Vanguard Group Inc. Has $992.98 Million Stock Position in Celsius Holdings Inc. $CELH

Vanguard Group Inc. lowered its position in Celsius Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:CELH) by 0.3% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 17,272,252 shares of the company’s stock after selling 56,564 shares during the period. Vanguard Group Inc. owned about 6.70% of Celsius worth $992,982,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in CELH. Scopus Asset Management L.P. bought a new stake in shares of Celsius in the second quarter worth about $59,382,000. Ilex Capital Partners UK LLP bought a new stake in Celsius during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $55,966,000. Holocene Advisors LP increased its stake in Celsius by 130.6% during the 2nd quarter. Holocene Advisors LP now owns 2,108,041 shares of the company’s stock worth $97,792,000 after purchasing an additional 1,193,707 shares in the last quarter. Hood River Capital Management LLC raised its holdings in Celsius by 249.5% during the 2nd quarter. Hood River Capital Management LLC now owns 1,302,164 shares of the company’s stock worth $60,407,000 after buying an additional 929,597 shares during the period. Finally, Marshall Wace LLP lifted its stake in Celsius by 209.2% in the second quarter. Marshall Wace LLP now owns 1,284,616 shares of the company’s stock valued at $59,593,000 after buying an additional 869,207 shares in the last quarter. 60.95% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Celsius Price Performance

NASDAQ:CELH opened at $48.32 on Friday. The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $48.74 and its 200 day simple moving average is $52.07. Celsius Holdings Inc. has a 52-week low of $24.04 and a 52-week high of $66.74. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.72, a quick ratio of 1.61 and a current ratio of 1.89. The company has a market cap of $12.46 billion, a P/E ratio of 483.20, a P/E/G ratio of 0.80 and a beta of 0.90.

More Celsius News

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

Several brokerages have recently issued reports on CELH. Needham & Company LLC reissued a “buy” rating and set a $70.00 price objective on shares of Celsius in a research report on Wednesday, January 7th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of Celsius in a report on Monday, December 29th. KeyCorp began coverage on Celsius in a report on Tuesday, December 16th. They issued a “sector weight” rating on the stock. Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Celsius in a report on Thursday, November 6th. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus cut their target price on Celsius from $74.00 to $60.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, November 7th. Eighteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, three have given a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $66.33.

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.