5 Best Stocks to Buy in Falling Markets According to Wall Street Analysts

3. Monster Beverage Corporation (NASDAQ:MNST)

On May 10, 2026, Morgan Stanley raised the firm’s price target on Monster Beverage Corporation (NASDAQ:MNST) to $100 from $96 while maintaining an Overweight rating on the shares. The firm said Monster delivered very strong Q1 and April results and described the company’s growth profile as unique and more durable relative to peers.

RBC Capital also raised the firm’s price target on Monster Beverage Corporation (NASDAQ:MNST) to $88 from $86 and maintained an Outperform rating. The firm said the company delivered an exceptionally strong quarter, adding that while it expected solid top-line growth, the magnitude of the upside exceeded expectations. RBC added that Monster continues to benefit from strong global energy drink category growth and improving relative performance, particularly as international momentum remains strong.

On May 7, 2026, Monster Beverage Corporation (NASDAQ:MNST) reported Q1 non-GAAP EPS of 58c, versus the consensus estimate of 53c. Revenue totaled $2.35B, versus the consensus estimate of $2.16B. CEO Hilton Schlosberg said the global energy drink category continued to post solid growth driven by rising consumer demand. Schlosberg added that Monster delivered a strong start to 2026, with net sales increasing 26.9%, operating income rising 28.1%, and diluted EPS growing 27.6%. The company also said quarterly net sales surpassed $2B for the first time in the fiscal first quarter. Net sales to customers outside the United States increased 44.9% year over year and represented approximately 45% of total net sales, the highest international contribution recorded in a single quarter to date. Monster Beverage Corporation (NASDAQ:MNST) said it remains focused on expanding its core offerings while continuing to launch product innovations as part of its long-term growth strategy.

Monster Beverage Corporation (NASDAQ:MNST) develops, markets, sells, and distributes energy drink beverages and concentrates globally.