MNST: Other company developments

Item 8.01. Other Events. On May 14, 2026, the Board of Directors of the Company authorized a new repurchase program for the repurchase of up to an additional $500.0 million of the Company’s outstanding shares of common stock. As of May 14, 2026, approximately $400.0 million remained available for repurchase under the Company’s previously authorized repurchase program. The Company expects to make the share repurchases from time to time in the open market, through privately-negotiated transactions, by block-purchase or through other transactions managed by broker-dealers, or otherwise, subject to applicable laws, regulations and approvals. The timing of the share repurchases will depend on a variety of factors, including market conditions, and the share repurchases may be suspended or discontinued at any time. Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits . (d) Exhibits Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated May 15, 2026. Exhibit 104 The cover page from this Current Report on Form 8-K, formatted in iXBRL (Inline eXtensible Business Reporting Language). SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Monster Beverage Corporation Date: May 15, 2026 /s/ Hilton H. Schlosberg Hilton H. Schlosberg Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer