Celsius Stock Slips as Analyst Steps to Sidelines

Group 1 - Celsius Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:CELH) has experienced a 3.7% decline, trading at $25.78, following a downgrade from TD Cowen from "buy" to "hold" and a price target reduction from $40 to $29, attributed to a sales slowdown and increased competition from Alani Nu and other brands [1] - The stock is nearing its two-year low of $25.23, with a support level established at $25 over the past few months. Year-over-year, the stock has decreased approximately 51%, significantly down from its record high of $99.61 on March 14 [2] - Among the 18 brokerages covering CELH, 14 maintain a "buy" or better rating, with no "sells" recorded. The 12-month consensus price target stands at $39.20, indicating a 51% premium over the current price [3] Group 2 - Call traders are actively engaging with CELH, with 23,000 calls exchanged compared to 7,990 puts, indicating a higher options volume than usual. The February 30 call is the most popular, followed by the February 40 call [4] - The options market suggests a favorable outlook for Celsius stock, with a Schaeffer's Volatility Index (SVI) of 65% ranking in the low 22nd percentile of its annual range, indicating low volatility expectations. The stock has historically exceeded these expectations, as reflected in its Schaeffer's Volatility Scorecard (SVS) of 97 out of 100 [5]