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Monster Beverage (MNST) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$42.94 +0.80 (+1.90%)
Closing price 10/2/2026 04:00 PM Eastern
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$43.17 +0.23 (+0.54%)
As of 10/2/2026 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
17.20% 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 17.20% from the current price of $42.94.
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
10/3/25 to 10/3/26
1 Month Ago
9/3/25 to 9/3/26
3 Months Ago
7/5/25 to 7/5/26
1 Year Ago
10/3/24 to 10/3/25
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)
13 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 Upside17.20% Upside14.17% Upside-8.45% Downside-1.82% 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

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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 Upside17.20% Upside167.49% Upside21.54% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
Neutral News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/28/2026
BNP Paribas Exane logo
BNP Paribas Exane
5 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingNeutral
9/8/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
3 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
8/10/2026Reiterated 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%
5/6/2026UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$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%
1/5/2026 DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
12/3/2025Reiterated RatingNeutral$35.00-5.37%
12/3/2025 Boost TargetBuy$40.00 ➝ $41.50+11.10%
5/12/2025 UpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$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 Tuesday, September 29, 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 latest quarterly results, with revenue of $2.50 billion, which exceeded analyst estimates of $2.43 billion and represented a 20.2% increase compared to the same quarter last year. This significant year-over-year growth demonstrates the company's ability to expand its market share and drive sales, which is a key indicator of long-term value creation for shareholders.
  • The company's earnings per share for the most recent quarter was $0.60, beating the consensus estimate of $0.58 by $0.02. This beat, combined with a net margin of 23.08% and a return on equity of 26.02%, indicates that Monster Beverage Co. is not only growing its top line but also maintaining high profitability and efficiently using shareholder capital to generate returns.
  • Analysts maintain a positive outlook on the stock, with a consensus recommendation of "Moderate Buy" from twenty-two brokerages. The average 12-month price objective is $50.33, which suggests potential upside from the current stock price of $41.74. This valuation gap implies that the market may not yet fully appreciate the company's future growth potential.
  • Monster Beverage Co. benefits from a dominant global position in the energy-drink market, a sector that continues to see strong demand. The company's strong margins and long-term track record of sales growth provide a stable foundation for investors, as the brand remains a leading choice in its category despite competition from other beverage giants.
  • The company has a clean balance sheet with zero debt, which provides financial flexibility and resilience against economic downturns. This low-risk financial structure allows Monster Beverage Co. to focus on growth initiatives and strategic acquisitions without the burden of high interest payments, making it an attractive option for risk-averse investors seeking growth in the consumer staples sector.

Monster Beverage
Bear Case

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

  • Recent commentary from analysts cautions that the stock's valuation, at approximately 40 times earnings, may already price in substantial future growth. This high price-to-earnings ratio suggests that investors are paying a premium for the stock, which could limit upside potential if the company fails to meet high expectations for continued rapid growth.
  • Unusual options trading activity has been observed, with investors purchasing 5,877 put options, a volume roughly 105% above the average daily put volume. This surge in put option buying indicates increased demand for downside protection or bearish speculation, suggesting that some market participants are concerned about potential price declines in the near term.
  • Monster Beverage Co. has recently lagged behind the S&P 500 in 2026, with Coca-Cola delivering stronger gains as its sales growth has improved. This relative underperformance raises questions about whether Monster can repeat its historical outperformance against major competitors, potentially making it a less attractive option for investors seeking relative value in the beverage sector.
  • The stock has experienced selling pressure recently, with reports indicating that the stock fell ahead of and during the latest trading sessions. This decline, despite positive sales-growth narratives, suggests that market sentiment may be shifting, and investors are becoming more cautious about the stock's valuation and future growth prospects.
  • Short interest in Monster Beverage Co. has increased in recent months, with the number of shares shorted rising from 18,354,341 in July to 42,323,759 in September. This significant increase in short interest indicates that a growing number of investors are betting against the stock, which could signal underlying concerns about the company's future performance or valuation.

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 year. 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 17.20% 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 9/28/2026.
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