Renaissance Technologies's MNST Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 2.75 M shares of Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) worth $185.11 M, representing 0.24% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2015-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 42 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Renaissance Technologies has maintained a long-term strategic position in MNST, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2018, adding 51.32 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2020, reducing 181.55 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies's Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) Trades by Renaissance Technologies
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2015 | +13.27 M | New Buy | 13.27 M | $2.79 |
| Q3 2015 | -3.35 M | Reduce 25.22% | 9.92 M | $2.82 |
| Q4 2015 | +11.15 M | Add 112.39% | 21.07 M | $3.10 |
| Q1 2016 | -6.59 M | Reduce 31.25% | 14.49 M | $2.78 |
| Q2 2016 | -5.46 M | Reduce 37.67% | 9.03 M | $3.35 |
| Q3 2016 | +7.24 M | Add 80.22% | 16.27 M | $3.06 |
| Q4 2016 | -9.02 M | Reduce 55.41% | 7.26 M | $2.77 |
| Q1 2017 | +21.61 M | Add 297.84% | 28.87 M | $2.89 |
| Q2 2017 | +1.02 M | Add 3.55% | 29.89 M | $3.10 |
| Q3 2017 | -12.83 M | Reduce 42.91% | 17.07 M | $3.45 |
| Q4 2017 | +18.5 M | Add 108.41% | 35.57 M | $3.96 |
| Q1 2018 | +5.08 M | Add 14.30% | 40.65 M | $3.58 |
| Q2 2018 | -29.03 M | Reduce 71.41% | 11.62 M | $3.58 |
| Q3 2018 | +11.48 M | Add 98.79% | 23.11 M | $3.64 |
| Q4 2018 | +51.32 M | Add 222.10% | 74.43 M | $3.08 |
| Q1 2019 | +40.94 M | Add 55.00% | 115.36 M | $3.41 |
| Q2 2019 | +22.62 M | Add 19.61% | 137.98 M | $3.99 |
| Q3 2019 | +14.3 M | Add 10.37% | 152.29 M | $3.63 |
| Q4 2019 | +30.95 M | Add 20.32% | 183.24 M | $3.97 |
| Q1 2020 | +34.47 M | Add 18.81% | 217.71 M | $3.52 |
| Q2 2020 | -11.18 M | Reduce 5.14% | 206.52 M | $4.33 |
| Q3 2020 | -181.55 M | Reduce 87.91% | 24.97 M | $40.10 |
| Q4 2020 | -4.51 M | Reduce 18.06% | 20.46 M | $46.24 |
| Q1 2021 | -4.55 M | Reduce 22.22% | 15.91 M | $45.54 |
| Q2 2021 | -1.56 M | Reduce 9.79% | 14.36 M | $45.67 |
| Q3 2021 | -525,826 | Reduce 3.66% | 13.83 M | $44.41 |
| Q4 2021 | -836,174 | Reduce 6.05% | 12.99 M | $48.02 |
| Q1 2022 | +1.06 M | Add 8.18% | 14.06 M | $39.95 |
| Q2 2022 | -2.75 M | Reduce 19.54% | 11.31 M | $46.35 |
| Q3 2022 | -3.18 M | Reduce 28.14% | 8.13 M | $43.48 |
| Q4 2022 | -2.12 M | Reduce 26.04% | 6.01 M | $0.05 |
| Q1 2023 | -230,102 | Reduce 3.83% | 5.78 M | $0.05 |
| Q2 2023 | -1.41 M | Reduce 24.43% | 4.37 M | $0.06 |
| Q3 2023 | +300,164 | Add 6.87% | 4.67 M | $52.95 |
| Q4 2023 | -1.72 M | Reduce 36.89% | 2.95 M | $57.61 |
| Q1 2024 | -460,337 | Reduce 15.63% | 2.49 M | $59.28 |
| Q2 2024 | -1.63 M | Reduce 65.75% | 851,419 | $49.95 |
| Q3 2024 | -525,500 | Reduce 61.72% | 325,919 | $52.17 |
| Q4 2024 | -325,919 | Sold Out | 325,919 | $52.17 |
| Q1 2025 | +500,900 | New Buy | 500,900 | $58.52 |
| Q2 2025 | +1.62 M | Add 323.74% | 2.12 M | $62.64 |
| Q3 2025 | +627,545 | Add 29.57% | 2.75 M | $67.31 |
Renaissance Technologies's Monster Beverage Corporation Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies first purchased Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) in Q2 2015, acquiring 13,267,200 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies has held Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) for 42 quarters since Q2 2015.
Renaissance Technologies's largest addition to Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) was in Q4 2018, adding 74,427,696 shares worth $228.96 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Renaissance Technologies's firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 2,750,045 shares of Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST), valued at approximately $185.11 M.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) represents approximately 0.24% of Renaissance Technologies's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies's peak holding in Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) was 217,705,472 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 2020.