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Monster Beverage (MNST) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$43.91 -0.36 (-0.81%)
Closing price 09/23/2026 04:00 PM Eastern
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$44.01 +0.10 (+0.23%)
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Monster Beverage - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
9
Buy
13

Based on 22 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 22 analysts, 9 have given a hold rating, and 13 have given a buy rating for MNST.

Consensus Price Target

$50.33
14.61% Upside
According to the 22 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Monster Beverage, the average price target is $50.33. The highest price target for MNST is $100.00, while the lowest price target for MNST is $35.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 14.61% from the current price of $43.91.
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
9/24/25 to 9/24/26
1 Month Ago
8/25/25 to 8/25/26
3 Months Ago
6/26/25 to 6/26/26
1 Year Ago
9/24/24 to 9/24/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
13 Buy rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
Hold
9 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$50.33$50.33$44.68$32.97
Forecasted Upside14.61% Upside3.27% Upside-7.29% Downside1.57% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

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

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Monster Beverage Stock vs. The Competition

TypeMonster BeverageConsumer Staples CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.59
2.22
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside14.61% Upside146.90% Upside18.86% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/8/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 UpgradeBuy (B-)Buy (B)
8/12/2026
Citigroup Inc. logo
Citigroup
4 of 5 stars
Filippo Falorni
Filippo Falorni
2 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingBuy
8/10/2026
Steve Powers
Steve Powers
3 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingHold$100.00+10.67%
8/7/2026Boost TargetOverweight$47.00 ➝ $50.50+12.50%
8/7/2026Boost TargetNeutral$52.00 ➝ $52.50+13.75%
8/7/2026 Boost TargetOutperform$47.50 ➝ $52.50+11.51%
8/5/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform$97.00 ➝ $48.50+1.99%
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%
7/8/2026Boost TargetOverweight$48.50 ➝ $52.50+8.34%
6/12/2026Initiated CoverageMarket Perform$47.50+3.23%
6/1/2026Set TargetOverweight$50.00 ➝ $51.50+16.94%
5/6/2026UpgradeNeutralBuy$38.00 ➝ $45.00+18.73%
5/4/2026Lower TargetNeutral$40.50 ➝ $39.00+3.66%
4/10/2026 Lower TargetBuy$50.00 ➝ $48.00+26.00%
3/11/2026 Set Target$50.00+31.73%
3/3/2026 Boost TargetBuy$47.50 ➝ $50.00+23.37%
1/16/2026 UpgradeUnderperformNeutral$38.50-1.17%
1/5/2026 DowngradeStrong-BuyHold
12/3/2025Reiterated RatingNeutral$35.00-5.37%
12/3/2025 Boost TargetBuy$40.00 ➝ $41.50+11.10%
5/12/2025 UpgradeMarket PerformOutperform$28.00 ➝ $32.50+7.26%
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 Sunday, September 20, 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 August 6, 2026, with revenue of $2.50 billion, which exceeded analyst expectations of $2.43 billion and represented a 20.2% year-over-year increase. This growth was accompanied by an earnings per share of $0.60, beating the consensus estimate of $0.58, and a net margin of 23.08%, indicating robust profitability and operational efficiency.
  • The stock has demonstrated positive technical momentum by crossing above its 200-day moving average, a key indicator often used by investors to identify long-term trend reversals. As of September 20, 2026, the current stock price is $44.71, which is above the 200-day moving average of $43.31, suggesting that recent buying pressure may be supporting a sustained upward trend.
  • Wall Street analysts maintain a positive outlook on the company, with a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $50.33. Recent actions include UBS Group raising its price objective to $52.50 and Stifel Nicolaus increasing its target to $52.50 with a "buy" rating, reflecting confidence in the company's future growth potential.
  • International expansion is driving significant growth, with Monster Beverage Co. reporting a 35% surge in international sales in the second quarter. This broadening of the overseas engine, particularly in markets like China, India, and Brazil, provides a new avenue for revenue growth beyond the saturated domestic market.
  • The company has a low beta of 0.52, which measures the stock's volatility relative to the overall market. A beta below 1.0 suggests that Monster Beverage Co. is less volatile than the broader market, potentially making it a more stable investment for risk-averse investors seeking consistent returns.

Monster Beverage
Bear Case

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

  • Monster Beverage Co. is currently trading at a high valuation, with a P/E ratio of 41.40. This means investors are paying $41.40 for every $1 of earnings, which is significantly higher than the market average and suggests that the stock may be overvalued relative to its current earnings power.
  • Recent insider selling activity raises concerns about management's confidence in the stock's future performance. For example, CEO Guy Carling sold 38,000 shares at an average price of $45.45 on June 10, 2026, and CFO Thomas J. Kelly sold 14,000 shares at an average price of $43.905 on May 13, 2026. Such sales by key executives can be interpreted as a signal that insiders believe the stock is overvalued.
  • Short interest in Monster Beverage Co. has increased significantly, with 43,851,128 shares shorted as of August 31, 2026, representing a 14.09% increase from the previous month. This rise in short interest indicates that a growing number of investors are betting against the stock, which could lead to downward pressure on the price if the bearish sentiment continues.
  • The company's stock has experienced a significant decline from its 52-week high of $50.17 to the current price of $44.71, representing a drop of over 10%. This decline suggests that the stock may be in a downtrend, and investors may be concerned about the company's ability to sustain its recent growth.
  • Monster Beverage Co. does not pay a dividend, with a dividend yield of 0.00%. This means that investors are not receiving any income from their investment, and they must rely solely on capital appreciation to generate returns. This can be a disadvantage for income-focused investors who prefer stocks that provide regular cash payments.

MNST Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 22 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Monster Beverage is $50.33, with a high forecast of $100.00 and a low forecast of $35.00.

22 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Monster Beverage in the last year. There are currently 9 hold ratings and 13 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" MNST shares.

According to analysts, Monster Beverage's stock has a predicted upside of 14.61% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Monster Beverage's stock had 4 downgrades and 2 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 9/8/2026.
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