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 "title": "Monster Beverage (MNST) Stock Forecast & Price Target (2026)",
 "description": "Is Monster Beverage (MNST) a Buy or Sell today? Get the AI trade setup, growth outlook, key support levels and risk analysis. Updated daily.",
 "headline": "Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST)",
 "published": "2026-09-04T09:28:16+00:00",
 "modified": "2026-09-12T04:12:07.243+00:00",
 "generated": "2026-09-12T22:51:53.891Z",
 "language": "en-US",
 "publisher": {
  "name": "CleaRank",
  "url": "https://clearank.com/"
 },
 "disclaimer": "Educational and informational only; not financial advice. AI-generated analysis reviewed by the CleaRank editorial team; prices delayed up to 15 minutes.",
 "asset": {
  "ticker": "MNST",
  "name": "Monster Beverage Corporation",
  "type": "Common Stock",
  "exchange": "NASDAQ",
  "currency": "USD",
  "sector": "Consumer Defensive",
  "industry": "Beverages - Non-Alcoholic",
  "country": "United States",
  "website": "https://www.monsterbevcorp.com"
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 "quote": {
  "price": 43.4,
  "previousClose": 43.09,
  "change": 0.31,
  "changePercent": 0.72,
  "open": 43.45,
  "high": 43.515,
  "low": 42.885,
  "volume": 7022450,
  "averageVolume": 9350765,
  "marketCap": 85022846557,
  "fiftyTwoWeekHigh": 50.17,
  "fiftyTwoWeekLow": 30.805,
  "marketOpen": false,
  "asOf": "2026-09-12T04:11:47.000Z"
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  "pe": 40.185184,
  "eps": 1.08,
  "dividendYield": 0,
  "beta": 0.515,
  "priceToSales": 9.22261,
  "priceToBook": 9.079498,
  "revenueTtm": 9218957312,
  "grossMargin": 0.5594676278328873,
  "returnOnEquity": 0.25704
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 "technicals": {
  "rsi": 22.87,
  "macd": -1.09,
  "sma50": 47.03,
  "sma200": 41.88,
  "rsiSignal": "Oversold",
  "trend": "Bullish",
  "pricePosition": "Bearish",
  "macdSignal": "Bearish",
  "rating": "Bearish"
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 "analysis": {
  "rating": "Hold",
  "score": 59,
  "consensus": "Hold",
  "fairValue": 43.4,
  "analystTarget": 50,
  "analystCount": 25,
  "wallStreetConsensus": "Hold",
  "generatedAt": "2026-09-12T04:11:47.000Z",
  "priceAtAnalysis": 43.4,
  "volatility": {
   "daily": 1.67,
   "risk": "standard"
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 "tradePlan": {
  "bias": "Neutral",
  "conservativeEntry": 42.97,
  "aggressiveEntry": 43.4,
  "stopLoss": 41.55,
  "stopLossPercent": 3.3,
  "targets": [
   44.25,
   45.11,
   46.4
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 "projections": {
  "basis": "Monte Carlo simulation on historical return distribution, re-run daily; not price targets",
  "years": [
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    "year": 2027,
    "downside10th": 34.11,
    "base": 47.83,
    "upside90th": 67.06
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   {
    "year": 2028,
    "downside10th": 32.68,
    "base": 52.71,
    "upside90th": 85.01
   },
   {
    "year": 2029,
    "downside10th": 32.34,
    "base": 58.08,
    "upside90th": 104.3
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   {
    "year": 2030,
    "downside10th": 32.55,
    "base": 64,
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   {
    "year": 2031,
    "downside10th": 33.12,
    "base": 70.53,
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   {
    "year": 2032,
    "downside10th": 33.96,
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    "upside90th": 177.9
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   {
    "year": 2033,
    "downside10th": 35.02,
    "base": 85.66,
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   {
    "year": 2034,
    "downside10th": 36.28,
    "base": 94.39,
    "upside90th": 245.56
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   {
    "year": 2035,
    "downside10th": 37.73,
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   {
    "year": 2036,
    "downside10th": 39.36,
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  {
   "id": "price",
   "title": "MNST Price Analysis"
  },
  {
   "id": "market-metrics",
   "title": "Market Metrics",
   "facts": {
    "Open": "$43.45",
    "Day Range": "$42.89 to $43.52",
    "Prev Close": "$43.09",
    "Volume": "7.02M",
    "52-Week Range": "$30.81 to $50.17",
    "Market Cap": "$85.02B"
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "peer-benchmarking",
   "title": "Peer Benchmarking",
   "text": [
    "Sector Position Analysis Trading at a significant premium to sector peers (+66%), suggesting market expectations for superior growth or market position."
