Celsius came into its fourth-quarter financial report with investors having been prepared for some less-than-stellar numbers, given performance in recent periods. As a result, even what might otherwise have been a lackluster 4% year-over-year drop in revenue and an 18% decline in adjusted earnings per share were still better than most had anticipated.

Louisville-based energy drink brand Alani Nu has been acquired for more than a billion dollars. The company, which touts itself as a "female-focused brand" that sells energy drinks and wellness products was purchased for $1.8 billion by Celsius.