Rodney C. Sacks is the CEO of Monster Beverage Corporation, a company he joined in 1990. Under his leadership, Monster has become a powerhouse in the energy drink market. Rodney holds a law degree from the University of the Witwatersrand...

Rodney C. Sacks is the CEO of Monster Beverage Corporation, a company he joined in 1990. Under his leadership, Monster has become a powerhouse in the energy drink market. Rodney holds a law degree from the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa. He has overseen significant growth, with the company’s market cap soaring to over $4 billion in recent years. Interestingly, he has a unique arrangement of compensation that often focuses more on salary and less on variable bonuses or stock options. For 2021, his total compensation was $204,671, while in 2020 it peaked at nearly $3 million, highlighting how his pay can fluctuate widely based on company performance. Moreover, Rodney's significant ownership stake in the company reflects his deep commitment, with over 39% of equity, showing he's not just running the show but has skin in the game too. This combination of experience, financial ownership, and business savvy has made him a key figure in the beverage industry.

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2. Holdings

3. Insider Trading

4. Compensation History

5. Other Monster Beverage CEOs

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Rodney C. Sacks

Ex-CEO of Monster Beverage

Education

Law degree from the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.

Field of Expertise

Legal & Compliance - Law

Sector of Economy

Consumer Defensive

Born

January 1, 1950 - 75 years ago

CEO of Monster Beverage for

30 years 2 months (Nov 1990 - Jan 2021)

Previous Experience

Led the Company for over 32 years with extensive experience in the food and beverage industry.

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of Rodney C. Sacks

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John Fieldly

CEO of Celsius Holdings, Inc.

2023 Compensation

Stock

$1.65M

Salary

$650.00K

Bonus

$958.75K

Other

$1.79K

Total Holdings

$39.56M

Holdings

See how much did Rodney C. Sacks make over time.

Rodney Sacks has a substantial stake in Monster Beverage, holding about 39% of the company's equity. His holdings have seen significant growth, with the company's market value peaking at over $4 billion recently. Over the years, there have been notable...

Rodney Sacks has a substantial stake in Monster Beverage, holding about 39% of the company's equity. His holdings have seen significant growth, with the company's market value peaking at over $4 billion recently. Over the years, there have been notable fluctuations in his total worth tied to the company's performance. For example, in 2019, the company's valuation was around $2.79 billion, which increased to approximately $4.25 billion by the end of 2021. Sacks's stock value saw a sharp rise, indicating how vital his decisions are to the company's total value.

Mar 11, 2025

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shares

MNST @ $55.38

Total Stock Sold

$129.40M

MNST

$129.40M

11,579,396 MNST shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Rodney C. Sacks didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra MNST11,579,396 shares worth $350.33M.
This is 170.73% and $220.93M more than what they got when they sold the stock.

Charitable Transactions

MNST

13,042,861 shares

MNST

Recent Charitable Transactions

MNST

2,117 shares

MNST

Aug 29, 2024

Charity

MNST

17,309 shares

MNST

Jan 3, 2024

Charity

MNST

17,307 shares

MNST

Aug 9, 2023

Charity

MNST

125 shares

MNST

Aug 10, 2021

Charity

MNST

630,122 shares

MNST

Apr 15, 2021

Charity

MNST

267,500 shares

MNST

Sep 2, 2020

Charity

Insider Trading

See recent insider trades of Rodney C. Sacks.

MNST

2,117 shares

MNST

Aug 29, 2024

Charity

MNST

$21.73M

MNST at $53.00/share

Jun 11, 2024

Sale

MNST

198,858 shares

MNST

Mar 12, 2024

Received

MNST

17,309 shares

MNST

Jan 3, 2024

Charity

MNST

329,910 shares

MNST

Oct 30, 2023

Charity

MNST

17,307 shares

MNST

Aug 9, 2023

Charity

MNST

46,461 shares

MNST

Mar 12, 2023

Received

MNST

183,000 shares

MNST

Oct 28, 2022

Charity

MNST

$10.48M

MNST at $90.63/share

Jun 7, 2022

Sale

MNST

366,930 shares

MNST

Apr 22, 2022

Charity

Compensation History

See how much did Rodney C. Sacks make over time.

Rodney C. Sacks's compensation structure at Monster Beverage is quite unique. For 2021, his total pay was reported at $204,671, a sharp decline from the nearly $3 million he earned in 2020. His pay is primarily from a base salary of $950,000, with little to no bonuses or stock options reported in recent years. This reflects a focus on consistent salary rather than variable pay based on performance. In the past, such as in 2019, his total compensation reached over $13 million, showcasing the ups and downs in his earnings based on Monster's performance. This variability highlights the challenges and rewards of executive compensation in a competitive industry.

Year

2021

Total Compensation

$1.05M

Salary

$950.00K

Board Justification

The compensation program is designed to motivate and retain executive talent, reward performance relative to business goals, and create sustainable stockholder value through continued profitable growth.

Bonus

$0.00

Board Justification

No bonus was reported for 2021 as the bonus structure was not specified in the provided section.

Other

$97.67K

Board Justification

Other compensation includes benefits such as automobile allowances and insurance premiums.

Restricted Stock

$0.00(0 RSU)

Board Justification

No specific vested stock was reported for 2021 in the provided section.

Performance Metrics

The performance metrics for 2021 included adjusted operating income and individual performance criteria.

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Hilton H. Schlosberg

CEO of Monster Beverage

January 2021 - Present