Monster Beverage Q3 sales rise 16.7% to $2.56B, but margin pressure slows operating income growth to 6.4%

Filed November 6, 2026 · Period ending September 30, 2026 · Compared to 10-Q Nov 7, 2025 · ~1 min read

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  Net sales grew 16.7% to $2.56 billion, but gross margin fell to 54.7% from 55.7% and operating expenses jumped 24.2%, limiting operating income growth to 6.4%.

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  Operating income rose to $718.7 million from $675.4 million, a sharp slowdown from the prior year's 40.7% growth, as higher costs offset revenue gains.

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  The company recorded a $19.9 million impairment on its Kona, Hawaii property, reclassified as held-for-sale, and $14.7 million in digital transformation expenses.

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