Monster Beverage shares rise 5.19% after-hours on record Q3 sales and profit growth.

Monster Beverage surged 5.19% in after-hours trading following the release of its Q3 2025 earnings report, which highlighted record net sales of $2.20 billion (up 16.8% YoY), a 40.7% increase in operating income to $675.4 million, and adjusted EPS of $0.53, exceeding analyst estimates of $0.48. The company attributed the strong performance to robust global demand for its energy drinks, particularly the Monster Energy Ultra line, improved gross margins (55.7% vs. 53.2% in 2024), and a 23.3% surge in international sales to $937.1 million. CEO Hilton Schlosberg emphasized the success of product innovation and strategic initiatives, including the upcoming launch of FLRT, a female-focused brand. The results, coupled with improved operational efficiency and strong international growth, drove the after-hours rally.