Monster Beverage Reports 2026 Third Quarter Financial Results
International sales increased 28.1 percent, while gross margin declined and distribution, selling and administrative expenses rose.
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Monster Beverage (NASDAQ: MNST) reported third-quarter 2026 net sales of $2.56 billion, up 16.7 percent from the same period last year. Net income rose 8.4 percent to $568.4 million, while diluted earnings per share increased 7.8 percent to $0.29. Sales outside the United States rose 28.1 percent to $1.20 billion, approximately 47 percent of total sales.
Monster Energy Drinks sales increased 17.1 percent and Strategic Brands sales rose 19.8 percent; Alcohol Brands and Other segment sales declined. Gross margin fell to 54.7 percent from 55.7 percent, while operating income increased 6.4 percent to $718.7 million. Nine-month sales rose 20.9 percent to $7.45 billion, with net income up 18.3 percent to $1.72 billion. Third-quarter share repurchases totaled approximately $100.0 million. The previously announced two-for-one stock split began trading on a split-adjusted basis August 11, 2026.
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- Moderate pointThird-quarter net sales rose 16.7 percent to $2.56 billion from $2.20 billion a year earlier.
- Moderate pointThird-quarter net income rose 8.4 percent to $568.4 million from $524.5 million a year earlier.
- Moderate pointThird-quarter diluted EPS increased 7.8 percent to $0.29 from $0.27 a year earlier.
- Moderate pointThird-quarter operating income increased 6.4 percent to $718.7 million from $675.4 million a year earlier.
- Minor pointMonster Energy Drinks third-quarter sales rose 17.1 percent to $2.37 billion from $2.03 billion.
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- Minor pointStrategic Brands third-quarter sales rose 19.8 percent to $156.4 million from $130.5 million.
- Minor pointInternational third-quarter sales rose 28.1 percent to $1.20 billion, reaching approximately 47 percent of total sales.
- Minor pointLATAM third-quarter net sales increased 48.8 percent in dollars, primarily driven by Brazil operations.
- Minor pointCurrency movements added $8.1 million to third-quarter net sales; currency-adjusted sales grew 16.3 percent.
- Minor pointThird-quarter stock-based compensation fell to $30.4 million from $32.8 million a year earlier.
- Minor pointNine-month net sales rose 20.9 percent to $7.45 billion from $6.16 billion a year earlier.
- Minor pointCurrency movements added $145.9 million to nine-month sales; currency-adjusted sales increased 18.6 percent.
- Minor pointNine-month operating income increased to $2.19 billion from $1.88 billion a year earlier.
- Minor pointNine-month net income rose 18.3 percent to $1.72 billion from $1.46 billion a year earlier.
- Minor pointNine-month diluted EPS increased to $0.87 from $0.74 a year earlier.
- Minor pointThird-quarter repurchases returned approximately $100.0 million through approximately 2.3 million shares averaging $43.87 each.
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- Moderate pointThird-quarter gross margin fell to 54.7 percent from 55.7 percent, reflecting can costs, geographical mix and freight-in costs.
- Minor pointThird-quarter distribution expenses rose to $116.3 million from $82.6 million, primarily from freight and fuel.
- Minor pointThird-quarter selling expenses rose to $260.1 million from $214.6 million, primarily from increased marketing spending.
- Minor pointThird-quarter general and administrative expenses rose to $305.7 million from $251.9 million a year earlier.
- Minor pointAlcohol Brands third-quarter sales fell 13.6 percent to $28.5 million from $33.0 million.
5 minor points
- Minor pointOther segment third-quarter sales fell 29.5 percent to $4.8 million from $6.8 million.
- Minor pointThird-quarter effective tax rate increased to 24.6 percent from 23.9 percent a year earlier.
- Minor pointNine-month gross margin fell to 55.2 percent from 56.0 percent a year earlier.
- Minor pointNine-month operating expenses increased to $1.92 billion from $1.57 billion a year earlier.
- Minor pointNine-month effective tax rate increased to 24.2 percent from 23.9 percent a year earlier.
