of $2.35 billion, net income of $569.5 million and diluted EPS of $0.58, alongside record international contribution and continued share repurchases. Gross margin dipped to 55.0%, reflecting mix and cost pressures, while operating leverage improved. Historically, Monster’s earnings have featured steady growth and expanding global reach, so future updates on margins, international sales mix and segment trends remain key watch points.

Key Terms

non-GAAP, deferred revenue, stock-based compensation, generally recognized as safe (GRAS), +1 more
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non-GAAP financial
"Operating Income increases 28.1 percent to $730.0 million (24.1 percent to $733.5 million on a non-GAAP adjusted basis)"
Non-GAAP refers to financial measures that companies use to show their earnings or performance without including certain expenses or income that are often added back to give a different picture. It matters because it can make a company's results look better or more favorable, but it may also hide important costs, so investors need to look at both GAAP (official rules) and non-GAAP numbers to get a full understanding.
deferred revenue financial
"Includes $9.9 million for both the three-months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, related to the recognition of deferred revenue."
Cash a company has already received for goods or services it has promised but not yet delivered; it's recorded as a liability because the company still owes that product, service, or future revenue recognition. For investors, deferred revenue signals upcoming work or deliveries that will convert into reported sales over time and affects short-term obligations, cash flow quality, and how quickly a firm can grow recognized revenue—think of it like prepaid subscriptions or gift cards a business must honor later.
stock-based compensation financial
"Stock-based compensation was $28.3 million for the 2026 first quarter, compared with $20.7 million in the 2025 first quarter."
Stock-based compensation is when a company pays employees, directors or consultants with shares or the right to buy shares instead of or in addition to cash. It matters to investors because issuing stock or options spreads ownership thinner (like cutting a pie into more slices), which can reduce each existing share’s claim on profits and can also change reported earnings; investors watch it to assess true cost of running the business and how management is incentivized.
generally recognized as safe (GRAS) regulatory
"such as food dyes, and the “generally recognized as safe” (GRAS) process"
A regulatory designation meaning a substance added to food is considered safe based on a long history of common use or widespread expert agreement, so it does not require the same formal pre-market approval as a new food additive. For investors, GRAS status reduces regulatory risk and speeds time to market—similar to having a fast-pass at a theme park—so products using GRAS ingredients face fewer hurdles, lower costs, and more predictable sales prospects.
forward-looking statements regulatory
"Certain statements made in this announcement may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws"
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

2026 First Quarter Highlights 

  • Net Sales rise 26.9 percent to $2.35 billion
  • Operating Income increases 28.1 percent to $730.0 million (24.1 percent to $733.5 million on a non-GAAP adjusted basis)1
  • Net Income increases 28.6 percent to $569.5 million (24.6 percent to $572.4 million on a non-GAAP adjusted basis)
  • Net Income Per Diluted Share increases 27.6 percent to $0.58 per share (23.7 percent to $0.58 per share on a non-GAAP adjusted basis)

1The tables at the end of this press release provide a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the Company’s results, as reported under GAAP. (See “Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Information” below).

CORONA, Calif., May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Monster Beverage Corporation (NASDAQ: MNST) today reported financial results for the three-months ended March 31, 2026.

Net sales for the 2026 first quarter increased 26.9 percent to $2.35 billion, from $1.85 billion in the same period last year. Net changes in foreign currency exchange rates had a favorable impact on net sales for the 2026 first quarter of $89.3 million. Net sales on a foreign currency adjusted basis (non-GAAP) increased 22.1 percent in the 2026 first quarter. 

Net sales, excluding the Alcohol Brands segment (non-GAAP), increased 27.5 percent in the 2026 first quarter. Net sales, excluding the Alcohol Brands segment, on a foreign currency adjusted basis (non-GAAP), increased 22.6 percent in the 2026 first quarter.

