Monster Beverage: third-quarter revenue up 16.7% to $2.56 billion

what happened

Monster Beverage reported third-quarter 2026 results, with both sales and earnings rising year over year. The main driver was stronger worldwide sales of Monster Energy drinks and higher consumer demand. Revenue reached $2.56 billion against $2.2 billion a year earlier, net income was $568.43 million, and diluted EPS was $0.29 versus $0.27.

Gross margin fell to 54.7% from 55.7%. Higher aluminum can and freight-in costs and a shift in regional sales mix weighed on it, partly offset by price increases. Case sales rose 18% to 304.9 million 192-ounce equivalents. The Strategic Brands segment grew 19.8% to $156.4 million, led by Burn and Fury. The information comes from TradingView, which cites an AI-generated summary of the company's 10-Q filing with the SEC.

why it matters

For investors, this is a strong quarter: double-digit revenue growth with high margins points to steady brand demand. The lower gross margin, driven by costlier aluminum and freight, shows that input costs remain a sensitive factor for beverage makers.

market impact

Monster Beverage shares: revenue and profit growth supports the stock, while higher aluminum and freight costs add pressure.

• ▲Monster Beverage shares pressure up — revenue and profit grew faster than a year earlier

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