Monster Beverage Corp: (NASD: MNST)

$59.63

0.02 (0.03%)

Volume 1,063,765

Jun 18 04:00 PM ET

Zacks Rank: 5-Strong Sell

Zacks Rank	Definition	Annualized Return
#1	Strong Buy	26.6%
#2	Buy	18.71%
#3	Hold	10.12%
#4	Sell	4.32%
#5	Strong Sell	2.16%
S&P	500	9.93%

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            Stock Activity
        
		Day Low - High
		59.17 - 60.35
	
		52wk Low - High
		39.99 - 79.00
	
		Previous Close
		59.61
	
		Avg. Volume
		1,872,046
	
		Industry
		BEVERAGES-SOFT
	
		Market Cap
		9.89 B
	
		Div - Yield
		0.00 - 0.00
	
		Beta
		0.29
	
		P/E (F1)
		28.61
	
		Current Year Est.
		2.08
	
		Quarterly Earnings ESP 
		NA
	
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                                                                        10.12%
                                                                    
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                                                                        4.32%
                                                                    
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                                                                        2.16%
                                                                    
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                Key Earnings Data
            
                            P/E (F1)
                            28.61
                        
                            PEG Ratio
                            1.73
                        
                            Current Year Est.
                            2.08
                        
                            Current Quarter Estimate
                            0.64
                        
                            Most Accurate Estimate
                            NA
                        
                            Earnings ESP 
                            NA
                        
                            Next Earnings Report Date
                            08-07-2013
                        
                            EPS Last Year
                            1.82
                        
                            Expected Earnings Growth
                            16.50%
                        
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            Company Description
        
Monster Beverage Corporation is a marketer and distributor of energy drinks and alternative beverages. The Company markets and distributes Monster Energy brand energy drinks, Monster Energy Extra Strength Nitrous Technology brand energy drinks, Java Monster brand non-carbonated coffee + energy drinks, X-Presso Monster brand non carbonated espresso energy drinks, M-3 superconcentrated energy drinks, Monster Rehab non-carbonated rehydration energy drinks, Worx Energy shots, and Peace Tea iced teas, as well as Hansen's natural sodas, apple juice and juice blends, multi-vitamin juices, Junior Juice beverages, Blue Sky beverages, Hubert's Lemonades, Vidration vitamin enhanced waters, and PRE Probiotic drinks. Monster Beverage Corporation, formerly known as Hansen Natural Corporation, is based in Corona, California.   
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Earnings Estimates

	Current Qtr (06/2013)	Next Qtr (09/2013)	Current Year (12/2013)	Next Year (12/2014)
Average Estimate	0.64	0.61	2.08	2.55
Number of Estimates	6	6	6	8
Low Estimate	0.62	0.58	2.00	2.30
High Estimate	0.69	0.62	2.16	NA
Year Ago EPS	0.59	0.47	1.86	2.08
EPS Growth	8.47%	28.72%	12.01%	22.28%

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Industry Analysis

Name	Symbol	Previous Close
MONSTER BEVERAG	MNST	59.61
DR PEPPER SNAPL	DPS	47.10
COCA COLA CO	KO	40.68
COCA-COLA ENTRP	CCE	36.19
COCA-COLA FEMSA	KOF	143.07
COFFEE HLDG CO	JVA	6.18
COTT CORP QUE	COT	7.98
EMBOT ANDINA-B	AKO.B	37.20
FOMENTO ECO-ADR	FMX	101.88
PEPSICO INC	PEP	82.55

Sector:Consumer Staples>> Industry:BEVERAGES-SOFT

COMPARE TICKER vs. Its Peers

Zacks Commentary

Monster Slumps on Possible AMA Ban Endorsement

Jun 17, 2013

Company News for June 17, 2013

Jun 17, 2013

Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day Highlights: Nationstar, Monster Beverage, Questar, QEP Resources and Chesapeake

May 14, 2013

Bear of the Day: Monster Beverage (MNST)

May, 14 2013 00:00

Stock Market News for May 9, 2013

May 09, 2013

Monster Boosts Shareholder Value

Apr 10, 2013

Company News for March 01, 2013

Mar 01, 2013

Stock Market News for December 3, 2012

Dec 03, 2012

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Financials

EPS TTM	1.82
Sales	2,061
Net Income	327
Price/Earnings	32.75
Price/Book	14.07
Price/Cash Flow	28.33
Price/Sales	4.73

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News

Four Reasons to Be Long Monster Beverage - TheMotleyFool

Jun 18, 2013

How to Energize Your Portfolio - TheMotleyFool

Jun 18, 2013

Will an Energy Drink Ban Impact the Soda Market? - TheMotleyFool

Jun 18, 2013

Beverage Stocks: Know Your Risks, or Risk Your Future - TheMotleyFool

Jun 17, 2013

Shares of Monster Worldwide Receive a Boost, Up 2.6% - Financial News Network Online - Market Movers

Jun 17, 2013

Weekly Top Insider Sells - GuruFocus

Jun 17, 2013

Will an Energy Drink Ban Impact the Soda Market? - TheMotleyFool

Jun 17, 2013

MONSTER: AMA eyes energy drinks and minors - Mcclatchy-Tribune Information Services -- Unrestricted

Jun 15, 2013

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Broker Recommendations

Current ABR	2.19
ABR (Last Week)	2.19
# of recs in ABR	8
Average Target Price	61.67
Industry Rank by ABR	184 out of 265
Rank in Industry	14 out of 14

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Day Low - High	59.17 - 60.35
52wk Low - High	39.99 - 79.00
Previous Close	59.61
Avg. Volume	1,872,046
Industry	BEVERAGES-SOFT
Market Cap	9.89 B
Div - Yield	0.00 - 0.00
Beta	0.29
P/E (F1)	28.61
Current Year Est.	2.08
Quarterly Earnings ESP	NA

P/E (F1)	28.61
PEG Ratio	1.73
Current Year Est.	2.08
Current Quarter Estimate	0.64
Most Accurate Estimate	NA
Earnings ESP	NA
Next Earnings Report Date	08-07-2013
EPS Last Year	1.82
Expected Earnings Growth	16.50%

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Monster Beverage Corp: (NASD: MNST)

$59.63

0.02 (0.03%)

Volume 1,063,765

Jun 18 04:00 PM ET

Stock Activity

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Sector:Consumer Staples>> Industry:BEVERAGES-SOFT

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