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Monster Beverage (MNST)

4 quarters tracked (Q3'25 to Q2'26) · latest call August 6, 2026
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100%
Kept of 22 resolved
22
Kept or exceeded
0
Missed
1
Still pending
Share count, 3 yrs/yr · reducer

Score History

QuarterCall dateDisclosureFinancial qualityKeptMissed
Q2'26August 6, 2026--20Call sheet →
Q1'26May 7, 202611/121 medium, 5 low flags60Call sheet →
Q4'25February 27, 202610/123 medium, 4 low flags60Call sheet →
Q3'25November 6, 202510/125 medium, 4 low flags80Call sheet →
Disclosure: the 6-item rubric, each scored 0-2, out of 12. Financial quality: flagged indicators by severity. Kept and missed count the prior-quarter promises scored on that call.

Promise Ledger · All Quarters

MarkedStatusPromise
Q2'26PendingMay 7: SAP S/4HANA go-live January 1, 2028
Same date repeated in August
Q2'26DeliveredMay 7: wider America 250 rollout beginning in May
August discusses completed rollout and retail sales contribution
Q2'26DeliveredMay 7: Japan Coca-Cola vending availability beginning in summer
August call says sales began in June
Q1'26DeliveredLando Norris Zero Sugar full U.S. rollout in Q1 2026
Confirmed nationwide launch completed in first quarter.
Q1'26DeliveredInnovation pipeline for 2026
FLRT launched March, Storm launched early May, summer innovations coming as promised.
Q1'26DeliveredDigital transformation and SAP S/4HANA implementation ongoing
Confirmed January 1, 2028 go-live date, $5.8M expenses in Q1 as expected.
Q1'26ExceededExpect further modest increase in costs in at least first half of 2026
Now expecting cost increases through end of 2026, not just first half. Timeline extended.
Q1'26DeliveredJapan systems disruption back to normal since February 1
Japan sales returned to growth at 3.6%, confirming operations normalized.
Q1'26DeliveredPricing actions implemented November 1, 2025 performed in line with expectations
Rob Gehring confirmed pricing is working, showing limited volume sensitivity as planned.
Q4'25ExceededOctober 2025 sales guidance of +14.1% growth
Delivered +14.1% as guided, setting up strong Q4 momentum
Q4'25DeliveredDigital transformation initiatives to continue
SAP S/4HANA implementation timeline provided with 2028 go-live
Q4'25DeliveredModest tariff/aluminum impact in Q4
Impact described as modest, though now extending into Q1-Q2 2026
Q4'25DeliveredContinued strong innovation slate for 2026
Detailed innovation calendar provided from December 2025 through summer 2026
Q4'25DeliveredPrice increases effective November 1, 2025 with minimal volume impact expected
Implemented as promised, early read shows limited volume sensitivity as expected
Q4'25DeliveredLando Norris Zero Sugar nationwide U.S. launch planned in 2026
Now rolling out with full U.S. launch on track for later in Q1 2026
Q3'25DeliveredQ2: Monster Energy Ultra Strawberry Dreams and Predator Wild Berry in Mexico Q3
Both launched and contributed to Mexico's 26.8% growth
Q3'25DeliveredQ2: Juice Monster Rio Punch launch in Brazil Q3
Launched with positive market acceptance noted
Q3'25DeliveredQ2: Launch 2 SKUs of Reign Storm in Japan in Q3
Confirmed launched in Japan during Q3 as planned
Q3'25ExceededQ2: Lando Norris Zero Sugar strategic launch in Texas, Nevada, California
Launched in Texas, California, Las Vegas metro as LTO, expanding nationally in 2026
Q3'25DeliveredQ2: Monster Energy Ultra Wild Passion in Q4
Product launched and now in market as promised
Q3'25DeliveredQ2: Juice Monster Bad Apple introduction in fall
Confirmed as launched and contributing to growth
Q3'25DeliveredQ2: Launch Monster Energy Electric Blue and Orange Dreamsicle in the fall
Both products launched as planned and mentioned as currently in market
Q3'25ExceededQ2: Planning for selective price adjustments effective during 2025 fourth quarter
Delivered November 1, ahead of Q4 timeline, with completed bottler negotiations
Each row is a promise from the prior call, scored against the quarter in "Marked". Kept-promise rate counts resolved promises only; pending is excluded.
Promise-kept rate counts resolved promises only (pending excluded).
Scores, kept-promise rates, and flags on this site reflect the author's opinion, applying a stated methodology to statements management made on public earnings calls. Informational and educational purposes only - not investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Sources believed reliable but not guaranteed; the author may hold positions in the securities discussed.

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