Sepio Capital 13F: Adds $1.8M to Monster Beverage (MNST) Stake

Sepio Capital lifted its holdings in Monster Beverage Corporation MNST by 42,330 shares during the quarter, according to a Form 13F filing with the SEC on October 22, 2026. The purchase grew the fund's stake by 69.9% to a total of 102,887 shares valued at about $4.3 million.

MNST Monster Beverage Corporation

$47.30 ▲ +24.21% year to date

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Daily close · Oct 22, 2026

What Changed in Sepio Capital's Monster Beverage Corporation Position

The reported transaction increased Sepio Capital's investment from 60,557 shares up to 102,887 shares. That follows a busy filing period for the firm, which also adjusted positions in several other major equities.

Other Institutional Activity in Monster Beverage Corporation

Other large funds also made moves in the maker of energy drinks during the period. AlphaStar Capital Management grew its holdings by 16,307 shares, ending with 29,316 shares worth about $1.2 million, a 125.4% increase. Alliancebernstein L.P. reduced its stake by 3,478,980 shares, wrapping up the period with 54,120,032 shares valued at roughly $2.6 billion, a 6.0% decrease. LOOMIS SAYLES & CO L P cut its holdings by 2,113,941 shares, leaving it with 49,698,350 shares worth about $2.4 billion, a 4.1% drop.

Monster Beverage Corporation Stock Holds Steady

The stock closed at $47.30 on the October 22 filing date and recently traded around $46.62 on October 23, 2026. That puts the price about 1.4% below the event-day close, while remaining 4.0% above its 50-day moving average of $44.84 and 8.8% above its 200-day moving average of $42.86.

Recent Earnings

Monster Beverage Corporation reported trailing-twelve-month revenue of $9.22 billion with basic earnings of $1.08 per share. The company is scheduled to report its next round of financial results on November 5, 2026.

Dividend

Monster Beverage Corporation does not currently pay a dividend, keeping its payout ratio at zero as it reinvests earnings back into its business operations.

Insider Buying and Selling at Monster Beverage Corporation

Company insiders made several stock sales prior to the filing. Chief Financial Officer Thomas J Kelly sold 7,000 shares on May 13, 2026, 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, for $4,633,740, and Officer Guy Carling sold 19,000 shares on June 10, 2026, totaling $1,727,100.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Analyst firms issued several updates on the stock leading up to the filing. On August 7, 2026, UBS maintained its neutral rating and set a $105 price target. RBC Capital maintained an outperform rating with a $100 target. Piper Sandler kept an overweight rating and a $101 target, while Evercore ISI Group maintained an outperform rating with a $105 target. Later, on October 5, 2026, Wells Fargo maintained an overweight rating while adjusting its target to $48. The stock carries a consensus buy rating from 23 analysts, with a mean price target of $49.78.

About Monster Beverage Corporation

Monster Beverage Corporation develops, markets, and distributes energy drinks and related beverages. Through segments like Monster Energy Drinks and strategic brands, the company sells its products globally. Institutional interest remains strong as the company prepares for its upcoming earnings release.

Bottom Line

Sepio Capital's expanded stake points to growing confidence in the beverage developer. Investors will look toward the upcoming earnings report on November 5, 2026, for further updates on revenue growth and profit margins.