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Monster Beverage (MNST) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$45.57 +0.17 (+0.37%)
Closing price 11/12/2026 04:00 PM Eastern
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$45.56 -0.02 (-0.03%)
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Monster Beverage - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
9
Buy
15

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, 9 have given a hold rating, and 15 have given a buy rating for MNST.

Consensus Price Target

$67.07
47.18% 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 47.18% from the current price of $45.57.
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
11/13/25 to 11/13/26
1 Month Ago
10/14/25 to 10/14/26
3 Months Ago
8/15/25 to 8/15/26
1 Year Ago
11/13/24 to 11/13/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
15 Buy rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
Hold
9 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
9 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$67.07$74.07$74.18$35.42
Forecasted Upside47.18% Upside67.50% Upside58.44% Upside-0.33% Downside
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
2.63
2.22
2.52
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside47.18% Upside35.68% Upside13.84% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Report Date
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
11/10/2026
Zacks Research logo
Zacks Research
4 of 5 stars
 DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
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%
11/6/2026Reiterated 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%
10/22/2026Reiterated RatingBuy
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 11, 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 third-quarter revenue of $2.53 billion, which exceeded the consensus estimate of $2.49 billion and represented a 16.7% year-over-year increase, demonstrating strong top-line growth momentum that supports the investment thesis.
  • With the current stock price at $45.40, the valuation appears attractive relative to the consensus price target of $74.07, suggesting significant potential upside for investors as analysts maintain a Moderate Buy rating despite recent market volatility.
  • Institutional investor confidence is rising, evidenced by significant position increases in the third quarter, such as Pictet Asset Management Holding SA raising its stake by 216.1% and Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC increasing its holdings by 137.6%, indicating that professional capital is accumulating in the stock.
  • The company's low beta of 0.51 suggests that Monster Beverage Co. shares are less volatile than the broader market, which can provide a defensive characteristic for portfolios seeking stability while still participating in the growth of the energy drink sector.
  • Recent analyst commentary highlights that the company's expansion into protein products is adding a new growth engine, diversifying its revenue streams beyond traditional energy drinks and potentially driving future earnings growth.

Monster Beverage
Bear Case

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

  • Despite strong revenue growth, the company reported impairment charges for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026, which signals potential operational inefficiencies or asset valuation issues that could pressure future profitability.
  • The stock trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 41.09, which is a premium valuation that may leave little room for error if earnings growth slows, as some analysts note the stock may be near fair value despite the recent price decline from its 52-week high of $50.17.
  • Short interest has increased significantly, with shares shorted rising to 46,716,705 as of the latest record date, representing a 5.01% month-over-month increase, which indicates that a portion of the market is betting against the stock's future performance.
  • Recent insider activity has been predominantly negative, with the CEO and other executives selling shares in the first half of 2026, such as the CEO selling 38,000 shares in June, which may signal a lack of confidence in the current stock price from those closest to the company.
  • Margin pressure is building as noted in recent financial analyses, suggesting that while revenue is growing, the cost structure may be tightening, which could limit the company's ability to maintain high net margins of 22.66% 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 $67.07, with a high forecast of $110.00 and a low forecast of $47.00.

24 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Monster Beverage in the last year. There are currently 9 hold ratings and 15 buy ratings 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 47.18% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Monster Beverage's stock had 3 upgrades and 3 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 11/10/2026.
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