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Key Figures
- Third-quarter net sales
- $2.56 billion, up 16.7%
- 2026 third quarter; compared with $2.20 billion in 2025
- International net sales
- $1.20 billion, up 28.1%
- 2026 third quarter; 47% of total reported net sales
- Gross profit as a percentage of net sales
- 54.7%, compared with 55.7%
- 2026 third quarter versus 2025 third quarter
- Alcohol Brands net sales
- $28.5 million, down 13.6%
- 2026 third quarter; compared with $33.0 million in 2025
- Operating income
- $718.7 million, up 6.4%
- 2026 third quarter; compared with $675.4 million in 2025
- Net income
- $568.4 million, up 8.4%
- 2026 third quarter; compared with $524.5 million in 2025
- Net income per diluted share
- $0.29, up 7.8%
- 2026 third quarter; compared with $0.27 in 2025
- Nine-month net sales
- $7.45 billion, up 20.9%
- Nine months ended September 30, 2026; compared with $6.16 billion
Previous Earnings Reports
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Second-quarter sales and diluted EPS increased, while Alcohol Brands and Other segment sales declined.
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First-quarter sales, operating income and diluted-share earnings increased.
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Third-quarter sales, operating income and net income increased, with gross margin improvement.
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2026 Third Quarter Highlights
- Net Sales rise 16.7 percent to
$2.56 billion - Net Sales to Customers Outside the United States increase 28.1 percent to
$1.20 billion , representing 47 percent of total Net Sales - Net Income Per Diluted Share increases 7.8 percent to
$0.29 per share (8.5 percent to$0.30 per share on a non-GAAP adjusted basis)1
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., Nov. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Monster Beverage Corporation (NASDAQ: MNST) today reported financial results for the three- and nine-months ended September 30, 2026.
Net sales for the 2026 third quarter increased 16.7 percent to
Net sales, excluding the Alcohol Brands segment (non-GAAP), increased 17.1 percent in the 2026 third quarter. Net sales, excluding the Alcohol Brands segment, on a foreign currency adjusted basis (non-GAAP), increased 16.7 percent in the 2026 third 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 17.1 percent to
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 19.8 percent to
Net sales for the Alcohol Brands segment, which is comprised of various craft beers, flavored malt beverages and hard seltzers, decreased 13.6 percent to
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 29.5 percent to
Net sales to customers outside the United States increased 28.1 percent to
Gross profit as a percentage of net sales for the 2026 third quarter was 54.7 percent, compared with 55.7 percent in the 2025 third quarter. The decrease in gross profit as a percentage of net sales for the 2026 third quarter was primarily the result of increased aluminum can costs, geographical sales mix and increased freight-in costs, partially offset by pricing actions. Adjusted gross profit (non-GAAP) as a percentage of net sales, excluding the Alcohol Brands segment, for the 2026 third quarter was 54.9 percent, compared with 56.2 percent in the 2025 third quarter.
Distribution expenses for the 2026 third quarter were
Selling expenses for the 2026 third quarter were
General and administrative expenses for the 2026 third quarter were
Operating expenses for the 2026 third quarter were
Operating income for the 2026 third quarter increased 6.4 percent to
The effective tax rate for the 2026 third quarter was 24.6 percent, compared with 23.9 percent in the 2025 third quarter. The increase in the effective tax rate was primarily due to a lower stock-based compensation deduction and an increase in income from higher income tax jurisdictions, partially offset by a lower valuation allowance on foreign tax credit carryforwards.
Net income for the 2026 third quarter increased 8.4 percent to
Hilton H. Schlosberg, Chief Executive Officer, said, “We delivered another quarter of strong top-line performance in both our domestic and international markets, with record quarterly net sales increasing 16.7 percent to
“Our net sales to customers outside the United States increased 28.1 percent in the 2026 third quarter to approximately 47 percent of total net sales. LATAM, in particular, had a solid 2026 third quarter with net sales increasing 48.8 percent in dollars, primarily driven by our operations in Brazil.
“During the 2026 third quarter, we continued our 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.
“Our new product launches this quarter, including additions to the Monster Energy®, Java Monster®, Mother® and FLRTTM product lines, reflect our ongoing commitment to innovation alongside the continued growth of our core offerings,” Mr. Schlosberg added.
2026 Nine-Months Results
Net sales for the nine-months ended September 30, 2026 increased 20.9 percent to
Gross profit as a percentage of net sales for the nine-months ended September 30, 2026 was 55.2 percent, compared with 56.0 percent in the comparable period last year.
