EarningsQ2 2026 Earnings Report
MX:MNST Q2 2026 EPS Results
Actual EPS$5.39
Consensus EPS$5.23
Beat/MissBeat by +$0.16
One Year Ago EPS$4.67
MX:MNST Q2 2026 Revenue Results
Actual Revenue$45.62B
Expected Revenue$43.67B
Beat/MissBeat by +$1.95B
YoY Revenue Growth+20.17%
Earnings Announcement Details
QuarterQ2 2026
Date08/06/2026
TimeAfter Close
Conference CallThursday, August 6, 2026
MX:MNST Upcoming Earnings
Monster Beverage's next earnings date is estimated for October 29, 2026, based on past reporting schedules.
Q2 2026 Earnings Call Audio
MX:MNST Q2 2026 Earnings Call
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Q2 2026 Earnings Slide Deck
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Q2 2026 Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed predominantly positive results: strong double-digit global sales growth, significant international momentum, market share gains, margin stability, and EPS growth. These positives were partially offset by higher operating, distribution and selling expenses, rising aluminum and freight costs, and localized challenges (Argentina, Korea, and a decline in the alcohol segment). Management articulated strategies to mitigate cost pressures (pricing actions, hedging where possible) and emphasized continued marketing and innovation investments to recruit consumers and sustain growth.Company Guidance
Record Quarterly Net Sales
Net sales reached $2.54 billion in 2Q FY2026, a 20.2% increase versus $2.11 billion in 2Q FY2025; net sales excluding the alcohol brand segment rose 20.8%.
Strong Monster Energy Segment Growth
Monster Energy drinks segment net sales increased 21.6% to $2.36 billion (19.3% on a foreign-currency-adjusted basis) year-over-year.
Robust International Performance
Net sales to customers outside the U.S. increased 34.6% to $1.16 billion (29.0% FX-adjusted to $1.11 billion), representing ~46% of total net sales versus ~41% prior-year.
Double-Digit Regional Growth and Market Share Gains
U.S. & Canada net sales up 11.5% with Monster gaining 70 basis points of value share; EMEA net sales +27.2% (currency neutral +22.2%) with +220 bps value share gain and Monster delivering ~46% of value sales growth in the EMEA energy drink category.
Outstanding Growth in Key Emerging Markets
China net sales increased 62.5% (54.0% local); India net sales increased 84.0% (100.3% local); LATAM net sales increased 56.1% (40.4% currency neutral); Brazil up 82.0% (61.6% local).
Profitability and EPS Expansion
Operating income rose 17.2% to $740.4 million; adjusted operating income increased 13.3% to $748.1 million. Net income per diluted share increased 19% to $0.59; adjusted EPS increased 15.2% to $0.60.
Stable Gross Margin Despite Cost Pressures
Gross profit margin was 55.9% vs 55.7% year-over-year; adjusted gross profit margin (ex-alcohol) was 56.3% vs 56.2%, driven by pricing and favorable product mix.
Successful Product Innovation and Consumer Recruitment
Innovation contributed meaningfully to growth: Ultra brand grew 19% in the U.S.; Juice Monster grew 26%; limited-time offerings (e.g., Ultra Red, White & Blue) and new launches (vending in Japan) showed strong early traction and helped recruit new households at roughly twice the category rate.
Operational and Corporate Actions
Board approved a two-for-one stock split (expected trading at split-adjusted price Aug 11, 2026) and $900 million remains available under the repurchase authorization.
MX:MNST Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
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