Celsius Holdings Inc. (CELH) – What Are Analysts Thinking About This Stock?

Celsius Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:CELH) has been assigned a consensus recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from the twenty-one brokerages that are presently covering the firm, Marketbeat Ratings reports. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, six have issued a hold rating and fourteen have assigned a buy rating to the company. The average 12-month price target among analysts that have covered the stock in the last year is $41.53.

Several research analysts recently commented on the company. Wall Street Zen raised Celsius from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Sunday, October 4th. Citigroup dropped their price objective on shares of Celsius from $50.00 to $40.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, August 7th. Stephens dropped their price target on shares of Celsius from $65.00 to $50.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, August 10th. Piper Sandler restated an “overweight” rating and set a $36.00 price target on shares of Celsius in a research note on Monday, August 24th. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus set a $37.00 price target on shares of Celsius in a research note on Friday, August 7th.

Insider Activity

In related news, Director Hal Kravitz bought 12,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, September 15th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $28.00 per share, with a total value of $336,000.00. Following the acquisition, the director owned 239,158 shares in the company, valued at approximately $6,696,424. This represents a 5.28% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Also, CEO John Fieldly bought 18,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, September 10th. The shares were bought at an average price of $27.44 per share, with a total value of $493,920.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 956,063 shares in the company, valued at $26,234,368.72. This trade represents a 1.92% increase in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this purchase are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last ninety days, insiders have purchased 66,000 shares of company stock worth $1,830,120. Company insiders own 2.33% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Celsius

Large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Bank of New York Mellon Corp bought a new position in shares of Celsius in the second quarter valued at approximately $43,040,000. Ranger Investment Management L.P. acquired a new position in shares of Celsius in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $13,629,000. Amundi boosted its holdings in shares of Celsius by 763.4% in the 2nd quarter. Amundi now owns 377,724 shares of the company’s stock worth $11,060,000 after acquiring an additional 333,974 shares in the last quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership bought a new stake in Celsius during the 1st quarter worth approximately $9,819,000. Finally, Janus Henderson Group PLC grew its position in Celsius by 35.3% during the 1st quarter. Janus Henderson Group PLC now owns 1,058,503 shares of the company’s stock worth $37,565,000 after acquiring an additional 276,369 shares during the last quarter. 60.95% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Celsius Trading Up 3.4%

Celsius stock opened at $29.12 on Friday. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $29.13 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $34.71. The company has a quick ratio of 1.42, a current ratio of 1.80 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.56. Celsius has a 12 month low of $23.56 and a 12 month high of $61.49. The stock has a market cap of $7.37 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 121.33, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.03 and a beta of 1.01.

Celsius (NASDAQ:CELH) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August 6th. The company reported $0.36 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.41 by ($0.05). The firm had revenue of $817.93 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $870.08 million. Celsius had a return on equity of 36.52% and a net margin of 4.24%. Celsius’s revenue for the quarter was up 10.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $0.47 EPS. As a group, equities analysts forecast that Celsius will post 1.42 EPS for the current year.

More Celsius News

Here are the key news stories impacting Celsius this week:

• Neutral Sentiment: Celsius announced that it will release its third-quarter 2026 results before the market opens on Thursday, November 5. The report and management’s outlook will be the next major catalysts for CELH. Celsius Holdings to Release Third Quarter Results
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple investor-rights firms are promoting a securities class action against Celsius and certain officers. The lawsuit covers investors who purchased CELH securities from February 21, 2025, through June 3, 2026, and alleges violations of federal securities laws. The November 3 deadline to seek lead-plaintiff status increases near-term attention on the litigation and creates potential financial, legal and reputational risks. The allegations have not been proven. Celsius Investor Class Action Filed
• Negative Sentiment: A separate federal consumer lawsuit accuses Celsius of “health-washing,” alleging that the company misleadingly marketed its drinks as accelerating metabolism and burning fat. If the claims gain traction, the case could affect brand reputation, marketing practices and potential costs. Celsius has not been found liable based on the reported allegations. Celsius Health-Washing Lawsuit
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts expect Celsius’s third-quarter earnings to decline, while a Zacks preview indicates the company may lack the factors typically associated with an earnings beat. This adds pressure ahead of the November 5 report, particularly after the company’s latest reported quarter missed consensus revenue and EPS estimates. Celsius Q3 Earnings Preview

About Celsius

Celsius Holdings, Inc (NASDAQ: CELH) develops, markets and distributes functional beverages designed to support active lifestyles. Its flagship CELSIUS brand offers carbonated and non-carbonated energy drinks, including products positioned around energy, fitness and wellness. The company also markets CELSIUS Essentials, CELSIUS Vibe and powdered drink mixes, with product formulations that commonly feature ingredients such as caffeine, vitamins and other functional components.

Founded in 2004, Celsius has expanded from a niche fitness beverage business into a broader energy-drink platform.