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Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) Next Earnings Date & Expected ±4.5% Move

$47.34 +2.14% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $47.64

Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) earns a Roarable Rating of B (Buy) with 75/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (56% profit margin, 18% return on capital) with steady institutional support. The company’s underlying cash engine and institutional positioning keep the composite score in the Green Buy zone.

📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 75/100 (B) historically ranked in the Top 12% of excess returns over the next 90 days (+7.4% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 69.7% hit rate) →
ROARABLE B • BUY Cap $136.20B
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As of 2026-11-02, Monster Beverage Corporation (NASDAQ: MNST) is rated B (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 75/100 at a spot price of $47.34 (+2.14% 1D, market cap $136.20B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 18/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 16/20, Executive Insider Alignment 15/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 17/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 9/20. Across 146 tracked Consumer Staples issuers, MNST ranks #6 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Consumer Staples sector (Beverages (Production/Distribution)), MNST carries a Roarable B (75/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 72.2x, gross margin of 55.8%, and ROIC of 17.5%. By comparison, BUD (Anheuser-Busch Inbev SA Sponsored ADR (Belgium)) holds a C grade (65/100 RQD, P/E 32.8x, ROIC 9.9%, cap $156.82B) and PEP (PepsiCo Inc.) posts a C- grade (61/100 RQD, P/E 22.1x, ROIC 17.0%, cap $182.32B). Among the 5-stock peer group, PEP leads on earnings multiple (22.1x) while MNST leads on capital efficiency (17.5% ROIC).

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Per MNST's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000865752), Monster Beverage Corporation generated $8.29B in revenue (+10.7% YoY), $0 in net income, and $1.97B in free cash flow against $9.99B in total assets and $2.34B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (56% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $47.64 (+0.63%)🧬 Disciplined Float (+0.80% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 18/20 (A) • 23.7% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 75/100 (B) historically ranked in the Top 12% of excess returns over the next 90 days (+7.4% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 69.7% hit rate).
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw B · Rk B+
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12M PRICE TARGET CONE+7.6% Base Target
$60 Bull$51 Base$39 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for MNST)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±4.5%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (75/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY MNST SCORES 75/100 (B) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+18/20 pts (24% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 23.7% FCF Margin ($1.97B FCF) & 55.8% Gross Margin

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Macro Regime Fit+17/20 pts (23% of score)

FRED Regime × Technicals: 84% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 55.9 (BULLISH MOMENTUM)

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution9/20 pts (-11 pt drag)

Disciplined Float (+0.80% YoY Shares) & executive Form 4 sales trim 11 pts from alignment

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
67
Grade B-$43.31+8.6% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
70
Grade B$47.04-3.4% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
72
Grade B$45.44+4.2% Next Q
Current
75
Grade B$47.34+7.4% Hist 90D α
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Even with a 75/100 (B) score, MNST faces multiple-compression risk if 72.2x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Priced at 72x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($44.68) or 200D SMA ($43.16) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($50.96) toward Bear Floor ($38.82).

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Historical OHLCV Volatility ±4.5% Swing Band

±$2.13 Expected Swing
$45.21 (-4.5%)Spot $47.34$49.47 (+4.5%)
MODEL EARNINGS SETUP GAUGE

MNST Quantitative Pre-Earnings Setup: 75/100

Trailing EPS: $0.64 • YoY Revenue Growth: 10.7%

Model Bullish Setup (75/100)Model Risk Weight (25/100)
Derived deterministically from RQD cash-flow quality, SEC accrual safety, and institutional flow (not a community poll).
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Recent SEC Reported Revenue, Net Profit & Diluted EPS Cadence

PeriodFiledRevenueNet ProfitFree Cash FlowGross Margin
FY 20252025-12-31$8.29B$0$1.97B55.8%
FY 20242024-12-31$7.49B$0$1.66B54%
FY 20232023-12-31$7.14B$0$1.40B55.8%
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MNST // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +25.90%⚡ TESTING RESISTANCE
2026-11-02O $45.66H $47.34L $45.66C $47.34VOL 10.43M
RES: $47.55SUP: $38.48SMA50: $44.68SMA200: $43.16
$51.16$47.05$42.95$38.84$34.74RES $47.55SUP $38.48$47.342026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-02
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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
46.8%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +10.7% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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1. Head-to-Head Consumer Staples Peer Comparison (MNST vs. BUD, PEP, KOF, DEO)

