Celsius Holdings Climbs 0.19% as Volume Dips 43.14% Ranks 367th in Market Activity Amid Institutional Buys

Celsius Holdings (CELH) closed 0.19% higher on August 21, 2025, with a trading volume of $240 million, down 43.14% from the prior day, ranking 367th in market activity. Institutional investors have shown renewed interest, with Independent Advisor Alliance acquiring 9,938 shares in Q1 for $354,000, while Two Sigma and Alyeska Investment Group significantly increased stakes in Q4. Nuveen LLC and Ameriprise Financial also added new or expanded positions, reflecting broader institutional confidence.

Insider transactions highlighted mixed signals. CFO Jarrod Langhans sold 5,000 shares at $60.00 apiece on August 18, reducing his holdings by 4.58%, while major shareholder William Milmoe offloaded 300,000 shares in July. Analyst ratings remained polarized: B. Riley and Stifel Nicolaus upgraded price targets to $56, while Bank of America maintained a cautious "underperform" stance. The stock carries an average "Moderate Buy" rating with a consensus target of $52.28.

A backtested strategy of holding top 500 high-volume stocks for one day from 2022 yielded a 6.98% CAGR but faced a 15.59% maximum drawdown in mid-2023. The approach demonstrated steady growth, underscoring the volatility risks inherent in volume-driven trading. Investors remain cautious as insider sales and divergent analyst views highlight ongoing uncertainty.