Celsius(CELH) - 2025 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Celsius Holdings reported revenue of $739.3 million for Q2 2025, an 84% year-over-year increase, primarily driven by $301.2 million from the ALAANI New brand and $438.1 million from the Celsius brand [6][20] - Adjusted EBITDA reached a record of over $200 million, reflecting strong growth and operational efficiency [7][26] - Net income for Q2 was $99.6 million, compared to $79.8 million in the prior year, with adjusted diluted EPS increasing to $0.47 from $0.28 [25][26] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The ALAANI New brand experienced a 129% increase in dollar sales, making it the largest share gainer in the RTD energy category [12][13] - The Celsius brand saw a 9% year-over-year revenue increase, supported by improved velocity and expanded distribution [20] - Total points of distribution and items per store rose approximately 23%, with velocity increasing by 20% quarter-over-quarter [12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The RTD energy category grew 15.2% year-over-year in Q2, with Celsius Holdings outpacing the category with a 28.9% increase in dollar sales [11] - International revenue grew 27% year-over-year, with strong contributions from Australia, the UK, and France [16] - The Celsius portfolio achieved a 43% household penetration, with the Celsius brand at 34% and ALAANI New at 22% [11][92] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company focuses on delivering excellent customer service, supporting robust distribution growth, and driving innovation [7][9] - Celsius Holdings aims to achieve $50 million in run-rate cost synergies over two years post-acquisition of ALAANI New, contributing to strong pro forma profitability [7] - The company is investing in brand awareness and expanding its marketing efforts, including a national TV commercial during NFL broadcasts [18] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the strong growth trajectory, driven by intentional consumer choices towards functional, zero-sugar products [10] - The company anticipates margin pressure in the second half of the year due to higher input costs, particularly from tariffs on raw materials [7][21] - Management remains focused on profitable growth and operational discipline, with plans to continue leveraging synergies from the ALAANI New acquisition [28] Other Important Information - The Celsius brand was the number one trademark in RTD energy on Amazon during the summer Prime Day event, achieving an 18.4% share [15] - The company is building capabilities in systems, supply chain, and analytics to support growth [17] - Celsius Holdings achieved a significant retail milestone, surpassing $4 billion in retail sales over the past 52 weeks [13] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you provide insights on gross margin performance and future expectations? - Management highlighted strong gross margins driven by higher-margin products and operational efficiencies, with expectations for continued margin strength despite potential tariff impacts [30][32][39] Question: What are the expectations for ALAANI shipments versus takeaway? - Management indicated that shipments and sell-through are closely aligned, with robust growth expected for the ALAANI brand, particularly with upcoming limited-time offers [44][46] Question: Can you discuss international expansion plans? - Management expressed excitement about international opportunities, with a focus on building teams and executing strategies in markets like the UK, Ireland, and Australia [56][58] Question: What is the revenue contribution from the Costco channel? - Management confirmed that the Costco channel is significant, with promotional activities contributing to revenue growth, and adjustments made for the timing of promotions [63][65] Question: How is the Celsius brand performing and what are the drivers of its growth? - Management noted a return to growth for the Celsius brand, driven by new marketing campaigns and product innovations, with expectations for continued momentum [69][72][92]