Wells Fargo raises target for Monster Beverage stock to USD 50.00 from USD 48.00

Published on 10/27/2026 at 11:38 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Wells Fargo lifted its target to USD 50 from USD 48 on October 26, 2026. Monster Beverage stock trades at EUR 41.57 on October 27, 2026.

Target changes and operating growth

Wells Fargo lifted its target from USD 48 to USD 50 on October 26, 2026.
Monster Energy segment sales rose 21.6 percent to USD 2.36 billion in the second quarter of 2026.
Monster Beverage stock was trading at EUR 41.57 at 11:33 a.m. CEST at Lang & Schwarz on October 27, 2026.

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Monster Beverage (ISIN US61174X1090) was trading at EUR 41.57 at Lang & Schwarz on October 27, 2026, while Wells Fargo raised its price target to USD 50 from USD 48 on October 26, 2026. According to Markets Insider, the bank kept an Overweight rating and expected a strong third quarter.

Target moves sharpen the debate

Wells Fargo's revision comes as analysts reset their valuation framework after Monster Beverage's two-for-one stock split. The target change leaves USD 50 as a concrete reference for the upcoming results, while the company enters the reporting period with double-digit sales growth.

According to Yahoo Finance, Monster Beverage reported second-quarter 2026 net sales of USD 2.54 billion, up 20.2 percent from USD 2.11 billion in the second quarter of 2025. Adjusted earnings per share increased 15.2 percent to USD 0.60 from USD 0.52.

What does the target change imply?

The operating picture is led by the core drinks business. Monster Energy segment sales increased 21.6 percent to USD 2.36 billion in the second quarter of 2026, while the alcohol brand segment declined 15.2 percent to USD 32.2 million, according to the same Yahoo Finance transcript. Gross margin reached 55.9 percent, compared with 55.7 percent in the second quarter of 2025.

Three dated signals for investors

On August 6, 2026, Monster Beverage reported USD 2.54 billion in second-quarter sales and adjusted earnings per share of USD 0.60, according to Yahoo Finance. On October 22, 2026, Deutsche Bank cut its target from USD 50 to USD 49 and maintained a Hold rating, as reported by MarketScreener. On October 26, 2026, Wells Fargo raised its target from USD 48 to USD 50 while keeping Overweight, according to Markets Insider.

Upcoming dates are already set

Monster Beverage is scheduled to announce third-quarter 2026 results on November 5, 2026, according to Yahoo Finance. The company also plans an investor meeting in New York City on December 1, 2026, according to the second-quarter earnings call transcript.

Stock awaits the next earnings test

Monster Beverage combines rapid core-brand growth with higher selling and distribution costs, making the next margin update important for the valuation discussion. The company had USD 90.98 billion in market capitalization as of October 27, 2026, and its primary listing is on Nasdaq.

Monster Beverage was trading at EUR 41.57 at Lang & Schwarz on October 27, 2026 at 11:33 a.m. CEST. The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Monster Beverage stock.