Operating expenses for the nine-months ended September 30, 2026 were
Operating income for the nine-months ended September 30, 2026 increased to
The effective tax rate for the nine-months ended September 30, 2026 was 24.2 percent, compared with 23.9 percent in the comparable period last year.
Net income for the nine-months ended September 30, 2026 increased 18.3 percent to
Share Repurchase Program
During the 2026 third quarter, the Company purchased approximately 2.3 million shares of its common stock at an average purchase price of
Stock Split
As previously announced, the Company’s Board of Directors approved and declared a two-for-one stock split of its common stock, effected in the form of a 100 percent stock dividend. The stock dividend was issued on August 10, 2026, and the Company’s common stock began trading at the split-adjusted price on August 11, 2026.
Investor Conference Call
The Company will host an investor conference call today, November 5, 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: 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 and fuel 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, regulations and/or regulatory actions to limit or restrict the sale, labeling or marketing 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), and restrictions on the use of the term “energy drink” or similar descriptions on product labels) and any related litigation; 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, exchange rates, 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, and changes in the political landscape, including as a result of elections, that could lead to shifts in government policy, legislation or regulation affecting our business. 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 reports. 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- AND NINE-MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 AND 2025 (In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts) (Unaudited) | |||||||||||||||
| Three-Months Ended | Nine-Months Ended | ||||||||||||||
| September 30, | September 30, | ||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||
| Net sales¹ | $ | 2,563,053 | $ | 2,197,139 | $ | 7,453,817 | $ | 6,163,290 | |||||||
| Cost of sales | 1,162,318 | 972,653 | 3,340,099 | 2,714,428 | |||||||||||
| Gross profit¹ | 1,400,735 | 1,224,486 | 4,113,718 | 3,448,862 | |||||||||||
| Gross profit as a percentage of net sales | |||||||||||||||
| Operating expenses | 682,018 | 549,134 | 1,924,600 | 1,572,142 | |||||||||||
| Operating expenses as a percentage of net sales | |||||||||||||||
| Operating income¹ | 718,717 | 675,352 | 2,189,118 | 1,876,720 | |||||||||||
| Operating income as a percentage of net sales | |||||||||||||||
| Interest and other income, net | 34,779 | 14,185 | 82,776 | 37,522 | |||||||||||
| Income before provision for income taxes¹ | 753,496 | 689,537 | 2,271,894 | 1,914,242 | |||||||||||
| Provision for income taxes | 185,069 | 165,082 | 549,442 | 458,000 | |||||||||||
| Income taxes as a percentage of income before taxes | |||||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 568,427 | $ | 524,455 | $ | 1,722,452 | $ | 1,456,242 | |||||||
| Net income as a percentage of net sales | |||||||||||||||
| Net income per common share3: | |||||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | 0.29 | $ | 0.27 | $ | 0.88 | $ | 0.75 | |||||||
| Diluted | $ | 0.29 | $ | 0.27 | $ | 0.87 | $ | 0.74 | |||||||
| Weighted average number of shares of common stock and common stock equivalents3: | |||||||||||||||
| Basic | 1,958,641 | 1,953,217 | 1,957,535 | 1,950,675 | |||||||||||
| Diluted | 1,980,113 | 1,969,933 | 1,978,204 | 1,967,064 | |||||||||||
| Energy drink case sales (in thousands) (in 192-ounce case equivalents) | 304,902 | 258,387 | 884,306 | 720,823 | |||||||||||
| Average net sales per case2 | $ | 8.30 | $ | 8.35 | $ | 8.31 | $ | 8.38 | |||||||
¹Includes
2Excludes Alcohol Brands segment and Other segment net sales.