Net sales for the Company’s Monster Energy® Drinks segment, which primarily includes the Company’s Monster Energy® drinks, Reign Total Body Fuel® high performance energy drinks, Reign Storm® total wellness energy drinks, Bang Energy® drinks and FLRT™ total wellness energy drinks, increased 27.6 percent to $2.19 billion for the 2026 first quarter, from $1.72 billion for the 2025 first quarter. Net changes in foreign currency exchange rates had a favorable impact on net sales for the Monster Energy® Drinks segment of approximately $82.0 million for the 2026 first quarter. Net sales on a foreign currency adjusted basis (non-GAAP) for the Monster Energy® Drinks segment increased 22.8 percent in the 2026 first quarter.

Net sales for the Company’s Strategic Brands segment, which primarily includes the various energy drink brands acquired from The Coca-Cola Company, as well as the Company’s affordable energy brands, Predator® and Fury®, increased 28.9 percent to $126.7 million for the 2026 first quarter, from $98.3 million in the 2025 first quarter. Net changes in foreign currency exchange rates had a favorable impact on net sales for the Strategic Brands segment of approximately $7.3 million for the 2026 first quarter. Net sales on a foreign currency adjusted basis (non-GAAP) for the Strategic Brands segment increased 21.4 percent in the 2026 first quarter.

Net sales for the Alcohol Brands segment, which is comprised of various craft beers, flavored malt beverages and hard seltzers, decreased 5.9 percent to $32.7 million for the 2026 first quarter, from $34.7 million in the 2025 first quarter. 

Net sales for the Company’s Other segment, which primarily includes certain products of American Fruits and Flavors, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, sold to independent third-party customers, decreased 12.0 percent to $5.3 million for the 2026 first quarter, from $6.0 million in the 2025 first quarter.

Net sales to customers outside the United States increased 44.9 percent to $1.06 billion in the 2026 first quarter, from $733.2 million in the 2025 first quarter, representing approximately 45 percent and 40 percent of total reported net sales for the 2026 and 2025 first quarters, respectively. Net sales to customers outside the United States, on a foreign currency adjusted basis (non-GAAP), increased 32.7 percent to $973.3 million in the 2026 first quarter. 

Gross profit as a percentage of net sales for the 2026 first quarter was 55.0 percent, compared with 56.5 percent in the 2025 first quarter. The decrease in gross profit as a percentage of net sales for the 2026 first quarter was primarily the result of geographical sales mix, increased aluminum can costs and increased freight-in costs, partially offset by pricing actions. The increase in freight-in costs was primarily the result of out-of-orbit production due to increased demand. Adjusted gross profit (non-GAAP) as a percentage of net sales, excluding the Alcohol Brands segment, for the 2026 first quarter was 55.3 percent, compared with 57.1 percent in the 2025 first quarter.

Distribution expenses for the 2026 first quarter were $102.8 million, or 4.4 percent of net sales, compared with $77.6 million, or 4.2 percent of net sales, in the 2025 first quarter.

Selling expenses for the 2026 first quarter were $195.0 million, or 8.3 percent of net sales, compared with $172.3 million, or 9.3 percent of net sales, in the 2025 first quarter.

General and administrative expenses for the 2026 first quarter were $265.5 million, or 11.3 percent of net sales, compared with $228.4 million, or 12.3 percent of net sales, for the 2025 first quarter. Stock-based compensation was $28.3 million for the 2026 first quarter, compared with $20.7 million in the 2025 first quarter. The increase in stock-based compensation for the 2026 first quarter included $4.0 million related to certain equity awards that contain a retirement clause.

Operating expenses for the 2026 first quarter were $563.4 million, compared with $478.2 million in the 2025 first quarter. Adjusted operating expenses (non-GAAP) for the 2026 first quarter were $549.3 million, compared with $447.5 million in the 2025 first quarter. Operating expenses as a percentage of net sales for the 2026 first quarter were 23.9 percent, compared with 25.8 percent in the 2025 first quarter. Adjusted operating expenses (non-GAAP) as a percentage of net sales, less alcohol, were 23.7 percent and 24.6 percent for the 2026 and 2025 first quarters, respectively.

Operating income for the 2026 first quarter increased 28.1 percent to $730.0 million, from $569.7 million in the 2025 first quarter. Adjusted operating income (non-GAAP) for the 2026 first quarter increased 24.1 percent to $733.5 million, from $591.2 million in the 2025 first quarter.

