Monster Beverage's $520M Surge Propels It to 231st in Volume Amid Earnings Jitters and Analyst Optimism

On August 5, 2025, Monster Beverage (MNST) traded with a daily volume of $520 million, a 42.12% increase from the prior day, ranking 231st in market activity. The stock closed down 2.17% at $59.04, reflecting mixed sentiment ahead of its earnings report scheduled for August 7. Analysts anticipate earnings per share (EPS) of $0.48, a 17.1% year-over-year increase, though the company’s recent performance has shown a 2.3% year-on-year revenue decline in the latest quarter.

UBS raised its price target for MNST to $64 from $63 while maintaining a Neutral rating, citing a rebound in sales after a soft Q1. Institutional investors, including Natixis Advisors LLC, increased their holdings, with the firm now owning 1.78 million shares valued at $104 million. This follows a 2.3% stake boost in the first quarter, indicating confidence in the company’s long-term positioning despite recent earnings volatility.

The stock’s debt management remains a focal point, with Warren Buffett’s commentary on volatility and risk underscoring its low leverage profile. However, analysts highlight that Monster lacks key drivers for an earnings beat in its upcoming report, tempering short-term optimism. Institutional ownership now accounts for 72.36% of the float, with hedge funds and funds like Cambridge Investment Research and Principal Financial Group increasing stakes in the first quarter.

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