Constellation Brands (NYSE:STZ) Stock Price Expected to Rise, JPMorgan Chase & Co. Analyst Says

Constellation Brands (NYSE:STZ) had its price objective increased by analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $133.00 to $136.00 in a report released on Thursday, Benzinga reports. The brokerage presently has a “neutral” rating on the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co.‘s price target would indicate a potential upside of 10.08% from the company’s previous close.

Several other research firms have also weighed in on STZ. Freedom Broker raised shares of Constellation Brands from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and dropped their price objective for the stock from $173.00 to $158.00 in a report on Thursday. Royal Bank Of Canada reduced their target price on Constellation Brands from $185.00 to $182.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday. Bank of America decreased their price target on Constellation Brands from $152.00 to $145.00 and set an “underperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, July 2nd. TD Cowen cut their price objective on Constellation Brands from $174.00 to $150.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, September 17th. Finally, Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Constellation Brands in a research report on Friday, July 31st. Twelve research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have assigned a Hold rating and four have given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $153.09.

Constellation Brands Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:STZ traded up $5.16 on Thursday, hitting $123.55. The stock had a trading volume of 5,259,013 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,279,746. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $126.03 and its 200-day moving average price is $138.41. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.06, a quick ratio of 0.48 and a current ratio of 0.91. Constellation Brands has a twelve month low of $110.60 and a twelve month high of $168.60. The company has a market capitalization of $21.10 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.08, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.30 and a beta of 0.44.

Constellation Brands (NYSE:STZ) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, October 6th. The company reported $3.74 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.62 by $0.12. Constellation Brands had a net margin of 19.57% and a return on equity of 25.17%. The business had revenue of $2.63 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.54 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $3.63 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.1% on a year-over-year basis. Constellation Brands has set its FY 2027 guidance at 11.200-11.900 EPS. On average, equities research analysts predict that Constellation Brands will post 11.81 earnings per share for the current year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of STZ. Van ECK Associates Corp raised its position in Constellation Brands by 11.0% in the 4th quarter. Van ECK Associates Corp now owns 2,397,275 shares of the company’s stock valued at $330,728,000 after buying an additional 237,073 shares during the last quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP grew its stake in shares of Constellation Brands by 5.1% during the 1st quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 1,826,652 shares of the company’s stock worth $274,029,000 after acquiring an additional 88,538 shares in the last quarter. Bank of America Corp DE grew its stake in shares of Constellation Brands by 9.5% during the 1st quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 1,403,275 shares of the company’s stock worth $210,491,000 after acquiring an additional 121,515 shares in the last quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership raised its holdings in shares of Constellation Brands by 18.8% in the fourth quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership now owns 1,268,672 shares of the company’s stock valued at $175,026,000 after purchasing an additional 200,555 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Bank of New York Mellon Corp lifted its position in shares of Constellation Brands by 4.0% in the first quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp now owns 1,042,651 shares of the company’s stock worth $156,398,000 after purchasing an additional 40,124 shares in the last quarter. 77.34% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Key Stories Impacting Constellation Brands

Here are the key news stories impacting Constellation Brands this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Constellation reported fiscal Q2 revenue of $2.63 billion, up 6.1% year over year and above the $2.54 billion analyst consensus. Comparable EPS of $3.74 also exceeded estimates of $3.62. Beer sales increased 5%, while wine and spirits sales rose 17%. STZ Q3 CY2026 Deep Dive
• Positive Sentiment: Management said September depletion trends improved beyond the Labor Day period, with healthier inventories, stronger marketing and gains from Pacifico, Victoria and Modelo Chelada. This increased investor confidence that fiscal 2027 earnings could approach the high end of the company’s $11.20-$11.90 comparable EPS outlook. September Depletion Improvement
• Positive Sentiment: Constellation agreed to acquire spirit-based ready-to-drink brand SpikedAde for $75 million upfront, with potential additional consideration. The deal expands exposure to faster-growing, convenience-oriented alcohol categories and supports the company’s portfolio diversification. SpikedAde Acquisition
• Positive Sentiment: Cash returns remain supportive: Constellation repurchased approximately $530 million of stock through September and declared a quarterly dividend of $1.03 per share.
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts remain broadly constructive but lowered targets after the report. Needham cut its target to $150 while retaining a Buy rating, and Morgan Stanley reduced its target to $145 with an Equal Weight rating, reflecting valuation upside but continued execution risks.
• Negative Sentiment: The full-year revenue outlook of roughly $9 billion at the midpoint was below analyst expectations, while management’s comparable EPS guidance remained below the consensus midpoint. Investors also remain concerned about second-half margin pressure from marketing investments and other costs.
• Negative Sentiment: Underlying beer demand is not fully recovered: Modelo Especial depletions declined about 2% and Corona Extra declined about 5%. The durability of the turnaround remains uncertain as consumers seek value in a softer alcohol market.

Constellation Brands Company Profile

Constellation Brands, Inc is a beverage alcohol company that develops, markets and distributes beer, wine and spirits. Its portfolio includes well-known beer brands such as Modelo Especial, Corona Extra, Corona Light and Pacifico, along with wine brands including Robert Mondavi, Kim Crawford, Meiomi, The Prisoner Wine Company and Ruffino.

The company also offers spirits through brands such as Casa Noble tequila and High West whiskey. Constellation’s products are sold through retailers, distributors, restaurants and other on-premise locations, with a primary focus on the United States.