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Monster Beverage vs Coca-Cola Consolidated: MNST and COKE compared
Monster Beverage is the larger company: $2.6B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $2.0B for Coca-Cola Consolidated (Q3 2026). Monster Beverage is growing faster (+17% against +5% a year earlier). Monster Beverage is more profitable, with an operating margin of 28.0% against 13.7%.
Where the money goes: MNST and COKE
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.
Coca-Cola Consolidated (COKE) · Q3 2026
Coca-Cola Consolidated, Q3 2026: revenue $2.0B (+5% year over year), operating margin 13.7%, net earnings $176M, operating cash flow $244M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Monster Beverage (MNST) | Coca-Cola Consolidated (COKE) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $2.6B | $2.0B |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +17% | +5% |
| Gross margin | 54.7% | 38.8% |
| Operating margin | 28.0% | 13.7% |
| Net earnings | $568M | $176M |
| Net margin | 22.2% | 8.8% |
| Operating cash flow | $557M | $244M |
| Free cash flow | $525M | $172M |
| Market value | $91.3B | $13.8B |
| P/E | 42.1× | 23.6× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $50.04 | — |
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 Coca-Cola Consolidated?
Monster Beverage is the larger company: $2.6B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $2.0B for Coca-Cola Consolidated (Q3 2026).
Is Monster Beverage or Coca-Cola Consolidated growing faster?
Monster Beverage is growing faster (+17% against +5% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Monster Beverage or Coca-Cola Consolidated?
Monster Beverage is more profitable, with an operating margin of 28.0% against 13.7%.
More: Monster Beverage earnings · how Monster Beverage makes money · Coca-Cola Consolidated earnings · how Coca-Cola Consolidated makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 6, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.