What is the 13F Pro Quality Score for MNST?

13F Pro ranks Monster Beverage Corp (MNST) on the 13F Pro Quality Score, a 0–100 composite of 32 fundamental signals including return on invested capital, free cash flow consistency, balance-sheet strength, earnings quality, growth durability, and valuation discipline. The score refreshes after each 10-K and 10-Q filing on SEC EDGAR. View MNST's current score at https://13fpro.ai/company/MNST (free sign-up required for the full ranking).

Which hedge funds own the most MNST stock?

Based on the most recent Form 13F-HR filings on SEC EDGAR, the largest reported institutional holders of MNST include BlackRock,, VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, STATE STREET. Holdings are reported quarterly within 45 days of quarter-end and updated on https://13fpro.ai/company/MNST as soon as new 13F filings post.

Where does 13F Pro source MNST data?

All Monster Beverage Corp fundamentals and ownership data come directly from SEC EDGAR. Monster Beverage Corp files with the SEC under CIK 865752. 13F Pro ingests XBRL financial facts from 10-K and 10-Q filings, Form 13F-HR institutional holdings, and Form 4 insider transactions, with no third-party rewrites or estimates.

What sector is MNST in?

Monster Beverage Corp (MNST) is classified in the Consumer Staples sector. 13F Pro publishes sector-level fund flow analysis and quality leaders at https://13fpro.ai/research/sector/consumer-staples.

What drives MNST's revenue?

Per Monster Beverage Corp's latest 10-Q filed with the SEC on 2026-08-07, the biggest revenue drivers are: Monster Energy® Drinks ($2.36B, +21.6% YoY); Strategic Brands ($143.7M, +10.6% YoY); Alcohol Brands ($32.2M, -15.2% YoY). Figures are extracted from the filing text and machine-verified against the document. Full breakdown at https://13fpro.ai/company/MNST.

What are MNST's largest expenses?

Monster Beverage Corp's latest 10-Q reports these as the largest expense items: Cost of sales ($1.12B, +19.5% YoY); Total operating expenses ($679.2M, +24.7% YoY); Selling and marketing expense increase ($72.3M). Sourced directly from SEC EDGAR filing text for Q2 2026 (quarter ended June 30, 2026).

How often is MNST research updated on 13F Pro?

MNST's fundamentals refresh within hours of each new 10-K or 10-Q filing on SEC EDGAR. Institutional ownership updates after each quarterly 13F filing window. Insider transactions update after each Form 4 filing. The 13F Pro Quality Score recalculates after every fundamentals refresh.

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13F Pro Quality Score

71.3/100

Rank #187 of 2,961 stocksTOP 10%

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Rankings refresh quarterly once 80% of peers have filed (~45 days after quarter-end). Next update: ~Nov 14, 2026.

Revenue Growth

62.1/100

Profitability

84.6/100

Balance Sheet

96.5/100

Earnings Quality

32.6/100

Free Cash Flow

76.3/100

Institutional Flow

63.3/100

Revenue Scale

85.7/100

Dilution Risk

46.0/100

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Why MNST Scores 71/100

exact factor attribution · 2026-09-11

MNST's composite is driven by scale and profitability, held back by earnings quality. Bars show each factor's exact push vs. a median company, using the same weights the ranking engine applies.

Scale

+5.4 pts

86th pct

Profitability

+5.2 pts

85th pct

Capital efficiency

+4.7 pts

97th pct

Free cash flow

+3.9 pts

76th pct

Revenue growth

+2.4 pts

62th pct

Earnings growth

+1.0 pts

69th pct

Institutional flow

+0.7 pts

63th pct

Shareholder dilution

-0.2 pts

46th pct

Earnings quality

-1.7 pts

33th pct

Latest change (2026-08-08): 77 → 75 · ↓ Institutional flow 56→45

Factor percentiles are cross-sectional ranks across the ~2,800-stock scored universe, computed from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.

