Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) is a leading American beverage company headquartered in Corona, California. Originally founded as Hansen's in 1935, the company rebranded to Monster Beverage in 2012 to reflect its focus on energy drinks. With a market cap of $58.6 billion, Monster operates through Monster Energy Drinks, Strategic Brands, Alcohol Brands, and Other segments.
Shares of the beverage giant have surpassed the broader market over the past year. MNST stock has surged 12.5% over the past 52 weeks and 14.3% on a YTD basis. In comparison, the S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has returned 12.3% over the past year but has dropped 3.3% in 2025.
