Rep. Josh Gottheimer Purchases Shares of Monster Beverage Corporation (NASDAQ:MNST)

Key Points

• Rep. Josh Gottheimer purchased between $1,001 and $15,000 of Monster Beverage shares on July 17 through a Morgan Stanley account, according to a filing disclosed August 10.
• Monster Beverage reported strong quarterly results, with revenue up 20.2% year over year to $2.50 billion and EPS of $0.60, exceeding analysts’ expectations. The company also authorized a $500 million share-repurchase program.
• Wall Street remains broadly positive, with a consensus “Moderate Buy” rating and a $50.33 target price, although some analysts caution that the stock’s best-case growth outlook may already be priced in. Recent insider activity was less favorable, with executives and directors selling shares.

Representative Josh Gottheimer (Democratic-New Jersey) recently bought shares of Monster Beverage Corporation NASDAQ: MNST. In a filing disclosed on August 10th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in Monster Beverage stock on July 17th. The trade occurred in the Representative's "MORGAN STANLEY - SELECT UMA ACCOUNT # 1" account.

Representative Josh Gottheimer also recently made the following trade(s):

• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of NASDAQ: GOOGN on 7/24/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of NASDAQ: GOOGM on 7/24/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of NASDAQ: GOOGN on 7/23/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Crown Castle NYSE: CCI on 7/23/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of SailPoint NASDAQ: SAIL on 7/20/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of NiCE NASDAQ: NICE on 7/20/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Chart Industries NYSE: GTLS on 7/17/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of International Business Machines NYSE: IBM on 7/16/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Palo Alto Networks NASDAQ: PANW on 7/16/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of International Business Machines NYSE: IBM on 7/15/2026.

Monster Beverage Price Performance

NASDAQ MNST opened at $45.53 on Wednesday. The firm has a market capitalization of $44.60 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.08, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.92 and a beta of 0.53. The company has a 50 day simple moving average of $47.22 and a 200-day simple moving average of $42.47. Monster Beverage Corporation has a 52-week low of $30.49 and a 52-week high of $50.17.

Monster Beverage (NASDAQ:MNST - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August 6th. The company reported $0.60 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.58 by $0.02. The firm had revenue of $2.50 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.43 billion. Monster Beverage had a net margin of 23.08% and a return on equity of 26.02%. The firm's revenue was up 20.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $0.26 earnings per share. On average, analysts predict that Monster Beverage Corporation will post 2.32 EPS for the current year.

Monster Beverage announced that its board has initiated a share repurchase program on Friday, May 15th that authorizes the company to repurchase $500.00 million in shares. This repurchase authorization authorizes the company to repurchase up to 0.6% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase programs are typically a sign that the company's board of directors believes its shares are undervalued.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Monster Beverage

A number of large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Johnson Financial Group Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Monster Beverage during the 2nd quarter worth about $27,000. Newbridge Financial Services Group Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Monster Beverage by 1,338.7% during the 2nd quarter. Newbridge Financial Services Group Inc. now owns 446 shares of the company's stock valued at $28,000 after acquiring an additional 415 shares during the last quarter. MV Capital Management Inc. bought a new position in shares of Monster Beverage in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $30,000. Trust Co. of Vermont bought a new position in shares of Monster Beverage in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $30,000. Finally, Clearstead Trust LLC acquired a new stake in Monster Beverage in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $32,000. 72.36% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of brokerages have issued reports on MNST. Stifel Nicolaus lifted their target price on shares of Monster Beverage from $45.00 to $52.50 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research note on Thursday, July 16th. Morgan Stanley set a $51.50 price target on shares of Monster Beverage and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a research note on Monday, June 1st. Piper Sandler increased their price objective on Monster Beverage from $47.00 to $50.50 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a report on Friday, August 7th. Evercore lifted their price objective on Monster Beverage from $47.50 to $52.50 and gave the company an "outperform" rating in a research report on Friday, August 7th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets restated a "market perform" rating and issued a $47.50 target price (up from $36.50) on shares of Monster Beverage in a research note on Monday, July 20th. Thirteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nine have issued a Hold rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Monster Beverage presently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $50.33.

Key Monster Beverage News

Here are the key news stories impacting Monster Beverage this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Goldman Sachs maintained its Buy rating on Monster Beverage, reinforcing a favorable Wall Street view following the company’s strong operating performance. Goldman Sachs Sticks to Its Buy Rating for Monster Beverage
• Positive Sentiment: Monster’s latest results remain a key catalyst: quarterly revenue rose 20.2% year over year to $2.50 billion and adjusted earnings exceeded expectations. The company also completed a two-for-one stock split, which could improve trading accessibility and investor interest. Is Monster Beverage’s Best-Case Scenario Already Priced Into the Stock?
• Positive Sentiment: Investors continue to assess Monster’s international revenue growth as a potential source of future expansion and an important factor in analysts’ earnings forecasts. Assessing Monster Beverage’s International Revenue Trends
• Neutral Sentiment: Value-investing comparisons with Keurig Dr Pepper and Primo Brands highlight ongoing debate over whether MNST offers the best risk-reward profile in the soft-drink sector. KDP vs. MNST: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now?
• Neutral Sentiment: The reported short-interest data shows zero shares and a zero-day ratio, making the release internally inconsistent and unlikely to provide a meaningful signal for MNST.
• Negative Sentiment: Some analysts question whether Monster’s best-case growth outlook is already priced into the stock. TD Cowen maintained a Hold stance, citing a balanced risk-reward profile despite solid foreign-exchange-neutral growth. Balanced Risk-Reward Keeps Monster Beverage at Hold

Insider Buying and Selling at Monster Beverage

In related news, CEO Guy Carling sold 38,000 shares of the business's stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, June 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $45.45, for a total transaction of $1,727,100.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 43,726 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $1,987,346.70. The trade was a 46.50% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, Director Mark J. Hall sold 108,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, May 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $42.91, for a total value of $4,633,740.00. Following the sale, the director owned 598,492 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $25,678,299.26. The trade was a 15.29% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold a total of 166,000 shares of company stock worth $7,218,240 over the last 90 days. Insiders own 8.10% of the company's stock.

About Representative Gottheimer

Josh Gottheimer (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing New Jersey's 5th Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2017. His current term ends on January 3, 2027. Gottheimer (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent New Jersey's 5th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election. Gottheimer is also running for election for Governor of New Jersey. He declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on June 10, 2025. Gottheimer attended the University of Pennsylvania for his undergraduate degree. He became a Thouron Fellow at Oxford and attended Harvard Law School. Gottheimer worked as a speech writer under former President Bill Clinton (D), assisting with two State of the Union addresses, among other projects. Before running for Congress, he worked for Microsoft as a general manager for corporate strategy.

Monster Beverage Company Profile

Monster Beverage Corporation NASDAQ: MNST is an American beverage company best known for its Monster Energy brand of energy drinks. The company's product portfolio centers on carbonated energy beverages and a range of complementary ready-to-drink offerings, including energy coffees, hydration beverages and other flavored functional drinks. Monster markets multiple sub-brands and flavor variants to address different consumer segments and consumption occasions.

Originally organized around the Hansen's Natural line of juices and sodas, the company pivoted toward the energy drink category and formally adopted the Monster Beverage name in the early 2010s to reflect its strategic focus.

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