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Monster Q2 net sales hit record $1.85B (+12.1%); net income +51.4% to $413.9M
Monster Beverage Corp
- Diluted EPS rose 52.8% to $0.39 from $0.26; operating income $523.8M vs $373.0M.
- Gross margin improved to 52.5% from 47.1% on pricing actions and lower freight/aluminum costs.
- Monster Energy Drinks segment sales up 12.1% on a foreign-currency-adjusted basis.
- Alcohol Brands segment sales surged 88.2% to $61.1M driven by The Beast Unleashed rollout.
- Completed acquisition of Bang Energy on July 31, 2023 for ~$362M; share repurchase authorization remaining $682.8M.