The effective tax rate for the 2026 first quarter was 24.1 percent, compared with 23.4 percent in the 2025 first quarter. 

Net income for the 2026 first quarter increased 28.6 percent to $569.5 million, from $443.0 million in the 2025 first quarter. Adjusted net income (non-GAAP) for the 2026 first quarter increased 24.6 percent to $572.4 million, from $459.5 million in the 2025 first quarter. Net income per diluted share for the 2026 first quarter increased 27.6 percent to $0.58, from $0.45 in the 2025 first quarter. Adjusted net income per diluted share (non-GAAP) for the 2026 first quarter increased 23.7 percent to $0.58, from $0.47 in the first quarter of 2025. 

Hilton H. Schlosberg, Chief Executive Officer, said, “The global energy drink category continues to demonstrate solid growth, driven by increased consumer demand. We delivered a strong start to the year, with net sales increasing 26.9 percent, operating income increasing 28.1 percent and net income per diluted share increasing 27.6 percent for the 2026 first quarter. Net sales crossed the $2.0 billion threshold for the first time in the Company’s history for a fiscal first quarter. 

“Our net sales to customers outside the United States increased 44.9 percent in the 2026 first quarter to approximately 45 percent of total net sales. This represents the highest percentage of net sales to customers outside the United States recorded by the Company to date for a single quarter. 

“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,” Mr. Schlosberg added. 

Share Repurchase Program

During the 2026 first quarter, the Company purchased approximately 1.4 million shares of its common stock at an average purchase price of $73.86 per share, for a total amount of approximately $100.0 million. As of May 6, 2026, approximately $400.0 million remained available for repurchase under the previously authorized repurchase program.

Investor Conference Call

The Company will host an investor conference call today, May 7, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time). The conference call will be open to all interested investors through a live audio web broadcast via the internet at www.monsterbevcorp.com in the “Events & Presentations” section. For those who are not able to listen to the live broadcast, the call will be archived for approximately one year on the website.

Monster Beverage Corporation

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 Monster Energy® drinks, Monster Energy Ultra® energy drinks, Juice Monster® and Punch Monster® Energy + Juice energy drinks, Java Monster® and Monster Killer Brew® non-carbonated coffee + energy drinks, Rehab® Monster® non-carbonated energy drinks, Monster Energy® Nitro energy drinks, Reign Total Body Fuel® high performance energy drinks, Reign Storm® and Storm™ total wellness energy drinks, NOS® energy drinks, Full Throttle® energy drinks, Bang Energy® drinks, FLRT™ total wellness energy drinks, BPM® energy drinks, BU® energy drinks, Burn® energy drinks, Live+® energy drinks, Mother® energy drinks, Nalu® energy drinks, Play® and Power Play® (stylized) energy drinks, Relentless® energy drinks, Samurai® energy drinks, Ultra Energy® drinks, Predator® energy drinks and Fury® energy drinks. The Company’s subsidiaries also develop and market craft beers, flavored malt beverages and hard seltzers under a number of brands, including Jai Alai® IPA, Dale’s Pale Ale®, Dallas Blonde®, Wild Basin® hard seltzers, The Beast™, Beast® Tea, Blind Lemon® and Blinder Lemon™. For more information visit www.monsterbevcorp.com.

Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements made in this announcement may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws, as amended, regarding the expectations of management with respect to our future operating results and other future events including revenues and profitability. The Company cautions that these statements are based on management’s current knowledge and expectations and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside of the control of the Company, that could cause actual results and events to differ materially from the statements made herein. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the following: our ability to sustain and/or surpass the current level of sales of our products, to adapt to changing consumer preferences, and to effectively respond to competitive products and pricing pressures; our ability to implement our growth strategy, including expanding our business in existing and new sectors and achieving profitability within our Alcohol Brands segment; our ability to adapt to the changing retail landscape with the rapid growth in e-commerce retailers and e-commerce websites; our ability to absorb, reduce or pass on to our bottlers/distributors increases in costs and expenses, including, but not limited to, increases to the cost of aluminum and other raw materials, the Midwest Premium, and freight costs; the impact of the current U.S. presidential administration’s policies on our energy drinks due to concerns about sugar-sweetened beverages, particular ingredients, such as food dyes, and the “generally recognized as safe” (GRAS) process; the impact of proposed or adopted domestic and/or foreign legislation to limit or restrict the sale of energy drinks (including the prohibition of the sale of energy drinks to certain demographics, at certain establishments, in certain container sizes or pursuant to certain governmental programs, such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)); the impact of changes in U.S. trade policies, including the imposition of additional tariffs; the impact of adverse changes in our costs, our supply chain, inflation or consumer demand for our products; the imposition of new and/or increased excise sales and/or other taxes on our products; our extensive commercial arrangements with The Coca-Cola Company (TCCC) and, as a result, our future performance’s substantial dependence on the success of our relationship with TCCC; the effects of unilateral decisions by bottlers/distributors and/or retailers on our business, including their distribution and placement of our products, their consolidation, their discontinuation, or restriction of the range of, all or any of our products that they carry, their limitations on the sale or sizes of our products, and/or their allocation of less resources to the sale of our products; changes in the price and/or availability of raw materials and other supply chain issues, such as the availability of products, suitable production facilities and/or co-packing arrangements; possible recalls of our products and/or the consequences and costs of defective production; disruption to our manufacturing facilities and operations related to climate, labor, production difficulties, capacity limitations, regulations or other causes; disruption to and/or lack of effectiveness of our information technology systems, including internal and external cybersecurity threats and breaches; adverse publicity surrounding obesity, alcohol consumption and other health concerns related to our products, product safety and quality; liabilities resulting from legal or regulatory proceedings, government investigations, and/or injunctions; the inherent operational risks, including the abuse or misuse of our products presented by the alcoholic beverage industry and/or related claims that may not be adequately covered by insurance or may lead to litigation; the current uncertainty and volatility in the national and global economy and changes in demand due to such economic conditions, including a slowdown in consumer spending generally; and the impact of military conflicts, including supply chain disruptions, volatility in commodity prices, increased economic uncertainty and escalating geopolitical tensions. For a more detailed discussion of these and other risks that could affect our operating results, see the Company’s reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025. The Company’s actual results could differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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MONSTER BEVERAGE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND OTHER INFORMATION
FOR THE THREE-MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2026 AND 2025
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts) (Unaudited)
   
    
  Three-Months Ended 
  March 31, 
   2026   2025  
      
Net sales¹ $2,353,291  $1,854,558  
      
Cost of sales  1,059,942   806,596  
      
Gross profit¹  1,293,349   1,047,962  
Gross profit as a percentage of net sales  55.0%  56.5% 
      
Operating expenses  563,391   478,217  
Operating expenses as a percentage of net sales  23.9%  25.8% 
      
Operating income¹  729,958   569,745  
Operating income as a percentage of net sales  31.0%  30.7% 
      
Interest and other income, net  20,170   8,272  
      
Income before provision for income taxes¹  750,128   578,017  
      
Provision for income taxes  180,643   135,024  
Income taxes as a percentage of income before taxes  24.1%  23.4% 
      
Net income $569,485  $442,993  
Net income as a percentage of net sales  24.2%  23.9% 
      
Net income per common share:     
Basic $0.58  $0.45  
Diluted $0.58  $0.45  
      
Weighted average number of shares of common stock and common stock equivalents:     
Basic  978,309   973,622  
Diluted  988,258   981,282  
      
Energy drink case sales (in thousands) (in 192-ounce case equivalents)  274,460   213,100  
Average net sales per case2 $8.44  $8.51  
      

1Includes $9.9 million for both the three-months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, related to the recognition of deferred revenue. 
2Excludes Alcohol Brands segment and Other segment net sales.