MNST Stock Analysis & AI Quality Score

Data updated 2026-09-11

AI stock analysis and institutional research for Monster Beverage Corp (MNST), a Consumer Staples sector company. 13F Pro's AI-powered ranking engine scores MNST at 71.3/100 on a 32-signal composite quality model, placing it at rank #187 of 2,961 stocks — the top 10% of the AI-ranked universe. MNST scores in the top quartile across balance sheet strength (96.5), revenue scale (85.7), profitability (84.6). Areas of concern include earnings quality (32.6), which score below median versus the broader universe. Shareholder dilution risk is elevated at 46.0/100, reflecting ongoing share issuance or stock-based compensation. Based on the latest XBRL financial filings (Q2 2026), Monster Beverage Corp reports quarterly revenue of $2.5B, net income of $584.5M, an operating margin of 29.2%. Top institutional holders of MNST by reported 13-F value include BlackRock, VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, STATE STREET, based on the most recent SEC filings. MNST trades on the Nasdaq exchange and files with the SEC under CIK 865752. 13F Pro's AI research platform runs 10 specialized AI analysts — value, growth, momentum, macro, and activist specialists — that debate MNST daily and publish AI-generated analysis with cited SEC sources. The platform aggregates historical XBRL financial facts, 10-Q and 10-K filings, insider Form 4 transactions, and institutional 13-F holdings for Monster Beverage Corp directly from SEC EDGAR. Monster Beverage Corp's 13F Pro composite quality score has ranged between 56 and 80 since 2021, currently 71.3 — a declining long-term trajectory across 68 quarterly and live scoring snapshots.

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Fun facts about Monster Beverage Corp

Quirks, history, and lore behind MNST — the kind of stuff that makes a stock memorable.

1
The Basics
U.S. Consumer Staples company · mid-to-large cap · listed on Nasdaq · headquartered in Southern California.
2
The Numbers
Annual revenue in the range of $7 billion, with profit margins that make most food-and-beverage peers look sleepy — this company is absurdly good at turning cans into cash.
3
The History
The company traces its roots back to a natural juice and soda business in the 1930s, but reinvented itself in the early 2000s with a product that redefined an entire beverage category.
4
The Secret
Coca-Cola owns a significant stake in the company and handles much of its distribution — making its biggest ally also one of the most powerful bottlers on the planet.
5
The Lore
Its signature product came in a tall black can and spawned a global culture of extreme sports sponsorships, esports arenas, and enough neon branding to light a small city.
6
The Giveaway
The claw is coming for you — Monster Energy is the flagship, the can is iconic, and the ticker is a delightfully literal four-letter beast.

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What's Driving MNST's Business? Latest 10-Q Breakdown

✓ 36/36 datapoints verified

AI-extracted from Monster Beverage Corp's 10-Q filed 2026-08-07 — Q2 2026 (quarter ended June 30, 2026). Every figure is machine-verified against the filing text on SEC EDGAR.

Net sales rose 20.2% YoY to $2.54B on increased worldwide Monster Energy® brand demand, with gross margin up slightly to 55.9% and net income of $584.5M.

Biggest Revenue Drivers

Monster Energy® Drinks$2.36B+21.6% YoY

Increased worldwide sales of Monster Energy® brand energy drinks as a result of increased consumer demand

Strategic Brands$143.7M+10.6% YoY

Increased sales of Fury®, Predator® and Burn® brands, partially offset by decreased NOS® sales

Biggest Revenue Drivers

Total revenue: $2.54B+20.2% YoY

Monster Energy® Drinks$2.36B+21.6% YoY

Increased worldwide sales of Monster Energy® brand energy drinks as a result of increased consumer demand

Within Monster Energy® Drinks

U.S. and Canada$1,360,558 thousand

U.S. and Canada portion of Monster Energy® Drinks segment net sales

Strategic Brands$143.7M+10.6% YoY

Increased sales of Fury®, Predator® and Burn® brands, partially offset by decreased NOS® sales

Alcohol Brands$32.2M-15.2% YoY

Primarily due to decreased sales of The Beast™ product line

Other$5.4M-15.3% YoY

Largest Expense Items

Cost of sales$1.12B+19.5% YoY

Increased aluminum can costs, geographical sales mix and increased freight-in costs partially offset margin gains

Total operating expenses$679.2M+24.7% YoY

Increased selling and marketing expenses of $72.3M, distribution expenses of $36.8M and payroll expenses of $18.0M

Selling and marketing expense increase$72.3M

Increased social, digital, media and other marketing, including sponsorships and endorsements, to reach a broader consumer audience

Provision for income taxes$183.7M+16.4% YoY

Effective combined federal, state and foreign tax rate decreased to 23.9% from 24.4%

Margins: Gross margin rose to 55.9% from 55.7%, primarily from the Pricing Actions and product sales mix, partially offset by increased aluminum can costs, geographical sales mix and freight-in costs. Operating margin fell to 29.2% from 29.9%.

Watch Items from the Filing

Customer concentration: Coca-Cola Europacific Partners was ~16% of net sales and Coca-Cola Consolidated ~9% for the quarter.
The Coca-Cola Company controls ~20.9% of the Company's voting interests; TCCC commissions of $34.6M reduced net sales this quarter.
Alcohol Brands net sales fell 15.2% to $32.2M with a $7.3M operating loss; accumulated goodwill impairment of $86.3M relates entirely to this segment.
International exposure rising: non-U.S. net sales were $1.16 billion, ~46% of net sales versus 41% a year ago, aided by $48.5M of favorable FX.
Commitments total $1.06B, including $746.6M of sponsorship and other contractual obligations and $218.9M of raw material purchase commitments.

