Monster Beverage (MNST) exec gets option grant and RSU vesting

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Monster Beverage Corp executive Rob L. Gehring, CEO, Americas, reported equity compensation grants and a restricted stock unit (RSU) vesting event. On March 13, 2026, he received employee stock options for 17,700 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $77.11 per share, expiring on March 13, 2036, and 5,900 RSUs, each representing one future share of common stock.

On March 14, 2026, 1,125 RSUs were settled into 1,125 shares of common stock, increasing his direct common stock holdings to 7,131 shares before tax withholding. To cover tax obligations, 494 shares of common stock were withheld at $77.05 per share, leaving him with 6,637 shares of common stock held directly after these transactions.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Gehring Rob L.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1 MONSTER WAY

(Street)

CORONA CA 92879

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Monster Beverage Corp [ MNST ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	CEO, Americas

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/13/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	03/14/2026		M		1,125	A	(1)	7,131	D
Common Stock	03/14/2026		F		494	D	$77.05	6,637	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)	$55.09							(2)	03/14/2035	Common Stock	(3)		14,000	D
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)	$77.11	03/13/2026		A		17,700		(4)	03/13/2036	Common Stock	17,700	$0	17,700	D
Restricted Stock Units	(5)							(6)	(7)	Common Stock	(3)		20,000	D
Restricted Stock Units	(5)	03/14/2026		M			1,125	(8)	(7)	Common Stock	1,125	$0	3,375	D
Restricted Stock Units	(5)	03/13/2026		A		5,900		(9)	(7)	Common Stock	5,900	$0	5,900	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Company's common stock as of the vesting date. Accordingly, these restricted stock units were settled in shares of common stock.

2. The options are currently vested with respect to 3,500 shares. The remaining options vest in three equal installments on March 14, 2027, March 14, 2028 and March 14, 2029.

3. No transaction is being reported at this time. This line is only reporting holdings as of the date hereof.

4. The options vest in four equal installments on March 13, 2027, March 13, 2028, March 13, 2029 and March 13, 2030.

5. The restricted stock units were granted under the Monster Beverage Corporation 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Company's common stock as of the vesting date.

6. The restricted stock units vest in two equal installments on September 3, 2026 and September 3, 2027.

7. Not applicable.

8. The remaining restricted stock units vest in three equal installments on March 14, 2027, March 14, 2028 and March 14, 2029.

9. The restricted stock units vest in four equal installments on March 13, 2027, March 13, 2028, March 13, 2029 and March 13, 2030.

	/s/ Paul J. Dechary, attorney-in-fact	03/17/2026
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FAQ

What insider transactions did Monster Beverage (MNST) report for Rob L. Gehring?

Monster Beverage reported equity awards and RSU vesting for Rob L. Gehring. He received 17,700 stock options and 5,900 restricted stock units, and 1,125 RSUs converted into common shares, partly withheld to cover tax obligations.

How many Monster Beverage shares does Rob L. Gehring hold after this Form 4?

After these transactions, Rob L. Gehring directly holds 6,637 shares of Monster Beverage common stock. This reflects 1,125 RSUs converting into shares, followed by 494 shares withheld by the company to satisfy related tax liabilities.

What stock option grant did Rob L. Gehring receive from Monster Beverage (MNST)?

Rob L. Gehring received 17,700 employee stock options for Monster Beverage common stock at an exercise price of $77.11 per share. These options expire on March 13, 2036, providing long-term incentive compensation tied to the company’s share price.

What restricted stock units were granted to Rob L. Gehring by Monster Beverage?

Monster Beverage granted Rob L. Gehring 5,900 restricted stock units on March 13, 2026. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock upon vesting, under the company’s 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan and related vesting schedules.

Was the Monster Beverage insider Form 4 a stock sale by Rob L. Gehring?

The Form 4 does not report an open-market stock sale by Rob L. Gehring. It shows RSUs converting into shares and 494 shares withheld by the company at $77.05 per share to cover tax obligations on the equity compensation.