MNST · NASDAQ · STOCK
Monster Beverage (MNST) Stock Analysis
$43.63
52W $32.94 – $50.17
63/100
$85.36B
40.0
0.49
⚠
Buy rating, but near-term risk/reward is unfavorable
The long-term recommendation is based on the composite investment score. The near-term risk/reward is based on nearby support and resistance levels. These can differ when a strong company trades close to resistance with support further below.
Is MNST Bullish or Bearish?
Bullish.
Innellis AI committee rates Monster Beverage (MNST) Buy with a composite score of 63/100
, based on 6 analysts with 67% agreement.
Last updated October 10, 2026.
What Would Change This View
- Upgrade to Strong Buy
- Requires a committee score of 75.0 — +11.64 from today. Applies on the first day at or above the line; upgrades are never dampened.
- Downgrade to Watch
- Requires the score to fall below 55.0 — -8.36 from today. The band boundary is 60.0, but a one-step downgrade must clear a further margin first. A score oscillating around the line should not change the rating every night.
Executive Summary
The committee is genuinely divided. Risk Analyst sees a compelling case — low leverage (debt-to-equity 0.00) -- balance sheet can absorb a shock. Portfolio Manager remains cautious — sector concentration is already high (hhi 2796.97). This disagreement is itself the signal — the setup is not clean in either direction.
Bull & Bear Case
Bull Case
- ROE of 25.0% shows genuine earnings power backing the valuation — Value
- EPS growing 34.6% YoY — Growth
- 5 consecutive earnings beats -- consistent execution — Growth
- MACD histogram positive -- bullish momentum — Technical
- Low leverage (debt-to-equity 0.00) -- balance sheet can absorb a shock — Risk
Bear Case
- P/E of 40.2 is expensive by classic value standards — Value
- Price-to-book of 9.1x prices in significant intangible value — Value
- Growth rate is decelerating quarter over quarter -- the trend line matters more than the level — Growth
Both cases are generated from quantitative data signals, not qualitative or
forward-looking judgement. They summarise what the numbers say today.
Price History (6M)
AI Investment Committee
Committee Consensus
As of October 10, 2026
Overall Committee Score
63/100
Agreement
67%
Analysts
6
Conviction
Moderate
Sector Rank
Top 9%
of 72 Consumer Defensive peers
Value Analyst
neutral
49
/ 100 · High confidence
Fair value -- neither a bargain nor obviously overpriced
+ ROE of 25.0% shows genuine earnings power backing the valuation
− P/E of 40.2 is expensive by classic value standards
Growth Analyst
bullish
66
/ 100 · High confidence
Strong, accelerating growth with consistent execution
+ EPS growing 34.6% YoY
− Growth rate is decelerating quarter over quarter -- the trend line matters more than the level
Technical Analyst
neutral
58
/ 100 · High confidence
Mixed or range-bound price action
+ MACD histogram positive -- bullish momentum
Risk Analyst
bullish
80
/ 100 · Low confidence
Risk profile is manageable -- leverage, volatility, and event exposure all look contained
+ Low leverage (debt-to-equity 0.00) -- balance sheet can absorb a shock
Macro Analyst
bullish
65
/ 100 · Low confidence
Macro backdrop is supportive of risk assets generally, and this name's beta works in its favor
News Analyst
bullish
62
/ 100 · Low confidence
News flow and recent filings/analyst actions are net positive
Portfolio Manager
bearish
30
/ 100 · Moderate confidence
The existing book itself argues for caution here, independent of how good this specific stock looks
− Sector concentration is already high (HHI 2796.97)
Investment Thesis Evolution
Committee score moved marginally from 64.2 to 63.4.
- New bearish signals: 1 appeared.
- Bearish pressure eased: 1 signal(s) disappeared.
Analyst-level changes:
- Value Analyst: score 54->49 (-5); +1 bearish signal(s).
Comparing 2026-10-09 to 2026-10-10 (1 day apart).
Technical Analysis
RSI (14)
56.7
Neutral
MACD Histogram
0.209
Bullish Momentum
Trend Direction
Sideways
Weekly: Uptrend
Market Structure
Lh Ll
Support
$35.44
Resistance
$43.67
Bollinger %B
0.56
Inside Bands
Price vs Moving Averages
EMA 9
$43.18
Above
EMA 21
$43.50
Above
EMA 50
$44.46
Below
EMA 200
$43.90
Below
Fundamental Analysis
Valuation
31
Growth
55
Profitability
97
Financial Health
100
Cash Flow
70
Valuation
P/E Ratio
40.0×
P/B Ratio
9.12×
PEG Ratio
1.16
Dividend Yield
0.00%
52W High
$50.17
52W Low
$32.94
Quality & Growth
ROE
2308.5%
ROA
1907.5%
Gross Margin
5554.6%
Operating Margin
2916.2%
Revenue Growth YoY
—
Debt / Equity
0.00
AI Fundamental Assessment
P/E ratio of 40.0 (rich relative to a 15-40x range); Price-to-book of 9.1x; PEG ratio of 1.2 (under 1.0 suggests growth is undervalued relative to price); Return on equity of 23.1%; Return on assets of 19.1%; Net margin of 23.1%; Gross margin of 55.5%; Current ratio of 3.73 (healthy short-term liquidity); Debt-to-equity of 0.00; Free cash flow per share is positive (1.07); Most recent quarter beat estimates by 1.1%; 5 consecutive earnings beats; EPS growth decelerating (+13.7% -> +3.4% QoQ); Average YoY EPS growth of -41.2%; Analyst estimates rising over recent quarters
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