Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft upgraded shares of Celsius (NASDAQ:CELH – Free Report) from a hold rating to a buy rating in a research report released on Monday morning, Marketbeat.com reports. The firm currently has $44.00 price objective on the stock, down from their previous price objective of $56.00.
CELH has been the topic of a number of other reports. UBS Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $70.00 target price (up from $65.00) on shares of Celsius in a research report on Wednesday, January 14th. KeyCorp initiated coverage on shares of Celsius in a research note on Tuesday, December 16th. They issued a “sector weight” rating for the company. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price objective on Celsius from $68.00 to $77.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, January 29th. Bank of America upgraded Celsius from an “underperform” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $65.00 target price on the stock in a research report on Friday, February 27th. Finally, Weiss Ratings raised Celsius from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a report on Wednesday, March 4th. Twenty research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Celsius presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $66.61.
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Celsius Price Performance
Celsius (NASDAQ:CELH – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 26th. The company reported $0.26 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.19 by $0.07. The company had revenue of $721.63 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $638.17 million. Celsius had a net margin of 4.29% and a return on equity of 37.68%. The firm’s revenue was up 117.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted ($0.11) earnings per share. Equities research analysts anticipate that Celsius will post 0.89 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Institutional Investors Weigh In On Celsius
Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Norges Bank acquired a new position in Celsius in the 4th quarter valued at $140,803,000. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA purchased a new stake in shares of Celsius in the fourth quarter valued at about $115,321,000. Westfield Capital Management Co. LP purchased a new stake in shares of Celsius in the fourth quarter valued at about $70,632,000. BNP Paribas Financial Markets increased its stake in shares of Celsius by 389.1% during the third quarter. BNP Paribas Financial Markets now owns 1,713,170 shares of the company’s stock worth $98,490,000 after acquiring an additional 1,362,867 shares during the period. Finally, Scopus Asset Management L.P. acquired a new position in shares of Celsius during the second quarter worth about $59,382,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 60.95% of the company’s stock.
Key Headlines Impacting Celsius
Here are the key news stories impacting Celsius this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Deutsche Bank upgraded CELH to a Buy, which supports a bullish analyst view and can attract buyers looking for institutional validation. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Upgrades Celsius (NASDAQ:CELH) to Buy
- Positive Sentiment: Several bullish pieces argue the pullback is a buying opportunity due to expanding retail distribution and improving unit economics — these narratives can support demand from value/dip buyers. Celsius’ Growing Dollar Share At Compelling Valuations – Dip-Buying Opportunity
- Positive Sentiment: Short-form investor commentary argues competition fears are overblown, aiming to reassure holders and limit downside from competitive headlines. Celsius: Don’t Buy Into Competitive Threat
- Positive Sentiment: Unusually large call-option activity was observed (≈107,591 calls; ~430% above average), which suggests some traders are positioning for an upside move or event-driven re-rating. (No article link available)
- Neutral Sentiment: An analyst note highlights strategic positives — alignment with PepsiCo distribution and expansion of the Alani brand — but cautions that competition is intense; this is a mixed catalyst that could support long-term growth while keeping near-term volatility. Celsius Holdings, Inc.: PepsiCo Alignment and Alani Expansion Bode Well for Celsius’ Growth, but Competition Is Intense
- Neutral Sentiment: Search and attention metrics show CELH is heavily watched by retail/institutional audiences lately — higher interest can increase volatility but is not directionally definitive. Investors Heavily Search Celsius Holdings Inc. (CELH): Here is What You Need to Know
- Negative Sentiment: News reports noted CELH shares fell amid a broader market uptick, indicating the drop today is at least partly stock-specific (profit-taking, valuation concerns or near-term execution worries). Celsius Holdings Inc. (CELH) Stock Falls Amid Market Uptick: What Investors Need to Know
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.
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