Constellation Brands (NYSE:STZ – Get Free Report) announced its earnings results on Wednesday. The company reported $1.90 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.68 by $0.22, Briefing.com reports. Constellation Brands had a return on equity of 29.15% and a net margin of 11.08%.During the same quarter last year, the business posted $2.63 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was down 11.3% compared to the same quarter last year.
Constellation Brands Stock Down 2.3%
STZ stock traded down $3.49 during trading on Wednesday, reaching $150.34. 3,976,899 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 2,394,864. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $154.53 and its 200 day moving average is $145.22. Constellation Brands has a twelve month low of $126.45 and a twelve month high of $196.91. The company has a current ratio of 1.34, a quick ratio of 0.70 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.29. The firm has a market cap of $26.07 billion, a P/E ratio of 23.71, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.42 and a beta of 0.44.
Key Headlines Impacting Constellation Brands
Here are the key news stories impacting Constellation Brands this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Q4 results beat Wall Street on the bottom line and Mexican lager brands (Pacifico, Victoria) showed steady demand, helping limit the sales decline. Constellation Brands posts smaller?than?expected quarterly sales drop on steady Mexican beer demand
- Positive Sentiment: The board raised the quarterly dividend, signaling confidence in cash generation and returning capital to shareholders. Constellation Brands Reports Full Fiscal Year and Fourth Quarter 2026 Financial Results
- Positive Sentiment: Some analysts remain constructive: Wells Fargo raised its price target and Evercore kept a buy stance, providing upside support for the stock. Benzinga: Wells Fargo raises PT to $180
- Neutral Sentiment: Management set a conference call and transition notes (incoming President & CEO Nicholas Fink to speak briefly), which could give more color on strategy and the outlook tomorrow. Constellation Brands Reports Full Fiscal Year and Fourth Quarter 2026 Financial Results
- Negative Sentiment: Management withdrew its previously issued fiscal?2028 guidance and described demand as “subdued,” increasing uncertainty about medium?term growth and prompting investor caution. Modelo maker Constellation Brands withdraws 2028 guidance due to uncertainty
- Negative Sentiment: Revenue declined as wine & spirits softened and management said shoppers are trading down to cheaper beer and wine — a demand mix issue that could pressure margins and top?line recovery. Corona brewer says shoppers are going for cheaper beer and wine, as it grows more cautious on demand
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Institutional Inflows and Outflows
A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in STZ. Ameriprise Financial Inc. raised its stake in Constellation Brands by 650.6% during the 2nd quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. now owns 1,769,741 shares of the company’s stock worth $287,889,000 after buying an additional 1,533,961 shares during the period. Wellington Management Group LLP raised its stake in Constellation Brands by 14.0% during the 4th quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 6,018,653 shares of the company’s stock worth $830,333,000 after buying an additional 739,393 shares during the period. Worldquant Millennium Advisors LLC raised its stake in Constellation Brands by 1,249.7% during the 2nd quarter. Worldquant Millennium Advisors LLC now owns 476,702 shares of the company’s stock worth $77,550,000 after buying an additional 441,382 shares during the period. Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management LLC raised its stake in Constellation Brands by 26.8% during the 3rd quarter. Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management LLC now owns 1,664,151 shares of the company’s stock worth $224,111,000 after buying an additional 351,241 shares during the period. Finally, State Street Corp raised its stake in Constellation Brands by 5.0% during the 4th quarter. State Street Corp now owns 6,911,369 shares of the company’s stock worth $953,492,000 after buying an additional 329,337 shares during the period. 77.34% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
About Constellation Brands
Constellation Brands, Inc is a leading producer and marketer of beer, wine and spirits, with operations spanning production, importation, marketing and distribution. The company’s beverage portfolio includes a range of premium and mainstream wines and spirits alongside major imported beer brands; in the U.S. market Constellation is widely known for its role in bringing Mexican imports such as Corona and Modelo to American consumers. Constellation supplies retail, on?premise and foodservice channels and supports its brands with national sales and marketing platforms and supply?chain capabilities.
The company traces its roots to the Canandaigua Wine Company, founded by Marvin Sands in 1945, and evolved through organic growth and acquisition into a diversified beverage company.
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