Monster Beverage Corp
Q1 2022 Earnings
Did MNST Beat Earnings? Q1 2022 Results
Monster Beverage delivered a split verdict in the first quarter of 2022, posting revenue that cleared Wall Street's bar while profits fell short under the weight of surging costs. Net sales climbed 22.1% year over year to $1.52 billion, topping the $1.43 billion consensus by 6.52%, as strong volume growth across the energy drink portfolio powered the top line. Earnings per share, however, came in at $0.55, missing the $0.61 estimate by 9.84%, as gross margin contracted sharply to 51.1% from 57.5% a year ago, pressured by freight rates, fuel costs, aluminum can pricing, and distribution expenses that spiked 49.7% to $81.40 million. The quarter also marked Monster's entry into the alcoholic beverage space through its $330.40 million acquisition of CANarchy Craft Brewery Collective, which contributed $15.20 million in partial-quarter sales. Looking ahead, management announced a market-wide U.S. price increase effective September 1, 2022, and expressed confidence that some cost pressures are transitory as the company reduces reliance on imported aluminum cans.
- 22.1% net sales growth driven by strong volume across energy drink portfolio
- Case sales increased to 168,793 thousand from 138,566 thousand year-over-year
- Average net sales per case increased to $8.87 from $8.94
- Gross margin contracted to 51.1% from 57.5% due to cost inflation
- Significant increases in freight rates, fuel costs, aluminum can costs, ingredient costs, co-packing fees
- Foreign currency exchange had $32.9 million unfavorable impact on net sales
“We are pleased to report that net sales grew 22.1 percent in the 2022 first quarter to a record $1.52 billion.”
Monster Beverage CEO, on the earnings call
Forward Guidance & Outlook
Monster Beverage plans a market-wide price increase in the United States effective September 1, 2022, to address persistent cost pressures. The company continues to implement promotional reductions and other pricing actions in the U.S. and EMEA to mitigate increased supply chain costs. Management believes some of the elevated costs are transitory, expecting improvements as the company decreases reliance on imported aluminum cans and increases inventory levels in closer proximity to customers. The company remains encouraged by opportunities in the alcohol space through the CANarchy acquisition and its distribution network.
MNST YoY Financials
MNST Revenue by Segment
MNST Revenue by Geography
Figures from SEC filings and company reports. Not investment advice.