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "analysis",
   "title": "MNST Analysis",
   "text": [
    "Monster Beverage Corporation's stock is currently trading below its 50-day simple moving average of $47.03 and its 20-day exponential moving average of $45.22, indicating a bearish short-term trend. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is at 22.87, firmly in oversold territory, suggesting a potential for a short-term reversal or bounce. The MACD is at -1.09, also pointing to bearish momentum. The nearest support level is the current price of $43.4, with the 200-day SMA at $41.88 acting as a longer-term support. Resistance is seen at the 50-day SMA of $47.03. Volume has been below average recently, with 7.02 million shares traded compared to a 90-day average of 9.35 million, suggesting a lack of conviction behind the current price action.",
    "Analysts forecast 17.00% revenue growth for the current year and 10.00% for the next, indicating continued market demand for Monster Beverage's products.",
    "The RSI is at 22.87, suggesting the stock is oversold and may be due for a technical bounce or reversal in the near term.",
    "Insiders have sold over $44 million worth of stock, indicating a lack of confidence in the current valuation or a desire to monetize holdings.",
    "Monster Beverage's P/E ratio of 40.19 is substantially higher than the sector average of 24.2, suggesting the stock may be overvalued.",
    "While the consensus is 'Hold', the breakdown shows a significant number of 'Buy' and 'Neutral' ratings, indicating divided analyst sentiment.",
    "Monster Beverage Corporation's outlook is cautiously neutral, balancing strong projected revenue growth against a high valuation and recent insider selling. The median analyst price target of $50.0 suggests a potential 15.2% upside from the current price of $43.4, driven by expected revenue growth of 17.00% this year and 10.00% next year. However, the stock's current technical setup, trading below key moving averages with an oversold RSI, combined with over $44 million in insider sales, presents near-term headwinds. A catalyst for upside could be a strong earnings beat in the upcoming quarters or a broader market rally lifting consumer defensive stocks. Conversely, continued insider selling or a failure to meet growth expectations could pressure the stock towards its 200-day SMA of $41.88."
   ],
   "lists": {
    "ProTips": [
     "Monitor upcoming earnings reports closely, as the stock's reaction to recent positive EPS surprises has been negative, indicating potential sensitivity to growth expectations.",
     "Given the oversold RSI, consider potential short-term trading opportunities for a bounce, but be aware of the significant insider selling and high valuation as longer-term risks.",
     "The substantial insider selling of over $44 million warrants close attention; any shift towards insider buying could signal renewed confidence from management."
