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Celsius Holdings

Celsius Holdings plays in the energy drink subsegment of the global nonalcoholic beverage market, with 96% of revenue concentrated in North America. Celsius' products contain natural ingredients and a metabolism-enhancing formulation, appealing to fitness and active lifestyle enthusiasts. The firm's portfolio includes its namesake Celsius Originals beverages, Celsius Essentials line (containing aminos), and Celsius On-the-Go powder packets. Celsius dedicates its efforts to branding and innovation, while it utilizes third parties for the manufacturing, packaging, and distribution of its products. In 2022, Celsius forged a 20-year distribution agreement with PepsiCo, which holds an 8.5% stake in the business.

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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Celsius Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CELH#NASDAQ">CELH</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with CELH, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 9 uncommon options trades for Celsius Holdings.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 66% bullish and 22%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 2 are puts, for a total amount of $124,398, and 7 are calls, for a total amount of $683,710.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $15.0 to $40.0 for Celsius Holdings over the recent three months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Celsius Holdings's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Celsius Holdings's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $15.0 to $40.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Celsius Holdings Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732213218_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>CELH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$5.8</td>
<td>$5.65</td>
<td>$5.8</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$164.7K</td>
<td>3.6K</td>
<td align="right">414</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CELH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$6.15</td>
<td>$6.1</td>
<td>$6.15</td>
<td>$36.67</td>
<td>$156.2K</td>
<td>352</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CELH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$15.25</td>
<td>$14.2</td>
<td>$14.75</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$147.5K</td>
<td>2</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CELH</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$11.3</td>
<td>$11.2</td>
<td>$11.3</td>
<td>$37.50</td>
<td>$93.7K</td>
<td>501</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CELH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$8.25</td>
<td>$8.05</td>
<td>$8.15</td>
<td>$27.50</td>
<td>$65.8K</td>
<td>237</td>
<td align="right">81</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Celsius Holdings</h3>
Celsius Holdings plays in the energy drink subsegment of the global nonalcoholic beverage market, with 96% of revenue concentrated in North America. Celsius' products contain natural ingredients and a metabolism-enhancing formulation, appealing to fitness and active lifestyle enthusiasts. The firm's portfolio includes its namesake Celsius Originals beverages, Celsius Essentials line (containing aminos), and Celsius On-the-Go powder packets. Celsius dedicates its efforts to branding and innovation, while it utilizes third parties for the manufacturing, packaging, and distribution of its products. In 2022, Celsius forged a 20-year distribution agreement with PepsiCo, which holds an 8.5% stake in the business.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Celsius Holdings, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Current Position of Celsius Holdings</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 3,116,776, the CELH's price is up by 2.53%, now at $28.41. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 98 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Celsius Holdings</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $44.2.
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&#x2A; An analyst from B. Riley Securities persists with their Buy rating on Celsius Holdings, maintaining a target price of $44. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Roth MKM keeps a Buy rating on Celsius Holdings with a target price of $40. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from UBS continues to hold a Buy rating for Celsius Holdings, targeting a price of $45. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Stifel persists with their Buy rating on Celsius Holdings, maintaining a target price of $45. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from B. Riley Securities keeps a Buy rating on Celsius Holdings with a target price of $47. 
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Watching Shares Of Celsius; Co. M&A Blog Mentioning The Company As A Potential Target For An Activist Investor

