Celsius (NASDAQ:CELH) Shares Gap Up – Here’s What Happened

Celsius Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:CELH) shares gapped up before the market opened on Friday . The stock had previously closed at $44.13, but opened at $47.15. Celsius shares last traded at $48.0250, with a volume of 1,045,365 shares changing hands.

Key Stories 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

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research analysts have issued reports on CELH shares. Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of Celsius in a report on Monday, December 29th. Needham & Company LLC reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $70.00 price objective on shares of Celsius in a research report on Wednesday, January 7th. Stifel Nicolaus reduced their price objective on shares of Celsius from $74.00 to $60.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, November 7th. KeyCorp initiated coverage on shares of Celsius in a research report on Tuesday, December 16th. They set a “sector weight” rating on the stock. Finally, UBS Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $70.00 target price (up from $65.00) on shares of Celsius in a research note on Wednesday, January 14th. Eighteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, three have issued a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $66.33.

Celsius Price Performance

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 $12.46 billion, a PE ratio of 483.20, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.80 and a beta of 0.90. The company’s fifty day moving average is $48.74 and its 200 day moving average is $52.07.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Celsius

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Alliancebernstein L.P. lifted its holdings in Celsius by 3.4% in the 2nd quarter. Alliancebernstein L.P. now owns 18,662,921 shares of the company’s stock worth $865,773,000 after buying an additional 617,743 shares in the last quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. grew its holdings in Celsius by 4.6% during the 4th quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 18,074,995 shares of the company’s stock worth $826,750,000 after acquiring an additional 802,743 shares in the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC grew its holdings in Celsius by 8.4% during the 4th quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 3,565,409 shares of the company’s stock worth $163,112,000 after acquiring an additional 277,424 shares in the last quarter. Norges Bank bought a new stake in shares of Celsius in the 4th quarter worth about $140,803,000. Finally, Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA bought a new position in shares of Celsius during the fourth quarter worth about $115,321,000. 60.95% of the stock is 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.