Energy drink company Celsius (NASDAQ:CELH) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales falling 7.4% year on year to $329.3 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.18 per share was 5.9% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after investor sentiment improved on renewed optimism that the US-China trade conflict might be nearing a resolution. According to reports, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reinforced this positive outlook by describing the trade war as "unsustainable," and emphasized that a potential agreement between the two economic powers "was possible."
His comments signaled to markets that both sides might be motivated to seek common ground, raising expectations for reduced tariffs and more stability across markets.
Celsius currently trades at $37.40 and has been a dream stock for shareholders. It’s returned 2,456% since April 2020, blowing past the S&P 500’s 86.9% gain. The company has also beaten the index over the past six months as its stock price is up 10.5% thanks to its solid quarterly results.
Let’s dig into the relative performance of Anheuser-Busch (NYSE:BUD) and its peers as we unravel the now-completed Q4 beverages, alcohol, and tobacco earnings season.
Volatility has swept the market following tariff announcements, with many recalculating their growth outlooks under the new regime. Recently, several stocks have ignored the market’s woes, showing relative strength.
