Monster Beverage Corporation reported a strong third quarter in 2020, marked by record net sales of $1.25 billion, a 9.9% increase year-over-year. Net income saw a 16.3% rise to $347.7 million, and diluted earnings per share increased by 19.6% to $0.65. The company's performance was driven by growth in its Monster Energy Drinks and Strategic Brands segments, despite the ongoing challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Net sales for the third quarter increased by 9.9% to $1.25 billion compared to the same period last year.
Net income for the third quarter rose by 16.3% to $347.7 million, up from $298.9 million in the previous year.
Net income per diluted share for the third quarter increased by 19.6% to $0.65, compared to $0.55 in the third quarter of 2019.
The Monster Energy Drinks segment saw a net sales increase of 9.6% to $1.16 billion for the third quarter.
The COVID-19 pandemic remains a heightened threat with a number of countries, particularly in EMEA, reinstituting lockdowns and other restrictions; however, 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 significant raw material or finished product shortages, and its supply chain remains intact. The Company is continually addressing its aluminum can requirements given the Company’s volume growth and the current supply constraints in the aluminum can industry.