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Monster Beverage Corporation is a leading manufacturer and marketer of energy drinks and beverages. The company's flagship brand, Monster Energy, is one of the most recognized energy drink brands globally. Monster also offers a range of other beverages including juices, teas, and sparkling water through brands like NOS, Full Throttle, Reign, and Hansen's. The company operates primarily in the non-alcoholic beverage industry, focusing on functional drinks that provide energy, focus, and performance benefits.
Monster generates revenue primarily through the sale of its beverages to distributors, retailers, and directly to consumers. The company's distribution network is extensive, leveraging partnerships with major bottlers and distributors worldwide. Revenue is driven by volume growth and product innovation, with a significant portion coming from the Monster Energy brand. The company also earns licensing fees from its alcohol beverage partnerships. Key financial metrics show strong profitability with a gross margin of 55.85% and an operating margin of 29.17%.
Monster competes in the highly competitive non-alcoholic beverage sector, particularly in the energy drink subcategory. Its main competitors include Red Bull, PepsiCo (with brands like Rockstar and Mountain Dew), and Coca-Cola (with brands like Monster itself through a strategic partnership). Monster holds a strong market position as the second-largest energy drink brand globally by market share. The company's competitive advantages include brand loyalty, innovative flavors, and effective marketing strategies targeting active lifestyles.
Monster's target audience is primarily young adults and teenagers, particularly those with active lifestyles such as athletes, gamers, and students. The company markets its products as providing energy and focus for sports, work, and recreation. Geographically, Monster generates the majority of its revenue from the United States, followed by Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific. The company has been expanding its international presence, with growing sales in emerging markets.
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Monster Beverage's stock fell 2.44% to $97.50, underperforming the broader market. The decline follows cautious commentary from UBS on consumer staple companies, suggesting another 'tricky' quarter ahead. Additionally, recent news about PepsiCo's earnings call and potential U.S. issues may have weighed on sentiment for the sector. No company-specific announcements were made in the past 24 hours.
Latest saved period: March 2026 · 2026-03-31
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| Ex-date | Amount | Payment date | Period |
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| Nov 8, 1990 | $0.01 | Dec 21, 1990 | — |
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