2026 Second Quarter Highlights
Net Sales rise 20.2 percent to$2.54 billion - Net Income increases 19.6 percent to
$584.5 million (15.7 percent to$590.5 million on a non-GAAP adjusted basis)1 - Net Income Per Diluted Share increases 19.0 percent to
$0.59 per share (15.2 percent to$0.60 per share on a non-GAAP adjusted basis)
1The tables at the end of this press release provide a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the Company’s results, as reported under GAAP. (See “Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Information” below).
Net sales for the 2026 second quarter increased 20.2 percent to
Net sales, excluding the Alcohol Brands segment (non-GAAP), increased 20.8 percent in the 2026 second quarter. Net sales, excluding the Alcohol Brands segment, on a foreign currency adjusted basis (non-GAAP), increased 18.5 percent in the 2026 second quarter.
Net sales for the Company’s Monster Energy® Drinks segment, which primarily includes the Company’s Monster Energy® drinks, Reign Total Body Fuel® high performance energy drinks, Bang Energy® drinks, StormTM and Reign Storm® total wellness energy drinks and FLRTTM total wellness energy drinks, increased 21.6 percent to
Net sales for the Company’s Strategic Brands segment, which primarily includes the various energy drink brands acquired from The Coca-Cola Company, as well as the Company’s affordable energy brands, Predator® and Fury®, increased 10.6 percent to
Net sales for the Alcohol Brands segment, which is comprised of various craft beers, flavored malt beverages and hard seltzers, decreased 15.2 percent to
Net sales for the Company’s Other segment, which primarily includes certain products of
Net sales to customers outside
Gross profit as a percentage of net sales for the 2026 second quarter was 55.9 percent, compared with 55.7 percent in the 2025 second quarter. The increase in gross profit as a percentage of net sales for the 2026 second quarter was primarily the result of pricing actions and product sales mix, partially offset by increased aluminum can costs, geographical sales mix and increased freight-in costs. Adjusted gross profit (non-GAAP) as a percentage of net sales, excluding the Alcohol Brands segment, for the 2026 second quarter was 56.3 percent, compared with 56.2 percent in the 2025 second quarter.
Distribution expenses for the 2026 second quarter were
Selling expenses for the 2026 second quarter were
General and administrative expenses for the 2026 second quarter were
Operating expenses for the 2026 second quarter were
Operating income for the 2026 second quarter increased 17.2 percent to
The effective tax rate for the 2026 second quarter was 23.9 percent, compared with 24.4 percent in the 2025 second quarter.
Net income for the 2026 second quarter increased 19.6 percent to
“Our international operations continued their meaningful contribution to revenue growth, with net sales to customers outside
“The energy drink category continues to attract new consumers, expand usage occasions and increase household penetration. Our 2026 marketing strategy includes increased marketing investments across a variety of new platforms and partnerships, including social, digital and media, to support both existing product offerings and new product launches, as well as reach a broadening consumer base for the Company.
“We remain focused on the growth of our existing core offerings as well as the continued introduction of product innovations, which remain central to our long-term growth strategy,”
2026 Six-Months Results
Net sales for the six-months ended
Gross profit as a percentage of net sales for the six-months ended
Operating expenses for the six-months ended
Operating income for the six-months ended
The effective tax rate for the six-months ended
Net income for the six-months ended
Share Repurchase Program
During the 2026 second quarter, no shares of the Company’s common stock were repurchased. As of
Stock Split