High-rolling investors have positioned themselves bullish on Celsius Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CELH#NASDAQ">CELH</a>), and it's important for retail traders to take note. 
\This activity came to our attention today through Benzinga's tracking of publicly available options data. The identities of these investors are uncertain, but such a significant move in CELH often signals that someone has privileged information.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 11 options trades for Celsius Holdings. This is not a typical pattern.
The sentiment among these major traders is split, with 63% bullish and 27% bearish. Among all the options we identified, there was one put, amounting to $56,960, and 10 calls, totaling $538,635.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $25.0 and $35.0 for Celsius Holdings, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Celsius Holdings's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Celsius Holdings's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $25.0 to $35.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Celsius Holdings Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731519932_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>CELH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$2.55</td>
<td>$2.5</td>
<td>$2.5</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$125.1K</td>
<td>8.4K</td>
<td>774</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CELH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$5.65</td>
<td>$5.65</td>
<td>$5.65</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$84.7K</td>
<td>7</td>
<td>158</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CELH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/22/24</td>
<td>$0.5</td>
<td>$0.46</td>
<td>$0.51</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$76.5K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CELH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>11/22/24</td>
<td>$0.91</td>
<td>$0.8</td>
<td>$0.83</td>
<td>$29.00</td>
<td>$58.4K</td>
<td>718</td>
<td>824</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CELH</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$4.45</td>
<td>$4.4</td>
<td>$4.45</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$56.9K</td>
<td>9.2K</td>
<td>203</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Celsius Holdings</h3>
Celsius Holdings plays in the energy drink subsegment of the global nonalcoholic beverage market, with 96% of revenue concentrated in North America. Celsius' products contain natural ingredients and a metabolism-enhancing formulation, appealing to fitness and active lifestyle enthusiasts. The firm's portfolio includes its namesake Celsius Originals beverages (including those that are naturally caffeinated with stevia), Celsius Essentials line (containing aminos), and Celsius On-the-Go powder packets. Celsius dedicates its efforts to branding and innovation, while it utilizes third parties for the manufacturing, packaging, and distribution of its products. In 2022, Celsius forged a 20-year distribution agreement with PepsiCo, which holds an 8.5% stake in the business.
In light of the recent options history for Celsius Holdings, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Where Is Celsius Holdings Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 4,635,756, with CELH's price up by 2.17%, positioned at $27.55.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 106 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Celsius Holdings</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $42.2.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Stifel persists with their Buy rating on Celsius Holdings, maintaining a target price of $45. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Roth MKM persists with their Buy rating on Celsius Holdings, maintaining a target price of $40. 
&#x2A; An analyst from B. Riley Securities persists with their Buy rating on Celsius Holdings, maintaining a target price of $47. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Truist Securities keeps a Hold rating on Celsius Holdings with a target price of $35. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from B. Riley Securities keeps a Buy rating on Celsius Holdings with a target price of $44. 
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Behind the Scenes of Celsius Holdings's Latest Options Trends

Celsius Holdings's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CELH#NYSE">CELH</a>) short percent of float has risen 18.91% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 25.17 million shares sold short, which is 14.02% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.07 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Celsius Holdings Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731075326_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Celsius Holdings has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Celsius Holdings's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Celsius Holdings's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.82%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
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This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Peering Into Celsius Holdings's Recent Short Interest

Stifel analyst Mark Astrachan maintains Celsius Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CELH#NASDAQ">CELH</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $51 to $45.

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Stifel Maintains Buy on Celsius Holdings, Lowers Price Target to $45

B. Riley Securities analyst Jeff Van Sinderen maintains Celsius Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CELH#NASDAQ">CELH</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $47 to $44.

B. Riley Securities Maintains Buy on Celsius Holdings, Lowers Price Target to $44

UBS analyst Peter Grom maintains Celsius Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CELH#NASDAQ">CELH</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $50 to $45.

UBS Maintains Buy on Celsius Holdings, Lowers Price Target to $45

Roth MKM analyst Sean McGowan maintains Celsius Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CELH#NASDAQ">CELH</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $43 to $40.

