Monster Beverage with a clear analyst view, shares in the NASDAQ-100 spotlight

By Anna Wagner, Analysts & Consensus desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-29, 11:18.

Monster Beverage (US61174X1090) is a member of the NASDAQ-100 and a widely followed consumer stock in the US beverage sector. Analyst consensus on the shares remains broadly constructive with most houses rating the stock at Buy or Overweight according to recent overview data on the name. Analyst synopsis on Monster Beverage

What current analyst views show

Across major Wall Street firms, the average target price for Monster Beverage is described at around 62 US dollars, implying a mid-teens percentage upside from a trading range in the low-50-dollar area at the time of that assessment. Analyst synopsis on Monster Beverage Top-tier houses such as Goldman Sachs reportedly set bullish targets up to roughly 70 dollars, tied to expectations of continued international expansion in markets including China and Southeast Asia. Analyst synopsis on Monster Beverage

Sell ratings on the stock appear rare in current compilations, while a cluster of Hold recommendations reflects caution around valuation after a strong multi-year run versus indices like the S&P 500 and peers such as Coca-Cola and PepsiCo. Analyst synopsis on Monster Beverage Commentary often highlights the company’s high margins and cash generation as support for these positive views.

How the stock trades on Nasdaq

Monster Beverage trades on the Nasdaq under the ticker MNST, placing it alongside large-cap consumer names in the NASDAQ-100 index. Exchange and index overview Recent quote data show the shares changing hands near the mid-90-dollar area, with one trading screen printing 96.38 dollars at the regular close on 2026-06-26 and 95.83 dollars in later after-hours indications on that venue. TradingKey quote snapshot for MNST

The stock’s inclusion in a major US benchmark means it is frequently compared with other global beverage groups such as Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and Keurig Dr Pepper in sector analyses and ETF compositions. For retail investors, this index membership often affects how the shares move on macro and risk-on or risk-off trading days.

Where Monster makes its money

Monster Beverage generates the bulk of its revenue from energy drinks sold under the Monster Energy brand and related labels in North America and international markets. The company also has exposure to alcoholic beverages through acquired craft beer and hard seltzer brands that complement its non-alcoholic portfolio. Business overview and segment discussion

Where the stock trades today

The Monster Beverage shares (US61174X1090) trade on 2026-06-26 at 96.38 US dollars on the Nasdaq at the regular close, with an indicated after-hours level of 95.83 dollars on that data source.

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