Why Are Celsius Holdings Shares Surging On Friday?

by | Feb 20, 2026 | General

Celsius Holdings (NASDAQ:CELH) shares are trading higher on Friday. The Nasdaq is up 0.56% while the S&P 500 has gained 0.39%.

Technical Analysis

Celsius Holdings is currently trading 2.5% below its 20-day SMA and 4.7% below its 100-day SMA, indicating some short-term challenges. However, it remains close to its 50-day and 200-day SMAs, suggesting a potential stabilization or reversal of the recent downtrend.

Over the past 12 months, the stock has surged by 88.88%, reflecting significant long-term investor confidence. It’s trading between its 52-week high of $66.74 and low of $23.99, now closer to the mid-range at $48.10.

Earnings & Analyst Outlook

The countdown is on: Celsius Holdings is set to report earnings on February 26, 2026. With just 6 days until the earnings release, anticipation is building around the company’s financial health and strategic direction.

  • EPS Estimate: 19 cents (Up from 14 cents YoY)
  • Revenue Estimate: $638.48 million (Up from $332.20 million YoY)
  • Valuation: P/E of 367.8x (Indicates premium valuation)

Analyst Consensus & Recent Actions: The stock carries a Buy Rating with an average price forecast of $60.90. Recent analyst moves include:

  • JP Morgan: Overweight (Raises Target to $77.00) (Jan. 29)
  • Piper Sandler: Overweight (Raises Target to $65.00) (Jan. 29)
  • UBS: Buy (Raises Target to $70.00) (Jan. 14)

Benzinga Edge Rankings

Below is the Benzinga Edge scorecard for Celsius Holdings, highlighting its strengths and weaknesses compared to the broader market:

  • Value Rank: Weak (Score: 9.64) — The stock is trading at a steep premium relative to its peers.
  • Growth Rank: Moderate (Score: 64.52/100) — Shows potential for growth but not without risks.
  • Quality Rank: Strong (Score: 85.13/100) — Indicates high-quality corporate metrics.
  • Momentum Rank: Strong (Score: 70.43/100) — Stock is outperforming the broader market.

CELH Price Action: Celsius Holdings shares were up 9.06% at $48.13 at the time of publication on Friday, according to Benzinga Pro data.

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