Roth MKM Maintains Buy on Celsius Holdings, Lowers Price Target to $40

Celsius Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CELH#NASDAQ">CELH</a>) shares are<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket" rel="noreferrer noopener"> trading lower on Wednesday.</a>
The company&#8217;s earnings per share in the third quarter was $0.00, missing the street view of $0.04. Quarterly sales of $265.70 million (down 31%) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/41768366">missed the analyst consensus of $267.11 million.</a>
For the three months ended Sept. 30, gross profit decreased by 37% to $122.2 million. Gross profit margin decreased by 440 points to 46.0%.
The decrease in gross profit was due to promotional allowances, incentives, and other billbacks as a percentage of gross revenue.
&#8220;Pronounced supply chain optimization by our largest distributor, which we believe has largely stabilized, had an outsized and adverse impact on our operating results during an otherwise solid quarter,&#8221; said John Fieldly, Chairman and CEO of Celsius Holdings.&nbsp;
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Sales to Costco Wholesale in the third quarter increased 15%; however, sales to Sam&#8217;s club and BJs were negatively affected due to the timing of promotions and innovation loading in the year-ago period.&nbsp;
Celsius sales to Amazon.com increased 21% year over year to approximately $27.0 million for the quarter. Approximately 12.3% of Celsius&#8217; total U.S. sales to PepsiCo in the third quarter was to the food service channel.
The company exited the quarter with cash and equivalents worth $903.748 million. Inventories-net as of quarter end was $197.572 million.
&#8220;Our strong balance sheet enabled us to acquire a long-time Celsius co-packer, Big Beverages, which we believe will unlock innovation and other supply chain efficiencies,&#8221; said Jarrod Langhans, Chief Financial Officer of Celsius Holdings.
In November, Celsius acquired Big Beverages Contract Manufacturing, providing it with a 170,000-square-foot, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/41685193" rel="noreferrer noopener">modern manufacturing and warehouse facility.</a>
Price Action: CELH shares are trading lower by 6.4% to $29.70 premarket at last check Wednesday.
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Energy Drink Maker Celsius Misses On Q3 Earnings As Supply Chain Optimization Weighs On Margins: Details

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Celsius Holdings shares are trading lower after the company reported worse-than-expected Q3 financial results.

Celsius Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CELH#NASDAQ">CELH</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.00 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.04 by 97.5 percent. This is a 99.67 percent decrease over earnings of $0.30 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $265.700 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $267.110 million by 0.53 percent. This is a 30.94 percent decrease over sales of $384.757 million the same period last year.

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Celsius Holdings Q3 2024 GAAP EPS $0.00 Misses $0.04 Estimate, Sales $265.700M Miss $267.110M Estimate

B. Riley Securities analyst Jeff Van Sinderen maintains Celsius Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CELH#NASDAQ">CELH</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $50 to $47.

B. Riley Securities Maintains Buy on Celsius Holdings, Lowers Price Target to $47

New manufacturing capabilities support product innovation and production flexibility
Active, modern beverage manufacturing facility and production line dedicated principally to Celsius manufacturing
<a href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fcelsiusholdingsinc.com%2F&amp;esheet=54145768&amp;newsitemid=20241031010681&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Celsius+Holdings%2C+Inc.&amp;index=1&amp;md5=606df071b178f149a9b3ba793bd16204">Celsius Holdings, Inc.</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CELH#NASDAQ">CELH</a>) ("Celsius"), maker of CELSIUS&#xAE;, the premium lifestyle energy drink formulated to help individuals LIVE FIT&#x2122;, today announced that it is boosting its innovation and production capabilities with the acquisition of Big Beverages Contract Manufacturing, L.L.C. ("Big Beverages") for $75 million. The transaction was completed using cash on hand and closed on Nov. 1, 2024.
The strategic transaction provides Celsius with a 170,000-square-foot, modern manufacturing and warehouse facility that is expected to provide greater supply chain control, quicker innovation cycles and greater production flexibility. Charlotte, N.C.-based Big Beverages is a longtime Celsius co-packer, and the facility will continue to be principally dedicated to the manufacture of Celsius products. The Big Beverages management team and workforce are expected to remain with the operation.

Celsius Holdings Announces Strategic Acquisition Of Big Beverages Contract Manufacturing For $75M, Paid For Using Cash On Hand

Celsius Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CELH#NASDAQ">CELH</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 77.71% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 91.48%. Currently, Celsius Holdings has a market capitalization of $7.13 billion. 
Buying $100 In CELH: If an investor had bought $100 of CELH stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $2,588.67 today based on a price of $30.61 for CELH at the time of writing.
<h3>Celsius Holdings's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729717210_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$100 Invested In This Stock 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth $2,600 Today

Ladenburg Thalmann analyst Jeffrey Cohen maintains Celsius Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CELH#NASDAQ">CELH</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $72 to $68.

Ladenburg Thalmann Maintains Neutral on Celsius Holdings, Lowers Price Target to $68

Celsius Holdings's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CELH#NYSE">CELH</a>) short percent of float has fallen 9.31% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 21.17 million shares sold short, which is 11.79% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.43 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Celsius Holdings Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729259117_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Celsius Holdings has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Celsius Holdings's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Celsius Holdings's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 6.05%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

How Is The Market Feeling About Celsius Holdings?