As previously announced, the Company’s Board of Directors approved and declared a two-for-one stock split of its common stock to be effected in the form of a 100% stock dividend. The stock dividend will be distributed after close of trading on
Investor Conference Call
The Company will host an investor conference call today,
Based in
Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements made in this announcement may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the
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(tables below)
MONSTER BEVERAGE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND OTHER INFORMATION
FOR THE THREE- AND SIX-MONTHS ENDED
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts) (Unaudited)
| Three-Months Ended | Six-Months Ended | ||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||
| Net sales¹ | $ | 2,537,473 | $ | 2,111,593 | $ | 4,890,764 | $ | 3,966,150 | |||||||
| Cost of sales | 1,117,839 | 935,180 | 2,177,781 | 1,741,775 | |||||||||||
| Gross profit¹ | 1,419,634 | 1,176,413 | 2,712,983 | 2,224,375 | |||||||||||
| Gross profit as a percentage of net sales | 55.9% | 55.7% | 55.5% | 56.1% | |||||||||||
| Operating expenses | 679,192 | 544,791 | 1,242,582 | 1,023,008 | |||||||||||
| Operating expenses as a percentage of net sales |
26.8% | 25.8% | 25.4% | 25.8% | |||||||||||
| Operating income¹ | 740,442 | 631,622 | 1,470,401 | 1,201,367 | |||||||||||
| Operating income as a percentage of net sales |
29.2% | 29.9% | 30.1% | 30.3% | |||||||||||
| Interest and other income, net | 27,827 | 15,065 | 47,997 | 23,337 | |||||||||||
| Income before provision for income taxes¹ |
768,269 | 646,687 | 1,518,398 | 1,224,704 | |||||||||||
| Provision for income taxes | 183,729 | 157,893 | 364,373 | 292,917 | |||||||||||
| Income taxes as a percentage of income before taxes |
23.9% | 24.4% | 24.0% | 23.9% | |||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 584,540 | $ | 488,794 | $ | 1,154,025 | $ | 931,787 | |||||||
| Net income as a percentage of net sales | 23.0% | 23.1% | 23.6% | 23.5% | |||||||||||
| Net income per common share: | |||||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | 0.60 | $ | 0.50 | $ | 1.18 | $ | 0.96 | |||||||
| Diluted | $ | 0.59 | $ | 0.50 | $ | 1.17 | $ | 0.95 | |||||||
| Weighted average number of shares of common stock and common stock equivalents: | |||||||||||||||
| Basic | 978,662 | 975,749 | 978,487 | 974,691 | |||||||||||
| Diluted | 988,479 | 983,997 | 988,456 | 982,748 | |||||||||||
| Energy drink case sales (in thousands) (in 192-ounce case equivalents) |
304,944 | 249,336 | 579,404 | 462,436 | |||||||||||
| Average net sales per case2 | $ | 8.20 | $ | 8.29 | $ | 8.31 | $ | 8.39 | |||||||
¹Includes
2Excludes Alcohol Brands segment and Other segment net sales.
MONSTER BEVERAGE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
AS OF
(In Thousands, Except Par Value) (Unaudited)
2026 |
2025 |
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| ASSETS | ||||||||
| CURRENT ASSETS: | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 2,192,424 | $ | 2,088,117 | ||||
| Short-term investments | 1,226,832 | 677,084 | ||||||
| Accounts receivable, net | 1,902,421 | 1,618,072 | ||||||
| Inventories | 867,674 | 799,623 | ||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 148,691 | 103,551 | ||||||
| Prepaid income taxes | 67,034 | 74,637 | ||||||
| Total current assets | 6,405,076 | 5,361,084 | ||||||
| INVESTMENTS | 781,314 | 487,329 | ||||||
| PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net | 1,095,810 | 1,081,544 | ||||||
| DEFERRED INCOME TAXES, net | 189,427 | 188,646 | ||||||
| 1,331,643 | 1,331,643 | |||||||
| OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net | 1,381,827 | 1,379,268 | ||||||
| OTHER ASSETS | 197,194 | 159,431 | ||||||
| Total Assets | $ | 11,382,291 | $ | 9,988,945 | ||||
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||||
| CURRENT LIABILITIES: | ||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 753,751 | $ | 565,974 | ||||
| Accrued liabilities | 335,527 | 306,085 | ||||||
| Accrued promotional allowances | 434,012 | 384,070 | ||||||
