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Monster Beverage (MNST) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$45.40 +0.06 (+0.13%)
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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

$67.07
47.73% Upside
According to the 24 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Monster Beverage, the average price target is $67.07. The highest price target for MNST is $110.00, while the lowest price target for MNST is $47.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 47.73% from the current price of $45.40.
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
11/11/25 to 11/11/26
1 Month Ago
10/12/25 to 10/12/26
3 Months Ago
8/13/25 to 8/13/26
1 Year Ago
11/11/24 to 11/11/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
15 Buy rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
Hold
8 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
9 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$67.07$74.07$74.18$36.45
Forecasted Upside47.73% Upside69.26% Upside58.92% Upside1.38% 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

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
2.52
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside48.57% Upside35.53% Upside14.18% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Report Date
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
11/9/2026
Andrew Strelzik
Andrew Strelzik
2 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingMarket Perform$47.00+3.76%
11/9/2026
Cristian Rios
Cristian Rios
Not Rated
Boost TargetMarket Perform$50.00 ➝ $51.00+11.55%
11/6/2026
Kaumil Gajrawala
Kaumil Gajrawala
1 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingBuy$55.00+14.99%
11/6/2026Reiterated RatingNeutral$49.00 ➝ $50.00+4.54%
11/6/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$55.00+14.99%
11/6/2026Boost TargetOverweight$50.00 ➝ $52.00+8.72%
11/6/2026Boost TargetOverweight$50.50 ➝ $53.00+10.81%
11/3/2026 UpgradeBuy (B-) ➝ Buy (B)
10/26/2026Lower TargetNeutral$49.50 ➝ $49.00+5.80%
10/22/2026Set Target$52.00+11.66%
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10/22/2026Reiterated RatingBuy
10/12/2026 UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
10/8/2026 Lower Target$95.00 ➝ $52.00+19.16%
9/28/2026 Reiterated RatingNeutral$84.00 ➝ $98.00+133.19%
8/10/2026Reiterated RatingHold$98.00 ➝ $100.00+10.67%
8/7/2026Boost TargetOverweight$103.00 ➝ $110.00+152.06%
8/5/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform$97.00 ➝ $48.50+1.99%
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, November 4, 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 in its most recent quarter, with revenue of $2.50 billion, which exceeded the consensus estimate of $2.43 billion and represented a 20.2% increase compared to the same period last year. This significant top-line growth indicates that the company is successfully expanding its market share and driving demand for its energy drink portfolio, providing a solid foundation for future earnings potential.
  • The stock is currently trading at $48.75, which is well below the consensus price target of $74.07 set by analysts. This substantial gap between the current market price and the average analyst target suggests that the stock may be undervalued relative to its expected future performance, offering potential upside for investors who believe in the company's long-term growth trajectory.
  • Institutional investors have shown strong confidence in Monster Beverage Co. by significantly increasing their holdings in the third quarter. For example, Third View Private Wealth LLC increased its position by 99.9%, and AIA Group Ltd raised its stake by 102.1%. This broad-based accumulation by professional investors often signals positive sentiment and can provide support for the stock price.
  • Monster Beverage Co. demonstrated strong profitability in its latest earnings report, achieving a net margin of 23.08% and a return on equity of 26.02%. These metrics indicate that the company is efficient at converting its revenue into profit and generating strong returns for shareholders, which is a key indicator of financial health and operational excellence.
  • The company has a low beta of 0.51, meaning its stock price tends to be less volatile than the overall market. This characteristic can make Monster Beverage Co. an attractive option for investors seeking to reduce portfolio risk, as it may provide more stable returns during periods of market turbulence.

Monster Beverage
Bear Case

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

  • Several major financial institutions have recently lowered their price targets for Monster Beverage Co., reflecting a more cautious outlook. For instance, Sanford C. Bernstein cut its target from $95.00 to $50.00, and Evercore reduced its target from $95.00 to $52.00. These downward revisions suggest that analysts are concerned about the company's valuation or future growth prospects, which could weigh on the stock price.
  • Insider selling activity has been notable in recent months, with several company executives, including CEO Guy Carling and CFO Thomas J. Kelly, selling significant portions of their shares. While insider sales can occur for various personal reasons, a pattern of selling by key management figures can sometimes signal a lack of confidence in the stock's near-term performance or a desire to lock in gains.
  • Monster Beverage Co. does not pay a dividend, as indicated by a dividend yield of 0.00%. For investors who rely on income from their investments, the absence of a dividend may be a drawback, especially when compared to other consumer staples companies that offer regular cash distributions.
  • The company's price-to-earnings ratio of 45.14 is relatively high, suggesting that the stock is priced at a premium to its earnings. This high valuation may leave little room for error if the company fails to meet future earnings expectations, potentially leading to a significant decline in the stock price if growth slows.
  • Short interest in Monster Beverage Co. has increased in recent months, with the number of shares shorted rising to 44,489,148 as of the latest report. A higher level of short interest can indicate that some investors are betting against the stock, which could create downward pressure on the price and increase volatility.

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 $67.07, with a high forecast of $110.00 and a low forecast of $47.00.

24 Wall Street 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 research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" MNST shares.

According to analysts, Monster Beverage's stock has a predicted upside of 47.73% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Monster Beverage's stock had 3 upgrades and 2 downgrades 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 11/9/2026.
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