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Monster Beverage Corp

NASDAQ: MNST Beverages - Non-alcoholic
$42.84
▼ $0.31 (−0.72%) today
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Q3 2025 Earnings

Reported Nov 6, 2025, 4:27pm ET · SEC source
$0.56
Beat +16.35%
EPS · est. $0.48
$2.2B
Beat +4.17%
Revenue · est. $2.1B
+3.5%
Beating market
MNST vs S&P since report
5 quarters
Consecutive EPS beats

Market Reaction

% change · around the report
−3%0+3%Nov 6Nov 7report 4:27pm ETearnings+0.1%+1.3%
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MNST +1.3%S&P 500 +0.1%
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−3%0+3%Nov 6Nov 7earnings−0.3%+1.3%
MNST +1.3%NASDAQ −0.3%
−3%0+3%Nov 5Nov 14report 4:27pm ETearnings+0.1%+2.8%
−3%0+3%Nov 5Nov 14earnings+0.1%+2.8%
MNST +2.8%S&P 500 +0.1%
−3%0+3%Nov 5Nov 14report 4:27pm ETearnings−0.5%+2.8%
−3%0+3%Nov 5Nov 14earnings−0.5%+2.8%
MNST +2.8%NASDAQ −0.5%
+5.16%
Day of report
+0.43%
Next session
+2.27%
One week
+5.92%
30 days

S&P 500 over the same 30 days: +2.47%.

Did MNST Beat Earnings? Q3 2025 Results

Monster Beverage turned in a standout Q3 2025, posting adjusted earnings of $0.56 per diluted share against a consensus estimate of $0.48, a beat of 16.35%, while revenue climbed 16.8% year-over-year to $2.20 billion, topping the $2.11 billion analyst expectation by 4.17%. The primary engine behind the quarter was the Monster Energy Drinks segment, which grew net sales 17.7% to $2.03 billion as volume surged to 258.4 million cases from 219.4 million a year ago, and gross margin expanded to 55.7% from 53.2%, reflecting pricing discipline and supply chain improvements. International markets were a particular bright spot, with overseas net sales jumping 23.3% to $937.07 million and representing roughly 43% of total revenue. Looking ahead, management pointed to a robust 2026 product pipeline anchored by FLRT, a female-focused, sugar-free energy drink with functional wellness ingredients set to launch late in Q1, positioning Monster to compete directly in one of the category's fastest-growing consumer segments.

Key Takeaways
  • Monster Energy Ultra energy drinks contributed significantly to quarterly growth
  • Pricing actions improved gross margin
  • Supply chain optimization benefited profitability
  • Favorable product sales mix
  • Strong international growth with net sales to customers outside the U.S. increasing 23.3%
  • Energy drink case sales increased to 258.4 million from 219.4 million year-over-year
  • Favorable foreign currency exchange rates added $31.8 million to net sales

“The global energy drink category continues to demonstrate solid growth, driven by increasing consumer demand. We again delivered solid financial results in the 2025 third quarter, with record net sales, gross profit dollars, operating income and net income. The results for the quarter reflect the strength of our brands and dedication of our teams around the world. Our Monster Energy Ultra energy drinks once again contributed significantly to our growth this quarter. Our net sales to customers outside of the United States increased 23.3 percent in the 2025 third quarter to approximately 43 percent of total net sales, up from approximately 40 percent in the 2024 third quarter, and is the highest percentage of net sales to customers outside the United States recorded by the Company to date for a single quarter.”

Monster Beverage CEO, on the earnings call

Forward Guidance & Outlook

Monster Beverage expressed enthusiasm about its 2025 fall new product offerings and a robust slate of planned new product launches for 2026. The company plans to launch FLRT, a female-focused energy brand, late in Q1 2026, initially debuting in four flavors. Innovation remains central to the company's long-term growth strategy. The global energy drink category continues to demonstrate solid growth driven by increasing consumer demand.

MNST YoY Financials

Q3 2025 vs Q3 2024 · SEC filings Q3 2024 Q3 2025
$0$700.0M$1.4B$2.1B$1.9B$2.2BRevenue$999.8M$1.2BGross Profit$479.9M$675.4MOperating Income$370.9M$524.5MNet Income
$0$700.0M$1.4B$2.1BRevenueGross ProfitOperating IncomeNet Income

MNST Revenue by Segment

Monster Energy Drinks$2.0B+17.7%
Strategic Brands$130.5M+15.9%
Alcohol Brands$33.0M−17.0%
Other$6.8M+14.4%

MNST Revenue by Geography

United States
Rest of World$937.1M+23.3%

Figures from SEC filings and company reports. Not investment advice.