Monster Beverage Trading Volume Plummets 39.52% to 394th Position Despite Positive Earnings Outlook

On May 22, 2025, Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) experienced a significant drop in trading volume, with a total of 2.40 billion shares traded, marking a 39.52% decrease from the previous day. This decline placed Monster Beverage at the 394th position in terms of trading volume for the day. The stock price of Monster Beverage also decreased by 0.36%.

Monster Beverage Corporation has recently seen a boost in its earnings prospects, leading to an upgrade in its stock rating. The company's earnings per share (EPS) estimates for 2025 and 2026 have increased by 1.6% and 2%, respectively, over the past 30 days. This positive outlook is reflected in the company's expected revenue and EPS growth for 2025.

Institutional investors have also shown increased interest in Monster Beverage. Worldquant Millennium Advisors LLC significantly increased its position in the company by 300.5% during the fourth quarter. Additionally, Rafferty Asset Management LLC has expanded its holdings, now owning 309,263 shares worth $16,255,000 after purchasing an additional 25,508 shares in the last quarter.

Analysts have also revised their price targets for Monster Beverage. Roth Capital raised its price target to $56 from $50, while CICC upgraded the stock to Outperform from Market Perform. These positive adjustments indicate growing confidence in the company's future performance.