Equity Profile

MNST

Monster Beverage Corporation

Consumer StaplesSoft Drinks & Non-alcoholic Beverages$94.9B

Aug6Thu

Pre-Earnings Brief

UpcomingQ2-2026After Close5:00 PM EDT

Company Snapshot

Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) is a leading company in the consumer staples sector, specifically in the soft drinks and non-alcoholic beverages industry. Known for its energy drinks, Monster has gained a significant market presence, appealing to consumers looking for energy-boosting beverages....

Key Metrics to Watch

EPS (Earnings Per Share)

EPS is a key indicator of profitability and helps investors gauge the company's financial health.

N/A

Revenue Growth

Revenue growth reflects the company's ability to increase sales and expand its market share, which is crucial for long-term success.

N/A

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MNST Q2-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

63%

Avg EPS Surprise

+2.32%

Avg Stock Reaction

-0.05%

Last Quarter Recap

In Q1 2026, Monster reported an EPS of $0.58, beating expectations by 9.02%. However, the stock experienced a slight decline of 1.59% the following day, indicating mixed investor sentiment.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Overall, expectations for Monster's upcoming earnings are cautious, given the mixed results from previous quarters and the competitive landscape in the beverage industry.

Bull Case

If Monster can demonstrate strong revenue growth and maintain or increase its market share, it may signal robust demand for its products, leading to positive investor sentiment.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the company shows signs of slowing growth or loses market share to competitors, it could raise concerns about its long-term viability and lead to negative stock performance.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What is the expected revenue growth rate for the upcoming quarter?

Revenue growth is critical for assessing Monster's ability to compete in the energy drink market and meet investor expectations.

How is Monster addressing competition from other beverage brands?

Understanding the company's strategy to maintain or grow its market share will be crucial for evaluating its long-term prospects.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may be underestimating Monster's ability to capture market share in the growing energy drink segment, especially with recent product launches.

Supporting Evidence

Options pricing suggests a larger move than historical averages, indicating potential for significant market reaction.

Recent trends in consumer preferences indicate a shift towards energy drinks, which could benefit Monster.

The company's previous earnings surprises suggest stronger underlying performance than analysts may expect.

Key Risk

If revenue growth exceeds 10%, it could challenge the current cautious outlook.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The core debate this quarter revolves around Monster's ability to sustain growth in a competitive beverage market.

Bull Confirmed If

Demonstrating revenue growth of at least 10% year-over-year would confirm the bull case.

Bear Confirmed If

If revenue growth falls below 5%, it would support the bear case.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±12.46%

Historical Avg

±1.2%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant potential move for Monster's stock, indicating heightened uncertainty or anticipation surrounding the earnings report.

Options are pricing ±12.5% while MNST has averaged ±1.2% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.3%

30d HV

42.3%

Calls (133K)P/C Ratio: 0.59Puts (26K)

Edge

Historical Setup Match

Cross-company pattern from 30 similar setups.

Prior-quarter beat + options rich in Consumer Staples

n=30

Fade rate: 8 of 27 (30%)

This setup has occurred 30 times across Consumer Staples in the last 2 years. 19 of 27 (70%) held or extended their move within 5 days — this setup typically holds direction. The average absolute 1-day move is 4.7%, with a raw directional average of +1.7% (modestly positive historical bias).

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If Monster beats expectations, history suggests the stock could rise by around 1.71%, confirming strong demand and operational efficiency.

In-Line / Cautious

A cautious but in-line report may lead to muted reactions as investors weigh future growth prospects.

Miss

If the company misses earnings expectations, history indicates a potential decline of about 0.17%, reflecting investor disappointment.

Preparation

Congressional Activity

House & Senate STOCK Act disclosures over the trailing 6 months.

Trades

1 buy·0 sells

Members

House only

Est. Notional

$1,001.00–$15,000.00

disclosed dollar ranges

Most Active Members

D-NJJosh GottheimerRep.
1

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on new product launches and their initial sales performance.
2Insights into market share changes in the energy drink sector.
3Management's commentary on cost management and pricing strategies.
4Details on consumer trends and preferences impacting sales.
5Any guidance on future growth targets or strategic initiatives.

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Key Metrics to Watch

EPS (Earnings Per Share)

EPS is a key indicator of profitability and helps investors gauge the company's financial health.

N/A

Revenue Growth

Revenue growth reflects the company's ability to increase sales and expand its market share, which is crucial for long-term success.

N/A

1 more metrics, Wall Street expectations, options signals, track record, and call prep available with Pro.

MNST Q2-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

63%

Avg EPS Surprise

+2.32%

Avg Stock Reaction

-0.05%

Last Quarter Recap

In Q1 2026, Monster reported an EPS of $0.58, beating expectations by 9.02%. However, the stock experienced a slight decline of 1.59% the following day, indicating mixed investor sentiment.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Overall, expectations for Monster's upcoming earnings are cautious, given the mixed results from previous quarters and the competitive landscape in the beverage industry.

Bull Case

If Monster can demonstrate strong revenue growth and maintain or increase its market share, it may signal robust demand for its products, leading to positive investor sentiment.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the company shows signs of slowing growth or loses market share to competitors, it could raise concerns about its long-term viability and lead to negative stock performance.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What is the expected revenue growth rate for the upcoming quarter?

Revenue growth is critical for assessing Monster's ability to compete in the energy drink market and meet investor expectations.

How is Monster addressing competition from other beverage brands?

Understanding the company's strategy to maintain or grow its market share will be crucial for evaluating its long-term prospects.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may be underestimating Monster's ability to capture market share in the growing energy drink segment, especially with recent product launches.

Supporting Evidence

Options pricing suggests a larger move than historical averages, indicating potential for significant market reaction.

Recent trends in consumer preferences indicate a shift towards energy drinks, which could benefit Monster.

The company's previous earnings surprises suggest stronger underlying performance than analysts may expect.

Key Risk

If revenue growth exceeds 10%, it could challenge the current cautious outlook.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The core debate this quarter revolves around Monster's ability to sustain growth in a competitive beverage market.

Bull Confirmed If

Demonstrating revenue growth of at least 10% year-over-year would confirm the bull case.

Bear Confirmed If

If revenue growth falls below 5%, it would support the bear case.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±12.46%

Historical Avg

±1.2%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant potential move for Monster's stock, indicating heightened uncertainty or anticipation surrounding the earnings report.

Options are pricing ±12.5% while MNST has averaged ±1.2% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.3%

30d HV

42.3%

Calls (133K)P/C Ratio: 0.59Puts (26K)

Edge

Historical Setup Match

Cross-company pattern from 30 similar setups.

Prior-quarter beat + options rich in Consumer Staples

n=30

Fade rate: 8 of 27 (30%)

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If Monster beats expectations, history suggests the stock could rise by around 1.71%, confirming strong demand and operational efficiency.

In-Line / Cautious

A cautious but in-line report may lead to muted reactions as investors weigh future growth prospects.

Miss

If the company misses earnings expectations, history indicates a potential decline of about 0.17%, reflecting investor disappointment.

Preparation

Congressional Activity

House & Senate STOCK Act disclosures over the trailing 6 months.

Trades

1 buy·0 sells

Members

House only

Est. Notional

$1,001.00–$15,000.00

disclosed dollar ranges

Most Active Members

D-NJJosh GottheimerRep.
1

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on new product launches and their initial sales performance.
2Insights into market share changes in the energy drink sector.
3Management's commentary on cost management and pricing strategies.
4Details on consumer trends and preferences impacting sales.
5Any guidance on future growth targets or strategic initiatives.