OP Asset Management Ltd purchased a new position in shares of Constellation Brands Inc (NYSE:STZ – Free Report) in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm purchased 15,141 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,271,000.
A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in the stock. MV Capital Management Inc. acquired a new stake in Constellation Brands in the fourth quarter valued at $26,000. Stance Capital LLC bought a new stake in shares of Constellation Brands in the 3rd quarter worth about $26,000. Strive Financial Group LLC bought a new stake in shares of Constellation Brands in the 4th quarter worth about $27,000. GoalVest Advisory LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Constellation Brands in the 4th quarter valued at about $28,000. Finally, Elyxium Wealth LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Constellation Brands in the 4th quarter valued at about $33,000. Institutional investors own 77.34% of the company’s stock.
Constellation Brands Price Performance
Shares of NYSE:STZ opened at $146.37 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.55, a current ratio of 1.08 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.16. Constellation Brands Inc has a fifty-two week low of $126.45 and a fifty-two week high of $178.13. The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of $146.88 and a 200 day simple moving average of $150.29. The company has a market cap of $25.20 billion, a PE ratio of 15.26, a P/E/G ratio of 4.29 and a beta of 0.39.
Constellation Brands Increases Dividend
The business also recently declared 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 represents a $4.12 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.8%. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, April 29th. This is a positive change from Constellation Brands’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.02. Constellation Brands’s payout ratio is currently 42.96%.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
Several brokerages have recently commented on STZ. UBS Group reduced their price target on shares of Constellation Brands from $186.00 to $175.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, June 17th. Wells Fargo & Company upped their price objective on Constellation Brands from $180.00 to $185.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, April 10th. Evercore set a $175.00 target price on Constellation Brands and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, April 10th. Barclays lifted their target price on Constellation Brands from $151.00 to $170.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Friday, April 10th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada reissued an “outperform” rating and set a $185.00 price target on shares of Constellation Brands in a research report on Friday, April 10th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have issued a Buy rating, eight have issued a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $173.00.
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Insider Activity
In related 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 transaction of $631,258.68. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 9,109 shares in the company, valued at $1,304,773.16. The trade was a 32.61% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Company insiders own 12.20% of the company’s stock.
Trending Headlines about Constellation Brands
Here are the key news stories impacting Constellation Brands this week:
- Positive Sentiment: RBC said Constellation Brands is likely to post in-line quarterly results and reiterated its outlook, which suggests the company may be on track heading into earnings. Constellation Brands Likely to Report In-Line Quarterly Results, Reiterate Outlook, RBC Says
- Positive Sentiment: TD Cowen reaffirmed its buy rating and set a $174 price target, implying meaningful upside from recent trading levels. Benzinga analyst update
- Positive Sentiment: Needham also reaffirmed a buy rating and raised its price target to $185, signaling continued confidence in the company’s long-term earnings potential. Benzinga analyst update
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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