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Celsius Holdings, Inc.: Q4 FY2025 earnings call

What management said about Q4 FY2025, from the documents filed with the SEC on 26 February 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 1 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Full-year revenue rose 85.5%: Full-year revenue was $2,515.3 million against $1,355.6 million. Alani Nu contributed $1,001.9 million in its second through fourth quarters under the company. Source
  • Fourth-quarter revenue rose 117%: Fourth-quarter revenue was $721.6 million against $332.2 million. The increase reflected the Alani Nu acquisition on April 1, 2025 and Rockstar Energy on Aug. 28, 2025. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA reached $619.6 million: Full-year Adjusted EBITDA was $619.6 million against $255.7 million, a 24.6% margin. Fourth-quarter Adjusted EBITDA was $134.1 million, an 18.6% margin. Source
  • Portfolio retail sales grew 22%: Combined retail sales of CELSIUS, Alani Nu and Rockstar Energy in U.S. tracked channels rose 22% for calendar 2025. Distribution points rose 15% and ACV reached 99.5%. Source
  • Fourth-quarter gross margin was 47.4%: Fourth-quarter gross margin was 47.4% against 50.2%. Management cited Rockstar dilution, integration costs and tariffs, partly offset by billbacks, improved outbound freight and product and pack mix. Source
  • Alani Nu fourth-quarter sales hit $370M: Alani Nu sales reached about $370.0 million in the fourth quarter, reflecting ongoing customer demand and increased orders from the largest distributor as Alani Nu moved into the PepsiCo system. Source
  • Termination buyout totaled $327.5M: The total buyout obligation at year-end was about $327.5 million. That includes $246.7 million recognized in the third quarter and $80.8 million added in the fourth quarter. Source
  • CELSIUS Q4 revenue fell on timing: CELSIUS brand revenue fell about 8% in the fourth quarter, which management attributed to temporary integration timing and sequencing of orders from the largest distributor. Source

“2025 was a defining year for Celsius Holdings as we delivered record full-year revenue of $2.5 billion”

John Fieldly, Chairman and CEO of Celsius Holdings

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Gross margin Source2026 and normalized margin profilelow 50sNew

What changed from last quarter

  • New guidance: The release gives a gross margin range in the low 50s for the normalized profile. The previous quarter's release contained no margin guidance. Source
  • New: Alani Nu distribution in the U.S. and Canada moved to the PepsiCo system on Dec. 1, 2025. ACV on Alani Nu rose from about 87% to 94.2% by Feb. 1, 2026. Source

Full-year and fourth-quarter results

  • Full-year revenue rose 85.5%: Full-year revenue was $2,515.3 million against $1,355.6 million. Alani Nu contributed $1,001.9 million in its second through fourth quarters under the company. Source
  • Fourth-quarter revenue rose 117%: Fourth-quarter revenue was $721.6 million against $332.2 million. The increase reflected the Alani Nu acquisition on April 1, 2025 and Rockstar Energy on Aug. 28, 2025. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA reached $619.6 million: Full-year Adjusted EBITDA was $619.6 million against $255.7 million, a 24.6% margin. Fourth-quarter Adjusted EBITDA was $134.1 million, an 18.6% margin. Source
  • GAAP diluted EPS fell to $0.25: Full-year GAAP diluted EPS was $0.25 against $0.45. Non-GAAP adjusted diluted EPS was $1.34 for the year, against $0.70 in 2024, and $0.26 for the fourth quarter. Source

Brand and retail performance

  • Portfolio retail sales grew 22%: Combined retail sales of CELSIUS, Alani Nu and Rockstar Energy in U.S. tracked channels rose 22% for calendar 2025. Distribution points rose 15% and ACV reached 99.5%. Source
  • Alani Nu retail sales rose 101%: Alani Nu retail sales rose 101% for calendar 2025, with distribution points up 39%. Fourth-quarter Alani Nu retail sales rose 76.9% year over year. Source
  • CELSIUS brand retail sales rose 6%: CELSIUS brand retail sales rose 6% for calendar 2025. CELSIUS brand revenue grew 7.5% to $1,457.7 million for the year. Source
  • Rockstar retail sales fell 11%: Rockstar Energy retail sales fell 11% for calendar 2025. Its total distribution points fell 17% and its ACV was 85.4%. Source

“With CELSIUS, Alani Nu, and Rockstar Energy, we’re building a scaled Modern Energy portfolio with distinct roles, recruiting new consumers and expanding consumption occasions.”

