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Monster Beverage 8-K Report, Financial Results (Nov 7, 2024)

Reports
Earnings & Results·Leadership Changes·Corporate Changes+1
Filing Date
Filed November 7, 2024
Period End
November 6, 2024
Security
MNST
In the record · 2016–202610-K1210-Q328-K97

MNST filed 12 annual reports (10-K), 32 quarterly reports (10-Q) and 97 current reports (8-K) between 2016 and 2026.

  1. Material agreement8-K · Mar ’18Mar ’18
  2. Leadership change8-K · Jan ’21Jan ’21
  3. Auditor change8-K · Jan ’23Jan ’23
  4. Leadership change8-K · Sep ’26Sep ’26

01—Abstract

Summary

Summary of the 8-K filed November 7, 2024. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

Monster Beverage's third-quarter 2024 results (reported November 7, 2024) show modest top-line growth but weaker profitability on a GAAP basis.

Net sales rose 1.3% to $1.88 billiona, and rose 5.0% excluding the Alcohol Brands segment and adjusting for adverse foreign currency. Foreign exchange was a $62.8 million headwind, driven largely by Argentina ($26.5 million). GAAP net income fell 18.1% to $370.9 million and GAAP diluted EPS fell 11.7% to $0.38 from $0.43.

Operating income declined to $479.9 millionb from $510.5 million, with operating expenses rising to 27.6% of sales from 25.5%, largely due to a $16.7 million Hansen IP-related provision and $10.6 million in Alcohol Brands inventory reserves. Excluding these items, adjusted diluted EPS was $0.40 versus $0.41 a year earlier, and gross margin improved to 53.7% on an adjusted basis. The quarter's commentary highlights a challenging U.S. energy drink backdrop, with slower category growth in measured channels and early signs of improvement in convenience during October.

International sales grew 3.6% reported and 12.1% on a foreign-currency-adjusted basis, while the Strategic Brands segment (Predator and Fury, plus former Coca-Cola brands) grew 14.0% reported. Management also announced an approximately 5.0% U.S. price increase on most brands effective November 1, 2024, excluding Bang, Reign and Reign Storm. Capital allocation remained active: the company repurchased about 11.3 million shares for $534.7 millionc in the quarter, with roughly $500.0 million left under the authorization.

Balance sheet cash fell to $1.63 billiond from $2.30 billion at year-end 2023, and the company now carries $748.8 million of long-term debt, which was not present at December 31, 2023. Governance items in the filing include the election of William "Bill" W. Douglas III as a director effective January 1, 2025, and the adoption of Fourth Amended and Restated By-laws that introduce a majority voting standard for uncontested director elections while retaining plurality voting for contested elections.

02—Key points

Key Highlights

  1. Q3 2024 net sales rose 1.3% to $1.88 billion; up 5.0% excluding Alcohol Brands and adjusted for adverse FX (FX headwind of $62.8 million, $26.5 million from Argentina).
  2. GAAP diluted EPS fell 11.7% to $0.38 from $0.43; adjusted diluted EPS was $0.40 versus $0.41 in Q3 2023.
  3. Operating income declined to $479.9 million from $510.5 million; operating expenses rose to 27.6% of net sales from 25.5%, including a $16.7 million Hansen IP provision and $1.2 million of related legal expenses.
  4. Alcohol Brands inventory reserves of $10.6 million weighed on gross profit; adjusted gross margin improved to 53.7% from 53.4%.
  5. Strategic Brands segment net sales grew 14.0% reported (24.1% FX-adjusted), while the Alcohol Brands segment declined 6.0% to $39.8 million.
  6. Management announced an approximately 5.0% U.S. price increase effective November 1, 2024, excluding Bang, Reign and Reign Storm.
  7. Company repurchased about 11.3 million shares for $534.7 million in Q3, with roughly $500.0 million remaining under the authorization; cash fell to $1.63 billion and long-term debt of $748.8 million appeared on the balance sheet.

03—Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Why did GAAP earnings decline more than adjusted earnings in Q3 2024?

    GAAP net income fell 18.1% to $370.9 million, while adjusted net income fell 8.8% to $392.4 million. The gap reflects roughly $21.5 million (after tax) of charges in Q3 2024: $10.6 million of Alcohol Brands inventory reserves and about $17.9 million of Hansen-related expenses, including a $16.7 million provision for an intellectual property claim. The prior-year comparison also included Bang-related gains and expenses that partially offset each other on an adjusted basis.

  2. How significant were currency headwinds to results?

    Foreign exchange reduced Q3 2024 net sales by about $62.8 million, with approximately $26.5 million tied to Argentina. Management estimated the impact on diluted EPS at roughly $0.03 per share. On a constant-currency basis, net sales grew 4.7% overall and 5.0% excluding the Alcohol Brands segment.

  3. What is driving the outlook for U.S. energy drink demand?

    Management described slower U.S. category growth in measured channels, with improvement beginning in the convenience channel in October. It cited household penetration, per capita consumption and growing consumer need for energy as long-term positives. Hurricanes Helene and Milton affected some retail sales in September and October, though the company said it could not quantify the impact. The filing contains no formal guidance.

  4. Why did Monster take on long-term debt and what does it mean for capital returns?

    The balance sheet shows $748.8 million of long-term debt at September 30, 2024, versus none at year-end 2023, while cash and short-term investments declined sharply. Combined with $534.7 million of Q3 share repurchases, this indicates the company is actively returning capital while funding operations and buybacks from a mix of cash and borrowings. The filing does not explicitly state the purpose or terms of the debt, so investors should review the 10-Q for details.

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