Industry: Beverages (Production/Distribution) (35 Tracked Issuers)

Across 146 tracked Consumer Staples securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) ranks #6 by composite RQD confidence (75/100, grade B) and #8 by equity capitalization ($136.20B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, PEP leads on earnings valuation at 22.1x trailing P/E, while MNST leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 17.5% ROIC and 55.8% gross margin. MNST currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 75/100 (B).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
MNST ACTIVE
Monster Beverage Corporation
B 75/100 72.2x 55.8% 17.5% +2.14% $136.20B Benchmark Subject
BUD
Anheuser-Busch Inbev SA Sponsored ADR (Belgium)
C 65/100 32.8x — 9.9% +1.08% $156.82B /bud-vs-mnst →
PEP
PepsiCo Inc.
C- 61/100 22.1x 54.1% 17.0% +2.65% $182.32B /pep-vs-mnst →
KOF
Coca Cola Femsa S.A.B. de C.V. American
C+ 67/100 32.8x — 9.9% +0.16% $194.12B /kof-vs-mnst →
DEO
Diageo plc
C+ 66/100 32.8x — 9.9% +2.31% $50.84B /deo-vs-mnst →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0000865752

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) reported GAAP revenue of $8.29B (+10.7% vs. FY2024 revenue of $7.49B , and +16.2% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $0, operating cash flow of $2.10B, and free cash flow of $1.97B (+18.1% YoY). On the balance sheet, MNST closed FY2025 with $9.99B in total assets against $2.34B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 20.46, Piotroski F-Score: 8/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $8.29B $0 $2.10B $1.97B $9.99B $2.34B
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $7.49B $0 $1.93B $1.66B $7.72B $374.0M
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $7.14B $0 $1.72B $1.40B $74.91B $17.53B

3. MNST Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is MNST stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-02, Monster Beverage Corporation (NASDAQ: MNST) is rated B (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 75/100 at a spot price of $47.34 (+2.14% 1D, market cap $136.20B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 18/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 16/20, Executive Insider Alignment 15/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 17/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 9/20. Across 146 tracked Consumer Staples issuers, MNST ranks #6 in composite RQD confidence.

How does MNST compare to BUD and PEP in the Consumer Staples sector?

Within the Consumer Staples sector (Beverages (Production/Distribution)), MNST carries a Roarable B (75/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 72.2x, gross margin of 55.8%, and ROIC of 17.5%. By comparison, BUD (Anheuser-Busch Inbev SA Sponsored ADR (Belgium)) holds a C grade (65/100 RQD, P/E 32.8x, ROIC 9.9%, cap $156.82B) and PEP (PepsiCo Inc.) posts a C- grade (61/100 RQD, P/E 22.1x, ROIC 17.0%, cap $182.32B). Among the 5-stock peer group, PEP leads on earnings multiple (22.1x) while MNST leads on capital efficiency (17.5% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for MNST?

Per MNST's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000865752), Monster Beverage Corporation generated $8.29B in revenue (+10.7% YoY), $0 in net income, and $1.97B in free cash flow against $9.99B in total assets and $2.34B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (56% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is MNST trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

MNST last traded at $47.34 (+2.14% on volume of 13,315,624 shares), positioning the stock +5.95% above its 50-day simple moving average ($44.68) and +9.68% above its 200-day simple moving average ($43.16). Across its 52-week range of $32.94 to $50.17, MNST sits at the 83.6% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 55.9 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±4.5% ($45.21 to $49.47).

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When is MNST's next earnings date?

Based on SEC filing cadence, Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST)'s next quarterly reporting window is estimated around Dec 30, 2026.

How much is MNST stock expected to move on earnings?

Volatility modeling currently projects a ±4.5% event move for MNST, spanning a range between $45.21 and $49.47.

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MNST — Monster Beverage Corporation: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:09:26Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, MNST scores 75 out of 100, a B grade, labeled "Roarable Buy — Good Risk/Reward." The five pillars are: Fundamental Cash Engine 18/20 (ROIC 17.5%; FCF yield 1.44%), Whale 13F Flow 16/20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning), Insider Conviction 9/20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow), Macro Regime Fit 17/20 (Beta 1.14; sector sensitivity), and Forensic Balance Sheet 15/20 (Altman Z 20.46; Piotroski F 8/9; Debt/Equity 0.24). The strongest pillar is the cash engine, which supports the ROIC and margin profile shown in the market data. The weakest pillar is insider conviction, which means the rating leans less on insider signaling than on operating economics. The FCF yield of 1.44% and a trailing P/E of 72.2 indicate that the valuation already prices in substantial growth, so upside depends on sustaining earnings expansion rather than on a valuation discount. The forensic scores point to a balance sheet that is not the primary risk factor. The Beta of 1.14 implies above-market sensitivity to broad moves. This is an educational reading of the scores, not a recommendation.