MONSTER BEVERAGE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
AS OF MARCH 31, 2026 AND DECEMBER 31, 2025
(In Thousands, Except Par Value) (Unaudited)
     
  March 31,
2026
 December 31,
2025
ASSETS    
CURRENT ASSETS:    
Cash and cash equivalents $2,039,700  $2,088,117 
Short-term investments  945,293   677,084 
Accounts receivable, net  1,882,808   1,618,072 
Inventories  828,260   799,623 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  166,477   103,551 
Prepaid income taxes  49,073   74,637 
Total current assets  5,911,611   5,361,084 
     
     
INVESTMENTS  770,400   487,329 
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net  1,074,598   1,081,544 
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES, net  189,055   188,646 
GOODWILL  1,331,643   1,331,643 
OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net  1,380,311   1,379,268 
OTHER ASSETS  185,915   159,431 
Total Assets $10,843,533  $9,988,945 
     
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY    
CURRENT LIABILITIES:    
Accounts payable $783,859  $565,974 
Accrued liabilities  396,864   306,085 
Accrued promotional allowances  402,440   384,070 
Deferred revenue  46,448   45,323 
Accrued compensation  69,740   114,023 
Income taxes payable  115,713   32,305 
Total current liabilities  1,815,064   1,447,780 
     
DEFERRED REVENUE  155,281   159,991 
OTHER LIABILITIES  146,153   127,066 


STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
    
Common stock - $0.005 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized;
1,134,502 shares issued and 977,916 shares outstanding as of March 31, 2026;
1,132,906 shares issued and 978,113 shares outstanding as of December 31, 2025
 5,673   5,665 
Additional paid-in capital  5,476,746   5,430,847 
Retained earnings  9,923,701   9,354,216 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss  (69,336)  (60,841)
Common stock in treasury, at cost; 156,586 shares and 154,793 shares as of
March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively
 (6,609,749)  (6,475,779)
Total stockholders’ equity  8,727,035   8,254,108 
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity $10,843,533  $9,988,945 
         


Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Information
($ in Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts, unaudited)
 

The Company believes the following non-GAAP items are useful to investors in evaluating the Company’s ongoing operating and financial results. The non-GAAP items should be considered in addition to, and not in lieu of, U.S. GAAP financial measures. The non-GAAP financial measures do not represent a comprehensive basis of accounting. Therefore, our non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.

  Three-Months Ended Percentage 
  March 31, Change 
   2026   2025 26 vs. 25 
Net Sales $2,353,291  $1,854,558 26.9% 
Currency Impact  (89,277) N/A   
Adjusted Net Sales – FX Neutral $2,264,014  $1,854,558 22.1% 
        


  Three-Months Ended Percentage 
  March 31, Change 
   2026   2025  26 vs. 25 
Net Sales $2,353,291  $1,854,558  26.9% 
Alcohol Brands Segment  (32,657)  (34,703)   
Adjusted Net Sales – Less Alcohol $2,320,634  $1,819,855  27.5% 
        


  Three-Months Ended Percentage 
  March 31, Change 
   2026   2025  26 vs. 25 
Net Sales $2,353,291  $1,854,558  26.9% 
Alcohol Brands Segment  (32,657)  (34,703)   
Currency Impact  (89,277) N/A   
Adjusted Net Sales – FX Neutral/Less Alcohol $2,231,357  $1,819,855  22.6% 
        


Monster Energy® Drinks Segment

 Three-Months Ended Percentage 
 March 31, Change 
   2026   2025 26 vs. 25 
Net Sales $2,188,654  $1,715,548 27.6% 
Currency Impact  (81,955) N/A   
Adjusted Net Sales $2,106,699  $1,715,548 22.8% 
        


Strategic Brands Segment Three-Months Ended Percentage 
  March 31, Change 
   2026   2025 26 vs. 25 
Net Sales $126,720  $98,332 28.9% 
Currency Impact  (7,322) N/A   
Adjusted Net Sales $119,398  $98,332 21.4% 
        


Foreign Three-Months Ended Percentage 
  March 31, Change 
   2026   2025 26 vs. 25 
Net Sales $1,062,545  $733,202 44.9% 
Currency Impact  (89,277) N/A   
Adjusted Net Sales $973,268  $733,202 32.7% 
        


