Shares of Celsius Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: CELH) took a hit on Monday, plummeting 5.64% as analysts at Ladenburg Thalmann lowered their price target on the energy drink maker.
In a research note issued before the market open, Ladenburg analyst John Doe trimmed the firm's price target on Celsius to $68 per share from $72 previously. Despite the cut, Doe maintained a Buy rating on the stock, citing the company's strong growth prospects.
The price target reduction comes ahead of Celsius' third-quarter earnings report, which is expected to be released next month. While Ladenburg remains optimistic about the company's long-term outlook, the analysts may have tempered their expectations for the upcoming quarterly results.