Monster Beverage MNST Alcohol Brands — Intangible Impairment
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Reported directly by Monster Beverage in its filing.
Tagged under the XBRL concept us-gaap:ImpairmentOfIntangibleAssetsFinitelived.
The source filing: Monster Beverage’s 10-K, filed February 27, 2026.
- Filed
- Feb 26, 2026, 7:00 PM EST
- Fiscal year
- FY2025
- Accession
- 0001104659-26-020831
Amortizing intangibles primarily consist of computer software, tradenames and customer relationships. All amortizing intangibles have been assigned an estimated finite useful life, and such intangibles are amortized on a straight-line basis over the number of years that approximate their respective useful lives, generally three to ten years. Total amortization expense recorded was $19.3 million, $7.5 million and $5.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. For the year ended December 31, 2025, impairment charges of $38.4 million were recorded to certain finite-lived intangible assets related to the Alcohol Brands segment. No impairment charges were recorded to finite-lived intangible assets for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023. Impairment charges are included in operating expenses in the consolidated statements of income.
ITEM 16.FORM 10-K SUMMARY
FAQ
- What is Monster Beverage's alcohol brands — intangible impairment?
- Monster Beverage (MNST) reported alcohol brands — intangible impairment of $9.6M in Q4 2025.
- What does alcohol brands — intangible impairment mean?
- This represents the non-cash charge recognized when the carrying value of finite-lived intangible assets (such as specific brand licenses or distribution rights) in the alcohol segment exceeds their fair value. Unlike goodwill, these assets have a defined useful life and are subject to regular amortization. Impairment here suggests a specific decline in the value of a particular brand or contract.
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