AlphaStar Capital Management 13F: Adds $679K to MNST Stake
Key Points
- AlphaStar Capital Management grew its stake in Monster Beverage Corporation by 125.4% during the period, bringing its total holding to 29,316 shares worth about $1.22 million.
- Monster Beverage Corporation recently traded around $46.80, up about 2.3% since its October 16 close of $45.73.
- Alliancebernstein L.P. and Loomis Sayles & Co. L P both trimmed their respective holdings in the beverage maker during the recent reporting period.
Since the filing, $MNST is up 2.3% to date (from the $45.73 close on Oct 16, 2026).
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AlphaStar Capital Management lifted its position in Monster Beverage Corporation (NasdaqGS: MNST) by 16,307 shares during the quarter, according to a Form 13F filing on October 16, 2026. The fund now holds 29,316 shares valued at approximately $1,220,121.
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What Changed in AlphaStar Capital Management's Monster Beverage Position
The fund expanded its investment by 125.4%, moving up from 13,009 shares previously. That increase more than doubled the size of the position, bringing the total reported value to over $1.2 million.
Other Institutional Activity in Monster Beverage
Other large funds made adjustments to their positions in the beverage maker recently. Alliancebernstein L.P. reduced its holdings by 3,478,980 shares, ending with 54,120,032 shares worth about $2,532,817,456. LOOMIS SAYLES & CO L P trimmed its stake by 2,113,941 shares, leaving it with 49,698,350 shares valued at approximately $2,325,882,742.
Monster Beverage Corporation Stock Up 2.3%
Monster Beverage Corporation shares recently traded around $46.80 as of October 20, 2026, sitting up about 2.3% compared to an event close of $45.73 on October 16. The stock has traded between a 52-week low of $32.94 and a 52-week high of $50.17. It trades above its 50-day moving average of $44.76 and its 200-day moving average of $42.72.
Recent Earnings
The company reported trailing-twelve-month revenue of $9,218,957,312 and earnings of $1.11 per share. It generated a net profit margin of 23.1% and a return on equity of 25.7%. The next earnings release is scheduled for November 5, 2026.
Dividend
The company does not pay a regular cash dividend, keeping its dividend payout ratio at 0.0%.
Insider Buying and Selling at Monster Beverage Corporation
Company insiders completed several share transactions earlier in the year. Chief Financial Officer Thomas J Kelly sold 7,000 shares on May 13, 2026, at an average price of $87.81 for a total of $614,670. Officer Emelie Tirre sold 98,700 shares on May 14, 2026, worth $8,482,052. Director Mark J Hall sold 54,000 shares on May 14, 2026, at $85.81 per share for a total value of $4,633,740. Officer Guy Carling sold 19,000 shares on June 10, 2026, at $90.90 per share, totaling $1,727,100.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
Wall Street analysts have updated their outlooks on the stock ahead of the upcoming earnings report. UBS maintains a Neutral rating with a target price of $105.00 following an August 7, 2026 update. RBC Capital maintains an Outperform rating with a $100.00 target set on August 7, 2026. Piper Sandler maintains an Overweight rating and a $101.00 target from August 7, 2026. Evercore ISI Group maintains an Outperform rating with a $105.00 price target as of August 7, 2026. Wells Fargo maintains an Overweight rating with a price target of $48.00 as of October 5, 2026. Overall consensus points to a Buy rating with a mean target price of $49.85 across 23 analyst opinions.
About Monster Beverage
Monster Beverage Corporation develops, markets, and distributes energy drinks and concentrates. Operating through segments that include Monster Energy Drinks, Strategic Brands, and Alcohol Brands, the Corona, California-based company sells its products globally. Institutional shifts and earnings reports continue to draw attention as the firm prepares for its next financial update.
Bottom Line
Investors are keeping an eye on Monster Beverage ahead of its upcoming earnings report on November 5, 2026. Future regulatory filings will show whether other major institutional investors follow AlphaStar in adjusting their stakes.
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Source: AlphaStar Capital Management's 13F filing on $MNST (Oct 16, 2026). 13F filings show holdings as of the end of the reporting quarter and may not reflect the fund's current position. Written by software, not financial advice. How we make alerts