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# Monster Beverage Q1 sales rise 26.9%, beat estimates on strong demand and international growth

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Overview

-   U.S. energy drink maker’s Q1 net sales rose 26.9%, beating analyst expectations
-   Adjusted EPS for Q1 rose 27.6% yr/yr
-   Company repurchased $100 mln of shares during Q1

Outlook

-   Company did not provide specific financial guidance for the current quarter or full year

Result Drivers

-   CORE ENERGY DRINKS GROWTH - Net sales in the Monster Energy Drinks segment rose 27.6% yr/yr, driven by increased consumer demand
-   INTERNATIONAL SALES - Net sales to customers outside the U.S. increased 44.9% yr/yr, representing 45% of total net sales
-   GROSS MARGIN PRESSURE - Gross profit margin fell to 55.0% from 56.5% mainly due to geographical sales mix, higher aluminum can and freight-in costs, partially offset by pricing actions Company press release:

Key Details

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Estimate

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### Q1 EPS $0.58

Q1 Net $569.49

Income mln

### Q1 $563.39

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Expenses

### Q1 $729.96

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Analyst Coverage

-   The current average analyst rating on the shares is “buy” and the breakdown of recommendations is 15 “strong buy” or “buy”, 11 “hold” and no “sell” or “strong sell”
-   The average consensus recommendation for the non-alcoholic beverages peer group is “hold.”
-   Wall Street’s median 12-month price target for Monster Beverage Corp is $87.00, about 12.7% above its May 6 closing price of $77.20
-   The stock recently traded at 33 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 36 three months ago For questions concerning the data in this report, contact Estimates.Support@lseg.com. For any other questions or feedback, contact . (This story was created using Reuters automation and AI based on LSEG and company data. It was checked and edited by a Reuters journalist prior to publication.)

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