Celsius Delivers 117% Q4 Revenue Surge to $721.6 M, Shares Jump 18%
Celsius reported Q4 adjusted EPS of $0.26 beating the $0.20 estimate and revenue of $721.6 million versus a $640.8 million forecast, marking a 117% year-over-year increase. Contributions from Alani Nu’s record $370 million in fourth-quarter sales and $45 million from Rockstar Energy fueled the beat, sending shares up 18.3%.
1. Q4 Financial Performance
Celsius reported adjusted earnings per share of $0.26 for the fourth quarter, outperforming the consensus estimate of $0.20. Total revenue reached $721.62 million, well above the $640.83 million expected, and surged 117% from $332.2 million a year earlier.
2. Acquisition Contributions
The revenue beat was driven by the April 1 acquisition of Alani Nu, which generated approximately $370 million in fourth-quarter sales, and the August 28 acquisition of Rockstar Energy, which added about $45 million in revenue. Management highlighted strong customer demand and seamless transition into PepsiCo’s distribution system for Alani Nu.
3. Revenue Mix and Regional Trends
Core CELSIUS brand revenue declined approximately 8% due to integration timing and order sequencing issues, though U.S. tracked retail sales rose 13% for the 13 weeks ended December 28. International revenue climbed 9% year-over-year to $22.1 million, led by growth in the Nordics, UK, Ireland, France, Australia, New Zealand and Benelux.
4. Share Price Reaction
Following the earnings release, Celsius shares rallied sharply, rising as much as 18.3% intraday. Investor enthusiasm reflected confidence in the company’s scaled Modern Energy portfolio and the positive impact of recent acquisitions.