Powering Up: Monster Beverage Gains Elite Status with Rating Upgrade

In a subtle yet impactful move, renowned energy drink manufacturer Monster Beverage (MNST) has secured a coveted spot in the top-rated category thanks to a recent rating upgrade. On Friday, the Relative Strength (RS) Rating for Monster stock saw a three-point surge, climbing from 78 to a commendable 81. This signifies that Monster stock has outperformed approximately 81% of all stocks within the past year.

The RS Rating, a scale from 1 to 99 measuring a stock’s 12-month performance, often sees leading stocks boasting RS Ratings of 80 before embarking on significant price surges.

Monster stock doesn’t just stop at the impressive RS Rating; it flaunts other notable ratings, including a near-best 97 Composite Rating, a robust 94 Earnings Per Share Rating, and an A SMR Rating (sales + profit margins + return on equity) on a scale from A to E, where A signifies superb performance.

The Accumulation/Distribution Rating, gauging institutional buying, stands at a decent C+, indicating a slightly higher interest from mutual funds, ETFs, and similar entities in buying Monster’s shares rather than selling.

Hailing from Corona, Calif., Monster Beverage is renowned for its production and marketing of energy drinks, fruit juices, smoothies, and natural sodas.

Monster stock has been steadily ascending for decades, marking a significant journey from as low as $2 a share in mid-2010 to closing above 59 on Friday. Currently working on a consolidation with a 60.47 entry, observers are keen to see if it can break out with volume at least 40% higher than the norm.

Reporting robust financials, the beverage giant revealed a substantial 43% earnings growth in its latest quarter, reaching 43 cents per share. Revenue also experienced a commendable 14% growth, reaching $1.86 billion. Monster Beverage’s consistent upward trajectory is evident in its previous three quarters, showcasing a mix of positive EPS growth and revenue expansion.

In the Beverages-Non-Alcoholic industry group, Monster Beverage proudly holds the No. 3 rank among its peers, with other notable stocks like Mexico-based Coca-Cola Femsa (KOF) and Coca-Cola Consolidated (COKE).

When on the lookout for top-performing stocks, the Relative Strength Rating by IBD serves as a valuable indicator, showcasing how a stock’s price performance in the last 52 weeks compares to the broader stock database on a scale from 1 (worst) to 99 (best).