$CELH

Deutsche Bank downgraded Celsius Holdings (CELH) to Hold, raising its price target to $35. The bank cited weaker core brand trends, delayed recovery expectations until 2027, and a recent 30% share price increase. It forecasts Q4 revenue of $738M, below consensus, and adjusted EBITDA of $149M, nearly 10% below consensus, due to input-cost inflation and other factors.

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Celsius Holdings (CELH) stock fell 5.2% in pre-market trading after Deutsche Bank downgraded it from Buy to Hold, citing less compelling risk-reward. The bank raised its price target to $35. Q2 2026 results showed an 11.7% YOY revenue decline for the Celsius brand, missed EPS estimates, and compressed margins. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq were up slightly, indicating the move was company-specific.

Analysts updated recommendations for multiple companies. Block (SQ) was upgraded to outperform with a raised price target of $98. Celsius (CELH) was downgraded to hold with a target of $35. CrowdStrike (CRWD) and Nvidia (NVDA) had targets raised to $235 and $400, respectively. Other companies saw changes in ratings or targets.

Celsius Holdings (CELH) stock fell 30% over six months but rose 19% in the last three. Q2 revenue of $818M missed estimates, with flagship brand sales down 12% YoY. Analysts cut price targets to $42, but 19 of 20 maintain buy or outperform ratings. TIKR values CELH at $55 by 2030, citing recovery potential.

Russell Simmons will recover part of his nearly 10M Celsius Holdings (CELH) shares, worth over $350M, in a federal settlement tied to the 1MDB case. The court awarded portions to Simmons, his ex-wife, and another claimant, while the DOJ keeps the rest. Part of Simmons' recovery will go to creditors, including $8.6M for four women with sexual assault claims.

Axon Enterprise (AXON) and Celsius (CELH) show different revenue trends. Axon reported 30%+ growth each of the last eight quarters, with a 66% increase from Q3 2024 to Q2 2026, and a 5% operating margin. Celsius grew 204% over the same period, with a 9% operating margin, but faces legal investigations and leadership changes. AxON trades at a higher P/E ratio (250 vs. 129).

Jim Cramer, on CNBC's Mad Money, expressed preference for Coca-Cola (KO) over Celsius Holdings (CELH), citing KO's steady performance and dividend. CELH's stock has risen 16% in a month due to activist investor interest, but Cramer's stance follows weak Q2 earnings. KO reported strong Q2 results with 7% revenue growth and beat earnings estimates. CELH's core brand sales declined 11.7%, and margins fell to 48.1%. Analysts have lowered CELH's price targets post-earnings.

Celsius Holdings (CELH) stock rose 14.7% last week, increasing its market cap by $1.1 billion. The gain erased post-earnings losses, though the core CELSIUS brand saw a 11.7% revenue decline. Q2 revenue hit $817.9 million, up 10.6%, but margins and earnings fell. Management aims to restore CELSIUS growth, with a Barclays presentation scheduled for September 8.