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Celsius Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CELH#NASDAQ">CELH</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with CELH, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 8 uncommon options trades for Celsius Holdings.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 37% bullish and 62%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 2 are puts, for a total amount of $85,400, and 6 are calls, for a total amount of $291,424.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $27.5 to $65.0 for Celsius Holdings over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Celsius Holdings's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Celsius Holdings's whale activity within a strike price range from $27.5 to $65.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Celsius Holdings Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729184568_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>CELH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$11.35</td>
<td>$11.05</td>
<td>$11.3</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$79.1K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">82</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CELH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$3.7</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$3.7</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$58.8K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">11</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CELH</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$17.5</td>
<td>$17.35</td>
<td>$17.5</td>
<td>$48.33</td>
<td>$50.7K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">29</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CELH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$2.29</td>
<td>$2.2</td>
<td>$2.29</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$45.8K</td>
<td>8.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">415</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CELH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$2.45</td>
<td>$2.26</td>
<td>$2.25</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$44.8K</td>
<td>8.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">415</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Celsius Holdings</h3>
Celsius Holdings plays in the energy drink subsegment of the global nonalcoholic beverage market, with 96% of revenue concentrated in North America. Celsius' products contain natural ingredients and a metabolism-enhancing formulation, appealing to fitness and active lifestyle enthusiasts. The firm's portfolio includes its namesake Celsius Originals beverages (including those that are naturally caffeinated with stevia), Celsius Essentials line (containing aminos), and Celsius On-the-Go powder packets. Celsius dedicates its efforts to branding and innovation, while it utilizes third parties for the manufacturing, packaging, and distribution of its products. In 2022, Celsius forged a 20-year distribution agreement with PepsiCo, which holds an 8.5% stake in the business.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Celsius Holdings, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Where Is Celsius Holdings Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 8,625,394, with CELH's price down by -5.6%, positioned at $31.89.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 19 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Celsius Holdings</h3>
In the last month, 3 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $41.666666666666664.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Piper Sandler persists with their Overweight rating on Celsius Holdings, maintaining a target price of $47. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Roth MKM continues to hold a Buy rating for Celsius Holdings, targeting a price of $43. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Truist Securities persists with their Hold rating on Celsius Holdings, maintaining a target price of $35. 
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Truist Securities analyst Bill Chappell maintains Celsius Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CELH#NASDAQ">CELH</a>) with a Hold and raises the price target from $30 to $35.

Truist Securities Maintains Hold on Celsius Holdings, Raises Price Target to $35

Celsius Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CELH#NASDAQ">CELH</a>) shares are slightly lower on Tuesday. Bank of America, in a note, maintained its estimate for Celsius&#8217; 2024 fiscal year third quarter sales at $289 million, citing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/41277740">inventory issues</a>.
The Details: The firm&#8217;s lower sales estimate reflects &#8220;too much inventory,&#8221; resulting in a $110 million hit to sales. Additionally, Bank of America noted that Celsius is currently working to reduce excess inventory that it has accumulated due to slower growth.
The bank also lowered its EBIDTA and EPS estimates due to these inventory concerns. Specifically, the bank lowered its EBIDTA estimate from $45 million to $25.5 million and EPS from 12 cents to 7 cents.
Bank of America also raised its estimates for Celsius&#8217; quarterly Selling and Marketing expenses to $90 million. The bank expects Celsius to continue to, &#8220;spend against its advertising budget&#8221; in order to build further demand for the company&#8217;s products.
How To Buy Celsius Stock
By now you're likely curious about how to participate in the market for Celsius Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CELH#NASDAQ">CELH</a>) &#8211; be it to purchase shares, or even attempt to bet against the company.
Buying shares is typically done through a brokerage account. You can find a list of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-stock-trading-platforms">possible trading platforms here.</a> Many will allow you to buy ‘fractional shares,' which allows you to own portions of stock without buying an entire share. For example, some stock, like Berkshire Hathaway, or Amazon.com, can cost thousands of dollars to own just one share. However, if you only want to invest a fraction of that, brokerages will allow you to do so. 
In the the case of Celsius Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CELH#NASDAQ">CELH</a>), which is trading at $34.15 as of publishing time, $100 would buy you 2.93 shares of stock.
If you're looking to bet against a company, the process is more complex. You'll need access to an options trading platform, or a broker who will allow you to ‘go short' a share of stock by lending you the shares to sell. The process of shorting a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock">stock can be found at this resource.</a> Otherwise, if your broker allows you to trade options, you can either buy a put option, or sell a call option at a strike price above where shares are currently trading &#8211; either way it allows you to profit off of the share price decline.
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CELH Price Action: At the time of publication, Celsius stock is trading 0.99% lower at $34.48, according to data from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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What's Going On With Celsius Holdings Stock Tuesday?

