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Monster Beverage downgraded to Hold as valuation seen limiting further upside

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:17:10 -0400

Investing.com -- Monster Beverage was downgraded to Hold from Buy by analysts at Deutsche Bank, who said the energy drink maker's recent share outperformance has left its valuation reflecting expectations that are difficult to exceed despite the company's strong operational momentum.

The brokerage raised its price target on the stock to $98 from its previous target but said the new target implies only about 1% upside, arguing that continued solid execution is already largely priced in. It added that any disappointment in category growth, retail sales trends, international expansion, pricing, or margin improvement could prompt a more significant pullback

Monster Beverage (MNST) PT Raised to $95 at BMO Capital

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:13:08 -0400

BMO Capital analyst Andrew Strelzik raised the price target on Monster Beverage (NASDAQ: MNST) to $95.00 while maintaining a Market Perform rating.

The analyst comments "Raising target to $95 and increasing estimates with upside bias. We gain confidence in the durability of MNST's strong top-line growth trajectory following an analysis of the 1) brand and channel composition of recent scanner sales growth; 2) MNST's evolving price gaps vs. category peers; and 3) early signs from key new product rollouts. That said, the market already has priced in a lot in terms of earnings assumptions/multiple expansion, keeping us at Market Perform."

Monster Beverage (MNST) PT Raised to $95 at BMO Capital

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:13:08 -0400

BMO Capital analyst Andrew Strelzik raised the price target on Monster Beverage (NASDAQ: MNST) to $95.00 while maintaining a Market Perform rating.

Deutsche Bank Downgrades Monster Beverage (MNST) to Hold

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:14:11 -0400

Deutsche Bank analyst Steve Powers downgraded Monster Beverage (NASDAQ: MNST) from Buy to Hold with a price target of $98.00 (from $94.00).

The analyst comments: “We are downgrading MNST to Hold today as the stock's recent outperformance has left valuation increasingly dependent on outcomes that exceed our already constructive expectations. We remain highly positive on the business (as reflected in our above-consensus forecasts for FY26/27) and are raising our price target to $98, but at current levels, continued strong execution may drive only modest upside, in our view, whereas even small disappointment in category growth, scanner trends, international momentum, pricing realization,

Deutsche Bank Downgrades Monster Beverage (MNST) to Hold

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:14:11 -0400

Deutsche Bank analyst Steve Powers downgraded Monster Beverage (NASDAQ: MNST) from Buy to Hold with a price target of $98.00 (from $94.00).

Monster Beverage (MNST) call put ratio 1 call to 1.4 puts as share price up 1.5%

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:08:53 -0400

Monster Beverage (NASDAQ: MNST) 30-day call option implied volatility is 34; compared to its 52-week range of 20 to 39. Call put ratio 1 call to 1.4 puts as share price up 1.5%.

Uk To Ban Sale Of High-caffeine Energy Drinks To Under-16s

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:26:10 -0400

Uk To Ban Sale Of High-caffeine Energy Drinks To Under-16s

Uk Health Department Issues Statement On Energy Drinks Ban

Uk To Ban Sale Of High-caffeine Energy Drinks To Under-16s

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:26:10 -0400

Uk To Ban Sale Of High-caffeine Energy Drinks To Under-16s

Uk Health Department Issues Statement On Energy Drinks Ban

Monster Beverage (MNST) PT Raised to $104 at UBS

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:33:26 -0400

UBS analyst Peter Grom raised the price target on Monster Beverage (NASDAQ: MNST) to $104.00 (from $84.00) while maintaining a Neutral rating.

Monster Beverage (MNST) PT Raised to $105 at Stifel as Q2 Estimates Raised

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:55:08 -0400

Stifel analyst Matt Smith raised the price target on Monster Beverage (NASDAQ: MNST) to $105.00 (from $90.00) while maintaining a Buy rating.

The analyst commented, "We are slightly raising our 2Q26 estimates to reflect strong consumption growth and category positioning despite stepped up inflationary headwinds through the remainder of the year. The first half of 2026 featured a robust innovation slate as seven new products in U.S. tracked channels accounted for 10% of 2Q26 sales and drove 85% of Monster family growth. Specifically, Ultra Red White and Blue Razz became the brand's most successful launch driving 23% of growth in 2Q26

Monster Beverage (MNST) PT Raised to $105 at Stifel as Q2 Estimates Raised

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:55:08 -0400

Stifel analyst Matt Smith raised the price target on Monster Beverage (NASDAQ: MNST) to $105.00 (from $90.00) while maintaining a Buy rating.

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