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Celsius Holdings, Inc.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 6 August 2026: press release. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue rose 10.6% to $817.9M: Revenue was $817.9 million, up 10.6% from $739.3 million. North America was $790.7 million and International was $27.2 million. Source
  • Diluted EPS fell to $0.14: Net income was $55.3 million against $99.9 million. Adjusted diluted EPS was $0.36 against $0.47, and Adjusted EBITDA was $184.2 million against $210.3 million. Source
  • CELSIUS revenue fell 11.7%: Management tied the CELSIUS decline to trade and promotional investment, inventory shipment timing, club channel softness, moderated innovation, and SKU optimization. Source
  • Portfolio retail sales rose 31.0%: Retail sales of the three-brand portfolio in U.S. tracked channels rose 31.0% in the 13 weeks to June 28, 2026, against the prior-year period. Source
  • Gross margin fell to 48.1%: Gross margin was 48.1% against 51.5%. Management attributed the decline mainly to higher promotional and incentive activity and channel mix, partly offset by integration gains and no inventory step-up expense. Source
  • Commodity inflation offset freight gains: Gross margin held near the first-quarter level of about 48%, as outbound freight improvements and supply chain integration offset commodity cost inflation, primarily aluminum. Source
  • Share repurchases of $100.4M: The company repurchased about $100.4 million of shares in the quarter and about $124.5 million in the first half of 2026. Source
  • Rockstar transition completed: Management said the Rockstar purchasing transition is complete, with transition costs and COGS write-offs largely behind the company, and the Rockstar integration is finished. Source
  • SKU reduction and space gains lag: SKU cuts took effect immediately, but space gains from cold vault and permanent cooler placements take longer, requiring retailer capital and labor. Source

“During the second quarter of 2026, we made meaningful progress in advancing Celsius Holdings as a scaled portfolio of leading brands.”

John Fieldly, Chairman and CEO of Celsius Holdings

What changed from last quarter

  • New: Average SKUs were reduced in the SKU optimization initiatives, effective immediately. Space gains from the cuts are being realized over a longer period. Source
  • New: Certain non-ready-to-drink energy products were discontinued, reducing Alani Nu's sales growth in the quarter. Source
  • Ended: Management said the Rockstar purchasing transition is complete, with its transition costs and COGS write-offs largely behind the company. Source
  • New: Alani Nu launched a limited-time Purple Cotton Candy flavor during the quarter. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Revenue rose 10.6% to $817.9M: Revenue was $817.9 million, up 10.6% from $739.3 million. North America was $790.7 million and International was $27.2 million. Source
  • Diluted EPS fell to $0.14: Net income was $55.3 million against $99.9 million. Adjusted diluted EPS was $0.36 against $0.47, and Adjusted EBITDA was $184.2 million against $210.3 million. Source
  • Distributor termination fees of $80.9M: Distributor termination fees were $80.9 million in the quarter, against $4.4 million in the first quarter. Income from operations was $75.3 million against $143.0 million. Source
  • Alani Nu sales rose on PepsiCo transition: Alani Nu generated about $364.4 million of sales, which management linked to demand, larger orders from its largest customer during the PepsiCo transition, and a limited-time flavor. Source

Brand and regional revenue

  • CELSIUS revenue fell 11.7%: Management tied the CELSIUS decline to trade and promotional investment, inventory shipment timing, club channel softness, moderated innovation, and SKU optimization. Source
  • Rockstar contributed $66.5M: Rockstar Energy contributed about $66.5 million of revenue in the quarter, following its acquisition in the U.S. and Canada on August 28, 2025. Source
  • International revenue rose 10%: CELSIUS-brand international revenue was $27.2 million, up 10%, with growth in the Nordics and in expansion markets including Iberia, the UK, Ireland, France, Australia, New Zealand and Benelux. Source

“As it relates to our optimization project, we remain focused on improving assortment productivity and strengthening execution to return brand CELSIUS to sustainable growth.”

John Fieldly, Chairman and CEO of Celsius Holdings

Retail performance and share

  • Portfolio retail sales rose 31.0%: Retail sales of the three-brand portfolio in U.S. tracked channels rose 31.0% in the 13 weeks to June 28, 2026, against the prior-year period. Source
  • Alani Nu retail sales rose 55.7%: Alani Nu retail sales grew 55.7% year over year, which management linked to continued innovation, expanded distribution and adoption by new consumers. Source
  • CELSIUS retail sales fell 2%: CELSIUS retail sales fell 2%, which management tied to SKU optimization and planned moderation in innovation. Dollars per point of distribution rose about 16% against the first quarter. Source
  • Rockstar retail sales fell 13%: Rockstar Energy retail sales fell 13% year over year in the 13 weeks to June 28, 2026. Source

