Best investment choice in the second quarter: which is better—Celsius down 36%, or Coca-Cola and Pepsi each at 50%?

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Crypto news: Celsius Holdings (Nasdaq: CELH) is down about 36% year to date as of 2026, and its current share price is far below the beginning-of-year level. This kind of decline often splits investors into two camps: one believes the story has broken down, while the other sees it as a buying opportunity. The article discusses whether, over the next six months, investors should continue to hold Celsius or instead allocate their capital evenly between The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) and PepsiCo (Nasdaq: PEP), the two beverage giants. Coca-Cola and PepsiCo have diversified product lines in global markets, helping them withstand fluctuations in a single product, while Celsius faces the challenge of its core brand losing momentum. Although Celsius is undergoing a brand overhaul, its future remains full of uncertainty. By contrast, investing in Coca-Cola and PepsiCo not only provides steady dividends, but also allows investors to benefit from these companies’ adaptability amid health trends.
KO1.04%
PEP-0.34%
CELH0.29%
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BlackVelvetBluePeony
· 5h ago
KO and PEP dividends are indeed enticing, but if Celsius can make it through this round of inventory adjustments, its upside may be bigger—how about each putting in half?
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MintAfterCoffee
· 9h ago
Everyone holding Celsius is betting on whether the Q3 earnings report can stop the bleeding. Swapping positions right now would mean admitting the loss, so I’ll wait a bit longer.
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GateUser-7e77b8d8
· 9h ago
Decentralized allocation is fine, but Celsius’s brand recognition is still in a league of its own in the fitness community—cutting losses now feels a bit regrettable.
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PaperSculptureSquidward
· 9h ago
Honestly, cutting off KO/PEP now feels more like seeking peace of mind, but the valuation isn’t cheap either—getting hit from both ends is just unbearable.
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GotLiquidatedAgainLastNight.
· 9h ago
Even if dividends are steady, they can’t outweigh growth anxiety. If Celsius can hold its North American base, the upside potential would be much wider than the two big colas.
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QuantsAndCats
· 9h ago
Celsius’s drop this time was truly brutal, but does switching to the Cola-style camp mean it’ll be solid? In the health drink industry, will the long-term outlook still mainly depend on what young people are drinking?
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