Monster Beverage Corporation reported a 12.3% increase in net sales for the first quarter of 2020, reaching $1.06 billion. Net income increased by 6.6% to $278.8 million, with earnings per diluted share rising to $0.52. The company's performance was driven by growth in its Monster Energy® Drinks segment and Reign Total Body Fuel® high performance energy drinks.
Net sales for the first quarter of 2020 increased by 12.3% to $1.06 billion.
Net income for the first quarter of 2020 increased by 6.6% to $278.8 million.
Net income per diluted share for the first quarter of 2020 increased by 8.2% to $0.52.
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company’s net and gross sales for the 2020 first quarter was not material.
Currently, the Company does not foresee a material impact on the ability of its co-packers to manufacture and its bottlers/distributors to distribute its products as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, the Company is not experiencing raw material or finished product shortages in its supply chain. Based on currently available information, the Company does not expect the COVID-19 pandemic to have a material impact on its liquidity.