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Celsius Holdings Inc(CELH)

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EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
1-STAR RATING
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BUY for 7 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
+7.92% ▲
LAST CLOSE
$32.42
11/13/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for CELH

11/13/2026: CELH (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

Celsius Holdings Inc is a high-growth consumer company that markets health-oriented energy drinks, primarily positioned for fitness-minded consumers. Its main strength lies in a strong brand, effective viral marketing, and a transformative distribution partnership with PepsiCo that has driven rapid retail expansion. While the company's growth story is compelling, investors must monitor risks related to intense industry competition, high marketing costs, and potential saturation in domestic markets. The stock is best suited for growth-oriented investors with a high risk tolerance, as it lacks dividends and displays high volatility. Key developments to monitor include international expansion progress and ongoing margin health.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorStrong fitThe company exhibits high revenue growth rates and expanding market share in a popular consumer category.
Momentum investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveThe stock often displays significant price trends, though it requires a positive technical upturn signal.
Value investorWeak fitHigh valuation multiples and a focus on growth make it a poor fit for traditional value strategies.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company pays no dividend and focuses entirely on growth reinvestment.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh price volatility and competitive industry risks make this unsuitable for risk-averse portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock price is subject to large swings based on growth expectations and retail sentiment.
Valuation riskHighHigh P/E ratios require near-perfect execution to justify current pricing.
Competition risk (Energy Drink dominance)HighLarge incumbents like Monster and Red Bull have deep pockets to defend shelf space.
Business qualityMedium / highThe business has strong brand equity but faces execution risks during rapid scaling.
Dividend incomeLow / noneInvestors receive no income, relying solely on capital appreciation.
Execution riskMediumSustaining growth as the company matures is harder than the initial 'hockey stick' growth phase.

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 8.12B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 36.43
1Y Target Price 41.71
Price to earnings Ratio 36.43
1Y Target Price 41.71
Volume (30-day avg) 5.6M shares
Beta 0.95
52 Weeks Range 23.56 - 59.31
Updated Date 11/14/2026
52 Weeks Range 23.56 - 59.31
Updated Date 11/14/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.89

Sector & Industry Intelligence

Sector

Consumer Defensive

Defensive
Sentiment
Correction Expected
Momentum
BUY Breadth Improving
BUY participation
95.0%
Active BUY / eligible
19 / 20
30-Day BUY Count Change
+13
Market state
Correction Expected

More qualifying stocks are receiving or maintaining BUY advisories, indicating improving market participation.

Industry

Beverages - Non-Alcoholic

BUY participation
100.0%
Active BUY / eligible
5 / 5
30-Day BUY Count Change
+4

Eligible universe: 5 stocks.

Sector signal summarizes BUY breadth conditions for the sector. It does not override this stock’s BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory.

Price Behavior

Steep Decline
PRICE PATH

Steep Decline

The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.

Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -9.98%
Avg. Invested days 26
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
CELH receives a 4-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals, and strong analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
CELH has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, solid growth momentum, and strong ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid cash generation (FCF margin 12.9%) and strong revenue growth (+85.5%) are partially offset by negative earnings growth (-25.6%), soft profitability (net margin 4.3%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
CELH's financial health is supported by solid cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (12.9% of revenue). Profitability is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Revenue growth is CELH's strongest growth driver at +85.5% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, free-cash-flow growth (+35.0%, strong) is also strong, while earnings growth (-25.6%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 74.4% and approximately 76.1% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 29.20% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 7.35%
Sachem Head Capital Management LP 3.63%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 3.58%
AllianceBernstein L.P. 3.34%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 3.29%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
CELH generates approximately $504 of gross profit, $56 of operating income, and $129 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Moderate margins and solid cash conversion support a 3-star rating, while capital efficiency is soft.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 13.62%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
CELH has a high-quality, liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Quality TiltSmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
North America RetailSales of energy drinks through retail chains, convenience stores, and fitness centers.The vast majority of the company's revenue comes from selling drinks in US stores.
E-CommerceDirect-to-consumer sales and sales through platforms like Amazon.E-commerce serves as a key channel for testing new products and reaching digital-native consumers.
InternationalEarly-stage expansion into select global markets.This is a small but critical area for long-term future growth beyond the US market.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-11-05
When Before Market
Estimate 0.34
Actual 0.41

Profitability

Profit Margin 10.01%
Operating Margin (TTM) 20.56%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 7.82%
Return on Equity (TTM) 10.57%

Valuation

Trailing PE 36.43
Forward PE 18.32
Enterprise Value 9.71B
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.56
Enterprise Value 9.71B
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.56
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.07
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 20.29
Shares Outstanding 250.56M
Shares Floating 190.80M
Shares Outstanding 250.56M
Shares Floating 190.80M
Percent Insiders 29.2
Percent Institutions 74.36

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

Information icon Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.

Net Income (Profit)

Information icon Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.

Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

Information icon Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.

📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

Information icon Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.

EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

Information icon Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.

Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

Information icon Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.

🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

Information icon Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.

Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

Information icon Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.

Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

Information icon Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.

Total Assets (Asset Base)

Information icon The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.

Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

Information icon Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.

⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

Information icon Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.

Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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