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Monster Beverage (MNST) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$43.15 -0.67 (-1.53%)
Closing price 09/8/2026 04:00 PM Eastern
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$43.08 -0.07 (-0.17%)
As of 09/8/2026 07:56 PM Eastern
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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
16.63% 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 16.63% from the current price of $43.15.
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
9/9/25 to 9/9/26
1 Month Ago
8/10/25 to 8/10/26
3 Months Ago
6/11/25 to 6/11/26
1 Year Ago
9/9/24 to 9/9/25
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$47.78$44.68$32.92
Forecasted Upside16.63% Upside4.51% Upside-2.91% Downside3.93% 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 Upside16.63% Upside153.34% Upside15.34% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
8/21/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 DowngradeBuy (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%
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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 Monday, September 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 completed a 2-for-1 stock split in August 2026, which has made the shares more accessible to individual investors by lowering the per-share price to $43.82, a level that is significantly below the 52-week high of $50.17 and offers a potential entry point for those looking to capitalize on the company's long-term growth trajectory.
  • The company demonstrated strong financial performance in its most recent quarter, reporting revenue of $2.50 billion, which exceeded analyst estimates of $2.43 billion and represented a 20.2% year-over-year increase, indicating robust demand for its energy drink portfolio and effective execution of its global expansion strategy.
  • Monster Beverage Co. has received a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" from 22 analysts, with 13 of them issuing a "buy" recommendation, and the average 12-month price target stands at $50.33, suggesting that the current market price of $43.82 may be undervalued relative to the expected future earnings potential.
  • The board of directors initiated a $500 million share buyback plan in May 2026, a move that typically signals management's confidence in the company's intrinsic value and its ability to generate sufficient cash flow to return capital to shareholders while potentially supporting the stock price.
  • International sales have become a significant driver of growth, accounting for 46% of total sales in the second quarter of 2026, which diversifies the company's revenue streams and reduces reliance on the domestic market, thereby providing a buffer against regional economic fluctuations.

Monster Beverage
Bear Case

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

  • Short interest in Monster Beverage Co. surged by 109.4% in August 2026, reaching 38,435,879 shares, which indicates that a significant portion of the market is betting against the stock's future performance, potentially reflecting concerns about valuation or future growth sustainability.
  • The company's current price-to-earnings ratio of 40.57 is relatively high, suggesting that the stock is priced for perfection and that any disappointment in future earnings or revenue growth could lead to a significant correction in the share price, as the market has already priced in substantial future growth.
  • Recent insider activity has been predominantly negative, with CEO Guy Carling selling 38,000 shares in June 2026 and other executives, including CFO Thomas J. Kelly and Director Mark J. Hall, also selling significant blocks of stock in May 2026, which may signal a lack of confidence in the current stock price or a desire to diversify personal holdings.
  • Some analysts, such as JPMorgan Chase & Co., have recently lowered their price targets and maintained neutral ratings, citing concerns about the company's valuation and the potential for slowing growth in the energy drink category, which could limit upside potential for investors.
  • The company's beta of 0.52, while indicating lower volatility than the broader market, also suggests that the stock may not provide the same level of upside during strong market rallies, potentially limiting returns for investors seeking aggressive growth in a bullish economic environment.

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 research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Monster Beverage in the last twelve months. There are currently 9 hold ratings and 13 buy ratings 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 16.63% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Monster Beverage's stock had 4 downgrades and 1 upgrade 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 8/21/2026.
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