Constellation Brands (NYSE:STZ) Updates FY 2027 Earnings Guidance

Constellation Brands (NYSE:STZ) updated its FY 2027 earnings guidance on Tuesday morning. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 11.200-11.900 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 11.750. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of research firms have recently weighed in on STZ. 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 research note on Friday, April 10th. Wells Fargo & Company dropped their price objective on shares of Constellation Brands from $185.00 to $170.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday. Needham & Company LLC restated a “buy” rating and set a $185.00 target price on shares of Constellation Brands in a research report on Friday, June 26th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their target price on shares of Constellation Brands from $168.00 to $169.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 25th. Finally, Evercore set a $175.00 price target on shares of Constellation Brands and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, April 10th. One 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 assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $171.37.

Constellation Brands Price Performance

Shares of NYSE STZ opened at $136.16 on Thursday. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $145.47 and a two-hundred day moving average of $150.16. 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 stock has a market cap of $23.45 billion, a P/E ratio of 12.99, a P/E/G ratio of 4.10 and a beta of 0.39. Constellation Brands has a twelve month low of $126.45 and a twelve month high of $178.13.

Constellation Brands (NYSE:STZ) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, June 30th. The company reported $3.43 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $3.69 by ($0.26). Constellation Brands had a return on equity of 25.97% and a net margin of 18.87%.The company had revenue of $2.43 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.39 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $3.22 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was down 3.3% compared to the same quarter last year. Constellation Brands has set its FY 2027 guidance at 11.200-11.900 EPS. On average, research analysts forecast that Constellation Brands will post 11.78 earnings per share for the current year.

Constellation Brands Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, August 13th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, July 30th will be given a $1.03 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, July 30th. This represents a $4.12 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.0%. Constellation Brands’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 42.96%.

Insider Activity at Constellation Brands

In other news, EVP James O. Bourdeau sold 4,407 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on 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 in the company, valued at approximately $1,304,773.16. The trade was a 32.61% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Insiders own 12.20% of the company’s stock.

Constellation Brands News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Constellation Brands beat quarterly earnings estimates and revenue also came in above Wall Street forecasts, helped by solid beer performance and pricing gains. Constellation Brands’ Q1 Earnings Beat, Sales Top on Beer Strength
• Positive Sentiment: The company raised its FY2027 EPS guidance, signaling management confidence in profitability despite a tougher sales backdrop. Constellation Brands Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2027 Financial Results
• Positive Sentiment: Constellation Brands declared a $1.03 quarterly dividend, reinforcing cash return support for shareholders. Constellation Brands declares $1.03 dividend
• Positive Sentiment: Piper Sandler reaffirmed a neutral rating but set a $160 price target, implying upside from recent trading levels. Benzinga note on Piper Sandler rating

Institutional Trading of Constellation Brands

Large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Compound Planning Inc. bought a new position in shares of Constellation Brands during the fourth quarter valued at $226,000. Invesco Ltd. lifted its position in shares of Constellation Brands by 18.2% in the fourth quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 1,725,825 shares of the company’s stock valued at $238,095,000 after buying an additional 265,555 shares during the last quarter. Alberta Investment Management Corp increased its stake in shares of Constellation Brands by 15.7% during the fourth quarter. Alberta Investment Management Corp now owns 33,100 shares of the company’s stock worth $4,566,000 after purchasing an additional 4,500 shares during the period. Alpine Woods Capital Investors LLC bought a new position in shares of Constellation Brands during the fourth quarter worth approximately $3,966,000. Finally, Strive Financial Group LLC bought a new stake in Constellation Brands during the fourth quarter worth about $27,000. 77.34% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

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.