Celsius Holdings Inc. $CELH Stake Increased by North Star Investment Management Corp.

North Star Investment Management Corp. increased its stake in Celsius Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:CELH) by 8,333.3% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 25,300 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 25,000 shares during the period. North Star Investment Management Corp.’s holdings in Celsius were worth $692,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Ranger Investment Management L.P. purchased a new position in shares of Celsius during the 2nd quarter valued at about $13,629,000. Maven Securities LTD bought a new stake in Celsius in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $1,192,000. Fifth Third Bancorp boosted its stake in Celsius by 4,648.1% in the first quarter. Fifth Third Bancorp now owns 92,873 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,295,000 after buying an additional 90,917 shares in the last quarter. Sovran Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in Celsius in the first quarter worth approximately $1,895,000. Finally, Bank of America Corp DE grew its position in Celsius by 29.2% during the second quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 656,684 shares of the company’s stock valued at $19,228,000 after acquiring an additional 148,432 shares during the last quarter. 60.95% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key Stories Impacting 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

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research analysts have commented on CELH shares. Stephens decreased their price target on shares of Celsius from $65.00 to $50.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, August 10th. Stifel Nicolaus set a $37.00 price objective on shares of Celsius in a research note on Friday, August 7th. Maxim Group lowered shares of Celsius from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, August 7th. Citigroup decreased their target price on shares of Celsius from $50.00 to $40.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, August 7th. Finally, Needham & Company LLC lowered their price target on shares of Celsius from $55.00 to $35.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, August 6th. Fourteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Celsius has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $41.53.

Celsius Stock Performance

NASDAQ:CELH opened at $28.16 on Friday. 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 simple moving average is $29.20 and its 200 day simple moving average is $34.83. The stock has a market cap of $7.13 billion, a P/E ratio of 117.33, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.02 and a beta of 1.01. Celsius Holdings Inc. has a twelve month low of $23.56 and a twelve month high of $61.49.

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

Insider Activity

In other news, Director Hal Kravitz purchased 12,000 shares of Celsius stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, September 15th. The shares were bought at an average cost of $28.00 per share, with a total value 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. This trade represents a 5.28% increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, CEO John Fieldly acquired 18,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, September 10th. The stock was purchased at an average price of $27.44 per share, with a total value of $493,920.00. Following the acquisition, the chief executive officer owned 956,063 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $26,234,368.72. This represents a 1.92% increase in their position. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. Insiders bought a total of 66,000 shares of company stock worth $1,830,120 in the last quarter. 2.33% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Celsius Company 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.