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Monster Beverage Reports 2026 Second Quarter Financial Results

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Monster Beverage (NASDAQ: MNST) reported 2026 second quarter net sales up 20.2% to $2.54 billion, with net income rising 19.6% to $584.5 million and diluted EPS up 19.0% to $0.59. Adjusted diluted EPS (non-GAAP) was $0.60.

Monster Energy Drinks segment sales increased 21.6% to $2.36 billion, while Strategic Brands grew 10.6%. Alcohol Brands and Other segments declined 15.2% and 15.3%, respectively. International net sales rose 34.6% to $1.16 billion, representing 46% of total sales. Gross margin was 55.9% for the quarter.

For the first six months of 2026, net sales grew 23.3% to $4.89 billion and net income increased 23.9% to $1.15 billion, with diluted EPS at $1.17. The board approved a two-for-one stock split via a 100% stock dividend, distributable after trading close on August 10, 2026, with split-adjusted trading expected from August 11, 2026.

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Positive

  • Q2 2026 net sales up 20.2% to $2.54 billion
  • Q2 2026 diluted EPS up 19.0% to $0.59
  • Monster Energy Drinks segment net sales up 21.6% to $2.36 billion
  • International Q2 net sales up 34.6% to $1.16 billion, 46% of total
  • Q2 2026 operating income up 17.2% to $740.4 million
  • Two-for-one stock split effective via 100% stock dividend in August 2026

Negative

  • Alcohol Brands segment Q2 net sales down 15.2% to $32.2 million
  • Other segment Q2 net sales down 15.3% to $5.4 million
  • Q2 distribution expenses up to 4.7% of net sales from 3.9%
  • Q2 selling expenses up to 10.6% of net sales from 9.3%
  • Six-month 2026 gross margin down to 55.5% from 56.1%
  • Q2 operating expenses ratio up to 26.8% of net sales from 25.8%

News Explained

The release adds that Monster Beverage repurchased no common shares during the second quarter; as of August 5, 2026, $900.0 million remained available under previously authorized programs, leaving that amount as available capacity rather than a reported second-quarter reduction in shares.

Market Context

Earnings history included 13.58% and -1.57% 24-hour reactions, adding a mixed event-specific benchma...
Analysis

Earnings history included 13.58% and -1.57% 24-hour reactions, adding a mixed event-specific benchmark. Against this quarter’s results, the platform record highlights execution strength, insider Net Selling, and the Alcohol Brands decline as factors to watch.

Key Figures

Q2 Net Sales: $2.54 billion; +20.2% Q2 Net Income: $584.5 million; +19.6% Diluted EPS: $0.59; +19.0% +5 more
8 metrics
Q2 Net Sales $2.54 billion; +20.2% 2026 second quarter versus 2025 second quarter
Q2 Net Income $584.5 million; +19.6% 2026 second quarter versus $488.8 million
Diluted EPS $0.59; +19.0% 2026 second quarter versus $0.50
Operating Income $740.4 million; +17.2% 2026 second quarter versus $631.6 million
Gross Margin 55.9% 2026 second quarter versus 55.7%
Alcohol Brands Sales $32.2 million; -15.2% 2026 second quarter versus $38.0 million
International Sales $1.16 billion; +34.6% 2026 second quarter, approximately 46% of total reported net sales
Six-Month Net Sales $4.89 billion; +23.3% Six months ended June 30, 2026 versus $3.97 billion

Previous Earnings Reports

5 past events · Latest: May 07 (Positive)
Same Type Pattern 5 events
Date Event Sentiment 24h Move Catalyst
May 07 Q1 earnings Positive +13.6% Sales, operating income, EPS and international revenue all increased year over year.
Feb 26 Q4 earnings Positive -1.6% Quarterly and full-year sales, net income and diluted EPS increased year over year.
Nov 06 Q3 earnings Positive +5.2% Record sales, operating income, net income and gross margin improved year over year.
Aug 07 Q2 earnings Positive +6.4% Quarterly sales, operating income, net income and diluted EPS increased year over year.
Feb 27 Q4 earnings Positive +5.3% Quarterly sales, adjusted operating income and international sales increased year over year.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Earnings-tagged reactions were positive in four of five comparable events, with one negative reaction despite favorable reported results.