Snapshot

PriceMarket CapP/E (TTM)Forward P/EEV/EBITDAEPS (TTM)Dividend YieldBeta52-Wk RangeROIC %
$46.35$136.2B72.267.153.80.640%1.14$32.94 - $50.1717.5%

Business

Per the Profile, Monster Beverage Corporation is a NASDAQ-listed issuer in the Consumer Staples sector, operating in Beverages (Production/Distribution). The source data does not describe its specific product lines, customer base, or revenue-generation mechanics beyond the sector and industry classification. Its reported gross margin of 55.8% and operating margin of 29.2% (per Market Data) reflect the profitability of its operations, but the source does not detail how those margins are generated.

Financial Trend

PeriodRevenueOperating IncomeNet IncomeEPSFCFCashDebt
FY 2025$8294.3M$2419.4M$0.0MN/A$1965.9M$2088.1M$2337.4M
FY 2024$7492.7M$1930.3M$0.0MN/A$1664.5M$1533.3M$374.0M
FY 2023$7140.0M$1953.4M$0.0MN/A$1396.5MN/A$17529.4M

Per the SEC financials, revenue rose from $7140.0M (FY 2023) to $8294.3M (FY 2025), and operating income moved from $1953.4M to $2419.4M over the same span. Reported net income is $0.0M across all three periods, which conflicts with the stated net margin of 22.8% and should be treated as a data-quality issue rather than a finding. Per the Market Data, ROIC is 17.5% and the Altman Z-Score is 20.46, with a Piotroski F-Score of 8/9 (per the Roarable RQD rating). Debt/Equity is 0.24. The FY 2023 debt figure of $17529.4M differs sharply from the FY 2024 and FY 2025 figures, and no explanation for this is provided in the source.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

  • Earnings catalyst: Per the news feed, Monster Beverage plans to report financial results for the 2026 third quarter on November 5, 2026.
  • Coverage and positioning: Multiple items (Yahoo Finance, StockInvest.us, Quiver Quantitative, MarketBeat, Simply Wall St) cover market action and institutional positioning. One MarketBeat item references a purchase of MNST stock by Congress Asset Management Co. The headlines alone do not provide quantified detail.
  • Signal flags: The Yahoo Finance item covering energy drink growth is flagged GREEN as a CATALYST. The remaining items are flagged YELLOW as MARKET WIRE.
  • Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph: Supply chain is recorded as NONE, with no butterfly links and no proprietary signals.

Open Questions

  • Why is reported net income $0.0M in every period when the Market Data lists a net margin of 22.8% and EPS of 0.64?
  • What explains the FY 2023 debt of $17529.4M compared with $374.0M in FY 2024, and why is FY 2023 cash not available?
  • What specific products and channels drive the reported revenue growth from $7140.0M to $8294.3M?
  • What are the consensus analyst rating and price targets, which the source leaves unavailable?
  • What insider, 13F, and Congressional transaction details sit behind the Insider Conviction and Whale Flow pillar scores?

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MNST Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $47.34?

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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is MNST (B • RQD 75/100) a Buy at $46.35?

Welcome to the MNST (Monster Beverage Corporation) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 75/100 (Roarable Buy — Good Risk/Reward) in Beverages (Production/Distribution). Bulls point to capital efficiency (17.5% ROIC), while bears focus on valuation multiple compression (72.2x trailing P/E). Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

SK SkepticalCFA Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $38.47 (-17.0%)
Spot @ $46.35

Pump the brakes on MNST — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on MNST, but look at what you are paying: 72.2x trailing P/E with 55.8% gross margins. Unless Monster Beverage Corporation expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

DE DeltaGamma_99 Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $57.94 (+25.0%)
Spot @ $46.35

MNST cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on MNST, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Beverages (Production/Distribution) and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $46.35 (52-wk range $32.94 - $50.17), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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