    ]
   },
   "catalysts": [
    {
     "type": "Bullish",
     "title": "Strong Revenue Growth Projections",
     "text": "Analysts forecast 17.00% revenue growth for the current year and 10.00% for the next, indicating continued market demand for Monster Beverage's products.",
     "source": "Wall Street Revenue Estimates"
    },
    {
     "type": "Bullish",
     "title": "Oversold Technical Conditions",
     "text": "The RSI is at 22.87, suggesting the stock is oversold and may be due for a technical bounce or reversal in the near term.",
     "source": "Technical Analysis"
    },
    {
     "type": "Bearish",
     "title": "Significant Insider Selling",
     "text": "Insiders have sold over $44 million worth of stock, indicating a lack of confidence in the current valuation or a desire to monetize holdings.",
     "source": "Insider Summary"
    },
    {
     "type": "Bearish",
     "title": "Premium Valuation vs. Sector",
     "text": "Monster Beverage's P/E ratio of 40.19 is substantially higher than the sector average of 24.2, suggesting the stock may be overvalued.",
     "source": "Fundamental Analysis"
    },
    {
     "type": "Neutral",
     "title": "Mixed Analyst Ratings",
     "text": "While the consensus is 'Hold', the breakdown shows a significant number of 'Buy' and 'Neutral' ratings, indicating divided analyst sentiment.",
     "source": "Wall Street Consensus"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "key-statistics",
   "title": "Key Statistics",
   "text": [
    "Monster Beverage Corporation trades at a P/E ratio of 40.19, significantly higher than the sector average of 24.2 for Consumer Defensive beverages. This premium valuation is supported by strong revenue growth projections of 17.00% for the current year. The company's Earnings Per Share (EPS) stands at $1.08. While the company exhibits strong revenue growth, its valuation appears stretched compared to industry peers. The lack of significant insider selling, coupled with substantial insider selling totaling over $44 million, warrants caution regarding the current stock price. The median analyst price target of $50.0 suggests an upside of 15.2% from the current price, but this target is still below the company's historical highs.",
    "Monster Beverage Corporation recently reported earnings with an EPS of $0.30 for the August 2026 quarter, slightly beating the estimate of $0.29 by 3.45%. This followed a stronger beat in the May 2026 quarter, where actual EPS of $0.29 surpassed estimates by 11.54%. Despite these positive earnings surprises, the stock experienced a -4.04% price decline following the most recent earnings release, contrasting with a significant 13.58% gain after the May report.",
    "Monster Beverage Corporation faces valuation risk, trading at a P/E ratio significantly above its sector average, which could limit upside potential. The substantial insider selling, totaling over $44 million, indicates a lack of confidence from management in the current stock price. Also, the stock is trading below key short-term moving averages and exhibits oversold technical conditions, suggesting potential for further downside pressure before any significant recovery."
   ],
   "tables": [
    {
     "caption": "",
     "columns": [],
     "rows": [
      {
       "label": "Market Cap",
       "cells": [
        "85.02B"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "P/E Ratio",
       "cells": [
        "40.19"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "EPS (TTM)",
       "cells": [
        "1.08"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Dividend Yield",
       "cells": [
        "0.00%"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "52 Week High",
       "cells": [
        "50.17"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "52 Week Low",
       "cells": [
        "30.81"
       ]
      }
     ]
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "technical-indicators",
   "title": "Technical Indicators",
   "text": [
    "Technical Rating Bearish RSI Oversold SMA Cross Bullish Price vs SMA Bearish MACD Bearish Golden Cross in effect with the 50-day SMA ($47.03) above the 200-day SMA ($41.88), price is trading below the 50-day SMA, RSI at 22.9 suggests oversold conditions; potential bounce setup."
   ],
   "facts": {
    "RSI": "Oversold",
    "SMA Cross": "Bullish",
    "Price vs SMA": "Bearish",
    "MACD": "Bearish"
   },
   "tables": [
    {
     "caption": "",
     "columns": [],
     "rows": [
      {
       "label": "RSI (14)",
       "cells": [
        "22.87"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "MACD",
       "cells": [
        "-1.09"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "SMA 50",
       "cells": [
        "47.03"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "SMA 200",
       "cells": [
        "41.88"
       ]
      }
     ]
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "correlations",
   "title": "Market Correlations",
   "text": [
    "How this stock moves relative to other assets",
    "Based on 1 year of daily price data. Correlations may vary over different time periods."