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non-gaap, foreign currency adjusted basis, stock dividend, generally recognized as safe
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"Net sales on a foreign currency adjusted basis (non-GAAP) increased 17.9 percent"
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foreign currency adjusted basis financial
"Net sales on a foreign currency adjusted basis (non-GAAP) increased 17.9 percent"
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"The stock dividend will be distributed after close of trading on August 10, 2026"
A stock dividend is when a company gives its existing shareholders extra shares instead of cash. It’s like receiving more pieces of the same pie rather than a bigger piece of money, which can increase the number of shares you own but usually doesn’t change the total value of your investment right away. Investors care about it because it can signal the company's growth and affect the stock’s price.
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"the “generally recognized as safe” (GRAS) process"
A regulatory designation meaning a food ingredient or additive is considered safe for its intended use based on long history of common use or strong scientific evidence, without requiring the usual formal approval process. For investors, a product labeled this way usually faces lower regulatory risk and faster market access—similar to a household ingredient everyone has used for years versus a brand‑new chemical that needs extensive testing and approvals.

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2026 Second Quarter Highlights 

  • Net Sales rise 20.2 percent to $2.54 billion
  • Net Income increases 19.6 percent to $584.5 million (15.7 percent to $590.5 million on a non-GAAP adjusted basis)1
  • Net Income Per Diluted Share increases 19.0 percent to $0.59 per share (15.2 percent to $0.60 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., Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Monster Beverage Corporation (NASDAQ: MNST) today reported financial results for the three- and six-months ended June 30, 2026.

Net sales for the 2026 second quarter increased 20.2 percent to $2.54 billion, from $2.11 billion in the same period last year. Net changes in foreign currency exchange rates had a favorable impact on net sales for the 2026 second quarter of $48.5 million. Net sales on a foreign currency adjusted basis (non-GAAP) increased 17.9 percent in the 2026 second quarter.

Net sales, excluding the Alcohol Brands segment (non-GAAP), increased 20.8 percent in the 2026 second quarter. Net sales, excluding the Alcohol Brands segment, on a foreign currency adjusted basis (non-GAAP), increased 18.5 percent in the 2026 second 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, Bang Energy® drinks, StormTM and Reign Storm® total wellness energy drinks and FLRTTM total wellness energy drinks, increased 21.6 percent to $2.36 billion for the 2026 second quarter, from $1.94 billion for the 2025 second quarter. Net changes in foreign currency exchange rates had a favorable impact on net sales for the Monster Energy® Drinks segment of approximately $45.3 million for the 2026 second quarter. Net sales on a foreign currency adjusted basis (non-GAAP) for the Monster Energy® Drinks segment increased 19.3 percent in the 2026 second 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 10.6 percent to $143.7 million for the 2026 second quarter, from $129.9 million in the 2025 second quarter. Net changes in foreign currency exchange rates had a favorable impact on net sales for the Strategic Brands segment of approximately $3.3 million for the 2026 second quarter. Net sales on a foreign currency adjusted basis (non-GAAP) for the Strategic Brands segment increased 8.1 percent in the 2026 second quarter.

Net sales for the Alcohol Brands segment, which is comprised of various craft beers, flavored malt beverages and hard seltzers, decreased 15.2 percent to $32.2 million for the 2026 second quarter, from $38.0 million in the 2025 second 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 15.3 percent to $5.4 million for the 2026 second quarter, from $6.4 million in the 2025 second quarter.

Net sales to customers outside the United States increased 34.6 percent to $1.16 billion in the 2026 second quarter, from $864.2 million in the 2025 second quarter, representing approximately 46 percent and 41 percent of total reported net sales for the 2026 and 2025 second quarters, respectively. Net sales to customers outside the United States, on a foreign currency adjusted basis (non-GAAP), increased 29.0 percent to $1.11 billion in the 2026 second quarter. 

Gross profit as a percentage of net sales for the 2026 second quarter was 55.9 percent, compared with 55.7 percent in the 2025 second quarter. The increase in gross profit as a percentage of net sales for the 2026 second quarter was primarily the result of pricing actions and product sales mix, partially offset by increased aluminum can costs, geographical sales mix and increased freight-in costs. Adjusted gross profit (non-GAAP) as a percentage of net sales, excluding the Alcohol Brands segment, for the 2026 second quarter was 56.3 percent, compared with 56.2 percent in the 2025 second quarter.

Distribution expenses for the 2026 second quarter were $118.8 million, or 4.7 percent of net sales, compared with $82.0 million, or 3.9 percent of net sales, in the 2025 second quarter. 

