Celsius Holdings Inc. $CELH Shares Acquired by North Star Investment Management Corp.

North Star Investment Management Corp. raised its stake in Celsius Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:CELH) by 8,333.3% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 25,300 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 25,000 shares during the quarter. North Star Investment Management Corp.’s holdings in Celsius were worth $692,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in CELH. State Street Corp increased its stake in shares of Celsius by 4.5% during the 2nd quarter. State Street Corp now owns 5,253,654 shares of the company’s stock worth $153,861,000 after purchasing an additional 227,418 shares during the last quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp purchased a new position in Celsius in the second quarter valued at approximately $43,040,000. Jennison Associates LLC grew its holdings in Celsius by 2.4% during the first quarter. Jennison Associates LLC now owns 1,298,521 shares of the company’s stock valued at $46,072,000 after purchasing an additional 30,327 shares during the period. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC grew its holdings in Celsius by 1.8% during the second quarter. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC now owns 1,203,942 shares of the company’s stock valued at $35,251,000 after purchasing an additional 21,025 shares during the period. Finally, Janus Henderson Group PLC grew its holdings in Celsius by 35.3% during the first quarter. Janus Henderson Group PLC now owns 1,058,503 shares of the company’s stock valued at $37,565,000 after purchasing an additional 276,369 shares during the period. 60.95% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Celsius Stock Performance

NASDAQ:CELH opened at $28.16 on Friday. The business’s fifty day moving average is $29.20 and its 200 day moving average is $34.83. The firm has a market cap of $7.13 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 117.33, a PEG ratio of 2.02 and a beta of 1.01. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.56, a quick ratio of 1.42 and a current ratio of 1.80. Celsius Holdings Inc. has a 52-week low of $23.56 and a 52-week high of $61.49.

Celsius (NASDAQ:CELH) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August 6th. The company reported $0.36 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.41 by ($0.05). Celsius had a net margin of 4.24% and a return on equity of 36.52%. The firm had revenue of $817.93 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $870.08 million. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $0.47 EPS. Celsius’s revenue was up 10.6% on a year-over-year basis. Research analysts predict that Celsius Holdings Inc. will post 1.42 EPS for the current year.

Trending Headlines about Celsius

Here are the key news stories impacting Celsius this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Celsius will release its third-quarter 2026 results on Thursday, Nov. 5, giving investors a near-term catalyst that could clarify sales trends, profitability, and management’s outlook. Celsius Holdings to Release Third Quarter Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Several law firms reminded investors of the Nov. 3 deadline to seek lead-plaintiff status in a securities class action covering purchases from Feb. 21, 2025, through June 3, 2026. The repeated notices do not represent new operating developments, but they may keep litigation concerns in focus. Rosen Securities Class Action Deadline
• Negative Sentiment: A federal lawsuit accuses Celsius of “health-washing,” alleging that the company misleadingly claimed its drinks accelerate metabolism and burn fat. The allegations have not been proven, but potential legal costs, reputational damage, and regulatory scrutiny could weigh on sentiment. Celsius Health-Washing Lawsuit
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst previews warn that third-quarter earnings may decline and suggest Celsius lacks the indicators typically associated with a likely earnings beat. That adds risk ahead of the Nov. 5 report, particularly after the company’s previous quarter missed EPS and revenue estimates. Celsius Q3 Earnings Preview
• Negative Sentiment: JPMorgan reportedly cut its price target for Celsius, signaling a more cautious view of the company’s outlook and limiting potential upside for the stock. JPMorgan Cuts Celsius Price Target

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research firms have recently weighed in on CELH. Stifel Nicolaus set a $37.00 price target on Celsius in a research note on Friday, August 7th. Roth Capital restated a “buy” rating and issued a $48.00 price objective on shares of Celsius in a research note on Friday, August 7th. The Goldman Sachs Group set a $45.00 price objective on Celsius in a research note on Monday, August 10th. Stephens dropped their price objective on shares of Celsius from $65.00 to $50.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, August 10th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their target price on shares of Celsius from $52.00 to $48.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Monday. Fourteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, Celsius presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $41.53.

Insider Activity

In other Celsius news, CEO John Fieldly bought 18,000 shares of Celsius stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, September 10th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $27.44 per share, for a total transaction of $493,920.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 956,063 shares in the company, valued at $26,234,368.72. This represents a 1.92% increase in their ownership of the stock. The purchase was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Also, Director Hal Kravitz bought 12,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, September 15th. The stock was acquired at an average price of $28.00 per share, for a total transaction of $336,000.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the director directly owned 239,158 shares in the company, valued at approximately $6,696,424. The trade was a 5.28% increase in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. Insiders bought 66,000 shares of company stock worth $1,830,120 in the last three months. Corporate insiders own 2.33% of the company’s stock.

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.