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 November 2026 at $46.46, down 1.86% for the month and −34.64% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, MNST is −39.40%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.62% YTD.
- The stock is trading −35.06% versus its 200-day moving average ($71.54), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, MNST has underperformed the S&P 500 by −87.72%, with a relative strength index reading of 48.8.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 59% — 23 positive months versus 16 negative months.
Monster Beverage ended November 2026 at $46.46, posting a monthly return of −1.86%. The S&P 500 returned −0.18% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −1.68%.
The current quarter stands at +11.63% (Q4 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −35.06% versus the 200-day moving average ($71.54).
Year-to-date, MNST is −39.40% against SPY +10.62%, a gap of −50.03%. The stock is currently −53.70% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −58.36%.
| Period | MNST | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +1.95% | −0.36% | +2.32% |
| 1 Week | +1.62% | +2.59% | −0.98% |
| 1 Month | −1.86% | −0.18% | −1.68% |
| 3 Months | −0.77% | −2.37% | +1.60% |
| 6 Months | −45.93% | +0.83% | −46.76% |
| YTD | −39.40% | +10.62% | −50.03% |
| 12 Months | −34.64% | +12.25% | −46.89% |
| 3 Years | −16.35% | +71.37% | −87.72% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | May 2026 | +14.29% |
| #2 | Oct 2026 | +13.74% |
| #3 | Nov 2025 | +12.21% |
| #4 | Feb 2025 | +12.19% |
| #5 | Sep 2024 | +10.69% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Aug 2026 | −52.36% |
| #2 | Mar 2026 | −15.05% |
| #3 | Apr 2024 | −9.83% |
| #4 | Sep 2026 | −9.36% |
| #5 | Aug 2024 | −8.40% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q3 2025 | +7.46% |
| Q4 2025 | +13.91% |
| Q1 2026 | −5.49% |
| Q2 2026 | +32.65% |
| Q3 2026 | −56.70% |
| Q4 2026 (QTD) | +11.63% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +13.49% |
| 2024 | −8.77% |
| 2025 | +45.87% |
| 2026 | −39.40% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $100.34 (2026-07-17) |
| 52-Week Low | $41.05 (2026-09-29) |
| Current Price | $46.46 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $71.54 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −35.06% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −58.36% (2026-09-30) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −53.70% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 48.8 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −87.72% |
| RS Peak | 105.6 (Jul 2026) |
| RS Trough | 43.3 (Sep 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was MNST's return for this report period?
MNST returned −1.86% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-11-13.
Has MNST outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD MNST: −39.40% vs SPY: +10.62%.
What is MNST's 12-month return?
−34.64% over the trailing 12 months.
Is MNST above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −35.06% versus 200DMA ($71.54).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−58.36% on 2026-09-30.