Piper Sandler has recently reiterated Celsius Holdings Inc (CELH) stock to Overweight rating, as announced on January 23, 2025, according to Finviz. Earlier, on January 22, 2025, TD Cowen had reduced the stock from a Buy to Hold, setting a price target of $29 for CELH stock. Jefferies also reiterated Buy rating with a price target of $40. Additionally, JP Morgan initiated Overweight rating on December 12, 2024, with a target price of $37. Deutsche Bank analysts, in their report published on December 12, 2024, also initiated Hold rating for Celsius Holdings Inc’s stock. Analyst ratings are significant because they provide insights into stock performance expectations, influencing investor decisions and market sentiment.
Celsius Holdings Inc (CELH) Stock Trading Recap
On Monday, Celsius Holdings Inc (CELH) stock saw a decline, ending the day at $21.68 which represents a decrease of $-0.73 or -3.26% from the prior close of $22.41. The stock opened at $22.29 and touched a low of $21.43 during the day, reaching a high of $22.37. The volume of shares traded was 8.88 million exceeding the average volume of 7.78 million.
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CELH Stock Performance and Moving Averages
In recent trading, Celsius Holdings Inc (CELH) stock price has shown some volatility, fluctuating -8.75% over the last five trades and -25.27% over the past 30 trades. This represents a notable shift from earlier in the year. Over the last six months, the stock has risen by -45.24%, and it has plunged by -27.83% in the previous three months. Currently, CELH is trading at -13.39%, -20.00%, and -50.20% relative to its 20-Day, 50-Day, and 200-Day Simple Moving Averages, respectively.
As of the latest trading close, CELH, a Consumer Defensive sector stock, is trading -78.24% below its 52-week high but remains 0.14% above its 52-week low. The Average True Range (ATR) (14 days) of 1.23 highlights the stock’s average volatility, providing insight into how much the price typically fluctuates. This measure is crucial for understanding potential price swings and assessing overall market risk.
Celsius Holdings Inc’s Profitability and Valuation Ratios
Celsius Holdings Inc’s profitability metrics reveal financial health. The company currently boasts an operating margin of 17.01% and a profit margin of 12.40%, with a gross margin of -45.24%. The profit margin, also known as the revenue ratio or gross profit ratio, measures how efficiently a company converts sales into net income; higher margins indicate greater profitability.
In terms of valuation, Celsius Holdings Inc’s market capitalization stands at $5.10 billion. Market cap represents the total value of all outstanding shares and is a key indicator of a company’s market value. The stock’s price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is 30.08, assessing the company’s valuation relative to its earnings. The forward P/E ratio, which uses projected earnings for the next financial year, is 23.94. Additionally, the Price-to-Sales Ratio is 3.72, reflecting the market’s valuation of the company’s sales, while the Price-to-Book Ratio is 12.03, comparing the market value to the company’s book value.
Understanding Insider Trading
Investors often prefer to invest in shares held by company insiders, as management is typically more aligned with the company’s success and shareholder interests. Currently, insiders own just 29.74% of Celsius Holdings Inc (CELH)’s shares, while financial institutions hold 64.16%.
Notable insider trades include Milmoe William H., 10% Owner at Celsius Holdings Inc (CELH), who sold 65000 shares on Dec 12 ’24, at $31.15 each, totaling $2.02 million. On Sep 13 ’24, Fieldly John, Chief Executive Officer, sold 551421 shares for $34.36 each, amounting to $18.95 million. Additionally, on Sep 12 ’24, Fieldly John sold 74847 shares at $32.8 each, generating $2.45 million.