3Stock Split - On July 8, 2026, the Company announced a two-for-one stock split of its common stock, effected in the form of a
| MONSTER BEVERAGE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 AND DECEMBER 31, 2025 (In Thousands, Except Par Value) (Unaudited) | |||||||
| September 30, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | ||||||
| ASSETS | |||||||
| CURRENT ASSETS: | |||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 2,148,401 | $ | 2,088,117 | |||
| Short-term investments | 1,555,851 | 677,084 | |||||
| Accounts receivable, net | 1,957,774 | 1,618,072 | |||||
| Inventories | 920,090 | 799,623 | |||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 183,715 | 103,551 | |||||
| Prepaid income taxes | 64,443 | 74,637 | |||||
| Total current assets | 6,830,274 | 5,361,084 | |||||
| INVESTMENTS | 927,011 | 487,329 | |||||
| PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net | 1,059,051 | 1,081,544 | |||||
| DEFERRED INCOME TAXES, net | 189,314 | 188,646 | |||||
| GOODWILL | 1,331,643 | 1,331,643 | |||||
| OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net | 1,381,006 | 1,379,268 | |||||
| OTHER ASSETS | 203,968 | 159,431 | |||||
| Total Assets | $ | 11,922,267 | $ | 9,988,945 | |||
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | |||||||
| CURRENT LIABILITIES: | |||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 686,617 | $ | 565,974 | |||
| Accrued liabilities | 324,148 | 306,085 | |||||
| Accrued promotional allowances | 518,137 | 384,070 | |||||
| Deferred revenue | 47,911 | 45,323 | |||||
| Accrued compensation | 123,021 | 114,023 | |||||
| Income taxes payable | 90,456 | 32,305 | |||||
| Total current liabilities | 1,790,290 | 1,447,780 | |||||
| DEFERRED REVENUE | 146,693 | 159,991 | |||||
| OTHER LIABILITIES | 146,369 | 127,066 | |||||
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY1: | |||||||
| Common stock - | 11,364 | 11,330 | |||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 5,610,532 | 5,425,182 | |||||
| Retained earnings | 11,076,668 | 9,354,216 | |||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (149,472 | ) | (60,841 | ) | |||
| Common stock in treasury, at cost; 315,464 shares and 309,586 shares as of September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively | (6,710,177 | ) | (6,475,779 | ) | |||
| Total stockholders’ equity | 9,838,915 | 8,254,108 | |||||
| Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity | $ | 11,922,267 | $ | 9,988,945 | |||
1Stock Split - The condensed consolidated balance sheets have been retroactively updated to reflect the Stock Split.
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 | Nine-Months Ended | Percentage | ||||||||||||||
| September 30, | Change | September 30, | Change | ||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 26 vs. 25 | 2026 | 2025 | 26 vs. 25 | ||||||||||||
| Net Sales | $ | 2,563,053 | $ | 2,197,139 | 16.7 | % | $ | 7,453,817 | $ | 6,163,290 | 20.9 | % | |||||
| Currency Impact | (8,116) | N/A | (145,932) | N/A | |||||||||||||
| Adjusted Net Sales – FX Neutral | $ | 2,554,937 | $ | 2,197,139 | 16.3 | % | $ | 7,307,885 | $ | 6,163,290 | 18.6 | % | |||||
| Three-Months Ended | Percentage | Nine-Months Ended | Percentage | ||||||||||||||
| September 30, | Change | September 30, | Change | ||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 26 vs. 25 | 2026 | 2025 | 26 vs. 25 | ||||||||||||
| Net Sales | $ | 2,563,053 | $ | 2,197,139 | 16.7 | % | $ | 7,453,817 | $ | 6,163,290 | 20.9 | % | |||||
| Alcohol Brands Segment | (28,521) | (33,009) | (93,372) | (105,683) | |||||||||||||
| Adjusted Net Sales – Less Alcohol | $ | 2,534,532 | $ | 2,164,130 | 17.1 | % | $ | 7,360,445 | $ | 6,057,607 | 21.5 | % | |||||
| Three-Months Ended | Percentage | Nine-Months Ended | Percentage | ||||||||||||||
| September 30, | Change | September 30, | Change | ||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 26 vs. 25 | 2026 | 2025 | 26 vs. 25 | ||||||||||||
