State of Wyoming bought a new position in shares of Celsius Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:CELH – Free Report) in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm bought 33,414 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $914,000.
Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Ranger Investment Management L.P. bought a new position in Celsius in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $13,629,000. Maven Securities LTD bought a new stake in shares of Celsius during the second quarter valued at approximately $1,192,000. Fifth Third Bancorp raised its position in shares of Celsius by 4,648.1% during the first quarter. Fifth Third Bancorp now owns 92,873 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,295,000 after buying an additional 90,917 shares during the last quarter. Sovran Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Celsius during the first quarter valued at approximately $1,895,000. Finally, Bank of America Corp DE lifted its holdings in shares of Celsius by 29.2% in the second quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 656,684 shares of the company’s stock worth $19,228,000 after buying an additional 148,432 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 60.95% of the company’s stock.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
A number of brokerages recently weighed in on CELH. Roth Capital restated a “buy” rating and set a $48.00 target price on shares of Celsius in a research report on Friday, August 7th. Piper Sandler reiterated an “overweight” rating and issued a $36.00 price target on shares of Celsius in a report on Monday, August 24th. UBS Group set a $38.00 price target on shares of Celsius in a report on Thursday, October 15th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft cut shares of Celsius from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and set a $35.00 price target on the stock. in a research note on Thursday, August 27th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group reissued a “buy” rating and set a $42.00 price objective on shares of Celsius in a report on Tuesday, October 6th. Fourteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $41.53.
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Insider Activity at Celsius
In related news, CEO John Fieldly acquired 18,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, September 10th. The shares were acquired at an average price of $27.44 per share, for a total transaction of $493,920.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 956,063 shares in the company, valued at approximately $26,234,368.72. This trade represents a 1.92% increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, Director Hal Kravitz purchased 12,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, September 15th. The shares were purchased at an average price of $28.00 per share, for a total transaction of $336,000.00. Following the transaction, the director owned 239,158 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $6,696,424. This trade represents a 5.28% increase in their position. Additional details regarding this purchase are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have acquired a total of 66,000 shares of company stock valued at $1,830,120 over the last ninety days. 2.33% of the stock is owned by company insiders.
Celsius Price Performance
Celsius stock opened at $29.12 on Friday. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $29.13 and a 200-day moving average price of $34.71. The firm has a market capitalization of $7.37 billion, a PE ratio of 121.33, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.03 and a beta of 1.01. The company has a current ratio of 1.80, a quick ratio of 1.42 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.56. Celsius Holdings Inc. has a 12-month low of $23.56 and a 12-month high of $61.49.
Celsius (NASDAQ:CELH – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, August 6th. The company reported $0.36 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.41 by ($0.05). Celsius had a return on equity of 36.52% and a net margin of 4.24%. The business had revenue of $817.93 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $870.08 million. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $0.47 earnings per share. Celsius’s revenue was up 10.6% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, equities research analysts forecast that Celsius Holdings Inc. will post 1.42 EPS for the current year.
Celsius News Summary
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
Celsius Profile
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.
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