Celsius (NASDAQ:CELH) Releases Earnings Results, Beats Expectations By $0.07 EPS

Celsius (NASDAQ:CELH) announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday. The company reported $0.26 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate 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 39.72% and a net margin of 4.29%.Celsius’s revenue was up 117.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned ($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 Stock Down 0.9%

Shares of CELH stock traded down $0.51 during trading hours on Friday, reaching $53.61. 8,736,883 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 5,055,829. Celsius has a fifty-two week low of $24.04 and a fifty-two week high of $66.74. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $49.66 and its 200-day moving average is $52.12. The company has a current ratio of 1.89, a quick ratio of 1.61 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.72. The company has a market cap of $13.82 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 214.44, a P/E/G ratio of 0.89 and a beta of 0.90.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several equities research analysts have weighed in on CELH shares. KeyCorp started coverage on Celsius in a report on Tuesday, December 16th. They issued a “sector weight” rating for the company. UBS Group reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $70.00 target price (up from $65.00) on shares of Celsius in a report on Wednesday, January 14th. Piper Sandler restated an “overweight” rating and issued a $65.00 price target (up from $61.00) on shares of Celsius in a report on Thursday, January 29th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of Celsius in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price objective on shares of Celsius from $68.00 to $77.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, January 29th. Nineteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, three have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $67.72.

Key Stories Impacting Celsius

Here are the key news stories impacting Celsius this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 beat and outsized revenue growth — Celsius reported Q4 revenue of ~$721.6M (+117% YoY) and non‑GAAP EPS $0.26, both well above consensus; full‑year revenue topped $2.5B. The results drove strong intraday gains after the release. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrades and higher price targets — Bank of America upgraded CELH to Buy (PT $65) and Needham raised its target to $75, both citing the strong quarter and momentum from recent brand acquisitions; those calls imply meaningful upside from current levels. Read More. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Strategic update and medium‑term margin target — Management reiterated a multi‑brand strategy (Celsius, Alani Nu, Rockstar) and plans to bring gross margins back to the low‑50% range by end‑2026 as integration and innovation progress; this is constructive but depends on execution. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Short‑interest reporting appears unreliable — a February short‑interest entry shows zero shares / NaN change, indicating a data anomaly rather than a meaningful change in short positioning; treat reported short‑interest figures with caution.
• Negative Sentiment: Near‑term margin pressure and integration costs — several writeups note that while scale and revenue are rising, integration expenses and margin compression are present this year, which could weigh on near‑term profitability and investor sentiment. Read More.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Celsius

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Main Street Financial Solutions LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Celsius in the 4th quarter valued at $231,000. Accuvest Global Advisors boosted its holdings in Celsius by 27.0% in the fourth quarter. Accuvest Global Advisors now owns 4,991 shares of the company’s stock valued at $228,000 after purchasing an additional 1,062 shares during the last quarter. Oxford Asset Management LLP acquired a new stake in Celsius during the 4th quarter worth about $219,000. FAS Wealth Partners Inc. grew its position in Celsius by 10.2% during the 4th quarter. FAS Wealth Partners Inc. now owns 4,613 shares of the company’s stock worth $211,000 after purchasing an additional 428 shares during the period. Finally, Virtus Advisers LLC purchased a new position in shares of Celsius during the 3rd quarter valued at about $146,000. 60.95% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Celsius Company Profile

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.