Monster Beverage Corp (MNST) Stock Forecast Oct. 16, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 16, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · Nasdaq
Monster Beverage Corp (MNST) stock forecast summary
On Oct. 16, 2026, MNST is rated Neutral: its 90-day Alpha forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5171 stocks scored that day.
Monster Beverage Corp is a large-cap company with a market capitalization of $89.59B. It ranks number 1 by market capitalization among the 10 Bottled & Canned Soft Drinks & Carbonated Waters issuers in our coverage with a current forecast. Its Gross Margin of 55.5% is the highest of the 8 peers that report one. Its Current Ratio of 3.73x is the highest of the 8 peers that report one.
For MNST, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 42.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 18.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.8%, buy ≥ +0.2%, sell < -0.9%, strong sell < -1.2% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-16 signals)
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How MNST ranks among 5171 stocks
90D Alpha forecasts of every company scored, cut into five relative ratings at the 15th, 35th, 65th and 85th percentiles (dashed lines).
Monster Beverage Corp (MNST) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Bottled & Canned Soft Drinks & Carbonated Waters peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | MNST | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $89.59B | 1/10 |
| P/E Ratio | 21.17x | 3/5 |
| P/B Ratio | 9.57x | 2/5 |
| EPS | $2.16 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $4.78 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $4.71 | – |
| FCF/Share | $1.07 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | MNST | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 22.7% | 3/5 |
| ROA | 18.7% | 2/5 |
| ROIC | 27.8% | 3/6 |
| Gross Margin | 55.5% | 1/8 |
| Operating Margin | 29.2% | 1/8 |
| Net Margin | 23.1% | 1/6 |
| EBT Margin | 30.1% | 1/8 |
| Tax Rate | 23.4% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | MNST | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.73x | 1/8 |
| Quick Ratio | 3.22x | 1/8 |
| D/E Ratio | 0.22x | 6/6 |
| Financial Leverage | 1.22x | 5/5 |
| Working Capital | $4.69B | 1/8 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | MNST | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $2.24B | 2/8 |
| Free Cash Flow | $2.10B | 2/6 |
| Capital Spending | -$141M | 4/6 |
| OCF Growth YoY | 9.0% | 3/5 |
| FCF Growth YoY | 13.1% | 3/5 |
| FCF/Sales | 22.8% | 1/6 |
| CapEx/Sales | 1.5% | 4/6 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | MNST | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.81x | 5/6 |
| Receivables Turnover | 4.8x | 4/5 |
| Inventory Turnover | 4.7x | 5/8 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 8.4x | 4/6 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 75 days | 2/5 |
| Days Inventory | 77 days | 4/8 |
| Payables Period | 67 days | 4/7 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 85 days | 2/5 |
Income Statement
| Metric | MNST | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $9.22B | 2/7 |
| Operating Income | $2.69B | 2/8 |
| Net Income | $2.13B | 2/6 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $4.10B | 3/8 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | MNST | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 1959M | – |
| Net Income Growth | 35.2% | – |
| EPS Growth | 34.2% | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $6.41B | 56.3% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $2.19B | 19.3% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $1.90B | 16.7% of assets |
| Inventory | $868M | 7.6% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $2.02B | 17.7% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $964M | 8.5% of assets |
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Monster Beverage Corp (MNST) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Monster Beverage Corp (Bottled & Canned Soft Drinks & Carbonated Waters): 11 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Alpha) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| MNST Monster Beverage Corp | ▶ | $89.59B |
| CCEP Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Plc | ▼ | $50.48B |
| FMX Mexican Economic Development Inc | ▼ | $43.96B |
| KOF Coca Cola Femsa Sab De Cv | ▼ | $24.99B |
| COKE Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. | ▲ | $14.00B |
| CELH Celsius Holdings, Inc. | ▶ | $7.13B |
| FIZZ National Beverage Corp | ▶ | $3.27B |
| ZVIA Zevia Pbc | ▶ | $93M |
| REED Reed's, Inc. | ▼ | $5M |
| RAKR Rainmaker Worldwide Inc. | ▼ | $30K |
| AKO-A Andina Bottling Co Inc | ▼ | N/A |
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Monster Beverage Corp (MNST) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Monster Beverage Corp (MNST) stock forecast?
On Oct. 16, 2026, MNST is rated Neutral: its 90-day Alpha forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5171 stocks scored that day.
How accurate are Monster Beverage Corp stock predictions?
For MNST, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 42.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 18.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Monster Beverage Corp forecasts updated?
Monster Beverage Corp forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 16, 2026.
Which companies are Monster Beverage Corp's industry peers?
11 issuers in our coverage, MNST included, share the SEC industry code Bottled & Canned Soft Drinks & Carbonated Waters. The largest are: Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Plc (CCEP), Mexican Economic Development Inc (FMX), Coca Cola Femsa Sab De Cv (KOF), Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. (COKE), Celsius Holdings, Inc. (CELH), National Beverage Corp (FIZZ).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.