| Deferred revenue | 47,695 | 45,323 | ||||||
| Accrued compensation | 88,194 | 114,023 | ||||||
| Income taxes payable | 58,315 | 32,305 | ||||||
| Total current liabilities | 1,717,494 | 1,447,780 | ||||||
| DEFERRED REVENUE | 151,344 | 159,991 | ||||||
| OTHER LIABILITIES | 149,305 | 127,066 | ||||||
| STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY: | ||||||||
| Common stock - 1,136,078 shares issued and 979,490 shares outstanding as of 1,132,906 shares issued and 978,113 shares outstanding as of |
5,680 | 5,665 | ||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 5,572,830 | 5,430,847 | ||||||
| Retained earnings | 10,508,241 | 9,354,216 | ||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (112,846 | ) | (60,841 | ) | ||||
| Common stock in treasury, at cost; 156,588 shares and 154,793 shares as of |
(6,609,757 | ) | (6,475,779 | ) | ||||
| Total stockholders’ equity | 9,364,148 | 8,254,108 | ||||||
| Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity | $ | 11,382,291 | $ | 9,988,945 | ||||
Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Information
($ in Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts, unaudited)
The Company believes the following non-GAAP items are useful to investors in evaluating the Company’s ongoing operating and financial results. The non-GAAP items should be considered in addition to, and not in lieu of,
| Three-Months Ended | Percentage | Six-Months Ended | Percentage | ||||||||||||||||
| Change | Change | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 26 vs. 25 | 2026 | 2025 | 26 vs. 25 | ||||||||||||||
| $ | 2,537,473 | $ | 2,111,593 | 20.2 | % | $ | 4,890,764 | $ | 3,966,150 | 23.3 | % | ||||||||
| Currency Impact | (48,539 | ) | N/A | (137,816 | ) | N/A | |||||||||||||
| Adjusted |
$ | 2,488,934 | $ | 2,111,593 | 17.9 | % | $ | 4,752,948 | $ | 3,966,150 | 19.8 | % | |||||||
| Three-Months Ended | Percentage | Six-Months Ended | Percentage | ||||||||||||||||||
| Change | Change | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 26 vs. 25 | 2026 | 2025 | 26 vs. 25 | ||||||||||||||||
| $ | 2,537,473 | $ | 2,111,593 | 20.2 | % | $ | 4,890,764 | $ | 3,966,150 | 23.3 | % | ||||||||||
| Alcohol Brands Segment | (32,194 | ) | (37,971 | ) | (64,851 | ) | (72,674 | ) | |||||||||||||
| Adjusted |
$ | 2,505,279 | $ | 2,073,622 | 20.8 | % | $ | 4,825,913 | $ | 3,893,476 | 23.9 | % | |||||||||
| Three-Months Ended | Percentage | Six-Months Ended | Percentage | ||||||||||||||||||
| Change | Change | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 26 vs. 25 | 2026 | 2025 | 26 vs. 25 | ||||||||||||||||
| $ | 2,537,473 | $ | 2,111,593 | 20.2 | % | $ | 4,890,764 | $ | 3,966,150 | 23.3 | % | ||||||||||
| Alcohol Brands Segment | (32,194 | ) | (37,971 | ) | (64,851 | ) | (72,674 | ) | |||||||||||||
| Currency Impact | (48,539 | ) | N/A | (137,816 | ) | N/A | |||||||||||||||
| Adjusted |
$ | 2,456,740 | $ | 2,073,622 | 18.5 | % | $ | 4,688,097 | $ | 3,893,476 | 20.4 | % | |||||||||
| Monster Energy® Drinks Segment |
Three-Months Ended | Percentage | Six-Months Ended | Percentage | |||||||||||||||
| Change | Change | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 26 vs. 25 | 2026 | 2025 | 26 vs. 25 | ||||||||||||||
| $ | 2,356,131 | $ | 1,937,321 | 21.6 | % | $ | 4,544,785 | $ | 3,652,869 | 24.4 | % | ||||||||
| Currency Impact | (45,263 | ) | N/A | (127,218 | ) | N/A | |||||||||||||
| Adjusted |
$ | 2,310,868 | $ | 1,937,321 | 19.3 | % | $ | 4,417,567 | $ | 3,652,869 | 20.9 | % | |||||||
| Strategic Brands Segment | Three-Months Ended | Percentage | Six-Months Ended | Percentage | |||||||||||||||
| Change | Change | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 26 vs. 25 | 2026 | 2025 | 26 vs. 25 | ||||||||||||||
| $ | 143,721 | $ | 129,893 | 10.6 | % | $ | 270,441 | $ | 228,225 | 18.5 | % | ||||||||
| Currency Impact | (3,276 | ) | N/A | (10,598 | ) | N/A | |||||||||||||
| Adjusted |
$ | 140,445 | $ | 129,893 | 8.1 | % | $ | 259,843 | $ | 228,225 | 13.9 | % | |||||||
| Foreign | Three-Months Ended | Percentage | Six-Months Ended | Percentage | |||||||||||||||
