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Yahoo
16 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Here's What to Expect From Monster Beverage's Next Earnings Report
Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) markets and distributes energy drinks and alternative beverages in the U.S. and internationally. Its offerings include energy drinks, iced tea, lemonades, juice cocktails, fruit beverages, and more. With a market cap of $57.5 billion, the California-based company operates through Monster Energy Drinks, Strategic Brands, Alcohol Brands, and Other segments. The beverage giant is expected to release its Q2 results after the market closes on Wednesday, Aug. 6. Ahead of the event, analysts predict MNST to deliver a profit of $0.48 per share, up 17.1% from $0.41 per share reported in the year-ago quarter. While the company has surpassed the Street's bottom-line projections once over the past four quarters, it has surpassed the estimates on three other occasions. More News from Barchart Dear Google Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for July 23 Retirement Ready: 3 Dividend Stocks to Set and Forget Dear UnitedHealth Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for July 29 Our exclusive Barchart Brief newsletter is your FREE midday guide to what's moving stocks, sectors, and investor sentiment - delivered right when you need the info most. Subscribe today! For the full fiscal 2025, Monster is expected to report an EPS of $1.85, up 14.2% from $1.62 reported in fiscal 2024. In fiscal 2026, its earnings are expected to further surge 11.9% year-over-year to $2.07 per share. MNST stock has surged 16.2% over the past 52 weeks, notably outperforming the S&P 500 Index's ($SPX) 10.5% gains and the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund's (XLP) 3.4% uptick during the same time frame. Monster Beverage's stock prices gained 1.4% in the trading session after the release of its mixed Q1 results on May 8. Its topline for the quarter was adversely impacted by distributors' ordering patterns in the US and EMEA, forex headwinds, and unfavourable weather conditions. Due to this, net sales dropped 2.3% year-over-year to $1.85 billion, missing the consensus estimates by a large margin. However, its adjusted EPS for the quarter increased 10.2% year-over-year to $0.47, surpassing the Street expectations for the first time in the past six quarters. The stock holds a consensus 'Moderate Buy' rating overall. Of the 20 analysts covering the MNST stock, opinions include nine 'Strong Buys,' one 'Moderate Buy,' eight 'Holds,' and two 'Strong Sells.' Its mean price target of $63.40 represents an 8.1% upside potential from current price levels. On the date of publication, Aditya Sarawgi did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. This article was originally published on
Globe and Mail
a day ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Can Alani Nu's Female-Centric Brand Help CELH Win the Energy Category?
Celsius Holdings, Inc. CELH is expanding beyond its core fitness-focused energy drinks with the addition of Alani Nu, a brand that directly appeals to female consumers. On April 1, 2025, CELH officially closed the acquisition of Alani Nu, bringing a second billion-dollar brand into its growing functional beverage portfolio. This move aligns with a broader shift in the energy drink category toward wellness-driven consumption, where female consumers represent an increasingly important growth segment. In the first quarter of 2025, Alani Nu's retail sales rose 88% year over year, lifting its market share by 221 basis points (bps) to 5.3%. The brand also crossed $1 billion in trailing 12-month retail sales, a milestone that underscores its connection with consumers and role in the accelerating better-for-you beverage trend. Celsius and Alani Nu's combined portfolio captured a 16.2% dollar share in the energy drink category, an 81-bps gain compared with the prior year. Together, the two brands contributed approximately 20% of total category dollar growth in the first quarter, following a 50% contribution in 2024. While the acquisition adds significant scale, integration will be the key. On its last earnings call, management indicated that the overlap between Celsius and Alani Nu consumers is just 15%, indicating the potential for complementary growth. As competition intensifies in functional energy, CELH's ability to leverage Alani Nu's female-focused brand could play a pivotal role in shaping its category position. CELH vs. PEP & KO: Competing Paths in Functional Beverages PepsiCo PEP highlighted continued strength in the functional beverage portfolio, with Pepsi Zero Sugar gaining share and Gatorade maintaining leadership in sports hydration. PepsiCo also emphasized margin