Operating
Stock-Based Comp
Monster Beverage Stock-Based Comp decreased by 27.5% to $28.29M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 36.5%, from $20.73M to $28.29M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Stock-Based Comp shows an upward trend with a 15.6% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026May 8, 2026
How to read this metric
Increasing levels may indicate a focus on talent retention but can also signal potential shareholder dilution.
Detailed definition
This represents the value of equity-based awards granted to employees as part of their total compensation package. Since...
Peer comparison
Standard across large-cap corporations; varies based on corporate compensation philosophy.
Metric ID:
stock_based_compensationHistorical Data
20 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $17.33M | $16.70M | $18.09M | $16.33M | $16.28M | $16.56M | $14.94M | $16.05M | $18.55M | $17.86M | $16.37M | $22.47M | $18.79M | $27.53M | $22.19M | $20.73M | $33.13M | $32.81M | $39.02M | $28.29M |
| QoQ Change | — | -3.6% | +8.3% | -9.7% | -0.3% | +1.7% | -9.8% | +7.4% | +15.6% | -3.7% | -8.3% | +37.3% | -16.4% | +46.5% | -19.4% | -6.6% | +59.8% | -1.0% | +18.9% | -27.5% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -6.1% | -0.9% | -17.4% | -1.7% | +14.0% | +7.9% | +9.6% | +40.0% | +1.3% | +54.1% | +35.6% | -7.8% | +76.3% | +19.2% | +75.8% | +36.5% |
Range$14.94M – $39.02M
CAGR+10.9%
Avg YoY Growth+21.0%
Median YoY Growth+11.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Monster Beverage's stock-based comp?
- Monster Beverage (MNST) reported stock-based comp of $28.29M in Q1 2026.
- How has Monster Beverage's stock-based comp changed year-over-year?
- Monster Beverage's stock-based comp increased by 36.5% year-over-year, from $20.73M to $28.29M.
- What is the long-term trend for Monster Beverage's stock-based comp?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Monster Beverage's stock-based comp has grown at a 15.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $70.48M to $125.69M.
- What does stock-based comp mean?
- The non-cash cost of paying employees with company stock instead of cash.