Stifel Maintains Buy Rating on Monster Beverage (MNST)

Monster Beverage Corporation (NASDAQ:MNST) is one of the 11 Best Consumer Staples Stocks to Invest In.

On April 23, 2026, Stifel lowered its price target on Monster Beverage Corporation (NASDAQ:MNST) to $90 from $92 previously and maintained a Buy rating on the shares.

On April 20, 2026, TD Cowen lowered its price target on Monster Beverage Corporation (NASDAQ:MNST) to $80 from $88 and maintained a Hold rating. The firm said it remains broadly cautious on large-cap consumer staples heading into Q1 earnings, noting that many food companies still lack a clear path back to growth. TD added that rising oil prices remain an overhang for the sector, though it continues to view soft drinks and energy drinks more favorably.

Stifel Maintains Buy Rating on Monster Beverage (MNST)

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Earlier in the month, RBC Capital lowered its price target on Monster Beverage Corporation (NASDAQ:MNST) to $86 from $88 and maintained an Outperform rating as part of a broader Q1 preview for beverage, packaged food, and home and personal care companies. The firm said the March quarter should be relatively stable despite sluggish top-line trends, but noted that investor attention is shifting toward forward guidance due to inflation and demand risks tied to the Middle East conflict. RBC added that while the ceasefire announcement was a positive development, commodity prices remain elevated compared with pre-conflict levels.

Monster Beverage Corporation (NASDAQ:MNST) develops, markets, sells, and distributes energy drinks and beverage concentrates worldwide.

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