Celsius Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:CELH) Receives Consensus Recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from Analysts

Celsius Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:CELH) has earned a consensus recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from the twenty-three analysts that are presently covering the company, Marketbeat reports. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, three have given a hold rating and eighteen have assigned a buy rating to the company. The average 1 year price target among analysts that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $66.3333.

CELH has been the topic of a number of research analyst reports. Royal Bank Of Canada reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of Celsius in a report on Thursday, November 6th. Piper Sandler reiterated an “overweight” rating and set a $65.00 price target (up previously from $61.00) on shares of Celsius in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. Citigroup cut their price objective on Celsius from $73.00 to $65.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, November 7th. Roth Mkm reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Celsius in a report on Monday, February 9th. Finally, KeyCorp assumed coverage on shares of Celsius in a report on Tuesday, December 16th. They issued a “sector weight” rating on the stock.

Celsius Trading Up 9.5%

Shares of Celsius stock opened at $48.32 on Monday. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $48.74 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $52.14. The firm has a market capitalization of $12.46 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 483.20, a PEG ratio of 0.80 and a beta of 0.90. Celsius has a 12-month low of $24.04 and a 12-month high of $66.74. The company has a current ratio of 1.89, a quick ratio of 1.61 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.72.

Key Headlines Impacting Celsius

Here are the key news stories impacting Celsius this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Company-specific growth update cited by analysts as boosting upside potential; report highlights accelerating unit expansion and international opportunities. Celsius Holdings rallies after strong growth potential update
• Positive Sentiment: Management presented at the CAGNY conference, reinforcing growth strategy, distribution progress and multi-brand plans — investors saw the presentation and prepared remarks as confirmation of execution. Celsius Presents at CAGNY — Slideshow CAGNY Prepared Remarks Transcript
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage on strategy: Celsius is expanding into a multi-brand approach within energy drinks, which could widen shelf presence and category share over time. Celsius Builds Out Multi-Brand Strategy
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst/quant commentary (Zacks) flags Celsius’s strong history of earnings surprises and suggests the company has the setup to beat again — supportive for short-term fundamentals and sentiment. Will Celsius Beat Estimates Again?
• Positive Sentiment: Unusual options activity: traders bought ~32,147 call contracts (up ~36% versus typical call volume), signaling speculative bullish bets and adding upside pressure to the share price (higher implied demand for the stock).
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage piece examines PepsiCo’s deeper boardroom role and what it could mean for Celsius — potential distribution/partnership benefits but no confirmed deal; investors may view this as strategic optionality rather than an immediate catalyst. How PepsiCo’s Deeper Boardroom Role Will Impact Celsius
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst pieces question valuation and whether the current rally leaves room for further upside — useful for longer-term investors weighing growth vs. rich multiples. Is The Upside Still There?
• Neutral Sentiment: Short-interest data published appears anomalous (reports show 0 shares / NaN change), so it offers no clear directional signal for today’s move; treat that data with caution.
• Negative Sentiment: Recent intra-week pullback noted by some outlets (Zacks article from 2/18) shows volatility — reminder that momentum can reverse and valuation remains a concern for some investors. Celsius Stock Declines While Market Improves

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in CELH. Harbor Investment Advisory LLC purchased a new stake in Celsius in the third quarter valued at $27,000. Flagship Harbor Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Celsius in the 4th quarter valued at about $31,000. Fideuram Asset Management Ireland dac purchased a new stake in shares of Celsius in the fourth quarter worth about $31,000. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. lifted its holdings in Celsius by 1,020.4% in the third quarter. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. now owns 549 shares of the company’s stock valued at $32,000 after acquiring an additional 500 shares during the period. Finally, Hantz Financial Services Inc. grew its stake in shares of Celsius by 1,476.0% during the 2nd quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 788 shares of the company’s stock worth $37,000 after purchasing an additional 738 shares during the period. 60.95% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

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.