Margins and costs

  • Gross margin fell to 48.1%: Gross margin was 48.1% against 51.5%. Management attributed the decline mainly to higher promotional and incentive activity and channel mix, partly offset by integration gains and no inventory step-up expense. Source
  • Commodity inflation offset freight gains: Gross margin held near the first-quarter level of about 48%, as outbound freight improvements and supply chain integration offset commodity cost inflation, primarily aluminum. Source
  • SG&A ratio fell to 29.0%: SG&A was $237.6 million, against $237.9 million a year earlier, or 29.0% of revenue against 32.2%. Adjusted SG&A was 28.6% of revenue against 28.1%. Source

“We are confident the actions we are taking will strengthen the brand, and with a broader, more diversified portfolio, we believe we are well positioned to drive durable, long-term growth.”

John Fieldly, Chairman and CEO of Celsius Holdings

Capital and cash

  • Share repurchases of $100.4M: The company repurchased about $100.4 million of shares in the quarter and about $124.5 million in the first half of 2026. Source
  • Cash rose to $631.2M: Cash and cash equivalents were $631.2 million at June 30, 2026, against $398.9 million at December 31, 2025. Restricted cash fell to $1.9 million from $141.1 million. Source

Strategy and integration

  • Rockstar transition completed: Management said the Rockstar purchasing transition is complete, with transition costs and COGS write-offs largely behind the company, and the Rockstar integration is finished. Source
  • SKU reduction and space gains lag: SKU cuts took effect immediately, but space gains from cold vault and permanent cooler placements take longer, requiring retailer capital and labor. Source
  • Margin programs continue to progress: Management listed the orbit model, freight optimization, raw material alignment, revenue growth-management capabilities and price-pack mix as initiatives expected to drive margin expansion. Rising commodity costs partly offset them. Source
  • Purple Cotton Candy limited-time flavor: The limited-time Purple Cotton Candy Alani Nu flavor launched during the quarter and was cited as a contributor to Alani Nu sales. Source

Demand and channel mix

  • DSD mix raises trade investment: A higher share of DSD versus direct sales raises trade investments and billbacks, which reduce reported net revenue. Source
  • Dollar share 20.1% in quarter: The portfolio held about a 20.1% dollar share of the U.S. RTD energy category, against 20.9% reported for the first quarter. Source

Coming up, as management said on 6 August 2026

  • Margin initiatives over the rest of 2026: Management expects the listed initiatives to drive margin expansion over the remainder of the year, with benefits partly offset by rising commodity costs. Source
  • Space gains realized over a longer period: Space gains from cold vault and permanent cooler placements are expected to be realized over a longer period, as they need retailer capital and labor. Source
  • Platform benefits expected to increase: Management expects to increasingly realize the benefits of the platform built through its acquisitions as the initiatives continue to mature. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Portfolio retail sales growth, U.S. tracked channels (13 weeks to June 28, 2026) Source31.0%
Portfolio dollar share, U.S. RTD energy category Source20.1%
Growth of zero-sugar U.S. energy category, second quarter of 2026 Source$640 million
Portfolio share of zero-sugar category growth Sourceapproximately 30%
CELSIUS retail sales growth Source-2%
CELSIUS dollar share, U.S. RTD energy category Source9.5%
Alani Nu retail sales growth Source55.7%
Alani Nu dollar share, U.S. RTD energy category Source8.7%
Rockstar retail sales growth Source-13%
Rockstar dollar share, U.S. RTD energy category Source1.9%
CELSIUS dollars per point of distribution, second quarter versus first quarter Source+16%

Risks management discussed

  • External: Commodity cost inflation, primarily aluminum, is offsetting freight and supply chain gains, and management described it as an ongoing pressure. Source
  • Demand: CELSIUS brand revenue declined, which management tied to trade investment, shipment timing, club channel softness, moderated innovation and SKU optimization. Source
  • Financial: Distributor termination fees of $80.9 million were recorded in the quarter, reducing income from operations. Source
  • Regulatory: Legal settlement costs were accrued for estimated liability in ongoing litigation, shown at $24.6 million in the first-half reconciliation. Source
  • Operational: Space gains from the SKU reductions take longer to realize because cooler placements need retailer-level capital and labor. Source
  • Financial: Higher promotional and incentive activity, and channel mix, reduced gross margin to 48.1% from 51.5%. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Met: The first-quarter release described the brand integration as firmly on track; the second-quarter release says the Rockstar transition was completed.
  • Met: Management said second-quarter gross margin remained consistent with the first quarter at approximately 48%, in line with its expectations. Source
  • Not stated: Management said the initiatives continue to progress, although benefits are partly offset by rising commodity costs. Source
  • Not stated: Management said it remains focused on assortment productivity and execution to return the CELSIUS brand to sustainable growth. 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.