Constellation Brands (NYSE:STZ – Get Free Report) issued an update on its FY 2027 earnings guidance on Tuesday. The company provided EPS guidance of 11.200-11.900 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 11.750. The company issued revenue guidance of -.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
Several research analysts recently weighed in on STZ shares. Royal Bank Of Canada restated an “outperform” rating and set a $185.00 price target on shares of Constellation Brands in a research report on Friday, April 10th. UBS Group reduced their price objective on Constellation Brands from $186.00 to $175.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, June 17th. Morgan Stanley lifted their target price on shares of Constellation Brands from $160.00 to $183.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Friday, April 10th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price objective on shares of Constellation Brands from $168.00 to $169.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 25th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft boosted their price objective on Constellation Brands from $154.00 to $155.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, April 10th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have assigned 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, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $172.21.
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Constellation Brands Stock Down 0.4%
Constellation Brands (NYSE:STZ – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, June 30th. The company reported $3.43 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.22 by $0.21. Constellation Brands had a return on equity of 26.18% and a net margin of 17.29%.The business had revenue of $2.43 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.39 billion. Constellation Brands has set its FY 2027 guidance at 11.200-11.900 EPS. Analysts predict that Constellation Brands will post 11.77 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Constellation Brands Increases Dividend
The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, May 14th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, April 29th were issued a dividend of $1.03 per share. This is a positive change from Constellation Brands’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.02. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, April 29th. This represents a $4.12 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.0%. Constellation Brands’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 42.96%.
Insider Transactions at Constellation Brands
In other news, EVP James O. Bourdeau sold 4,407 shares of Constellation Brands 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 transaction, the executive vice president owned 9,109 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,304,773.16. This trade represents a 32.61% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. 12.20% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.
Key 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
Institutional Inflows and Outflows
Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Brighton Jones LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Constellation Brands by 23.0% in the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 1,001 shares of the company’s stock valued at $221,000 after buying an additional 187 shares in the last quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC boosted its stake in Constellation Brands by 15.2% in the second quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC now owns 972 shares of the company’s stock valued at $157,000 after acquiring an additional 128 shares in the last quarter. BTG Pactual Asset Management US LLC purchased a new position in shares of Constellation Brands during the third quarter worth about $146,000. UMB Bank n.a. grew its stake in Constellation Brands by 69.8% during the 4th quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 997 shares of the company’s stock worth $138,000 after buying an additional 410 shares during the last quarter. Finally, HM Payson & Co. grew its stake in Constellation Brands by 10.0% during the 4th quarter. HM Payson & Co. now owns 701 shares of the company’s stock worth $97,000 after buying an additional 64 shares during 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.
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