MNST
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Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) closed at $73.69 as of 2026-03-20, trading 30.7% above its 200-week moving average of $56.38. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 37.1% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 50, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.4x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.06 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 2053 weeks of data, MNST has crossed below its 200-week moving average 26 times. On average, these episodes lasted 24 weeks. Historically, investors who bought MNST at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +24.8%.
With a market cap of $72.1 billion, MNST is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 2.1%. Return on equity stands at 26.8%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 8.7x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 6.4% over the past three years. MNST passes our Buffett quality screen: high return on equity, low debt, and positive free cash flow.
Over the past 33.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in MNST would have grown to $166452, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 25.0% vs 10.4% for the index — confirming MNST as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 42.2% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: MNST vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After MNST Crosses Below the Line?
Across 24 historical episodes, buying MNST when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +25.2% after 12 months (median +19.0%), compared to +11.2% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 67% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +132.3% vs +28.8% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment MNST crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
MNST has crossed below its 200-week MA 26 times with an average 1-year return of +24.8% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1986 | May 1990 | 184 | 83.7% | -60.0% | +110571.1% |
| Jun 1990 | Mar 1992 | 92 | 57.3% | -46.5% | +216052.3% |
| Mar 1992 | Jul 1992 | 15 | 40.9% | +14.3% | +269392.4% |
| Aug 1992 | Sep 1992 | 1 | 7.6% | +33.3% | +314304.0% |
| Oct 1993 | Nov 1993 | 5 | 11.6% | +10.5% | +297757.7% |
| Jan 1994 | Jan 1994 | 1 | 3.5% | -27.5% | +282866.0% |
| Jan 1994 | Feb 1994 | 4 | 2.6% | -36.6% | +275964.9% |
| May 1994 | May 1994 | 1 | 3.4% | -43.6% | +290121.0% |
| Jun 1994 | Jun 1994 | 2 | 15.6% | -38.2% | +332811.7% |
| Oct 1994 | Sep 1997 | 151 | 74.6% | -50.0% | +282866.0% |
| Jan 1998 | Feb 1998 | 2 | 2.8% | +216.0% | +452652.5% |
| Nov 2000 | Dec 2000 | 4 | 7.7% | +10.3% | +195053.6% |
| Feb 2001 | Dec 2001 | 44 | 23.5% | +11.7% | +195053.6% |
| Jan 2002 | Oct 2002 | 39 | 16.3% | +3.8% | +168334.3% |
| Nov 2002 | Nov 2002 | 2 | 0.9% | +109.5% | +168334.3% |
| Feb 2003 | May 2003 | 14 | 12.3% | +148.9% | +176314.3% |
| Jun 2008 | Aug 2008 | 6 | 19.8% | +19.5% | +3402.1% |
| Aug 2008 | Sep 2008 | 3 | 16.2% | +19.4% | +3117.9% |
| Oct 2008 | Dec 2008 | 10 | 28.9% | +48.9% | +3462.8% |
| Jun 2009 | Sep 2009 | 16 | 16.9% | +22.4% | +2632.6% |
| Nov 2009 | Dec 2009 | 6 | 4.1% | +49.6% | +2466.1% |
| Dec 2018 | Jan 2019 | 3 | 5.7% | +32.5% | +205.6% |
| Mar 2020 | Apr 2020 | 3 | 6.5% | +68.8% | +182.9% |
| Jun 2024 | Jun 2024 | 1 | 1.4% | +31.3% | +53.4% |
| Aug 2024 | Sep 2024 | 5 | 6.2% | +40.4% | +60.0% |
| Jan 2025 | Feb 2025 | 6 | 6.9% | +55.5% | +48.2% |
| Average | 24 | — | +24.8% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MNST below its 200-week moving average?
No. Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) is currently 30.7% above its 200-week moving average of $56.38. It would need to fall to $56.38 to cross below the line.
What is MNST's 200-week moving average price?
Monster Beverage Corporation's 200-week moving average is $56.38 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when MNST drops below its 200-week moving average?
MNST has crossed below its 200-week moving average 26 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +24.8%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 24 weeks on average.
Is MNST a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about MNST as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 50. Free cash flow yield is 2.1%. Return on equity is 26.8%. Price-to-book is 8.7x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does MNST compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.2 years, $100 invested in MNST would have grown to $166452, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That's 25.0% annualized vs 10.4% for the index. MNST has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20