On August 6, Celsius Holdings, Inc. fell 8.03% in pre-market trading to $26.5/share, with turnover of approximately $1.99 million. The decline comes as the company released its Q2 fiscal report before market open, with consensus expectations calling for adjusted EPS of $0.42.
The stock had risen 5.05% during the prior session as investors positioned ahead of the earnings release. The pre-market selloff reverses that speculative rally and reflects broader concerns that have mounted over recent months. Multiple analysts have slashed price targets, including Needham cutting to $55 from $75, UBS reducing to $50 from $55, and BofA lowering to $45 from $55, all while maintaining buy ratings. UBS noted that the core Celsius business has continued to decelerate largely in line with management expectations as the company undergoes SKU rationalization.
Additional headwinds include a Texas Attorney General investigation into the marketing of high-caffeine drinks to youth, and sustained insider selling of millions of shares. While the integration of Alani Nu and Rockstar Energy brands offers long-term growth potential, near-term uncertainty remains elevated.
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