Who owns NOS?
NOS is owned by Monster Beverage (the United States, NASDAQ: MNST), which has owned the brand since 12 June 2015.[1] Before Monster Beverage, NOS was owned by Coca-Cola from 2005 to 2015.[1]
Key facts
- Current owner
- Monster Beverage Corporation verified
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Coca-Cola (2005–2015)
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, Corona, California
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Founded
- 2005
- Category
- Beverages › Soft drinks › Energy drinks
- Parent ticker
- NASDAQ: MNST
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About NOS
NOS is an energy drink named after nitrous oxide injection systems used in motor racing, sold in a can shaped like a gas cylinder. Monster acquired it from Coca-Cola in 2015 as part of the strategic partnership between the two companies.
Ownership timeline of NOS
- 2005 – 2015 Coca-Cola [1] verified Transferred to Monster under the 2015 strategic partnership with Coca-Cola.
- 2015 – present Monster Beverage [1] verified
Where NOS sits in Monster Beverage
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of NOS?
The parent company of NOS is Monster Beverage, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is NOS American?
Yes. NOS originated in the United States in 2005 and its owner, Monster Beverage, is also headquartered in the United States.
Since when has Monster Beverage owned NOS?
Monster Beverage has owned NOS since 12 June 2015.
Who owned NOS before Monster Beverage?
Before Monster Beverage, NOS was owned by Coca-Cola from 2005 until 2015.
Is NOS still owned by Monster Beverage?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, NOS is still owned by Monster Beverage. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Monster Beverage Corporation Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-02-27 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 27 February 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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