Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) fair value analysis
S&P 500 & Nasdaq · Updated 2026-10-19
MNST price how computed
Forward Fair Value verdict
Fairly valuedMNST is trading at within about 10% of estimated fair value.
Based on TickrTrends' weekly Forward Fair Value model.
- Last price
- $43.64
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- 12-month range
- $33.16–$49.97
- Market cap
- $85.5B
- From 52-week high
- -12.7%
- Shares outstanding
- 1.96B
- Rank in Consumer Defensive by discount to fair value
- #38 of 61
Last price is our 2026-10-19 weekly price; the chart runs through 2026-10-16.
Monster Beverage Corporation manufactures and markets energy drinks and other beverages sold under the Monster brand and related labels. The company distributes its products throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and other international markets.
MNST currently ranks #38 of 61 Consumer Defensive stocks by discount to fair value. It has screened as Fairly valued for 13 consecutive weekly runs.
Fundamentals (4 quarters) how computed
- Market cap
- $85.5B
- P/E (trailing)
- 20x
- Revenue (TTM)
- $9.22B
- Net margin
- 23.1%
- EPS (TTM)
- $2.23
- Gross margin
- 55.9%
- Revenue growth (3-yr avg)
- 12.2%
- Shares outstanding
- 1.96B
Derived indicators how computed
- Quality grade
- A
- Margin trend
- Stable
- 52-week position
- The upper-middle quarter of its range
- DCF cross-check
- Overvalued
Technicals how computed
- RSI (14-day)
- 60 · neutral
- 50-day average
- $44.73
- 200-day average
- $42.68
- Moving-average state
- 50-day above 200-day (golden cross state); price between the averages
Earnings how computed
- Next earnings report
- 2026-11-05
- Last 8 quarters vs consensus
- 5 beat, 3 missed
- Quarter by quarter
- 2026-06 ▲ beat (+1.7%)
2026-03 ▲ beat (+10.2%)
2025-12 ▲ beat (+4.1%)
2025-09 ▲ beat (+12.5%)
2025-06 ▲ beat (+8.3%)
2025-03 ▼ miss (-2.2%)
2024-12 ▼ miss (-31.6%)
2024-09 ▼ miss (-7.0%)
Analyst consensus how computed
This is not TickrTrends' verdict.
- Analyst ratings
- 14 buy · 10 hold · 1 sell (25 analysts)
- Consensus lean
- Buy-leaning
- Consensus price target
- $49.9
- Target vs last price
- +14.3%
What our data shows for MNST
- Our model validated 17 trailing price-to-earnings windows for MNST, built from quarterly earnings records.
- Shares are trading in the middle of their 12-month price range of $33.16–$49.97.
- The 14-day relative strength index sits at a neutral 60.
The exact numbers are one step away
- The precise Forward Fair Value dollar figure for MNST
- Exact discount / premium to today's price
- The normalized historical P/E behind the estimate, and how many quarters support it
- Forward EPS input and fiscal-year basis
- Screeners and rankings across the full S&P 500 and Nasdaq universes
Forward Fair Value applies a conservatively normalized historical price-to-earnings multiple to the consensus earnings estimate for the next full fiscal year; how TickrTrends computes it.
Recent MNST news
TickrTrends' derived news-sentiment signal for MNST is currently leaning positive, computed from recent coverage.
- Monster Beverage (MNST) CEO Americas Rob Gehring to Resign, Emelie Tirre to Assume Interim Leadership (gurufocus.com, 2026-09-26)
TickrTrends take: Monster Beverage's leadership transition in its Americas division comes as TickrTrends currently assesses the stock as overvalued within the Consumer Defensive sector. The departure of a regional CEO could signal operational uncertainties at a time when valuation metrics may already be stretched relative to fundamentals. Investors following the overvalued designation should monitor whether this management change affects execution in Monster's largest geographic market and whether the company can justify its current valuation through sustained revenue growth and margin performance. - Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) -- Strong Market Position and Growth | Loomis Sayles Q2 2026 (gurufocus.com, 2026-09-25)
TickrTrends take: Monster Beverage Corporation operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, which typically supports stable valuations, yet TickrTrends currently assesses the stock as overvalued despite the company maintaining a strong market position. Investors focused on valuation metrics should monitor whether MNST's growth trajectory justifies its current pricing or if market sentiment may be pricing in optimistic assumptions that could face headwinds. The tension between the company's competitive strength and its overvalued designation suggests that entry point timing and growth sustainability will be critical factors for value-conscious investors to evaluate. - If You Buy Monster Beverage With $10,000 Today, Could You Become a Millionaire in 25 Years? (finance.yahoo.com, 2026-09-23)
TickrTrends take: Monster Beverage trades at a Fairly valued assessment according to TickrTrends, meaning current pricing reflects reasonable expectations for a Consumer Defensive sector company. Investors considering long-term positions should monitor whether the company can sustain growth rates that would justify the hypothetical wealth-building scenarios posed in such articles, as valuation metrics can shift if business fundamentals or market conditions change. For a stock trading at fair value rather than at a discount, actual returns will depend heavily on the company's ability to exceed current market expectations rather than benefiting from valuation expansion.
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TickrTrends weekly updates
- 2026-10-19 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-12 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-11 — # MNST Weekly Indicator Summary Monster Beverage Corporation's position within the Consumer Defensive sector has shifted this week, with its sector discount rank declining from number 44 to number 49, indicating a relative movement toward lower valuations compared to peer companies. The stock maintains a fairly valued assessment based on current valuation metrics. This repositioning suggests Monster has become comparatively more attractively priced within its sector peer group.
- 2026-10-10 — MNST's relative strength index moved from oversold territory into neutral zone this week, suggesting the stock has recovered from extreme selling pressure. The current valuation verdict remains fairly valued according to TickrTrends' derived indicators.
- 2026-10-06 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-28 — MNST's technical indicators shifted this week, with the Relative Strength Index moving from neutral territory into oversold conditions. Simultaneously, the stock's valuation assessment deteriorated, transitioning from fairly valued to overvalued according to TickrTrends' derived indicators.
- 2026-09-21 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-17 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
Frequently asked questions
Is MNST stock undervalued?
Based on TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value model (updated 2026-10-19), MNST is trading at within about 10% of estimated fair value and screens as fairly valued. The exact fair value and discount are available to subscribers.
What is MNST's TickrTrends verdict?
MNST's current verdict is Fairly valued, refreshed with every weekly Forward Fair Value run.
How does MNST compare to other Consumer Defensive stocks?
MNST ranks #38 of 61 Consumer Defensive stocks in TickrTrends' coverage by discount to fair value.
Is MNST overbought or oversold?
MNST's 14-day RSI is in neutral territory - neither overbought nor oversold.
When does MNST report earnings next?
MNST's next earnings report is scheduled for 2026-11-05, per the published earnings calendar.
Does MNST usually beat earnings estimates?
Over its last 8 reported quarters MNST beat the consensus estimate 5 times and missed 3 times, by TickrTrends' comparison of reported and estimated EPS.
What do analysts say about MNST?
Of 25 analysts covering MNST, 14 rate it a buy, 10 a hold and 1 a sell - buy-leaning, with a consensus price target of $49.9 (+14.3% versus TickrTrends' last price). This is the analyst consensus, not TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value verdict.
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