Constellation Brands (NYSE:STZ) Posts Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.21 EPS

Posted by Alphonse Anthony on Jun 30th, 2026

Constellation Brands (NYSE:STZ – Get Free Report) posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday. The company reported $3.43 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.22 by $0.21, Zacks reports. Constellation Brands had a return on equity of 26.18% and a net margin of 17.29%.

Constellation Brands Stock Down 0.4%

Shares of STZ stock traded down $0.55 on Tuesday, reaching $139.11. 4,371,143 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 2,278,931. The company has a market cap of $23.95 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.51, a PEG ratio of 4.31 and a beta of 0.39. The company has a 50-day moving average of $146.40 and a 200-day moving average of $150.32. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.16, a current ratio of 1.08 and a quick ratio of 0.55. Constellation Brands has a one year low of $126.45 and a one year high of $178.13.

Constellation Brands Increases Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, May 14th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, April 29th were given a dividend of $1.03 per share. This is a boost from Constellation Brands’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.02. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Wednesday, April 29th. This represents a $4.12 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.0%. Constellation Brands’s payout ratio is currently 42.96%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, EVP James O. Bourdeau sold 4,407 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, May 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $143.24, for a total value of $631,258.68. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 9,109 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,304,773.16. The trade was a 32.61% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. 12.20% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Constellation Brands

Hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Stance Capital LLC bought a new stake in shares of Constellation Brands during the third quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Strive Financial Group LLC bought a new position in shares of Constellation Brands in the 4th quarter worth $27,000. GW&K Investment Management LLC grew its position in Constellation Brands by 58.9% in the 4th quarter. GW&K Investment Management LLC now owns 267 shares of the company’s stock valued at $37,000 after purchasing an additional 99 shares during the period. Johnson Financial Group Inc. grew its position in Constellation Brands by 24.9% in the 4th quarter. Johnson Financial Group Inc. now owns 346 shares of the company’s stock valued at $48,000 after purchasing an additional 69 shares during the period. Finally, Alvarez & Marsal Private Wealth Partners LLC bought a new stake in Constellation Brands during the 4th quarter valued at $50,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 77.34% of the company’s stock.

More Constellation Brands News

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

Positive Sentiment: Analysts and previews suggest beer demand may be stabilizing, with Modelo and Corona still seen as key growth drivers if volume trends continue to improve. Constellation Earnings Will Test Whether Beer Is Back
Positive Sentiment: Some commentary points to a possible short-term lift from the 2026 World Cup, which could support beer sales if consumer demand strengthens. Constellation Brands Q1 Preview: Buffett Successor Dumped 95% Of Shares — Will Q1 Justify The Exit?
Neutral Sentiment: Investors are waiting for Tuesday’s earnings release to see whether the company can meet or beat expectations and reset sentiment around the stock. This Modelo and Corona Beer Maker Reports Earnings Tuesday. Here’s How Much Its Stock Could Move
Neutral Sentiment: Wells Fargo lowered its price target to $170 from $185, but kept an overweight rating, signaling cautious optimism rather than a bearish call. Benzinga / Tickerreport coverage of Wells Fargo target cut
Negative Sentiment: Several previews highlight expected revenue declines and continued margin pressure, which are weighing on investor sentiment heading into earnings. Constellation Brands (STZ) Stock: Earnings Preview Shows Beer Recovery Versus Margin Pressure
Negative Sentiment: Recent commentary also notes demand softness in some key markets and lingering worries about profitability, helping explain why the stock has moved lower into earnings. Constellation Brands Falls Ahead of Earnings as Margin and Demand Concerns Linger

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research analysts have issued reports on the stock. Citigroup restated a “buy” rating on shares of Constellation Brands in a report on Monday, May 18th. TD Cowen reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $174.00 price objective on shares of Constellation Brands in a research report on Friday. Wells Fargo & Company lowered their target price on shares of Constellation Brands from $185.00 to $170.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Monday. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Constellation Brands in a report on Monday, May 4th. Finally, Barclays upped their price target on shares of Constellation Brands from $151.00 to $170.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Friday, April 10th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have given a Buy rating, eight have given a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $172.21.

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About Constellation Brands

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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.