Celsius Holdings (CELH) shares fell for a second consecutive week, driven by UK regulatory concerns and slowing core brand growth. The UK confirmed a ban on high-caffeine energy drinks for minors starting April 2027, impacting Celsius products. Additionally, analysts from Stifel and Citi cut price targets due to margin compression from acquired brands and weaker sales trends. Despite the decline, retail sentiment shifted to neutral.
The UK government, on Thursday, confirmed it will ban the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to children under 16 in England starting April 2027.