Monster Beverage with a robust buyback, shares trade near record levels on NASDAQ
27.06.2026 - 11:29:25 | ad-hoc-news.de
By Stefan Krueger, Long-Term & Business Model desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-27, 11:29.
Monster Beverage (US61174X1090) is drawing attention with a running share repurchase authorization and a stock price close to its 12-month high on NASDAQ. The company’s board approved a $500 million buyback program in mid-May, according to recent analyst coverage.MarketBeat report on Monster Beverage
Buyback program and fresh institutional interest
The current authorization allows Monster Beverage to repurchase up to $500 million in shares, a move typically used to return capital and manage dilution from employee stock programs.MarketBeat on the buyback authorization The program was initiated on Friday, May 15, and adds to earlier repurchase efforts.
Recent 13F filings show fresh institutional interest in Monster Beverage. OP Asset Management Ltd disclosed a new position of 73,333 shares in the first quarter, according to a June 27 filing summary.Institutional ownership update from MarketBeat For long-term investors, rising institutional participation often signals confidence in earnings visibility and the business model.
Valuation, earnings and NASDAQ trading context
Monster Beverage shares opened at $96.38 on Friday on NASDAQ under the ticker MNST, putting the stock close to its 12?month high of $97.87 and well above the 12?month low of $58.09.Price and trading data for MNST The shares trade with a 50?day moving average of $85.97 and a 200?day moving average of $80.58, reflecting a marked upward trend over recent months.
The company’s market capitalization stands at approximately $94.26 billion, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 46.56, a P/E/G ratio of 3.15 and a beta of 0.54.Valuation metrics for Monster Beverage In its latest reported quarter on May 8, Monster Beverage delivered earnings per share of $0.58, beating the consensus estimate of $0.53, and consensus forecasts point to EPS of 2.31 for the current fiscal year.Analyst expectations for EPS
All news and analysis on the Monster Beverage shares
Further figures, filings and price data on Monster Beverage are available in the dedicated topic section and via the company’s Investor Relations page.
The product behind the stock
Monster Beverage generates the bulk of its revenue from branded energy drinks, led by the flagship Monster Energy line of carbonated caffeinated beverages. The portfolio includes core Monster Energy cans, zero-sugar variants and performance-focused sub-brands that target different consumer segments and occasions.Monster Energy brand overview
Where the stock trades today
The Monster Beverage shares (US61174X1090) most recently traded on NASDAQ at around $96.38, based on Friday’s opening price data, with the stock sitting close to its 12?month high of $97.87 in U.S. dollars.NASDAQ price snapshot for MNST
Monster Beverage at a glance
- Company: Monster Beverage Corporation
- ISIN: US61174X1090
- WKN: A14U5Z
- Ticker: MNST
- Trading venue: NASDAQ
- Price (as of 2026-06-26, 09:30): 96.38 USD
- Market cap: 94.26 billion USD (as of 2026-06-26)
- Sector / industry: Consumer Staples / Soft Drinks
- Index membership: S&P 500
- Next earnings date: not officially scheduled
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation to buy or sell securities, or any form of financial guidance. Figures and dates are based on publicly available sources regarded as reliable but may be subject to revision.