| Net Sales | $ | 2,563,053 | $ | 2,197,139 | 16.7 | % | $ | 7,453,817 | $ | 6,163,290 | 20.9 | % | |||||
| Alcohol Brands Segment | (28,521) | (33,009) | (93,372) | (105,683) | |||||||||||||
| Currency Impact | (8,116) | N/A | (145,932) | N/A | |||||||||||||
| Adjusted Net Sales – FX Neutral/Less Alcohol | $ | 2,526,416 | $ | 2,164,130 | 16.7 | % | $ | 7,214,513 | $ | 6,057,607 | 19.1 | % | |||||
| Monster Energy® Drinks Segment | Three-Months Ended | Percentage | Nine-Months Ended | Percentage | |||||||||||||
| September 30, | Change | September 30, | Change | ||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 26 vs. 25 | 2026 | 2025 | 26 vs. 25 | ||||||||||||
| Net Sales | $ | 2,373,382 | $ | 2,026,843 | 17.1 | % | $ | 6,918,166 | $ | 5,679,711 | 21.8 | % | |||||
| Currency Impact | (7,479) | N/A | (134,697) | N/A | |||||||||||||
| Adjusted Net Sales | $ | 2,365,903 | $ | 2,026,843 | 16.7 | % | $ | 6,783,469 | $ | 5,679,711 | 19.4 | % | |||||
| Strategic Brands Segment | Three-Months Ended | Percentage | Nine-Months Ended | Percentage | |||||||||||||
| September 30, | Change | September 30, | Change | ||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 26 vs. 25 | 2026 | 2025 | 26 vs. 25 | ||||||||||||
| Net Sales | $ | 156,367 | $ | 130,501 | 19.8 | % | $ | 426,808 | $ | 358,727 | 19.0 | % | |||||
| Currency Impact | (637) | N/A | (11,235) | N/A | |||||||||||||
| Adjusted Net Sales | $ | 155,730 | $ | 130,501 | 19.3 | % | $ | 415,573 | $ | 358,727 | 15.8 | % | |||||
| Foreign | Three-Months Ended | Percentage | Nine-Months Ended | Percentage | |||||||||||||
| September 30, | Change | September 30, | Change | ||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 26 vs. 25 | 2026 | 2025 | 26 vs. 25 | ||||||||||||
| Net Sales | $ | 1,199,984 | $ | 937,069 | 28.1 | % | $ | 3,425,640 | $ | 2,534,495 | 35.2 | % | |||||
| Currency Impact | (8,116) | N/A | (145,932) | N/A | |||||||||||||
| Adjusted Net Sales | $ | 1,191,868 | $ | 937,069 | 27.2 | % | $ | 3,279,708 | $ | 2,534,495 | 29.4 | % | |||||
Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Information
($ in Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts, unaudited) - continued
| Three-Months Ended | Percentage | Nine-Months Ended | Percentage | ||||||||||||||||||
| September 30, | Change | September 30, | Change | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 26 vs. 25 | 2026 | 2025 | 26 vs. 25 | ||||||||||||||||
| Gross Profit | $ | 1,400,735 | $ | 1,224,486 | $ | 4,113,718 | $ | 3,448,862 | |||||||||||||
| Alcohol Brands Segment | (8,236) | (8,315) | (27,620) | (28,319) | |||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted Gross Profit | $ | 1,392,499 | $ | 1,216,171 | $ | 4,086,098 | $ | 3,420,543 | |||||||||||||
| Adjusted Gross Profit as a percentage of Adjusted Net Sales – Less Alcohol | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Three-Months Ended | Percentage | Nine-Months Ended | Percentage | ||||||||||||||||||
| September 30, | Change | September 30, | Change | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 26 vs. 25 | 2026 | 2025 | 26 vs. 25 | ||||||||||||||||
| General and Administrative Expenses | $ | 305,651 | $ | 251,944 | $ | 862,430 | $ | 746,187 | |||||||||||||
| Alcohol Brands Segment | (10,897) | (15,849) | (34,245) | (53,547) | |||||||||||||||||
| Litigation Provisions/ Adjustments | (493) | (5,193) | 5,290 | (19,011) | |||||||||||||||||
| Impairment of Property and Equipment1 | (19,904) | - | (19,904) | - | |||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted General and Administrative Expenses | $ | 274,357 | $ | 230,902 | $ | 813,571 | $ | 673,629 | |||||||||||||
| Adjusted General and Administrative Expenses as a percentage of Adjusted Net Sales – Less Alcohol | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Three-Months Ended | Percentage | Nine-Months Ended | Percentage | ||||||||||||||