   ],
   "facts": {
    "Correlation with S&P 500 (SPY)": "+0.18",
    "Correlation with Nasdaq 100 (QQQ)": "+0.12",
    "Correlation with Bitcoin (BTC)": "-0.13",
    "Correlation with Gold (XAU)": "+0.08"
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "trade-plans",
   "title": "MNST Trade Plans",
   "text": [
    "Specific entry, exit, and risk management levels",
    "Enter now if confident",
    "Volatility-Adjusted Stop Loss Calculated based on RSI (22.9) and current market volatility",
    "Consider scaling out: Take 50% profit at Target 1, 30% at Target 2, let 20% run to Target 3"
   ],
   "facts": {
    "TARGET 1": "$44.25",
    "TARGET 2": "$45.11",
    "TARGET 3": "$46.40",
    "STOP LOSS": "$41.55"
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "risk",
   "title": "Risk & Volatility",
   "facts": {
    "Daily Volatility": "1.67%"
   },
   "lists": {
    "Risk considerations": [
     "Monitor position sizing based on current volatility levels",
     "Consider stop-loss placement beyond recent price range",
     "Diversification helps mitigate single-stock risk exposure"
    ]
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "growth",
   "title": "Growth of $10,000",
   "text": [
    "A $10,000 investment in MNST in September 2016 would be worth about $35,118 today, compared with about $35,328 for the same investment in the S&P 500 benchmark."
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "monte-carlo",
   "title": "Monte Carlo Projection (10yr)",
   "text": [
    "CleaRank's 10-year Monte Carlo simulation projects that a $10,000 investment in MNST today could grow to about $26,413 by 2036 in the base case, with a bull case near $76,921 and a bear case around $9,069. Projections are statistical simulations, not guarantees."
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "price-prediction",
   "title": "MNST Stock Price Prediction: 2030",
   "text": [
    "CleaRank's simulation projects a price near $64.00 for MNST by 2030 in the base case, from $43.40 today (1.5x over 4 years). The downside path ends near $32.55. These are outcomes of a Monte Carlo simulation run on MNST's historical return distribution, not price targets, and they assume no dividends are reinvested.",
    "Method: 10,000 simulated price paths using MNST's historical volatility and drift, re-run daily. The base case is the median path; the two outer columns are the 10th and 90th percentile outcomes, which widen with time because uncertainty compounds. Simulations are not guarantees, and past volatility does not predict future returns. This is analysis, not investment advice."
   ],
   "tables": [
    {
     "caption": "MNST simulated price paths by year",
     "columns": [
      "Year",
      "Downside (10th pct)",
      "Base case",
      "Upside (90th pct)"
     ],
     "rows": [
      {
       "label": "2027",
       "cells": [
        "$34.11",
        "$47.83",
        "$67.06"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2028",
       "cells": [
        "$32.68",
        "$52.71",
        "$85.01"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2029",
       "cells": [
        "$32.34",
        "$58.08",
        "$104"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2030",
       "cells": [
        "$32.55",
        "$64.00",
        "$126"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2031",
       "cells": [
        "$33.12",
        "$70.53",
        "$150"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2032",
       "cells": [
        "$33.96",
        "$77.73",
        "$178"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2033",
       "cells": [
        "$35.02",
        "$85.66",
        "$209"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2034",
       "cells": [
        "$36.28",
        "$94.39",
        "$246"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2035",
       "cells": [
        "$37.73",
        "$104",
        "$287"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2036",
       "cells": [
        "$39.36",
        "$115",
        "$334"
       ]
      }
     ]
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "people-also-watch",
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  },
  {
   "id": "insider-trading",
   "title": "MNST Insider Trading Analysis",
   "facts": {
    "Bought": "None",
    "Sold": "$44.3M",
    "Insiders": "15",
    "Avg Transaction": "$3.0M"
   },
   "tables": [
    {
     "caption": "Recent insider transactions in MNST",
     "columns": [
      "Date",
      "Insider",
      "Type",
      "Shares",
