Is Monster Beverage Stock Outperforming the S&P 500?

Is Monster Beverage Stock Outperforming the S&P 500?

Aritra Gangopadhyay

Mon, September 7, 2026 at 4:49 PM GMT+3 2 min read

• MNST -1.53%
• ^GSPC -0.58%

Corona, California-based Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) develops, markets, sells, and distributes energy drinks and concentrates in the United States and internationally. Valued at a market cap of $85.8 billion, the company operates through four segments: Monster Energy Drinks, Strategic Brands, Alcohol Brands, and Other.

Companies with a market cap of $10 billion or more are typically called "large-cap stocks." MNST fits perfectly into that category, with its market cap exceeding this threshold and reflecting its substantial size and influence in the non alcoholic beverages industry.

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Despite its strength, MNST stock slipped 12.7% from its 52-week high of $50.17, reached on July 17. The stock is down 1% over the past three months, underperforming the S&P 500 Index's ($SPX) 1.8% rise during the same time frame.

However, the scenario changes in the longer term. The stock has grown 38.1% over the past 52 weeks, while SPX delivered 18.7% returns over the same time frame, lagging behind MNST.

MNST has been trading above its 200-day moving average since last year and below its 50-day moving average since the end of August.

MNST's great fundamentals have made a lot of analysts and investors into its fans. The company's operating margin of 28.6% is impressive, showcasing the efficiency of its business model. Additionally, MNST has a free cash flow margin of 23.4%, giving the company many options for capital deployment. Moreover, the company's market-beating returns on capital point to smart investments in profitable areas by its management, with growing returns capitalizing on those opportunities.

When stacked against its peer, Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (KDP), MNST has outperformed. Over the past year, KDP stock has grown 11.4%.

Wall Street currently has a somewhat bullish view of the stock. Among the 24 analysts tracking MNST, the overall consensus stands at a "Moderate Buy." Its mean price target of $48.92 offers an 11.6% upside potential from current prices.

On the date of publication, Aritra Gangopadhyay did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. This article was originally published on Barchart.com