Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Celsius Holdings CELH, and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in CELH usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 21 extraordinary options activities for Celsius Holdings. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 42% leaning bullish and 52% bearish. Among these notable options, 13 are puts, totaling $576,866, and 8 are calls, amounting to $351,037.
What's The Price Target?
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $55.0 to $130.0 for Celsius Holdings over the recent three months.
Volume & Open Interest Trends
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Celsius Holdings's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Celsius Holdings's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $55.0 to $130.0 over the preceding 30 days.
Celsius Holdings 30-Day Option Volume & Interest Snapshot
Significant Options Trades Detected:
| Symbol | PUT/CALL | Trade Type | Sentiment | Exp. Date | Ask | Bid | Price | Strike Price | Total Trade Price | Open Interest | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CELH | CALL | TRADE | NEUTRAL | 01/17/25 | $4.8 | $4.45 | $4.6 | $105.00 | $146.7K | 530 | 369 |
| CELH | PUT | SWEEP | BULLISH | 06/07/24 | $3.95 | $3.65 | $3.74 | $77.00 | $109.7K | 1.5K | 70 |
| CELH | PUT | SWEEP | BEARISH | 06/07/24 | $1.18 | $1.15 | $1.15 | $70.00 | $83.7K | 942 | 3.3K |
| CELH | PUT | TRADE | BULLISH | 10/18/24 | $3.15 | $2.77 | $2.88 | $55.00 | $63.9K | 3.1K | 226 |
| CELH | PUT | TRADE | BULLISH | 01/17/25 | $8.1 | $8.05 | $8.05 | $63.33 | $40.2K | 157 | 80 |
About Celsius Holdings
Celsius Holdings plays in the energy drink subsegment of the global nonalcoholic beverage market, with 96% of revenue concentrated in North America. Celsius' products contain natural ingredients and a metabolism-enhancing formulation, appealing to fitness and active lifestyle enthusiasts. The firm's portfolio includes its namesake Celsius Originals beverages (including those that are naturally caffeinated with stevia), Celsius Essentials line (containing aminos), and Celsius On-the-Go powder packets. Celsius focuses its time on branding and innovation, while it utilizes third parties for the manufacturing, packaging, and distribution of its products. In 2022, Celsius forged a 20-year distribution agreement with PepsiCo, which holds an 8.5% stake in the business.
Present Market Standing of Celsius Holdings
- With a trading volume of 3,772,844, the price of CELH is down by -4.48%, reaching $71.64.
- Current RSI values indicate that the stock is is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.
- Next earnings report is scheduled for 63 days from now.
Expert Opinions on Celsius Holdings
In the last month, 4 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $84.0.
- Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from UBS keeps a Buy rating on Celsius Holdings with a target price of $92.
- An analyst from Wedbush has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Celsius Holdings, which currently sits at a price target of $85.
- An analyst from Morgan Stanley downgraded its action to Equal-Weight with a price target of $75.
- An analyst from B of A Securities persists with their Neutral rating on Celsius Holdings, maintaining a target price of $84.
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