| Change | Change | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 26 vs. 25 | 2026 | 2025 | 26 vs. 25 | ||||||||||||||
| $ | 1,163,111 | $ | 864,224 | 34.6 | % | $ | 2,225,656 | $ | 1,597,426 | 39.3 | % | ||||||||
| Currency Impact | (48,539 | ) | N/A | (137,816 | ) | N/A | |||||||||||||
| Adjusted |
$ | 1,114,572 | $ | 864,224 | 29.0 | % | $ | 2,087,840 | $ | 1,597,426 | 30.7 | % | |||||||
| Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Information ($ in Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts, unaudited) - continued |
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| Three-Months Ended | Percentage | Six-Months Ended | Percentage | ||||||||||||||||||
| Change | Change | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 26 vs. 25 | 2026 | 2025 | 26 vs. 25 | ||||||||||||||||
| Gross Profit | $ | 1,419,634 | $ | 1,176,413 | 20.7 | % | $ | 2,712,983 | $ | 2,224,375 | 22.0 | % | |||||||||
| Alcohol Brands Segment | (8,874 | ) | (10,736 | ) | (19,384 | ) | (20,004 | ) | |||||||||||||
| Adjusted Gross Profit | $ | 1,410,760 | $ | 1,165,677 | 21.0 | % | $ | 2,693,599 | $ | 2,204,371 | 22.2 | % | |||||||||
| Adjusted Gross Profit as a percentage of Adjusted |
56.3 | % | 56.2 | % | 55.8 | % | 56.6 | % | |||||||||||||
| Three-Months Ended | Percentage | Six-Months Ended | Percentage | ||||||||||||||||||
| Change | Change | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 26 vs. 25 | 2026 | 2025 | 26 vs. 25 | ||||||||||||||||
| Operating Expenses | $ | 679,192 | $ | 544,791 | 24.7 | % | $ | 1,242,582 | $ | 1,023,008 | 21.5 | % | |||||||||
| Alcohol Brands Segment | (16,209 | ) | (25,368 | ) | (36,367 | ) | (56,126 | ) | |||||||||||||
| Litigation Provisions/ Adjustments | (309 | ) | (13,818 | ) | 5,783 | (13,818 | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Adjusted Operating Expenses | $ | 662,674 | $ | 505,605 | 31.1 | % | $ | 1,211,998 | $ | 953,064 | 27.2 | % | |||||||||
| Adjusted Operating Expenses as a percentage of Adjusted |
26.5 | % | 24.4 | % | 25.1 | % | 24.5 | % | |||||||||||||
| Three-Months Ended | Percentage | Six-Months Ended | Percentage | |||||||||||||||
| Change | Change | |||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 26 vs. 25 | 2026 | 2025 | 26 vs. 25 | |||||||||||||
| Operating Income | $ | 740,442 | $ | 631,622 | 17.2 | % | $ | 1,470,401 | $ | 1,201,367 | 22.4 | % | ||||||
| Alcohol Brands Segment | 7,335 | 14,632 | 16,983 | 36,122 | ||||||||||||||
| Litigation Provisions/ Adjustments | 309 | 13,818 | (5,783 | ) | 13,818 | |||||||||||||
| Adjusted Operating Income | $ | 748,086 | $ | 660,072 | 13.3 | % | $ | 1,481,601 | $ | 1,251,307 | 18.4 | % | ||||||
| Three-Months Ended | Percentage | Six-Months Ended | Percentage | |||||||||||||||
| Change | Change | |||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 26 vs. 25 | 2026 | 2025 | 26 vs. 25 | |||||||||||||
| Net Income | $ | 584,540 | $ | 488,794 | 19.6 | % | $ | 1,154,025 | $ | 931,787 | 23.9 | % | ||||||
| Alcohol Brands Segment | 5,734 | 11,245 | 13,220 | 27,760 | ||||||||||||||
| Litigation Provisions/ Adjustments | 233 | 10,389 | (4,355 | ) | 10,389 | |||||||||||||
| Adjusted Net Income | $ | 590,507 | $ | 510,428 | 15.7 | % | $ | 1,162,890 | $ | 969,936 | 19.9 | % | ||||||
Adjustments in this table are net of tax.
| Three-Months Ended | Percentage | Six-Months Ended | Percentage | ||||||||||||||
| Change | Change | ||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 26 vs. 25 | 2026 | 2025 | 26 vs. 25 | ||||||||||||
| Net Income per common share - Diluted | $ | 0.59 | $ | 0.50 | 19.0 | % | $ | 1.17 | $ | 0.95 | 23.1 | % | |||||
| Alcohol Brands Segment | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.03 | |||||||||||||
| Litigation Provisions/ Adjustments | - | 0.01 | - | 0.01 | |||||||||||||
| Adjusted Net Income per common share - Diluted | $ | 0.60 | $ | 0.52 | 15.2 | % | $ | 1.18 | $ | 0.99 | 19.2 | % | |||||
Adjustments in this table are net of tax.
Source: Monster Beverage Corporation







