What does monster energy drinks — goodwill acquired mean?

This captures the value of goodwill recognized specifically from acquisitions completed within the current reporting period. It highlights the company's commitment to inorganic growth strategies.

Monster Beverage (MNST) Monster Energy Drinks — Goodwill Acquired

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$0—

All Other Segments

$0—

Strategic Brands

$0—

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Other financials

Income statement

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Revenue$2.4B+26.9%

Gross profit$1.3B+23.4%

Operating income$730.0M+28.1%

Net income$569.5M+28.6%

EPS (diluted)$0.58+28.9%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$2.0B+7.2%

Total debt$260.6M+321%

Total equity$8.7B+33.9%

Total assets$10.8B+31.8%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$605.0M+19.2%

CapEx$20.6M-29.1%

Free cash flow$584.4M+22.1%

Valuation

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Market cap$94.26B+60.2%

P/E46.4×+9.0×

P/S10.7×+3.0×

Profitability

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Gross margin55.5%+0.8pp

Operating margin29.3%+3.0pp

Net margin23.1%+2.8pp

FCF margin23.6%-0.6pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity26.7%+6.7pp

Debt / equity0×0.0×

Current ratio3.3×-0.1×

Where this comes from

Reported directly by Monster Beverage in its filing.

Tagged under the XBRL concept us-gaap:GoodwillAcquiredDuringPeriod.

The source filing: Monster Beverage’s 10-Q, filed May 8, 2026.

Filed: May 7, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT
Fiscal quarter: Q1 FY2026
Calendar quarter: Q1 2026
Accession: 0001104659-26-057398

Line item	Monster / Energy® / Drinks	Strategic / Brands	Alcohol / Brands*	Other	Total
Balance at December 31, 2025	$693,644	$637,999	—	—	$1,331,643
Acquisitions	—	—	—	—	—
Balance at March 31, 2026	$693,644	$637,999	—	—	$1,331,643

ITEM 1. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

FAQ

What is Monster Beverage's monster energy drinks — goodwill acquired?: Monster Beverage (MNST) reported monster energy drinks — goodwill acquired of $0 in Q1 2026.
What does monster energy drinks — goodwill acquired mean?: This captures the value of goodwill recognized specifically from acquisitions completed within the current reporting period. It highlights the company's commitment to inorganic growth strategies.