Celsius (NASDAQ:CELH – Free Report) had its price target reduced by JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $56.00 to $52.00 in a research note issued to investors on Friday,Benzinga reports. They currently have an overweight rating on the stock.
Other equities research analysts have also issued reports about the company. Maxim Group lowered Celsius from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday. TD Cowen reduced their price target on shares of Celsius from $66.00 to $55.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Monday, April 20th. Morgan Stanley set a $42.00 price objective on shares of Celsius and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday. Bank of America cut their price objective on shares of Celsius from $55.00 to $45.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, June 24th. Finally, UBS Group set a $44.00 target price on shares of Celsius and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday. Nineteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $51.95.
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Celsius Stock Up 16.8%
Celsius (NASDAQ:CELH – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, August 6th. The company reported $0.36 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.41 by ($0.05). Celsius had a return on equity of 36.52% and a net margin of 4.24%.The company had revenue of $817.93 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $870.09 million. During the same period last year, the business posted $0.47 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 10.6% on a year-over-year basis. Analysts predict that Celsius will post 1.58 EPS for the current year.
Insider Activity
In related news, CEO John Fieldly acquired 8,475 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, May 22nd. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $29.36 per share, for a total transaction of $248,826.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the chief executive officer directly owned 937,540 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $27,526,174.40. The trade was a 0.91% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Also, Director Hal Kravitz acquired 8,400 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, May 22nd. The stock was bought at an average price of $29.73 per share, with a total value of $249,732.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the director directly owned 227,158 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $6,753,407.34. This represents a 3.84% increase in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. 2.33% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.
Institutional Investors Weigh In On Celsius
A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in CELH. Flagship Harbor Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Celsius during the 4th quarter valued at $31,000. Fideuram Asset Management Ireland dac acquired a new stake in shares of Celsius in the fourth quarter valued at $31,000. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. boosted its stake in Celsius by 1,020.4% during the third quarter. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. now owns 549 shares of the company’s stock valued at $32,000 after buying an additional 500 shares in the last quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its stake in Celsius by 244.3% during the second quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 1,119 shares of the company’s stock valued at $52,000 after buying an additional 794 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Whittier Trust Co. of Nevada Inc. grew its holdings in Celsius by 27.8% during the fourth quarter. Whittier Trust Co. of Nevada Inc. now owns 1,091 shares of the company’s stock worth $53,000 after acquiring an additional 237 shares during the period. 60.95% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Key Stories Impacting Celsius
Here are the key news stories impacting Celsius this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Rockstar Energy founder Russ Savage disclosed control of approximately 12 million Celsius shares, or 4.7% of the company, and called for leadership changes, including replacing CEO John Fieldly. Investors may view the campaign as a catalyst for operational improvements, stronger execution and potential value creation. Rockstar Energy founder builds Celsius stake, wants to take over as CEO
- Positive Sentiment: Citigroup maintained a Buy rating with a $40 price target, while JPMorgan and Piper Sandler retained Overweight ratings with targets of $52 and $36, respectively. Needham also kept a Buy rating at $35, indicating analysts still see substantial recovery potential despite lowering their estimates. Analyst rating and price-target updates
- Neutral Sentiment: Second-quarter revenue rose 10.6% year over year to $817.9 million, supported by demand for Alani Nu and contributions from Rockstar Energy. However, weaker sales of the core CELSIUS brand limited the overall result. Celsius Holdings Q2 Earnings Miss Estimates, Revenues Increase 11% Y/Y
- Negative Sentiment: Celsius reported adjusted earnings of $0.36 per share, below the $0.42 consensus estimate and down from $0.47 a year earlier. Revenue also missed the $870.1 million consensus forecast, while promotional spending and margin pressure weighed on profitability. Celsius Holdings Inc. Q2 Earnings and Revenues Miss Estimates
- Negative Sentiment: Management expects pressure on the core brand to continue through the third quarter and is planning a brand and product reset before growth potentially returns toward the end of 2026. Maxim Group downgraded the stock to Hold, while multiple firms reduced price targets, signaling heightened execution risk. CELH Q2 Earnings Call Flags Core Brand Reset Before 2027
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.
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