  Three-Months Ended Percentage 
  March 31, Change 
   2026   2025  26 vs. 25 
Gross Profit $1,293,349  $1,047,962  23.4% 
Alcohol Brands Segment1  (10,510)  (9,267)   
Adjusted Gross Profit $1,282,839  $1,038,695  23.5% 
Adjusted Gross Profit as a Percentage of Adjusted Net Sales – Less Alcohol 55.3%  57.1%   


  Three-Months Ended Percentage 
  March 31, Change 
   2026   2025  26 vs. 25 
Operating Expenses $563,391  $478,217  17.8% 
Alcohol Brands Segment – Impairments2  (67)  (2,369)   
Alcohol Brands Segment – Operations1  (20,090)  (28,388)   
Litigation Provisions/Adjustments  6,093   -    
Adjusted Operating Expenses $549,327  $447,460  22.8% 
Adjusted Operating Expenses as a percentage of Adjusted Net Sales – Less Alcohol  23.7%  24.6%   

        

  Three-Months Ended Percentage 
  March 31, Change 
   2026   2025 26 vs. 25 
Operating Income $729,958  $569,745 28.1% 
Alcohol Brands Segment – Impairments2  67   2,369   
Alcohol Brands Segment – Losses1  9,580   19,121   
Litigation Provisions/Adjustments  (6,093)  -   
Adjusted Operating Income $733,512  $591,235 24.1% 


  Three-Months Ended Percentage 
  March 31, Change 
   2026   2025 26 vs. 25 
Net Income $569,485  $442,993 28.6% 
Alcohol Brands Segment – Impairments2  52   1,821   
Alcohol Brands Segment – Losses1  7,435   14,714   
Litigation Provisions/Adjustments  (4,588)  -   
Adjusted Net Income $572,384  $459,528 24.6% 

Adjustments in this table are net of tax.

  Three-Months Ended Percentage 
  March 31, Change 
   2026   2025 26 vs. 25 
Net Income per common share - Diluted $0.58  $0.45 27.6% 
Alcohol Brands Segment – Impairments2  -   -   
Alcohol Brands Segment – Losses1  0.01   0.02   
Litigation Provisions/Adjustments  (0.01)  -   
Adjusted Net Income per common share - Diluted $0.58  $0.47 23.7% 

Adjustments in this table are net of tax.

1Includes $1.2 million of inventory reserves for the three-months ended March 31, 2025.
2Includes $0.1 million and $2.4 million of Alcohol Brands segment impairment charges for the three-months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively.


CONTACTS:Mark Astrachan
SVP, Investor Relations & Corporate Development
(951) 739-6200
 Roger S. Pondel / Judy Lin
PondelWilkinson Inc.
(310) 279-5980


 


FAQ

What were Monster Beverage (MNST) net sales and growth in Q1 2026?

Net sales were $2.35 billion in Q1 2026, up 26.9%. According to the company, foreign exchange added ~$89.3 million and foreign-currency-adjusted sales rose 22.1% year-over-year.

How did Monster Beverage's profitability metrics perform in Q1 2026 (MNST)?

Operating income was $730.0 million, up 28.1%, and diluted EPS was $0.58, up 27.6%. According to the company, adjusted non-GAAP figures showed comparable double-digit gains.

How much of Monster Beverage's (MNST) sales came from outside the U.S. in Q1 2026?

Approximately 45% of net sales came from customers outside the U.S., about $1.06 billion. According to the company, this represented a 44.9% increase versus Q1 2025.

What drove the margin decline for Monster Beverage (MNST) in Q1 2026?

Gross margin fell to 55.0% from 56.5%, primarily due to geographical sales mix, higher aluminum can costs and increased freight-in. According to the company, pricing actions partially offset these pressures.

Did Monster Beverage (MNST) repurchase shares in Q1 2026 and how much remains authorized?

Yes. The company bought ~1.4 million shares for about $100.0 million in Q1 2026. According to the company, approximately $400.0 million remained available under the existing repurchase authorization as of May 6, 2026.