Net income increased 66% to $449.2 million, or $0.46 per share, versus last year. Adjusted earnings per share increased 30.4% to $0.51.
Net sales for the Monster Energy Drinks segment increased 18.9% to $1.99 billion while sales for the Strategic Brands segment grew 7.8% to $110 million. Net sales for the Alcohol Brands segment decreased 16.8% to $29 million while for the Other segment, sales increased 15.1% to $5.9 million.