For its third fiscal quarter (ending September 30), Monster Beverage Corp (NASDAQ: MNST) has reported a -12% decline in E.P.S. from $0.43 a year ago to $0.38 in the current quarter. E.P.S. were $1.57 for the latest four quarters through September 30 versus $1.50 for the same period a year ago — an increase of 5%.
Recent Price Action
On 11/7/24, Monster Beverage Corp (NASDAQ: MNST) stock rose modestly by 0.5%, closing at $54.73. Moreover, trading volume in this advance was unusually high at 196% of normal. Relative to the market the stock has been weak over the last nine months but has risen 4.0% during the last week.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
Reflecting future returns on capital that are forecasted to exceed the cost of capital, MNST is expected to continue to be a major Value Builder.
Monster Beverage has a current Value Trend Rating of D (Negative). With this rating, PTR’s two proprietary measures of a stock’s current attractiveness are providing inconsistent signals. Monster Beverage has a neutral Power Rating of 43 but a poor Appreciation Score of 24, triggering the Negative Value Trend Rating.
Rating Review
In light of this new information we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of D. This review will be completed in the next several days.
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