AI-extracted and verified against SEC EDGAR filing text. Not investment advice.

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Revenue

Q2 2026

$2.5B

Net Income

Q2 2026

$584.5M

Free Cash Flow

Q2 2026

$460.8M

Operating Margin

Q2 2026

29.2%

ROIC

Q2 2026

31.6%

Period

Revenue & Net Income

Earnings Per Share

Key Financials Over Time

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Revenue

+10.7% YoY

$8.29BFY 2025

FY22 $6.31BFY23 $7.14BFY24 $7.49BFY25 $8.29B

Operating Income

+25.3% YoY

$2.42BFY 2025

FY22 $1.58BFY23 $1.95BFY24 $1.93BFY25 $2.42B

Total Assets

+29.4% YoY

$9.99BFY 2025

FY22 $8.29BFY23 $9.69BFY24 $7.72BFY25 $9.99B

Total Debt

—FY 2025

FY22 —FY23 $0.00FY24 $374.0MFY25 —

Op. Cash Flow

+8.8% YoY

$2.10BFY 2025

FY22 $887.7MFY23 $1.72BFY24 $1.93BFY25 $2.10B

Free Cash Flow

+18.1% YoY

$1.97BFY 2025

FY22 $699.0MFY23 $1.50BFY24 $1.66BFY25 $1.97B

Metric	FY 2025	FY 2024	FY 2023	FY 2022	FY 2021	FY 2020
Revenue	$8.29B +10.7%	$7.49B +4.9%	$7.14B +13.1%	$6.31B +13.9%	$5.54B +20.5%	$4.60B
Operating Income	$2.42B +25.3%	$1.93B -1.2%	$1.95B +23.3%	$1.58B -11.8%	$1.80B +10.1%	$1.63B
Total Assets	$9.99B +29.4%	$7.72B -20.3%	$9.69B +16.8%	$8.29B +6.3%	$7.80B +25.8%	$6.20B
Total Debt	—	$374.0M	$0.00	—	—	—
Operating Cash Flow	$2.10B +8.8%	$1.93B +12.3%	$1.72B +93.5%	$887.7M -23.2%	$1.16B -15.3%	$1.36B
Free Cash Flow	$1.97B +18.1%	$1.66B +11.2%	$1.50B +114.1%	$699.0M -37.1%	$1.11B -15.5%	$1.32B

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Top Institutional Holders of MNST

BlackRock, Inc.
$5.8B60,029,175 sh
VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
$4.4B45,682,732 sh
STATE STREET CORP
$3.5B36,082,601 sh
Invesco Ltd.
$3.1B32,685,479 sh
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO
$2.9B29,719,793 sh
LOOMIS SAYLES & CO L P
$2.4B24,849,175 sh
GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
$2.0B20,321,184 sh
ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN L.P.
$2.0B27,060,016 sh
VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC
$1.4B15,025,043 sh
BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/
$1.2B12,436,117 sh

Fund	Value	Shares
BlackRock, Inc.	$5.8B	60,029,175
VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC	$4.4B	45,682,732
STATE STREET CORP	$3.5B	36,082,601
Invesco Ltd.	$3.1B	32,685,479
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO	$2.9B	29,719,793
LOOMIS SAYLES & CO L P	$2.4B	24,849,175
GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC	$2.0B	20,321,184
ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN L.P.	$2.0B	27,060,016
VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC	$1.4B	15,025,043
BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/	$1.2B	12,436,117

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Is MNST a good stock to buy?

13F Pro's AI-powered analysis of Monster Beverage Corp (MNST) draws on SEC EDGAR-sourced fundamentals, institutional 13F holdings, and insider Form 4 transactions in the Consumer Staples sector (listed on Nasdaq). The 32-signal AI Quality Score, current rank, and full bull/bear verdict for MNST are available on the MNST stock profile dashboard — with the same data, AI insights, ratios, and institutional activity refreshed after every 10-K, 10-Q, 13F, and Form 4 filing. MNST is classified as a large company.

Which hedge funds own MNST?

Institutional investors are required to disclose their holdings quarterly via SEC Form 13F. 13F Pro aggregates these filings to show which hedge funds, mutual funds, and asset managers are buying or selling MNST. Combined with insider transaction data from Form 4 filings and AI-powered analysis from 10 specialized research agents, 13F Pro provides a comprehensive view of Monster Beverage Corp's investment landscape.