Monster Beverage stock edges lower after strong Q2 2026 growth
Published on 09/10/2026 at 21:57 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Monster Beverage stock (ISIN US61174X1090) closed at USD 42.84 on the Nasdaq on September 9, 2026, down 0.72% from the prior close as the shares continue to trade well below their recent 52-week high of USD 50.17.
Q2 2026 results show double-digit growth
According to Tickerscout, Monster Beverage Corporation reported net sales of USD 2.54 billion in Q2 FY2026, the quarter ended June 30, 2026, an increase of 20.2 percent from USD 2.11 billion in the same quarter a year earlier.
The same Q2 FY2026 report cited by Tickerscout indicates that net income rose 19.6 percent year over year to USD 585 million, underscoring that profit growth is closely tracking revenue expansion in the current fiscal year.
Stock trades below recent highs despite Q2 strength
On September 10, 2026, Monster Beverage stock was quoted around USD 42.87 on Nasdaq, with an intraday range between USD 42.19 and USD 43.18 and trading volume of about 11.86 million shares, according to Robinhood.
As the same Robinhood data show, Monster Beverage shares currently trade within a 52-week range from USD 31.25 to USD 50.17, putting the latest price of roughly USD 42.87 about 14.6 percent below the 52-week high and approximately 37.1 percent above the 52-week low.
Market capitalization and long-term performance context
Based on a recent quote near USD 42.87, Robinhood reports that Monster Beverage carries a market capitalization of about USD 83.93 billion, highlighting the company’s status as a large-cap player in the global beverage sector.
In an article discussing long-term compounded returns, Benzinga noted that USD 100 invested in Monster Beverage 15 years ago would be worth about USD 1,163.34 today based on a price near USD 42.87, illustrating how sustained growth in sales and earnings has translated into substantial shareholder value over time.
Closing stock snapshot
Monster Beverage stock last closed at USD 42.84 on the Nasdaq on September 9, 2026, in USD, leaving the shares trading significantly below their 52-week high of USD 50.17 but well above the 52-week low of USD 31.25, a setup that keeps valuation and future earnings momentum in focus for investors.
Monster Beverage stock facts
- Company: Monster Beverage Corporation
- ISIN: US61174X1090
- Ticker: MNST
- Trading venue: Nasdaq
- Price (as of September 9, 2026, 16:00): 42.84 USD
- Market capitalization: 83.93 billion USD (as of September 10, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Consumer Staples / Beverages
- Index membership: S&P 500
