"Celsius Holdings (NASDAQ: CELH) delivered a decisive earnings beat this morning, posting adjusted EPS of $0.42 against expectations of $0.28 and revenue of $725.1 million that edged past the $724.0 million consensus. The stock was priced at $62.79 at filing, reflecting investor confidence in the company's aggressive acquisition strategy and PepsiCo partnership execution. What caught my attention wasn't just the headline numbers. It was the margin expansion and the sheer velocity of the Alani Nu integration that signals real operational momentum beneath the surface."
"Revenue growth of 173% year over year tells only part of the story. The CELSIUS brand itself grew 44% organically, but the real driver was Alani Nu's record $332.0 million in sales during the quarter. That acquisition, paired with the Rockstar Energy portfolio, has fundamentally reshaped Celsius from a single-brand energy drink company into a diversified beverage platform. I'd watch this closely. The company now has three distinct consumer bases to cross-sell and distribute through PepsiCo's system."
Celsius reported adjusted EPS of $0.42 versus $0.28 expected and revenue of $725.1 million versus $724.0 million consensus. Total revenue grew 173% year over year, with the CELSIUS brand up 44% organically and Alani Nu delivering $332.0 million in quarterly sales. International revenue increased 24%, led by Nordic markets. Gross margin expanded 530 basis points to 51.3%. Operating cash flow was $75.7 million and free cash flow $70.3 million. GAAP net income was a loss of $61.0 million and operating income was negative $80.0 million, impacted by distributor termination costs tied to the PepsiCo transition. The business now operates as a multi-brand beverage platform with cross-selling and distribution opportunities via PepsiCo.
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