Compared to Estimates, Monster Beverage (MNST) Q2 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

Core Insights - Monster Beverage reported revenue of $2.11 billion for the quarter ended June 2025, reflecting an 11.1% increase year-over-year and a surprise of +1.35% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.08 billion [1] - The company's EPS for the quarter was $0.52, up from $0.41 in the same quarter last year, resulting in an EPS surprise of +8.33% compared to the consensus estimate of $0.48 [1] Revenue Breakdown - Geographic Revenue from outside the United States was $864.2 million, exceeding the average estimate of $837.91 million, with a year-over-year increase of +23% [4] - Geographic Revenue from the U.S. and Canada reached $1.3 billion, slightly above the estimated $1.28 billion, marking an 8.6% increase compared to the previous year [4] - Net Sales from Alcohol Brands were $37.97 million, slightly below the average estimate of $38.15 million, showing a year-over-year decline of -8.6% [4] - Net Sales from Strategic Brands amounted to $129.89 million, surpassing the estimated $124.89 million, with an 18.9% increase year-over-year [4] - Net Sales from Monster Energy Drinks were $1.94 billion, exceeding the estimated $1.85 billion, reflecting an 11.2% increase compared to the same quarter last year [4] - Net Sales from Other categories were $6.41 million, below the average estimate of $7.25 million, representing a year-over-year decline of -8.5% [4] Stock Performance - Over the past month, Monster Beverage shares have returned +2.8%, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.9% change [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating expected performance in line with the broader market in the near term [3]