Celsius Tumbles 3.93% Amid PepsiCo Pact and Rockstar Integration Ranks 322nd in U.S. Trading Volume

. 5, 2025, , ranking 322nd among U.S. stocks. The decline came amid strategic updates from Needham & Co., , reiterating a Buy rating. Analyst highlighted the company's partnership with PepsiCo and the Rockstar Energy acquisition as catalysts for growth, emphasizing potential revenue acceleration and margin expansion through integration.

The PepsiCo collaboration, , positions Celsius as a key player in the energy drink market. The deal involves integrating Rockstar Energy and Celsius's Alani Nu brand into PepsiCo's 18,000 U.S. retail outlets. , .

Financial momentum is evident, . The partnership aligns with industry trends as low-sugar energy drinks gain traction, . Analysts view the collaboration as a dual benefit, combining PepsiCo's scale with Celsius's innovation pipeline to drive growth in a declining soda market.

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