Celsius Holdings Trading Volume Surges to 540M Ranking 202nd as Earnings Report Looms on EPS Outlook and Institutional Interest

Celsius Holdings (CELH) saw a 62.33% surge in trading volume to $0.54 billion on August 6, 2025, ranking 202nd in market activity. The stock closed flat at $42.74, having gained 61% year-to-date but remaining below its March 2024 peak. The company is set to report Q2 earnings on August 7, with analysts forecasting revenue of $656 million (up 63% YoY) and EPS of $0.21 (down from $0.28 a year earlier). Key focus areas include the integration of its Alani Nu acquisition, distribution synergies with PepsiCo, and gross margin trends, which hit 52.3% in the prior quarter.

Investor sentiment hinges on international growth momentum, with 41% YoY revenue growth reported in the last quarter. However, concerns persist over EPS compression and integration costs. Analysts have upgraded the stock, with price targets ranging from $47.8 to $57, reflecting optimism about potential market share gains against rivals like Monster and Red Bull. Short interest has declined by 13.8% in the past month, signaling reduced bearish pressure. A strong earnings report could attract institutional buyers, while weak results may trigger further volatility.

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