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Celsius Holdings, Inc. CELH is likely to register a top and bottom-line decline when it reports first-quarter 2025 earnings on May 6.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues is pegged at $341.7 million, which indicates almost a 4% decrease from the year-ago period's level.
Although the consensus mark for quarterly earnings has moved up a penny in the past 30 days to 20 cents per share, the projection indicates a 25.9% decrease from the year-ago quarter’s figure. CELH has a trailing four-quarter negative earnings surprise of 4%, on average. (Stay up-to-date with all quarterly releases: See Zacks Earnings Calendar.)
Celsius Holdings Inc. Price and EPS Surprise
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What the Zacks Model Predicts About CELH’s Q1 Earnings
As investors prepare for Celsius Holdings’ first-quarter announcement, the question looms regarding earnings beat or miss. Our proven model predicts an earnings beat is likely for CELH this time. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the odds of an earnings beat, which is the case here. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Celsius Holdings has an Earnings ESP of +2.91% and carries a Zacks Rank #3 at present. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
What’s Shaping Celsius Holdings’ Q1 Earnings?
Celsius Holdings faces several headwinds that could impact its first-quarter 2025 earnings. Rising operational costs — due to higher raw material prices, elevated freight expenses and persistent inflationary pressures — pose a threat to profit margins and might hinder the company's ability to sustain growth.
In addition, the competitive landscape in the energy drink market remains intense. While CELH is actively expanding its retail footprint, maintaining this growth demands consistent spending on marketing, innovation and distribution. Moreover, during its last earnings call, management signaled potential softness in first-quarter results, citing difficult year-over-year comparisons due to the prior launch of the successful Essentials line and strong innovation in the same period last year.
Despite ongoing challenges, Celsius Holdings continues to demonstrate resilience through innovation and strategic product development. The company remains focused on launching new offerings that align with changing consumer preferences, helping it stay relevant.
CELH Surges Ahead, Leads the Pack
Celsius Holdings has witnessed an impressive surge in its stock price over the past three months. The stock has rallied 46.8%, outpacing the Zacks Food - Miscellaneous industry’s growth of 1.4%.