Monster Beverage has no long-term debt, while Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Keurig Dr Pepper, and Celsius Holdings all carry billions of dollars in total debt. Keurig Dr Pepper's long-term debt equals 74.2% of its market cap; Monster's is 0.0%.
PepsiCo and Monster Beverage have sued India's food regulator for banning their use of the "energy drink" label, non-public court filings show, escalating a regulatory fight that has jolted a sector expected to be worth $1.6 billion by 2028.
Year to date, Monster Beverage stock is up about about 10%, trailing the 12.5% return of the S&P 500. Over the past five years, Monster shares have climbed some 86% vs.
Coca-Cola pairs global scale, portfolio breadth and improving margins with stronger stock gains, while Monster Beverage delivers rapid energy-drink growth.
Kraft Heinz offers a massive portfolio of household brands with a focus on value and significant free cash flow. Monster Beverage continues to drive growth through energy drink dominance and a robust international distribution network.
Monster Beverage delivers high growth and carries a clean balance sheet with zero debt. PepsiCo provides a diversified portfolio across snacks and drinks that generates massive free cash flow.
Shares of Monster Beverage Corporation (NASDAQ: MNST - Get Free Report) have been given a consensus recommendation of "Moderate Buy" by the twenty-two brokerages that are presently covering the firm, Marketbeat reports. Nine investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and thirteen have issued a buy rating on the company. The average 12-month