Key Takeaways
Monster Beverage Corp. reported first-quarter revenue of $2.35 billion, beating analyst estimates on the back of soaring international sales that now account for nearly half of the company’s business.
"The global energy drink category continues to demonstrate solid growth, driven by increased consumer demand," Chief Executive Officer Hilton H. Schlosberg said in a statement. "We delivered a strong start to the year, with net sales increasing 26.9 percent."
The Corona, California-based company’s performance topped analyst expectations for revenue of $2.16 billion and earnings of $0.53 per share. The results showed strong demand for its core energy drinks, particularly in overseas markets.
Sales in the Monster Energy® Drinks segment, its largest, increased 27.6 percent to $2.19 billion. Net sales to customers outside the United States surged 44.9 percent to $1.06 billion, a new record for the company. A weaker U.S. dollar provided an $89.3 million boost to net sales, the company said.
The growth in its main beverage segments offset a 5.9 percent decrease in sales for its Alcohol Brands segment and a 12.0 percent decline in its Other segment.
Gross profit as a percentage of net sales fell to 55.0 percent from 56.5 percent in the first quarter of 2025. The company attributed the margin pressure to geographical sales mix and increased costs for aluminum cans and freight.
During the quarter, Monster Beverage purchased approximately 1.4 million shares of its common stock for about $100.0 million. The company did not disclose a forecast for the upcoming quarter in its earnings release.
The strong international results underscore the success of Monster's global expansion strategy, particularly with its affordability-focused brands like Predator and Fury in emerging markets. Investors will watch the company's next earnings call for signs that it can sustain this growth and manage margin pressures.
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