Monster Beverage reports 20.2% revenue growth in Q2 2026
Strong international demand and growth in Monster Energy drink sales helped the company deliver higher revenue, profit and operating income during the quarter.
USA – Monster Beverage Corporation reported strong second-quarter results for 2026, with higher revenue and profit driven by robust international demand and continued growth in its core energy drink business.
The company posted net sales of US$2.54 billion for the quarter, representing an increase of 20.2 percent from US$2.11 billion recorded during the same period in 2025. Net income climbed to US$584.5 million, or 59 cents per share, compared with US$488.8 million a year earlier.
Operating income rose by 17.2 percent to US$740.4 million, while adjusted operating income increased by 13.3 percent to US$748.1 million.
Monster Beverage said gross profit margin improved slightly to 55.9 percent from 55.7 percent in the corresponding quarter of 2025. The increase was attributed primarily to pricing initiatives and changes in product mix, although higher aluminium can prices, freight expenses and geographic sales patterns partially offset these gains.
The company’s flagship Monster Energy Drinks segment remained the primary driver of growth. Net sales within the division increased by 21.6 percent to US$2.36 billion, up from US$1.94 billion in the second quarter of 2025.
The Strategic Brands division also delivered positive results, with revenue increasing by 10.6 percent to US$143.7 million. However, the Alcohol Brands segment recorded a decline, with sales falling 15.2 percent to US$32.2 million. The segment includes craft beers, flavoured malt beverages and hard seltzers.
International markets continued to play an increasingly important role in the company’s growth strategy. Net sales outside the United States surged by 34.6 percent to US$1.16 billion, compared with US$864.2 million during the same quarter last year. International operations accounted for approximately 46 percent of total net sales, up from 41 percent in 2025.
Hilton H. Schlosberg, chief executive officer of Monster Beverage, said the company’s global expansion and brand investments had supported its strong performance.
“We delivered a strong 2026 second quarter, with net sales increasing 20.2 percent and net income per diluted share increasing 19.0 percent,” Schlosberg said.
“Our international operations continued their meaningful contribution to revenue growth, with net sales to customers outside the United States increasing 34.6 percent in the 2026 second quarter to approximately 46 percent of total net sales.”
He added: “The energy drink category continues to attract new consumers, expand usage occasions and increase household penetration.”
Schlosberg said Monster Beverage would continue investing in marketing initiatives, product innovation and new partnerships to support long-term growth across global markets.
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