Joel Greenblatt's MNST Position Overview
Joel Greenblatt (via Gotham Asset Management, LLC) currently holds 287,274 shares of Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) worth $19.34 M, representing 0.08% 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, Joel Greenblatt has maintained a long-term strategic position in MNST, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2019, adding 2.78 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2015, reducing 12.59 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Joel Greenblatt's Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) Trades by Joel Greenblatt
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2015 | +12.73 M | New Buy | 12.73 M | $2.79 |
| Q3 2015 | -12.73 M | Sold Out | 12.73 M | $2.79 |
| Q4 2015 | +138,960 | New Buy | 138,960 | $3.10 |
| Q1 2016 | -138,960 | Sold Out | 138,960 | $3.10 |
| Q1 2017 | +162,368 | New Buy | 162,368 | $2.89 |
| Q2 2017 | -162,368 | Sold Out | 162,368 | $2.89 |
| Q4 2017 | +147,312 | New Buy | 147,312 | $3.96 |
| Q1 2018 | -147,312 | Sold Out | 147,312 | $3.96 |
| Q4 2018 | +454,864 | New Buy | 454,864 | $3.08 |
| Q1 2019 | +2.78 M | Add 611.68% | 3.24 M | $3.41 |
| Q2 2019 | -3.07 M | Reduce 94.84% | 167,024 | $3.99 |
| Q3 2019 | +453,264 | Add 271.38% | 620,288 | $3.63 |
| Q4 2019 | -391,056 | Reduce 63.04% | 229,232 | $3.97 |
| Q1 2020 | -229,232 | Sold Out | 229,232 | $3.97 |
| Q2 2020 | +135,200 | New Buy | 135,200 | $4.33 |
| Q3 2020 | -105,182 | Reduce 77.80% | 30,018 | $40.11 |
| Q4 2020 | +51,290 | Add 170.86% | 81,308 | $46.24 |
| Q1 2021 | +54,388 | Add 66.89% | 135,696 | $45.54 |
| Q2 2021 | -63,954 | Reduce 47.13% | 71,742 | $45.68 |
| Q3 2021 | +28,718 | Add 40.03% | 100,460 | $44.42 |
| Q4 2021 | -85,134 | Reduce 84.74% | 15,326 | $48.02 |
| Q1 2022 | +73,698 | Add 480.87% | 89,024 | $39.96 |
| Q2 2022 | -64,642 | Reduce 72.61% | 24,382 | $46.35 |
| Q3 2022 | +6,778 | Add 27.80% | 31,160 | $43.49 |
| Q4 2022 | +5,316 | Add 17.06% | 36,476 | $50.76 |
| Q1 2023 | +4,607 | Add 12.63% | 41,083 | $54.01 |
| Q2 2023 | +33,364 | Add 81.21% | 74,447 | $57.44 |
| Q3 2023 | +8,008 | Add 10.76% | 82,455 | $52.95 |
| Q4 2023 | -29,127 | Reduce 35.32% | 53,328 | $57.61 |
| Q1 2024 | +9,771 | Add 18.32% | 63,099 | $59.28 |
| Q2 2024 | +123,215 | Add 195.27% | 186,314 | $49.95 |
| Q3 2024 | +19,840 | Add 10.65% | 206,154 | $52.17 |
| Q4 2024 | -18,160 | Reduce 8.81% | 187,994 | $52.56 |
| Q1 2025 | -12,360 | Reduce 6.57% | 175,634 | $58.52 |
| Q2 2025 | +62,078 | Add 35.35% | 237,712 | $62.64 |
| Q3 2025 | +49,562 | Add 20.85% | 287,274 | $67.31 |
Joel Greenblatt's Monster Beverage Corporation Investment FAQs
Joel Greenblatt first purchased Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) in Q2 2015, acquiring 12,728,592 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Joel Greenblatt has held Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) for 42 quarters since Q2 2015.
Joel Greenblatt's largest addition to Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) was in Q2 2015, adding 12,728,592 shares worth $35.54 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Joel Greenblatt's firm, Gotham Asset Management, LLC, owns 287,274 shares of Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST), valued at approximately $19.34 M.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) represents approximately 0.08% of Joel Greenblatt's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Joel Greenblatt's peak holding in Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) was 12,728,592 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2015.