Celsius Holdings Surges 3.65% Despite 49.19% Volume Drop to $0.61B Ranks 148th as Q2 Net Income Hits $100M

On August 8, 2025, Celsius Holdings (CELH) closed with a 3.65% gain, despite a 49.19% decline in daily trading volume to $0.61 billion, ranking 148th in market activity. The stock’s performance followed the release of second-quarter financial results, which showed a surge in sales to $739 million and net income reaching $100 million. The company also announced an increase in authorized shares, signaling potential growth strategies to support its expansion plans.

Celsius’s Q2 results marked a significant improvement in earnings per share and aligned with a broader market rally driven by easing economic concerns. The stock’s 36% quarterly appreciation has brought it closer to the $50.57 consensus price target. Over five years, the company has delivered a total shareholder return of 598.70%, outpacing the US beverage industry’s 4.5% annual decline. Analysts noted that operational efficiency and international market expansion are key factors driving investor interest in CELH.

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