Monster Beverage Corporation (NASDAQ:MNST) is expected to report an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.40 for the fourth quarter of 2024, a 5.3% increase year over year.
The company’s revenue is projected to reach $1.79 billion, marking a 3.6% rise from the previous year.
Financial metrics such as a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of approximately 31.69 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13 highlight Monster Beverage’s market valuation and financial health.
Monster Beverage Corporation, trading on NASDAQ under the symbol MNST, is a leading player in the energy drink market. Known for its popular Monster Energy brand, the company is headquartered in Corona, California. It operates through various subsidiaries, focusing on the development and marketing of energy drinks. As it prepares to release its fourth-quarter 2024 earnings, investors are keenly watching its performance.
For the upcoming earnings release on February 27, 2025, analysts expect Monster Beverage to report earnings per share (EPS) of $0.40. This represents a 5.3% increase from the same period last year. The company’s revenue is projected to reach $1.79 billion, marking a 3.6% rise year over year. These figures suggest a positive growth trajectory despite challenges in the U.S. convenience channel.
Over the past 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate has been adjusted downward by 0.8%. Such revisions often influence investor sentiment and can impact short-term stock price movements. Historically, changes in earnings estimates have been closely linked to stock performance, making them a critical factor for investors to consider ahead of the earnings announcement.
Monster Beverage’s financial metrics provide further insights into its market valuation. The company has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of approximately 31.69, indicating how the market values its earnings. Its price-to-sales ratio is about 6.84, reflecting the market’s valuation of its revenue. Additionally, the enterprise value to sales ratio is around 6.72, and the enterprise value to operating cash flow ratio is approximately 26.21.
The company’s financial health is underscored by its low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13, suggesting a conservative use of debt. Monster Beverage also maintains a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of approximately 3.13, indicating its ability to cover short-term liabilities with its short-term assets. As the earnings release approaches, these financial metrics will be closely monitored by investors.