Key Highlights
- Shares of CELH climbed approximately 6.3% in premarket hours following stellar Q1 results
- First-quarter revenue reached an all-time high of $782.6 million, representing a 138% increase year-over-year
- Earnings per share (adjusted) of $0.41 exceeded analyst projections of $0.30 by $0.11
- Recent acquisitions of Alani Nu and Rockstar Energy brands powered significant revenue expansion
- Gross profit margin contracted to 48.3% from the prior year’s 52.3% reflecting the margin profile of newly acquired labels
Celsius Holdings (CELH) shares experienced a notable surge of approximately 6.3% during Thursday’s premarket session following the energy drink company’s announcement of exceptional first-quarter financial results. The company reported quarterly revenue of $782.6 million, representing a substantial 138% increase compared to the $329.3 million generated during the corresponding quarter of the previous year.
The company delivered adjusted earnings per share of $0.41, substantially outperforming Wall Street’s consensus forecast of $0.30 by a margin of $0.11. This significant earnings beat captured immediate market attention and drove investor enthusiasm.
The remarkable revenue acceleration was primarily attributable to two strategic acquisitions that closed within the past year — the Alani Nu brand, which was finalized in April 2025, and the Rockstar Energy purchase, completed in August 2025. During the quarter, Alani Nu generated $368.1 million in sales, while Rockstar Energy contributed an additional $66.6 million to the top line.
The company’s flagship CELSIUS brand also delivered solid performance, posting approximately 6% revenue growth when compared to the first quarter of 2025.
On the international front, revenue totaled $35.3 million, marking a 55% year-over-year increase. This growth was primarily driven by strong performance in Nordic markets along with continued expansion into additional international territories.
Net income for the period jumped 148% to reach $110.1 million. Diluted earnings per share doubled to $0.33, while adjusted EBITDA surged 181% to $195.5 million.
Profitability Metrics Show Mixed Results
The company’s gross profit margin declined to 48.3% from 52.3% recorded in the same quarter last year. Management explained that this compression resulted from the inherently lower margin characteristics of the Alani Nu and Rockstar Energy product lines.
On a more encouraging note, Celsius reported that fundamental raw material costs showed improvement versus the fourth quarter of 2025 as both recently acquired brands became fully integrated into the company’s consolidated procurement framework.
Selling, general, and administrative expenses declined as a proportion of total revenue, demonstrating emerging operational efficiencies and scalability benefits.
During the quarter, the company executed share repurchases totaling $24.1 million.
Category Leadership and Channel Performance
The combined brand portfolio of Celsius Holdings — encompassing CELSIUS, Alani Nu, and Rockstar — commanded approximately 20.9% dollar share of the U.S. energy drink market during the first quarter.
The company’s portfolio was responsible for 45% of all growth within the zero-sugar segment of the U.S. energy drink category throughout this period.
Across U.S. tracked retail channels, sales for the complete portfolio increased 29.8% during the 13-week period ending March 29, 2026.
The company continues to utilize PepsiCo’s extensive distribution infrastructure, leveraging this partnership to expand reach in both domestic and international markets.
Chief Executive Officer John Fieldly characterized the first quarter as “a defining period,” highlighting the record-setting revenue as validation of the comprehensive brand portfolio’s competitive positioning.
The latest analyst rating on CELH stands at Hold with a price target of $47.00.
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