Since February, aluminum prices have risen 8 percent, contributing to an 18-percent year-over-year rise related to U.S. sanctions against a Russian producer. Costs are expected to grow to an extent that could dent canned beverage distributors. The Rating Stifel Nicolaus analysts Mark Astrachan and Claire Chamberlin maintained a Buy rating on Monster Beverage Corp MNST with a $71 price target. Source