Selling expenses for the 2026 second quarter were $269.2 million, or 10.6 percent of net sales, compared with $196.9 million, or 9.3 percent of net sales, in the 2025 second quarter. The increase in selling expenses for the 2026 second quarter was primarily due to increased social, digital, media and other marketing expenses, including sponsorships and endorsements, in order to reach a broader consumer audience and increase household penetration. 

General and administrative expenses for the 2026 second quarter were $291.2 million, or 11.5 percent of net sales, compared with $265.9 million, or 12.6 percent of net sales, for the 2025 second quarter. Stock-based compensation was $35.7 million for the 2026 second quarter, compared with $33.2 million in the 2025 second quarter.

Operating expenses for the 2026 second quarter were $679.2 million, compared with $544.8 million in the 2025 second quarter. Adjusted operating expenses (non-GAAP) for the 2026 second quarter were $662.7 million, compared with $505.6 million in the 2025 second quarter. Operating expenses as a percentage of net sales for the 2026 second quarter were 26.8 percent, compared with 25.8 percent in the 2025 second quarter. Adjusted operating expenses (non-GAAP) as a percentage of net sales, less the Alcohol Brands segment, were 26.5 percent and 24.4 percent for the 2026 and 2025 second quarters, respectively. 

Operating income for the 2026 second quarter increased 17.2 percent to $740.4 million, from $631.6 million in the 2025 second quarter. Adjusted operating income (non-GAAP) for the 2026 second quarter increased 13.3 percent to $748.1 million, from $660.1 million in the 2025 second quarter.

The effective tax rate for the 2026 second quarter was 23.9 percent, compared with 24.4 percent in the 2025 second quarter. 

Net income for the 2026 second quarter increased 19.6 percent to $584.5 million, from $488.8 million in the 2025 second quarter. Adjusted net income (non-GAAP) for the 2026 second quarter increased 15.7 percent to $590.5 million, from $510.4 million in the 2025 second quarter. Net income per diluted share for the 2026 second quarter increased 19.0 percent to $0.59, from $0.50 in the 2025 second quarter. Adjusted net income per diluted share (non-GAAP) for the 2026 second quarter increased 15.2 percent to $0.60, from $0.52 in the second quarter of 2025. 

Hilton H. Schlosberg, Chief Executive Officer, said, “We delivered a strong 2026 second quarter, with net sales increasing 20.2 percent and net income per diluted share increasing 19.0 percent. 

“Our international operations continued their meaningful contribution to revenue growth, with net sales to customers outside the United States increasing 34.6 percent in the 2026 second quarter to approximately 46 percent of total net sales. 

“The energy drink category continues to attract new consumers, expand usage occasions and increase household penetration. Our 2026 marketing strategy includes increased marketing investments across a variety of new platforms and partnerships, including social, digital and media, to support both existing product offerings and new product launches, as well as reach a broadening consumer base for the Company. 

“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. 

2026 Six-Months Results

Net sales for the six-months ended June 30, 2026 increased 23.3 percent to $4.89 billion, from $3.97 billion in the comparable period last year. Net changes in foreign currency exchange rates had a favorable impact of $137.8 million on net sales for the six-months ended June 30, 2026. Net sales on a foreign currency adjusted basis (non-GAAP) increased 19.8 percent in the six-months ended June 30, 2026. Net sales, excluding the Alcohol Brands segment, on a foreign currency adjusted basis (non-GAAP), increased 20.4 percent in the six-months ended June 30, 2026.

Gross profit as a percentage of net sales for the six-months ended June 30, 2026 was 55.5 percent, compared with 56.1 percent in the comparable period last year.

Operating expenses for the six-months ended June 30, 2026 were $1.24 billion, compared with $1.02 billion in the comparable period last year.

Operating income for the six-months ended June 30, 2026 increased to $1.47 billion, from $1.20 billion in the comparable period last year.

The effective tax rate for the six-months ended June 30, 2026 was 24.0 percent, compared with 23.9 percent in the comparable period last year. 

Net income for the six-months ended June 30, 2026 increased 23.9 percent to $1.15 billion, from $931.8 million in the comparable period last year. Net income per diluted share for the six-months ended June 30, 2026 was $1.17, compared with $0.95 in the comparable period last year.

Share Repurchase Program

During the 2026 second quarter, no shares of the Company’s common stock were repurchased. As of August 5, 2026, approximately $900.0 million remained available for repurchase under the previously authorized repurchase programs.