expansion and ongoing investment in category transformation. On the first quarter 2025 earnings call, PepsiCo confirmed the pending acquisition of Poppi, a rising prebiotic soda brand, further signaling its intent to scale within health-forward and functional beverage spaces. The Coca-Cola Company KO reported solid first-quarter of 2025 momentum for Fairlife, positioning this as key growth driver in its better-for-you beverage strategy. Reinforcing its shift toward health-conscious consumption, Coca-Cola Company noted that 30% of volume now comes from low or no-calorie beverages. Coca-Cola Company remains committed to leveraging its global scale and local agility to build value across the total beverage portfolio. CELH's Price Performance, Valuation & Estimates Celsius' shares have gained 3.1% in a month compared with the industry 's 1.8% growth. From a valuation standpoint, CELH trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 45.27X compared with the industry's average of 16.07X. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research The Zacks Consensus Estimate for CELH's 2025 and 2026 EPS indicates year-over-year growth of 17.1% and 41.5%, respectively. Celsius carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) at present. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here. Only $1 to See All Zacks' Buys and Sells We're not kidding. Several years ago, we shocked our members by offering them 30-day access to all our picks for the total sum of only $1. No obligation to spend another cent. Thousands have taken advantage of this opportunity. Thousands did not - they thought there must be a catch. Yes, we do have a reason. We want you to get acquainted with our portfolio services like Surprise Trader, Stocks Under $10, Technology Innovators, and more, that closed 256 positions with double- and triple-digit gains in 2024 alone. See Stocks Now >> Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report CocaCola Company (The) (KO): Free Stock Analysis Report PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP): Free Stock Analysis Report Celsius Holdings Inc. (CELH): Free Stock Analysis Report
Fast Company
2 days ago
- Business
- Fast Company
Taco Bell's latest launch isn't food . . . and it's kind of genius
Taco Bell, best known for Mexican-inspired grub like nachos and chalupas, is expanding its beverage offerings. The move, which seeks to cater to Gen Z's insatiable thirst for both energy drinks and mocktails, includes the addition of six new bubbly creations to the summer menu, with three drinks sticking around permanently. 'We're seeing today that people, especially younger consumers, are reaching for refreshing drinks as part of their lifestyle, whether it's for energy or a sweet treat throughout the day,' Liz Matthews, Taco Bell's Global chief food innovation officer, said in a release announcing the drinks. 'So, we're making big investments to become the ultimate beverage stop where our fans can expect to see the same bold, unexpected creativity in their cups as they do on their plates,' Matthews added. The new nationwide lineup includes three fruit-flavored Refrescas, two energy drinks, and one frozen offering. The brand's Refrescas are available in Strawberry Passionfruit, Dragonfruit Berry, and Mango Peach, and are set to remain on the menu post-summer. The energy drinks, which have 200 mg. of caffeine, come in Pineapple Lime or Tropical Punch Rockstar Energy® Refresca. The frozen drink, the brand's Refresca Freeze, a 'frozen take on the Refresca line-up, featuring real freeze-dried fruit pieces,' is available in Strawberry Lime flavor. Drink menus that go beyond the typical cola options are certainly becoming a hot (cold) commodity. Major beverage chains like Starbucks and Dunkin', who already served their own version of refreshers, both added energy drinks to their menus last year. And brands like Chick-fil-A, Wendy's, and McDonald's have expanded beverage offerings, too. Now, Taco Bell is going 'all in' on the buzzy beverage trend. According to the latest announcement, Taco Bell says it's aiming to reach $5 billion in beverage sales alone in the next five years. The brand, which has managed to remain competitive even as fast food chains have struggled in recent years, is no stranger to evolution. It has also reimagined its in-store experience with the introduction of its Live Más Café, a barista-style concept it tested in Chula Vista, California that proved successful. Per the announcement, the brand will expand the concept to 30 more Taco Bell locations across Southern California and Texas by year's end. 'This is just the beginning of a multi-year beverage transformation, and Taco Bell is making one thing clear: bold refreshment is officially on the menu,' the announcement said.