| September 30, | Change | September 30, | Change | ||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 26 vs. 25 | 2026 | 2025 | 26 vs. 25 | ||||||||||||
| Operating Expenses | $ | 682,018 | $ | 549,134 | $ | 1,924,600 | $ | 1,572,142 | |||||||||
| Alcohol Brands Segment | (17,225) | (26,166) | (53,590) | (82,291) | |||||||||||||
| Litigation Provisions/ Adjustments | (493) | (5,193) | 5,290 | (19,011) | |||||||||||||
| Impairment of Property and Equipment1 | (19,904) | - | (19,904) | - | |||||||||||||
| Adjusted Operating Expenses | $ | 644,396 | $ | 517,775 | $ | 1,856,396 | $ | 1,470,840 | |||||||||
| Adjusted Operating Expenses as a percentage of Adjusted Net Sales – Less Alcohol | |||||||||||||||||
| Three-Months Ended September 30, | Percentage Change | Nine-Months Ended September 30, | Percentage Change | ||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 26 vs. 25 | 2026 | 2025 | 26 vs. 25 | ||||||||||||
| Operating Income | $ | 718,717 | $ | 675,352 | $ | 2,189,118 | $ | 1,876,720 | |||||||||
| Alcohol Brands Segment | 8,989 | 17,851 | 25,970 | 53,972 | |||||||||||||
| Litigation Provisions/ Adjustments | 493 | 5,193 | (5,290) | 19,011 | |||||||||||||
| Impairment of Property and Equipment1 | 19,904 | - | 19,904 | - | |||||||||||||
| Adjusted Operating Income | $ | 748,103 | $ | 698,396 | $ | 2,229,702 | $ | 1,949,703 | |||||||||
| Three-Months Ended | Percentage | Nine-Months Ended | Percentage | ||||||||||||||
| September 30, | Change | September 30, | Change | ||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 26 vs. 25 | 2026 | 2025 | 26 vs. 25 | ||||||||||||
| Net Income | $ | 568,427 | $ | 524,455 | $ | 1,722,452 | $ | 1,456,242 | |||||||||
| Alcohol Brands Segment | 6,988 | 13,750 | 20,208 | 41,511 | |||||||||||||
| Litigation Provisions/ Adjustments | 371 | 3,905 | (3,984) | 14,294 | |||||||||||||
| Impairment of Property and Equipment1 | 15,312 | - | 15,312 | - | |||||||||||||
| Adjusted Net Income | $ | 591,098 | $ | 542,110 | $ | 1,753,988 | $ | 1,512,047 | |||||||||
Adjustments in this table are net of tax.
Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Information
($ in Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts, unaudited) - continued
| Three-Months Ended | Percentage | Nine-Months Ended | Percentage | ||||||||||||||
| September 30, | Change | September 30, | Change | ||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 26 vs. 25 | 2026 | 2025 | 26 vs. 25 | ||||||||||||
| Net Income per common share - Diluted | $ | 0.29 | $ | 0.27 | 7.8 | % | $ | 0.87 | $ | 0.74 | 17.6 | % | |||||
| Alcohol Brands Segment | - | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.02 | |||||||||||||
| Litigation Provisions/ Adjustments | - | - | - | 0.01 | |||||||||||||
| Impairment of Property and Equipment1 | 0.01 | - | 0.01 | - | |||||||||||||
| Adjusted Net Income per common share - Diluted | $ | 0.30 | $ | 0.28 | 8.5 | % | $ | 0.89 | $ | 0.77 | 15.3 | % | |||||
Adjustments in this table are net of tax.
1During the three-months ended September 30, 2026, the land and real property located in Kona, Hawaii were reclassified as held-for-sale, and a resulting impairment charge was recognized.
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FAQ
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What were Monster Beverage's third-quarter 2026 sales and earnings?
Monster Beverage reported $2.56 billion in net sales and $0.29 in diluted earnings per share for the third quarter of 2026. Sales increased 16.7 percent and diluted earnings per share increased 7.8 percent from the third quarter of 2025.
What impairment and digital transformation expenses did Monster Beverage record in the third quarter of 2026?
Third-quarter general and administrative expenses included a $19.9 million property and equipment impairment charge and $14.7 million related to digital transformation initiatives.