Stock Split

As previously announced, the Company’s Board of Directors approved and declared a two-for-one stock split of its common stock to be effected in the form of a 100% stock dividend. The stock dividend will be distributed after close of trading on August 10, 2026. The Company anticipates its common stock to begin trading at the split-adjusted price on August 11, 2026.

Investor Conference Call

The Company will host an investor conference call today, August 6, 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, StormTM and Reign 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 BeastTM, 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: the timing and completion of the stock split; 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, 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 and geopolitical 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 and our subsequently filed quarterly report. 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.

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

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MONSTER BEVERAGE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND OTHER INFORMATION
FOR THE THREE- AND SIX-MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2026 AND 2025
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts) (Unaudited)

 Three-Months Ended Six-Months Ended
 June 30, June 30,
  2026   2025   2026   2025 
        
Net sales¹$2,537,473  $2,111,593  $4,890,764  $3,966,150 
        
Cost of sales 1,117,839   935,180   2,177,781   1,741,775 
        
Gross profit¹ 1,419,634   1,176,413   2,712,983   2,224,375 
Gross profit as a percentage of net sales 55.9%   55.7%   55.5%   56.1% 
        
Operating expenses 679,192   544,791   1,242,582   1,023,008 
Operating expenses as a percentage
of net sales
 26.8%   25.8%   25.4%   25.8% 
        
Operating income¹ 740,442   631,622   1,470,401   1,201,367 
Operating income as a percentage
of net sales
 29.2%   29.9%   30.1%   30.3% 
        
        
Interest and other income, net 27,827   15,065   47,997   23,337 
        
Income before provision for income
taxes¹
 768,269   646,687   1,518,398   1,224,704 
        
Provision for income taxes 183,729   157,893   364,373   292,917 
Income taxes as a percentage of income
before taxes
 23.9%   24.4%   24.0%   23.9% 
        
Net income$584,540  $488,794  $1,154,025  $931,787 
Net income as a percentage of net sales 23.0%   23.1%   23.6%   23.5% 
        
Net income per common share:       
Basic$0.60  $0.50  $1.18  $0.96 
Diluted$0.59  $0.50  $1.17  $0.95 
        
Weighted average number of shares of common stock and common stock equivalents:       
Basic 978,662   975,749   978,487   974,691 
Diluted 988,479   983,997   988,456   982,748 
        
Energy drink case sales (in thousands)
(in 192-ounce case equivalents)
 304,944   249,336   579,404   462,436 
Average net sales per case2$8.20  $8.29  $8.31  $8.39 
        

¹Includes $10.0 million for both the three-months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, related to the recognition of deferred revenue. Includes $19.9 million for both the six-months ended June 30, 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 JUNE 30, 2026 AND DECEMBER 31, 2025
(In Thousands, Except Par Value) (Unaudited)

  June 30,
2026
 December 31,
2025
ASSETS    
CURRENT ASSETS:    
Cash and cash equivalents $2,192,424  $2,088,117 
Short-term investments  1,226,832   677,084 
Accounts receivable, net  1,902,421   1,618,072 
Inventories  867,674   799,623 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  148,691   103,551 
Prepaid income taxes  67,034   74,637 
Total current assets  6,405,076   5,361,084 
     
     
INVESTMENTS  781,314   487,329 
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net  1,095,810   1,081,544 
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES, net  189,427   188,646 
GOODWILL  1,331,643   1,331,643 
OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net  1,381,827   1,379,268 
OTHER ASSETS  197,194   159,431 
Total Assets $11,382,291  $9,988,945 
     
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY    
CURRENT LIABILITIES:    
Accounts payable $753,751  $565,974 
Accrued liabilities  335,527   306,085 
Accrued promotional allowances  434,012   384,070 
Deferred revenue  47,695   45,323 
Accrued compensation  88,194   114,023 
Income taxes payable  58,315   32,305 
Total current liabilities  1,717,494   1,447,780 
     
