MNST monthly performance report
View MNST's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
MNST monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Monster Beverage (MNST) closed September 2026 at $44.57, down 2.94% for the month and −32.63% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, MNST is −41.87%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.58% YTD.
- The stock is trading −43.14% versus its 200-day moving average ($78.39), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, MNST has underperformed the S&P 500 by −90.68%, with a relative strength index reading of 46.6.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 59% — 23 positive months versus 16 negative months.
Monster Beverage ended September 2026 at $44.57, posting a monthly return of −2.94%. The S&P 500 returned −1.69% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −1.25%.
The current quarter stands at −53.63% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −43.14% versus the 200-day moving average ($78.39).
Year-to-date, MNST is −41.87% against SPY +10.58%, a gap of −52.45%. The stock is currently −55.58% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −57.13%.
| Period | MNST | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −0.13% | −0.44% | +0.31% |
| 1 Week | +4.04% | −1.10% | +5.13% |
| 1 Month | −2.94% | −1.69% | −1.25% |
| 3 Months | −51.57% | −0.10% | −51.47% |
| 6 Months | −41.89% | +13.21% | −55.10% |
| YTD | −41.87% | +10.58% | −52.45% |
| 12 Months | −32.63% | +14.25% | −46.88% |
| 3 Years | −20.61% | +70.07% | −90.68% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | May 2026 | +14.29% |
| #2 | Nov 2025 | +12.21% |
| #3 | Feb 2025 | +12.19% |
| #4 | Sep 2024 | +10.69% |
| #5 | Jun 2026 | +9.13% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Aug 2026 | −52.36% |
| #2 | Mar 2026 | −15.05% |
| #3 | Apr 2024 | −9.83% |
| #4 | Aug 2024 | −8.40% |
| #5 | Sep 2023 | −7.77% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +7.04% |
| Q3 2025 | +7.46% |
| Q4 2025 | +13.91% |
| Q1 2026 | −5.49% |
| Q2 2026 | +32.65% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | −53.63% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +13.49% |
| 2024 | −8.77% |
| 2025 | +45.87% |
| 2026 | −41.87% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $100.34 (2026-07-17) |
| 52-Week Low | $42.19 (2026-09-09) |
| Current Price | $44.57 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $78.39 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −43.14% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −57.13% (2026-09-09) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −55.58% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 46.6 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −90.68% |
| RS Peak | 105.1 (Jul 2026) |
| RS Trough | 44.3 (Sep 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was MNST's return for this report period?
MNST returned −2.94% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-16.
Has MNST outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD MNST: −41.87% vs SPY: +10.58%.
What is MNST's 12-month return?
−32.63% over the trailing 12 months.
Is MNST above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −43.14% versus 200DMA ($78.39).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−57.13% on 2026-09-09.