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

Celsius (NASDAQ:CELH) issued its earnings results on Thursday. The company reported $0.26 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.19 by $0.07, FiscalAI reports. The business had revenue of $721.63 million during 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 company’s revenue for the quarter was up 117.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned ($0.11) EPS.

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 Up 6.2%

Shares of Celsius stock traded up $3.12 on Thursday, hitting $53.73. 9,829,643 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 4,556,960. Celsius has a 52-week low of $24.04 and a 52-week 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 stock has a market cap of $13.85 billion, a P/E ratio of 537.82, a PEG ratio of 0.83 and a beta of 0.90. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $49.20 and its 200 day moving average is $52.11.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities research analysts have issued reports on the stock. Citigroup decreased their price objective on shares of Celsius from $73.00 to $65.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, November 7th. Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Celsius in a report on Thursday, November 6th. Roth Mkm restated a “buy” rating on shares of Celsius in a research note on Monday, February 9th. Piper Sandler reiterated an “overweight” rating and issued a $65.00 target price (up from $61.00) on shares of Celsius in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. Finally, UBS Group reissued a “buy” rating and set a $70.00 price target (up from $65.00) on shares of Celsius in a research report on Wednesday, January 14th. Eighteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, three have assigned a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $66.33.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Celsius

A number of hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of CELH. IFM Investors Pty Ltd acquired a new position in shares of Celsius in the 1st quarter worth approximately $1,275,000. Royal Bank of Canada raised its stake in Celsius by 79.2% during the first quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 257,666 shares of the company’s stock worth $9,179,000 after acquiring an additional 113,840 shares during the period. NewEdge Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in Celsius by 131.5% in the first quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 23,166 shares of the company’s stock worth $825,000 after acquiring an additional 13,159 shares during the last quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC boosted its stake in Celsius by 14.2% in the first quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 433,241 shares of the company’s stock valued at $15,432,000 after acquiring an additional 53,844 shares during the period. Finally, EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC grew its holdings in shares of 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 purchasing an additional 794 shares during the last quarter. 60.95% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

More Celsius News

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.

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.