NASDAQ$MNST

Monster Beverage Corp · Q1 2021 earnings

Q1 2021 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Reported record first quarter net sales, which rose 17.1 percent to $1.24 billion. Net income increased 13.0 percent to $315.2 million, with net income per diluted share increasing 14.2 percent to $0.59 per share.

Monster Beverage Corporation reported record first quarter net sales and profits, with net sales increasing by 17.1% to $1.24 billion and net income rising by 13.0% to $315.2 million. The company faced challenges including aluminum can shortages and freight inefficiencies but continued with product launches in domestic and international markets.

  • Net sales for the first quarter increased 17.1% to $1.24 billion.
  • Net income for the first quarter increased 13.0% to $315.2 million.
  • Net income per diluted share for the first quarter increased 14.2% to $0.59.
  • The company continued with its robust program of product launches in both domestic and international markets.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$1.24B

Previous: $1.06B+17.1%
EPS (adj)

$0.30

Previous: $0.26+15.4%
Capital Expenditures

-$8.4M

Previous: -$11.1M+24.5%
Free Cash Flow

$307M

Previous: $268M+14.6%
Net Income

$315M

Previous: $279M+13.0%
Operating Income

$414M

Previous: $365M+13.5%
Gross Profit

$715M

Previous: $637M+12.2%
Cash & Equivalents

$1.18B

Previous: $702M+68.1%

Revenue & EPS history

Monster Beverage · Revenue · Quarterly

$1.24B

Q1 2021+17.1%vs Q1 2020
Beat estimate in 14 of 16 quarters(88%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

Monster Beverage · $1.24B total across 3 segments · Q1 2021

  • Monster Energy Drinks
    $1.17B+17.9%
  • Strategic Brands
    $67.8M+5.1%
  • Other
    $5.7M+11.8%

Forward guidance

The Company is sourcing aluminum cans in excess of contracted volumes from South America and Asia to satisfy increased consumer demand. The Company experienced freight inefficiencies in the United States and in Europe in the quarter, which resulted in increased costs of sales as well as increased operating expenses. The Company is pleased with the early results for new energy drinks that were launched in the quarter.

Tailwinds

  • Sourcing aluminum cans from South America and Asia to meet demand.
  • Early positive results from new energy drink launches.
  • Continued product launches in domestic and international markets planned for 2021.
  • Energy drink category and Monster Energy brand continue to accelerate in most markets.
  • Company posted record first quarter net sales and profits.

Headwinds

  • Experiencing shortages in aluminum can requirements in North America and Europe.
  • Logistical issues could delay the supply of aluminum cans from South America and Asia.
  • Logistical issues in relation to the importation of certain other raw materials and ingredients could impact future supply.
  • Freight inefficiencies in the United States and Europe increased costs of sales and operating expenses.
  • Ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2021

Historical avgQ1 2021

+1.2%

Avg return

Earnings day

+1.5%

Avg return

5 days after

+2.1%

Avg return

30 days after

58%

40 / 69 earnings

Positive

+15.7%

Q1 2016

Best reaction

-19.9%

Q2 2012

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026-1.6%+9.6%+16.1%
Q4 2025+1.5%-9.3%-17.1%
Q3 2025+5.1%+6.3%+11.2%
Q2 2025+0.0%-0.8%-2.6%
Q1 2025+1.5%+1.4%+5.4%
Q4 2024+5.3%+6.6%+11.4%
Q3 2024-0.6%+2.9%-4.0%
Q2 2024-11.4%-9.7%-4.2%
Q1 2024+2.7%+2.1%-3.0%
Q4 2023+5.3%+4.3%+5.6%
Q3 2023+7.6%+8.4%+6.9%
Q2 2023-4.4%-0.4%-1.9%
Q1 2023+2.3%+0.6%+1.9%
Q4 2022-3.0%-0.3%+2.6%
Q3 2022+6.8%+6.7%+13.4%
Q2 2022-4.9%-7.5%-8.0%
Q1 2022+0.0%-2.9%+2.5%
Q4 2021+6.5%+4.8%-0.9%
Q3 2021+4.9%+5.1%-4.1%
Q2 2021+5.4%+7.4%+6.1%
Q1 2021-3.4%-3.1%+1.0%
Q4 2020-0.6%-1.5%+3.9%
Q3 2020+0.7%-1.4%+5.7%
Q2 2020+6.8%+6.9%+6.2%
Q1 2020+7.3%+8.0%+17.8%
Q4 2019-5.3%-3.2%-14.4%
Q3 2019+3.9%+4.3%+7.2%
Q2 2019+3.3%-6.1%-5.0%
Q1 2019+8.9%+6.3%+6.8%
Q4 2018+8.7%+10.7%-7.1%
Q3 2018-1.2%-0.1%+4.8%
Q2 2018+2.0%+1.1%+0.9%
Q1 2018-7.9%-7.6%-0.9%
Q4 2017-15.5%-13.1%-10.8%
Q3 2017+1.3%+7.4%+9.2%
Q2 2017-1.6%+1.8%+6.6%
Q1 2017+5.6%+6.8%+14.1%
Q4 2016+14.3%+13.4%+11.4%
Q3 2016-6.3%-5.7%-7.6%
Q2 2016+3.0%+0.9%-2.5%
Q1 2016+15.7%
Q4 2015-1.2%
Q3 2015+13.1%
Q2 2015-3.2%
Q1 2015-8.5%
Q4 2014+14.0%
Q3 2014+9.3%
Q2 2014+5.2%
Q1 2014+2.9%
Q4 2013+4.2%
Q3 2013-4.7%
Q2 2013+2.0%
Q1 2013-5.6%
Q4 2012-1.3%
Q3 2012+1.8%
Q2 2012-19.9%
Q1 2012+9.6%
Q4 2011+0.7%
Q3 2011-4.7%
Q2 2011+11.0%
Q1 2010-0.7%
Q1 2011+1.2%
Q4 2008-3.7%
Q4 2010-3.7%
Q3 2010-2.8%
Q3 2009-2.8%
Q2 2010+1.6%
Q2 2009+1.6%
Q4 2009+1.6%

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