Is It Safe to Be an Energy Drink Again?

Monster Beverage , after suffering losses recently due to several recent health reports on the safety of energy drinks as a whole, got a boost today, as Stifel Nicolaus gave the company a buy recommendation with a target price of $65. In this video, Motley Fool consumer goods analyst Blake Bos tells us what was behind the buy rec, and whether this is really the best value investment play you could make in this space.

The stakes are high for Monster Beverage these days. The stock had been nothing short of a rocket, but recent developments have sent shares spiraling downward. Health scares sparked a number of investigations at the state and federal level into the energy drink's role in several fatalities. With the company's value slashed in half, investors are wondering whether Monster Beverage is a value or a bust in the fast-growing energy drink category. Find out now in our brand-new premium research report, which details all the ins and outs you need to know about Monster Beverage, and even comes with a full year of updates to boot. Click here now to claim your copy and start reading today.

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