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Monster Beverage vs Celsius Holdings: MNST and CELH compared
Monster Beverage is the larger company: $2.6B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $847M for Celsius Holdings (Q3 2026). Celsius Holdings is growing faster (+17% against +17% a year earlier). Monster Beverage is more profitable, with an operating margin of 28.0% against 20.3%.
Where the money goes: MNST and CELH
Monster Beverage (MNST) · Q3 2026
Monster Beverage, Q3 2026: revenue $2.6B (+17% year over year), operating margin 28.0%, net earnings $568M, operating cash flow $557M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Celsius Holdings (CELH) · Q3 2026
Celsius Holdings, Q3 2026: revenue $847M (+17% year over year), operating margin 20.3%, net earnings $127M, operating cash flow $154M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Monster Beverage (MNST) | Celsius Holdings (CELH) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $2.6B | $847M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +17% | +17% |
| Gross margin | 54.7% | 46.8% |
| Operating margin | 28.0% | 20.3% |
| Net earnings | $568M | $127M |
| Net margin | 22.2% | 15.0% |
| Operating cash flow | $557M | $154M |
| Free cash flow | $525M | $128M |
| Market value | $91.3B | $8.2B |
| P/E | 42.1× | 25.9× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $50.04 | $41.48 |
Where the revenue comes from
Monster Beverage
- Monster Energy Drinks: $2.4B (93%)
- Strategic Brands: $156M (6%)
- Alcohol Brands: $28.5M (1%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Monster Beverage or Celsius Holdings?
Monster Beverage is the larger company: $2.6B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $847M for Celsius Holdings (Q3 2026).
Is Monster Beverage or Celsius Holdings growing faster?
Celsius Holdings is growing faster (+17% against +17% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Monster Beverage or Celsius Holdings?
Monster Beverage is more profitable, with an operating margin of 28.0% against 20.3%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 6, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.