      "Value"
     ],
     "rows": [
      {
       "label": "Mar 4, 2024",
       "cells": [
        "HALL MARK J Director",
        "Sell",
        "659.0K",
        "$38.6M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "May 8, 2019",
       "cells": [
        "HALL MARK J Director",
        "Sell",
        "394.3K",
        "$24.3M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Jun 11, 2024",
       "cells": [
        "SACKS RODNEY CYRIL Chief Executive Officer",
        "Sell",
        "409.9K",
        "$21.7M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Jun 11, 2024",
       "cells": [
        "SCHLOSBERG HILTON HILLER Chief Executive Officer",
        "Sell",
        "373.4K",
        "$19.8M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Dec 12, 2025",
       "cells": [
        "SACKS RODNEY CYRIL Director",
        "Sell",
        "206.5K",
        "$15.2M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Jun 7, 2024",
       "cells": [
        "HALL MARK J Director",
        "Sell",
        "250.0K",
        "$13.1M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "May 18, 2020",
       "cells": [
        "HALL MARK J Director",
        "Sell",
        "188.8K",
        "$12.6M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Jun 11, 2024",
       "cells": [
        "HALL MARK J Director",
        "Sell",
        "235.9K",
        "$12.5M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Dec 26, 2017",
       "cells": [
        "SACKS RODNEY CYRIL Chief Executive Officer",
        "Sell",
        "189.9K",
        "$12.1M"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Dec 26, 2017",
       "cells": [
        "SCHLOSBERG HILTON HILLER President",
        "Sell",
        "189.9K",
        "$12.1M"
       ]
      }
     ]
    }
   ],
   "links": [
    {
     "text": "SEC Form 4",
     "url": "https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&company=Monster+Beverage+Corporation&type=4&dateb=&owner=include&count=40&search_text=&action=getcompany"
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "faq",
   "title": "Frequently Asked Questions"
  }
 ],
 "faq": [
  {
   "question": "Is Monster Beverage Corporation stock a buy right now?",
   "answer": "Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) is currently rated a 'Hold' by Wall Street analysts with a median price target of $50.0, suggesting a 15.2% upside from the current price of $43.4. While technically oversold, significant insider selling and a high valuation relative to sector averages present risks."
  },
  {
   "question": "What is Monster Beverage Corporation's fair value?",
   "answer": "The current fair value for Monster Beverage Corporation is assessed at $43.4, which is the current trading price, indicating no immediate upside based on this metric."
  },
  {
   "question": "What are the key risks for Monster Beverage Corporation?",
   "answer": "Key risks include its high valuation relative to sector peers, substantial insider selling totaling over $44 million, and current technical indicators showing the stock trading below key moving averages despite being oversold."
  },
  {
   "question": "What is the analyst consensus for Monster Beverage Corporation?",
   "answer": "The analyst consensus for Monster Beverage Corporation is 'Hold', with 25 analysts covering the stock. The consensus score is 65 out of 100, with a median price target of $50.0."
  },
  {
   "question": "How is Monster Beverage Corporation performing financially?",
   "answer": "Monster Beverage Corporation is projected to achieve revenue growth of 17.00% for the current year, reaching $9.7 billion, and is expected to grow revenue by 10.00% to $10.7 billion next year. Recent earnings have shown positive surprises, though the stock reacted negatively to the latest report."
  },
  {
   "question": "What are the technical indicators for Monster Beverage Corporation stock?",
   "answer": "Monster Beverage Corporation's stock is showing bearish short-term momentum, trading below its 50-day and 20-day moving averages. However, its RSI is at 22.87, indicating oversold conditions, which could signal a potential bounce."
  },
  {
   "question": "What is Monster Beverage Corporation's long-range projection for 2030?",
   "answer": "Based on Monte Carlo simulations, Monster Beverage Corporation's base case projection for 2030 is $64, with a downside scenario of $32.55 and an upside scenario of $125.84. These are statistical outcomes, not guaranteed price targets."
  }
 ],
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