Constellation Brands (NYSE:STZ) Issues Quarterly Earnings Results

Constellation Brands (NYSE:STZ) announced its earnings results on Tuesday. The company reported $3.43 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $3.22 by $0.21, Zacks reports. The business had revenue of $2.43 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.39 billion. Constellation Brands had a return on equity of 26.18% and a net margin of 17.29%.

Constellation Brands Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE:STZ traded down $0.55 on Tuesday, reaching $139.11. 4,438,426 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 2,293,847. The company has a market capitalization of $23.95 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.51, a PEG ratio of 4.31 and a beta of 0.39. Constellation Brands has a twelve month low of $126.45 and a twelve month high of $178.13. The company has a current ratio of 1.08, a quick ratio of 0.55 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.16. The company has a fifty day moving average of $146.40 and a 200-day moving average of $150.32.

Constellation Brands Increases Dividend

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

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

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities research analysts have commented on STZ shares. Barclays increased their price objective on shares of Constellation Brands from $151.00 to $170.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Friday, April 10th. Citigroup reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Constellation Brands in a report on Monday, May 18th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Constellation Brands in a research note on Monday, May 4th. Roth Mkm reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Constellation Brands in a research report on Thursday, April 9th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group lowered their price target on shares of Constellation Brands from $158.00 to $157.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, June 23rd. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have given a Buy rating, eight have issued a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Constellation Brands presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $172.21.

Insider Buying and Selling

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

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Constellation Brands

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Ameriprise Financial Inc. lifted its position in shares of 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 last quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP increased its position 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 purchasing an additional 739,393 shares in the last quarter. Worldquant Millennium Advisors LLC lifted its stake in shares of Constellation Brands by 1,249.7% in the 2nd quarter. Worldquant Millennium Advisors LLC now owns 476,702 shares of the company’s stock valued at $77,550,000 after acquiring an additional 441,382 shares during the last quarter. Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management LLC grew its position 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 acquiring an additional 351,241 shares during the last quarter. Finally, State Street Corp increased its holdings in Constellation Brands by 5.0% in the 4th quarter. State Street Corp now owns 6,911,369 shares of the company’s stock worth $953,492,000 after purchasing an additional 329,337 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 77.34% of the company’s stock.

Constellation Brands Company Profile

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.