DEFERRED REVENUE  151,344   159,991 
OTHER LIABILITIES  149,305   127,066 
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:    
Common stock - $0.005 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized;
1,136,078 shares issued and 979,490 shares outstanding as of June 30, 2026;
1,132,906 shares issued and 978,113 shares outstanding as of December 31, 2025
 5,680   5,665 
Additional paid-in capital  5,572,830   5,430,847 
Retained earnings  10,508,241   9,354,216 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss  (112,846)  (60,841)
Common stock in treasury, at cost; 156,588 shares and 154,793 shares as of
June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively
 (6,609,757)  (6,475,779)
Total stockholders’ equity  9,364,148   8,254,108 
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity $11,382,291  $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 Six-Months Ended Percentage
 June 30, Change June 30, Change
  2026   2025 26 vs. 25  2026   2025 26 vs. 25
Net Sales$2,537,473  $2,111,593 20.2% $4,890,764  $3,966,150 23.3%
Currency Impact (48,539) N/A    (137,816) N/A  
Adjusted Net Sales – FX Neutral$2,488,934  $2,111,593 17.9% $4,752,948  $3,966,150 19.8%
            


 Three-Months Ended Percentage Six-Months Ended Percentage
 June 30, Change June 30, Change
  2026   2025  26 vs. 25  2026   2025  26 vs. 25
Net Sales$2,537,473  $2,111,593  20.2% $4,890,764  $3,966,150  23.3%
Alcohol Brands Segment (32,194)  (37,971)    (64,851)  (72,674)  
Adjusted Net Sales – Less Alcohol$2,505,279  $2,073,622  20.8% $4,825,913  $3,893,476  23.9%
            


 Three-Months Ended Percentage Six-Months Ended Percentage
 June 30, Change June 30, Change
  2026   2025  26 vs. 25  2026   2025  26 vs. 25
Net Sales$2,537,473  $2,111,593  20.2% $4,890,764  $3,966,150  23.3%
Alcohol Brands Segment (32,194)  (37,971)    (64,851)  (72,674)  
Currency Impact (48,539) N/A    (137,816) N/A  
Adjusted Net Sales – FX Neutral/Less Alcohol$2,456,740  $2,073,622  18.5% $4,688,097  $3,893,476  20.4%
            


Monster Energy® Drinks Segment

Three-Months Ended Percentage Six-Months Ended Percentage
June 30, Change June 30, Change
  2026   2025 26 vs. 25  2026   2025 26 vs. 25
Net Sales$2,356,131  $1,937,321 21.6% $4,544,785  $3,652,869 24.4%
Currency Impact (45,263) N/A    (127,218) N/A  
Adjusted Net Sales$2,310,868  $1,937,321 19.3% $4,417,567  $3,652,869 20.9%
            


Strategic Brands SegmentThree-Months Ended Percentage Six-Months Ended Percentage
 June 30, Change June 30, Change
  2026   2025 26 vs. 25  2026   2025 26 vs. 25
Net Sales$143,721  $129,893 10.6% $270,441  $228,225 18.5%
Currency Impact (3,276) N/A    (10,598) N/A  
Adjusted Net Sales$140,445  $129,893 8.1% $259,843  $228,225 13.9%
            


ForeignThree-Months Ended Percentage Six-Months Ended Percentage
 June 30, Change June 30, Change
  2026   2025 26 vs. 25  2026   2025 26 vs. 25
Net Sales$1,163,111  $864,224 34.6% $2,225,656  $1,597,426 39.3%
Currency Impact (48,539) N/A    (137,816) N/A  
Adjusted Net Sales$1,114,572  $864,224 29.0% $2,087,840  $1,597,426 30.7%
            


Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Information
($ in Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts, unaudited) - continued
        
 Three-Months Ended Percentage Six-Months Ended Percentage
 June 30, Change June 30, Change
  2026   2025  26 vs. 25  2026   2025  26 vs. 25
Gross Profit$1,419,634  $1,176,413  20.7% $2,712,983  $2,224,375  22.0%
Alcohol Brands Segment (8,874)  (10,736)    (19,384)  (20,004)  
Adjusted Gross Profit$1,410,760  $1,165,677  21.0% $2,693,599  $2,204,371  22.2%
Adjusted Gross Profit as a percentage of Adjusted Net Sales – Less Alcohol 56.3%  56.2%    55.8%  56.6%  
        
 Three-Months Ended Percentage Six-Months Ended Percentage
 June 30, Change June 30, Change
  2026   2025  26 vs. 25  2026   2025  26 vs. 25
Operating Expenses$679,192  $544,791  24.7% $1,242,582  $1,023,008  21.5%
Alcohol Brands Segment (16,209)  (25,368)    (36,367)  (56,126)  
Litigation Provisions/ Adjustments (309)  (13,818)    5,783   (13,818)  
Adjusted Operating Expenses$662,674  $505,605  31.1% $1,211,998  $953,064  27.2%
Adjusted Operating Expenses as a percentage of Adjusted Net Sales – Less Alcohol 26.5%  24.4%    25.1%  24.5%  