John Fieldly, Chairman and CEO of Celsius Holdings

Segments and international

  • North America drove most growth: North America revenue was $2,422.5 million for the year, up 89%, and $699.5 million in the fourth quarter, up 124%. Source
  • International revenue grew 24%: International revenue was $92.8 million for the year, up 24%, driven by the Nordics and expansion markets including the UK, Ireland, France, Australia, New Zealand and Benelux. Source

Margins and cost lines

  • Fourth-quarter gross margin was 47.4%: Fourth-quarter gross margin was 47.4% against 50.2%. Management cited Rockstar dilution, integration costs and tariffs, partly offset by billbacks, improved outbound freight and product and pack mix. Source
  • Full-year gross margin was 50.4%: Full-year gross margin was 50.4% against 50.2%. Integrations, Alani Nu distribution transition and transportation costs were offset by product and pack mix and raw material and manufacturing savings. Source
  • SG&A rose on termination costs: Full-year SG&A rose 115% to $1,126 million, or 44.8% of revenue, including $327 million of distributor termination costs and $60 million of acquisition costs. Adjusted SG&A was 29.4% of revenue. Source
  • Fourth-quarter SG&A included termination charges: Fourth-quarter SG&A was 43.8% of revenue. It included $81 million of distributor termination costs and further marketing investment. Adjusted SG&A was 31.8% of revenue. Source

“we are entering 2026 with positive momentum, scale and confidence in our ability to deliver sustainable, long-term shareholder value”

John Fieldly, Chairman and CEO of Celsius Holdings

Alani Nu and distributor transition

  • Alani Nu fourth-quarter sales hit $370M: Alani Nu sales reached about $370.0 million in the fourth quarter, reflecting ongoing customer demand and increased orders from the largest distributor as Alani Nu moved into the PepsiCo system. Source
  • Termination buyout totaled $327.5M: The total buyout obligation at year-end was about $327.5 million. That includes $246.7 million recognized in the third quarter and $80.8 million added in the fourth quarter. Source
  • CELSIUS Q4 revenue fell on timing: CELSIUS brand revenue fell about 8% in the fourth quarter, which management attributed to temporary integration timing and sequencing of orders from the largest distributor. Source
  • Tracked retail data rose in Q4: Management said the fourth-quarter revenue timing was not reflective of underlying retail demand. Tracked retail sales increased 13% for the 13 weeks ended Dec. 28, 2025. Source

Capital, debt and cash

  • Long-term debt fell to $669.9M: Long-term debt was $669.9 million at Dec. 31, 2025, down from $861.5 million at Sept. 30, 2025. The company made a $197.8 million debt repayment in the fourth quarter. Source
  • Cash fell to $398.9 million: Cash and cash equivalents were $398.9 million at year-end, against $890.2 million a year earlier. Restricted cash was $141.1 million, and $39.8 million of shares were repurchased in the fourth quarter. Source
  • Series B preferred stock outstanding: Series B convertible preferred stock stood at $907.6 million at year-end, with 390 thousand shares issued and outstanding. Source

Portfolio and integration strategy

  • Three brands in a Modern Energy portfolio: Management described CELSIUS, Alani Nu and Rockstar Energy as a Modern Energy portfolio with distinct roles, recruiting new consumers and expanding consumption occasions. Source
  • PepsiCo energy category captain role: The company described itself as PepsiCo’s energy category captain in the U.S., with an aligned commercial strategy. Source

Coming up, as management said on 26 February 2026

  • Integrations due by mid-2026: Alani Nu integration is expected to be complete at the end of the first quarter of 2026. Rockstar Energy integration is expected by the end of the second quarter of 2026. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Portfolio retail sales growth, U.S. tracked channels, calendar 2025 Source22%
Portfolio distribution points, change Source+15%
Approximate dollar share, U.S. energy drink category, Q4 2025 Sourceapproximately 20%
CELSIUS brand dollar share, U.S. RTD energy, Q4 2025 Source10.9%
Alani Nu dollar share, U.S. RTD energy, Q4 2025 Source6.7%
Rockstar Energy dollar share, U.S. RTD energy, Q4 2025 Source2.4%
Alani Nu retail sales growth, calendar 2025 Source101%

Risks management discussed

  • Operational: Q4 gross margin reflected Rockstar dilution and higher product cost tied to integration. Source
  • Operational: Management said shipments, distributor depletions and promotions were misaligned in Q4 because of integration timing and order sequencing. Source
  • Financial: Additional distributor termination charges were recorded in the fourth quarter, adding to the cumulative buyout obligation. Source
  • External: Tariffs were cited as adding to product cost in the fourth quarter. Source
  • Demand: Rockstar Energy total distribution points and ACV declined during the period, alongside lower retail sales. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • On track: Management said its evolved operating model and brand integration were firmly on track entering 2026. Source

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.