Celsius Holdings, Inc. (CELH) saw its stock price soar 6.95% during intraday trading on Thursday. The significant upward movement followed the company's release of its first-quarter fiscal year 2026 financial results, which significantly exceeded analyst expectations.
The energy drink maker reported record Q1 revenue of $782.6 million, a 138% year-over-year increase that beat the consensus estimate of approximately $766.8 million. Adjusted earnings per share came in at $0.41, surpassing estimates of around $0.30. Net income more than doubled to $110.1 million. The robust performance was primarily driven by the acquisitions of Alani Nu and Rockstar Energy, which contributed over $434 million in sales, and benefited from the integration of these brands into PepsiCo's distribution system.
International revenue also grew 55% year-over-year, supported by expansion in markets including the UK, France, and Australia. CEO John Fieldly noted the company reached about a 20.9% dollar share of the U.S. energy drink category in the quarter, highlighting its growing market presence and positive momentum entering 2026.
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