Celsius (NASDAQ:CELH) Issues Quarterly Earnings Results

Celsius (NASDAQ:CELH) posted its earnings results on Thursday. The company reported $0.26 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.19 by $0.07, FiscalAI reports. The company had revenue of $721.63 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $638.17 million. Celsius had a return on equity of 41.88% and a net margin of 3.03%.The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 117.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business posted ($0.11) earnings per share.

Here are the key takeaways from Celsius’ conference call:

• Record scale: The company reported a record full-year revenue of $2.5 billion, with a portfolio that now includes two billion-dollar brands and represents roughly one‑fifth of the U.S. energy market in tracked channels.
• Integration progress: Management says the Alani Nu U.S. DSD transition is substantially complete and should finish by the end of Q1 2026, and the Rockstar integration is expected to be completed in H1 2026, which they expect will unlock operational efficiencies and margin benefits.
• Profitability and cash actions: Q4 Adjusted EBITDA rose to $134.1 million (full-year Adjusted EBITDA $619.6 million, ~24.6% margin), the company ended the year with $399 million cash, paid down about $200 million of debt in the quarter and repurchased $40 million of shares.
• Near-term margin and timing headwinds: Q4 gross margin slipped to 47.4% due to integration-related costs, tariffs and inventory timing, though management expects margins to normalize to the low‑50s in 2026 and potentially mid‑50s over time as synergies and cost savings are realized.

Celsius Price Performance

NASDAQ CELH traded up $3.12 on Thursday, reaching $53.73. 9,829,643 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 4,556,960. Celsius has a 12 month low of $24.04 and a 12 month high of $66.74. The company has a quick ratio of 1.61, a current ratio of 1.89 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.72. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $49.20 and its 200 day simple moving average is $52.11. The company has a market cap of $13.85 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 537.82, a P/E/G ratio of 0.83 and a beta of 0.90.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Scopus Asset Management L.P. acquired a new stake in Celsius in the 2nd quarter valued at about $59,382,000. Fund 1 Investments LLC raised its holdings in shares of Celsius by 373.3% in the 4th quarter. Fund 1 Investments LLC now owns 1,177,720 shares of the company’s stock worth $53,869,000 after purchasing an additional 928,867 shares in the last quarter. Victory Capital Management Inc. lifted its stake in Celsius by 197.6% during the fourth quarter. Victory Capital Management Inc. now owns 1,253,099 shares of the company’s stock valued at $57,317,000 after purchasing an additional 832,068 shares during the last quarter. Man Group plc boosted its holdings in Celsius by 375.2% during the fourth quarter. Man Group plc now owns 833,937 shares of the company’s stock worth $38,144,000 after buying an additional 658,449 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Janus Henderson Group PLC grew its position in Celsius by 249.0% in the fourth quarter. Janus Henderson Group PLC now owns 782,134 shares of the company’s stock worth $35,782,000 after buying an additional 558,008 shares during the last quarter. 60.95% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Celsius News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Celsius this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results materially beat expectations — revenue of $721.6M (vs. ~$638M consensus) and non‑GAAP EPS $0.26 (vs. $0.19 est.), with revenue up ~117% year-over-year; the top-line beat is driving the rally. Celsius Holdings Reports Full-Year 2025 and Fourth Quarter Financial Results
• Positive Sentiment: Management attributes strength to brand acquisitions and strong demand for Alani Nu, which is lifting sales and retail shelf presence — a key operational catalyst for near-term growth. Celsius Holdings soars as hot demand for Alani Nu boosts results
• Positive Sentiment: Street reaction was strong with shares jumping in premarket and elevated volume as investors re-price the stock on much stronger growth and profitability beats. Celsius (NASDAQ:CELH) Reports Upbeat Q4 CY2025, Stock Jumps 17%
• Neutral Sentiment: The company released supporting materials (press release, slide deck, conference call) for investors — useful for checking guidance/details on brand contribution and margin outlook. View Press Release / Slide Deck
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst coverage ahead of the print highlighted shelf‑space expansion as a catalyst; post‑earnings, models will be updated — watch upcoming analyst notes for revised targets. Celsius set to report earnings amid shelf space expansion push
• Negative Sentiment: Despite strong revenue growth, net margin remains modest (~3%) and valuation is elevated (very high P/E), which could limit upside unless margin expansion or sustained high growth is demonstrated. Celsius Stock Jumps on Earnings. Energy Drinks Are Becoming the New Coffee.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several brokerages recently weighed in on CELH. Bank of America cut their price objective on shares of Celsius from $50.00 to $45.00 and set an “underperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, December 19th. Citigroup reduced their price objective on Celsius from $73.00 to $65.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, November 7th. Piper Sandler restated an “overweight” rating and issued a $65.00 target price (up from $61.00) on shares of Celsius in a research report on Thursday, January 29th. Roth Mkm reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Celsius in a research report on Monday, February 9th. Finally, KeyCorp initiated coverage on Celsius in a report on Tuesday, December 16th. They set a “sector weight” rating on the stock. Eighteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, three have given a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Celsius currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $66.33.

About Celsius

Celsius Holdings, Inc is an American beverage company known for its line of fitness and energy drinks formulated to support active lifestyles. The company’s flagship product, the Celsius® brand, features beverages enhanced with ingredients such as green tea extract, guarana seed extract and essential vitamins, positioned as a functional alternative to traditional energy drinks. These products are designed to deliver a blend of ingredients that support metabolism and sustained energy without high sugar content or artificial preservatives.

In addition to its core carbonated drink portfolio, Celsius has expanded its offerings to include powder mixes and non-carbonated ready-to-drink variants, catering to consumer preferences around taste, convenience and nutritional needs.