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Monster Beverage (MNST) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$44.22 +0.91 (+2.10%)
Closing price 10/14/2026 04:00 PM Eastern
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$44.74 +0.52 (+1.17%)
As of 10/14/2026 07:59 PM Eastern
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Monster Beverage - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
8
Buy
16

Based on 24 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Monster Beverage in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 24 analysts, 8 have given a hold rating, 15 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for MNST.

Consensus Price Target

$74.07
67.50% Upside
According to the 24 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Monster Beverage, the average price target is $74.07. The highest price target for MNST is $110.00, while the lowest price target for MNST is $47.50. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 67.50% from the current price of $44.22.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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MNST Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
10/15/25 to 10/15/26
1 Month Ago
9/15/25 to 9/15/26
3 Months Ago
7/17/25 to 7/17/26
1 Year Ago
10/15/24 to 10/15/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
15 Buy rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
Hold
8 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$74.07$74.30$59.73$36.85
Forecasted Upside67.50% Upside66.47% Upside22.52% Upside7.36% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyHold

MNST Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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MNST Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Monster Beverage Stock vs. The Competition

TypeMonster BeverageConsumer Staples CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.71
2.22
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside67.50% Upside175.47% Upside19.51% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Report Date
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
10/12/2026
Zacks Research logo
Zacks Research
4 of 5 stars
 UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
10/8/2026
Evercore Inc logo
Evercore
3 of 5 stars
 Lower Target$95.00 ➝ $52.00+19.16%
10/5/2026
Chris Carey
Chris Carey
3 of 5 stars
Lower TargetOverweight$53.00 ➝ $48.00+11.87%
9/28/2026 Reiterated RatingNeutral$84.00 ➝ $98.00+133.19%
9/8/2026 UpgradeBuy (B-) ➝ Buy (B)
9/3/2026 Lower TargetBuy$108.00 ➝ $54.00+23.74%
8/23/2026Lower Target$95.00 ➝ $50.00+14.57%
8/12/2026Reiterated RatingBuy
8/10/2026Reiterated RatingHold$98.00 ➝ $100.00+10.67%
8/7/2026Boost TargetOverweight$103.00 ➝ $110.00+152.06%
8/7/2026 Boost TargetBuy$106.00 ➝ $110.00+152.06%
8/7/2026Boost TargetOverweight$47.00 ➝ $50.50+12.50%
8/7/2026Boost TargetNeutral$52.00 ➝ $52.50+13.75%
8/5/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform$97.00 ➝ $48.50+1.99%
7/30/2026Boost TargetNeutral$83.00 ➝ $99.00+126.86%
7/20/2026Reiterated RatingMarket Perform$36.50 ➝ $47.50-2.56%
7/16/2026Boost TargetBuy$45.00 ➝ $52.50+5.58%
7/8/2026 Boost TargetHold$45.00 ➝ $47.50-1.20%
6/15/2026 Boost TargetBuy$100.00 ➝ $110.00+152.06%
5/12/2026Boost TargetBuy$90.00 ➝ $97.00+122.27%
4/10/2026 Lower TargetBuy$50.00 ➝ $48.00+26.00%
3/12/2026 Boost TargetOutperform$73.00 ➝ $80.00+83.32%
3/2/2026 Boost TargetNeutral$70.00 ➝ $80.00+83.32%
2/2/2026 Boost TargetBuy$82.00 ➝ $98.00+124.56%
4/23/2025Boost TargetSell$20.00 ➝ $25.00-15.61%
2/28/2025Reiterated RatingHold

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Should I Buy Monster Beverage Stock? MNST Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Monster Beverage pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Monster Beverage
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Monster Beverage Co.:

  • Monster Beverage Co. recently reported strong financial performance for the quarter ended in August 2026, beating analyst expectations with earnings per share of $0.60 against a consensus estimate of $0.58, while revenue grew 20.2% year-over-year to $2.50 billion, demonstrating robust demand for its energy drink portfolio.
  • The company maintains a debt-free balance sheet, a financial advantage highlighted in recent comparisons with peers like Coca-Cola and PepsiCo, which reduces financial risk and provides flexibility for future growth initiatives or share buybacks.
  • Institutional investor confidence is rising, with recent 13F filings showing significant position increases by firms such as Congress Asset Management Co., which grew its stake by 97.1% in the third quarter, and Bright Rock Capital Management LLC, which doubled its holdings, indicating strong professional interest in the stock.
  • Monster Beverage Co. currently trades at $42.88, which is below the consensus price target of $50.33 set by twenty-two brokerages, suggesting potential upside of approximately 17% as analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating.
  • The stock exhibits low volatility with a beta of 0.49, meaning it tends to be less sensitive to overall market movements than the broader market, which can provide a defensive characteristic for investors seeking stability in their portfolio.

Monster Beverage
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Monster Beverage Co. for these reasons:

  • Recent insider activity has been predominantly negative, with multiple executives including CEO Guy Carling and CFO Thomas J. Kelly selling shares in May and June 2026, which may signal a lack of confidence in the stock's near-term valuation or future performance.
  • The stock has experienced a significant decline from its 52-week high of $50.17 to the current price of $42.88, and it is currently trading below its 50-day moving average of $45.23, indicating short-term downward momentum and potential technical weakness.
  • Short interest has increased significantly, with shares shorted rising to 42.3 million in the most recent reporting period, representing a 14.1% increase from the previous month, which suggests that a growing number of traders are betting on a further decline in the stock price.
  • Monster Beverage Co. does not pay a dividend, with a yield of 0.00%, which may be a drawback for income-focused investors who prefer stocks that provide regular cash flow in addition to capital appreciation.
  • The company faces regulatory and legal challenges, as evidenced by recent court proceedings regarding the use of the "energy drink" label, which could lead to increased compliance costs or restrictions on marketing and product labeling in the future.

MNST Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 24 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Monster Beverage is $74.07, with a high forecast of $110.00 and a low forecast of $47.50.

24 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Monster Beverage in the last year. There are currently 8 hold ratings, 15 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" MNST shares.

According to analysts, Monster Beverage's stock has a predicted upside of 67.50% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Monster Beverage's stock had 4 downgrades and 3 upgrades by analysts.

Analysts like Monster Beverage more than other "consumer staples" companies. The consensus rating for Monster Beverage is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "consumer staples" companies is Hold. Learn more on how MNST compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Monster Beverage analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 10/12/2026.
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