Deutsche Bank cuts target to USD 49 for Monster Beverage stock
Published on 10/23/2026 at 11:44 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSMonster Beverage valuation and results
- Deutsche Bank lowered its Monster Beverage target from USD 50.00 to USD 49.00 on October 22, 2026.
- Second-quarter revenue rose 20.2 percent to USD 2.54 billion, while adjusted earnings reached USD 0.60 per share.
- Monster Beverage stock trades at EUR 42.09 at 11:36 a.m. CEST at Lang & Schwarz on October 23, 2026.
Monster Beverage (ISIN US61174X1090) was trading at EUR 42.09 at Lang & Schwarz on October 23, 2026 at 11:36 a.m. CEST. MarketScreener reported on October 22, 2026 that Deutsche Bank lowered its Monster Beverage price target from USD 50.00 to USD 49.00 while maintaining a Hold rating.
Quarterly growth sets the baseline
The latest operating benchmark came from the second quarter of 2026. Monster Beverage reported revenue of USD 2.54 billion, up 20.2 percent from the same quarter a year earlier, while adjusted earnings reached USD 0.60 per share versus a consensus estimate of USD 0.58.
According to Investing.com on October 19, 2026, Piper Sandler kept an Overweight rating and a USD 50.50 price target. The report also cited a 56 percent gross margin and described energy-drink category growth as a support for the business.
Three dated signals shape the stock
On August 6, 2026, Monster Beverage reported second-quarter revenue of USD 2.54 billion and adjusted earnings of USD 0.60 per share, according to MarketBeat. On October 8, 2026, Evercore cut its target from USD 95.00 to USD 52.00. On October 22, 2026, Deutsche Bank reduced its target from USD 50.00 to USD 49.00.
What does the target cut mean?
The Deutsche Bank change narrows the stated target by USD 1.00, or 2.00 percent, while the second-quarter revenue comparison still showed 20.2 percent growth. The contrast puts execution and valuation alongside operating momentum in the current investor debate.
Next company date
MetaCap lists November 5, 2026 as Monster Beverage's next earnings date. That report will provide the next quantified test of the growth rate reported for the second quarter.
Valuation remains the key counterpoint
Monster Beverage's reported second-quarter growth was accompanied by a 23.08 percent net margin, according to MarketBeat. The stock therefore combines a recent USD 2.54 billion quarterly revenue base with a wide range of published targets, including USD 49.00 from Deutsche Bank and USD 50.50 from Piper Sandler.
Monster Beverage was trading at EUR 42.09 at Lang & Schwarz on October 23, 2026 at 11:36 a.m. CEST.
The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Monster Beverage stock.
Monster Beverage stock facts
- Company: Monster Beverage Corporation
- ISIN: US61174X1090
- Ticker: MNST
- Primary exchange: Nasdaq
- Price Lang & Schwarz (as of October 23, 2026, 11:36 a.m. CEST): EUR 42.09
- Market capitalization: USD 92.7 billion (as of October 23, 2026)
- 52-week range: USD 32.94-50.17 (as of October 23, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Consumer Staples / Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Market context: Market report S&P 500.