 Three-Months Ended Percentage Six-Months Ended Percentage
 June 30, Change June 30, Change
  2026  2025 26 vs. 25  2026   2025 26 vs. 25
Operating Income$740,442 $631,622 17.2% $1,470,401  $1,201,367 22.4%
Alcohol Brands Segment 7,335  14,632    16,983   36,122  
Litigation Provisions/ Adjustments 309  13,818    (5,783)  13,818  
Adjusted Operating Income$748,086 $660,072 13.3% $1,481,601  $1,251,307 18.4%
            


 Three-Months Ended Percentage Six-Months Ended Percentage
 June 30, Change June 30, Change
  2026  2025 26 vs. 25  2026   2025 26 vs. 25
Net Income$584,540 $488,794 19.6% $1,154,025  $931,787 23.9%
Alcohol Brands Segment 5,734  11,245    13,220   27,760  
Litigation Provisions/ Adjustments 233  10,389    (4,355)  10,389  
Adjusted Net Income$590,507 $510,428 15.7% $1,162,890  $969,936 19.9%
            

Adjustments in this table are net of tax.

 Three-Months Ended Percentage Six-Months Ended Percentage
 June 30, Change June 30, Change
  2026  2025 26 vs. 25  2026  2025 26 vs. 25
Net Income per common share - Diluted$0.59 $0.50 19.0% $1.17 $0.95 23.1%
Alcohol Brands Segment 0.01  0.01    0.01  0.03  
Litigation Provisions/ Adjustments -  0.01    -  0.01  
Adjusted Net Income per common share - Diluted$0.60 $0.52 15.2% $1.18 $0.99 19.2%
            

Adjustments in this table are net of tax.


FAQ

How did Monster Beverage (MNST) perform in Q2 2026?

Monster Beverage delivered higher sales and earnings in Q2 2026, with net sales up 20.2% to $2.54 billion and net income up 19.6% to $584.5 million. According to Monster Beverage, diluted EPS increased 19.0% to $0.59 and gross margin was 55.9% for the quarter.

What were Monster Beverage’s 2026 year-to-date results through June 30 for MNST?

For the first six months of 2026, Monster Beverage reported strong growth, with net sales rising 23.3% to $4.89 billion and net income increasing 23.9% to $1.15 billion. According to Monster Beverage, diluted EPS for the six-month period was $1.17, compared with $0.95 a year earlier.

How fast did Monster Beverage’s international sales grow in Q2 2026?

Monster Beverage’s international net sales grew rapidly in Q2 2026, increasing 34.6% to $1.16 billion and reaching 46% of total net sales. According to Monster Beverage, on a foreign currency adjusted basis, international net sales rose 29.0% to $1.11 billion for the quarter.

How did Monster Beverage’s Alcohol Brands segment perform in Q2 2026?

Monster Beverage’s Alcohol Brands segment saw lower sales in Q2 2026, with net sales decreasing 15.2% to $32.2 million versus $38.0 million a year earlier. According to Monster Beverage, the Other segment also declined, with net sales down 15.3% to $5.4 million in the quarter.

What is the date and structure of the Monster Beverage (MNST) 2-for-1 stock split?

Monster Beverage approved a two-for-one stock split, structured as a 100% stock dividend on its common stock. According to Monster Beverage, the stock dividend will be distributed after the close of trading on August 10, 2026, with split-adjusted trading expected to begin on August 11, 2026.

Did Monster Beverage (MNST) repurchase any shares during Q2 2026?

Monster Beverage did not repurchase any shares of its common stock during Q2 2026. According to Monster Beverage, approximately $900.0 million remained available for repurchase under previously authorized programs as of August 5, 2026, providing capacity for future share repurchases if the company chooses.

How did margins and operating expenses trend for Monster Beverage in Q2 2026?

Monster Beverage’s Q2 2026 gross margin was 55.9%, slightly above 55.7% a year earlier, while operating expenses grew faster than sales. According to Monster Beverage, operating expenses rose to 26.8% of net sales, with higher distribution and marketing-related selling expenses impacting overall cost structure.