Celsius (NASDAQ:CELH) Shares Gap Up on Insider Buying Activity

Key Points

• Celsius shares gapped higher after director Damon DeSantis bought 36,000 shares for roughly $1 million across two sessions. CEO John Fieldly also purchased 18,000 shares, signaling insider confidence in the company.
• Analysts maintain a consensus “Moderate Buy” rating with an average price target of $43.38, although recent opinions include downgrades and target reductions.
• Celsius reported quarterly revenue of $817.9 million, up 10.6% year over year, but missed estimates for both revenue and adjusted earnings per share.

Celsius Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:CELH - Get Free Report) shares gapped up before the market opened on Wednesday after an insider bought additional shares in the company. The stock had previously closed at $27.63, but opened at $28.72. Celsius shares last traded at $28.1810, with a volume of 768,396 shares changing hands.

Specifically, Director Damon DeSantis bought 16,000 shares of the business's stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, September 15th. The stock was bought at an average cost of $27.95 per share, for a total transaction of $447,200.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 2,728,187 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $76,252,826.65. The trade was a 0.59% increase in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, Director Damon DeSantis acquired 20,000 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, September 14th. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $27.65 per share, for a total transaction of $553,000.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the director owned 2,712,187 shares in the company, valued at $74,991,970.55. This represents a 0.74% increase in their position. Additional details regarding this purchase are available in the official SEC disclosure. In other Celsius news, CEO John Fieldly acquired 18,000 shares of the business's stock in a transaction dated Thursday, September 10th. The stock was bought at an average price of $27.44 per share, with a total value of $493,920.00. Following the purchase, the chief executive officer owned 956,063 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $26,234,368.72. This trade represents a 1.92% increase in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this link.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

CELH has been the topic of several recent research reports. Jefferies Financial Group reaffirmed a "buy" rating on shares of Celsius in a research note on Tuesday, May 19th. Maxim Group downgraded shares of Celsius from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Friday, August 7th. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Celsius from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Saturday. Stifel Nicolaus set a $37.00 price target on shares of Celsius in a research report on Friday, August 7th. Finally, Citigroup cut their price target on shares of Celsius from $50.00 to $40.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a report on Friday, August 7th. Fourteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $43.38.

Key Celsius News

Here are the key news stories impacting Celsius this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Director Damon DeSantis bought a combined 36,000 shares on September 14 and 15 for approximately $1.0 million at average prices of $27.65 and $27.95. The purchases increased his direct ownership to 2.73 million shares and may signal confidence that CELH is undervalued. Celsius insider buying report
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts have an average price target of $43.38, well above recent trading levels, with a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy.” However, the target reflects earlier research and is not necessarily a new upgrade. Celsius analyst price target report
• Neutral Sentiment: A Zacks article reviewed broker recommendations for Celsius but did not identify a specific rating change or new earnings estimate, limiting its immediate trading impact. Zacks Celsius broker commentary
• Negative Sentiment: Several law firms announced or promoted a securities class action against Celsius and certain officers. The lawsuit covers investors who purchased shares between February 21, 2025, and June 3, 2026, and alleges federal securities-law violations. The claims remain unproven, but the litigation could create legal costs, disclosure concerns and reputational damage. Pomerantz Celsius class-action announcement
• Negative Sentiment: The allegations reportedly include claims that Celsius misled investors about the safety of its Alani Nu beverages for teenagers. Repeated announcements from shareholder-rights firms amplify uncertainty around the brand and the company’s disclosures. Robbins Celsius investigation announcement

Celsius Trading Up 2.9%

The company has a quick ratio of 1.42, a current ratio of 1.80 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.56. The firm's fifty day moving average is $29.78 and its two-hundred day moving average is $32.80. The firm has a market cap of $7.19 billion, a P/E ratio of 118.70, a PEG ratio of 1.97 and a beta of 0.93.

Celsius (NASDAQ:CELH - Get Free Report) 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 return on equity of 36.52% and a net margin of 4.24%.The company had revenue of $817.93 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $870.08 million. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $0.47 earnings per share. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 10.6% compared to the same quarter last year. Analysts predict that Celsius Holdings Inc. will post 1.45 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Celsius

A number of institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company boosted its holdings in shares of Celsius by 5.9% in the 2nd quarter. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company now owns 126,289 shares of the company's stock worth $3,698,000 after purchasing an additional 7,010 shares during the period. Tidal Investments LLC raised its holdings in Celsius by 10.4% during the 2nd quarter. Tidal Investments LLC now owns 8,640 shares of the company's stock valued at $253,000 after buying an additional 812 shares during the period. WINTON GROUP Ltd purchased a new stake in Celsius during the 2nd quarter valued at $744,000. Engineers Gate Manager LP lifted its position in Celsius by 470.8% in the second quarter. Engineers Gate Manager LP now owns 87,492 shares of the company's stock worth $2,562,000 after buying an additional 72,163 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Maven Securities LTD purchased a new position in Celsius during the second quarter worth $1,192,000. 60.95% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Celsius Company Profile

Celsius Holdings, Inc develops, markets and distributes functional, better-for-you beverages under the CELSIUS brand. Its products are positioned as energy drinks designed to support active lifestyles and are marketed with claims related to fitness, metabolism and sustained energy. The company offers a range of carbonated and noncarbonated beverages in various flavors and formulations, including CELSIUS Originals, CELSIUS Vibe and CELSIUS Essentials, as well as powdered drink mixes and other related products.

The company sells its beverages through a broad network of retail and e-commerce channels, including convenience stores, grocery stores, drugstores, warehouse clubs, gyms and other specialty outlets.

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