Major U.S. equity indices edged lower on Thursday following a hotter-than-expected Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation report for September and as oil prices spiked, driven by fuel disruptions caused by Hurricane Milton and rising tensions <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/middle-east">in the Middle East.</a>
The S&amp;P 500 slipped 0.2% from its record high set on Wednesday, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 mirrored the decline. Small-cap stocks lagged, with the Russell 2000 dropping 0.9%.
Consumer prices rose 2.4% year-over-year in September, slightly down from August&#8217;s 2.5% rate but above the consensus estimate of 2.3%. Core inflation, which strips out the volatile energy and food categories, also came in higher than expected, ticking up from 3.2% to 3.3%.
Despite the inflation uptick, economists and investors remained broadly steadfast in their expectations of a 25-basis-point interest rate cut in November. 
In a separate report, weekly unemployment claims surged to 258,000 for the week ending Oct. 5, exceeding forecasts. The spike was likely influenced by auto industry layoffs in Michigan and disruptions caused by Hurricane Helene.
Oil prices rebounded sharply after two days of losses, with West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude climbing more than 3% to $75 per barrel. Natural gas prices also advanced over 2%.
Energy stocks outperformed the broader market as a result of the rally in oil prices. 
Experts, cited by Reuters, indicated that power outages in Florida, the closure of several product terminals, delayed tanker truck deliveries, and pipeline disruptions would likely keep gasoline prices elevated.
In the Middle East, Israeli forces reportedly fired on UN peacekeeping bases in southern Lebanon, resulting in injuries to two soldiers, according to UN sources. This incident occurred amid ongoing hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, a militant group based in Lebanon. The incident prompted a sharp response from Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto, who summoned Israeli diplomats for an explanation.
Treasury yields remained stable, while the U.S. dollar gained modestly. Gold and silver prices both rose, with gold advancing 0.5% and silver up 1.5%. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) softened 0.4% to $60,300. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
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<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1-day %chg</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>20,237.38</td>
<td>-0.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,779.17</td>
<td>-0.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>42,346.74</td>
<td>-0.4%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,178.60</td>
<td>-1.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 1:00 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent101024&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a> data: 
<ul>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>)&nbsp;fell 0.2% to $575.45.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)&nbsp;fell 0.4% to $423.47.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy Invesco QQQ Trust Series (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) inched 0.2% lower to $492.30.</li>
<li>The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) tumbled 1% to $215.87.</li>
<li>The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) outperformed, up 1%. The Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLRE#NYSE">XLRE</a>) lagged, down 1%.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Advanced Micro Devices Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) fell over 3%, reflecting some investor disappointment during its Advancing AI keynote.</li>
<li>Celsius Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CELH#NASDAQ">CELH</a>) surged 12%, building on a 6% gain from the previous session, as the energy drink stock gained momentum among retail investors. Increased social media chatter pointed to the stock bouncing off key support levels, further fueling the rally.</li>
<li>Cloudflare, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NET#NYSE">NET</a>) shares jumped 7% on Thursday following the company&#8217;s announcement of a new president of product and engineering.</li>
<li>First Solar Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>) plunged nearly 10% after Jefferies analyst Dushyant Ailani reiterated a Buy rating but lowered the price target from $271 to $266. Peer Enphase Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENPH#NASDAQ">ENPH</a>) fell over 5%.</li>
</ul>
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