Constellation Brands (NYSE:STZ – Get Free Report) released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday. The company reported $3.74 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $3.55 by $0.19, FiscalAI reports. The firm had revenue of $2.63 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.54 billion. Constellation Brands had a return on equity of 25.58% and a net margin of 18.87%. Constellation Brands updated its FY 2027 guidance to 11.200-11.900 EPS.
Constellation Brands Stock Performance
NYSE STZ traded up $3.05 during trading hours on Tuesday, reaching $116.36. The stock had a trading volume of 5,524,698 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,228,840. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $126.62 and a 200 day moving average of $138.90. The stock has a market cap of $19.87 billion, a P/E ratio of 11.10, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.24 and a beta of 0.44. Constellation Brands has a 52-week low of $110.60 and a 52-week high of $168.60. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.06, a quick ratio of 0.48 and a current ratio of 0.91.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
Several research firms recently commented on STZ. BNP Paribas Exane reduced their price objective on shares of Constellation Brands from $115.00 to $110.00 and set an “underperform” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, September 21st. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered their target price on shares of Constellation Brands from $165.00 to $133.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, September 25th. Morgan Stanley cut their price target on shares of Constellation Brands from $183.00 to $158.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, July 2nd. TD Cowen reduced their price target on Constellation Brands from $174.00 to $150.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, September 17th. Finally, Bank of America decreased their price objective on Constellation Brands from $152.00 to $145.00 and set an “underperform” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, July 2nd. Eleven investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, nine have issued a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $157.40.
Key Constellation Brands News
Here are the key news stories impacting Constellation Brands this week:
- Positive Sentiment: STZ is trading at what reports describe as its cheapest valuation in more than a decade, potentially attracting value-oriented investors after the stock reached 11-year lows. Investors will look for evidence that weakness is already reflected in the share price. STZ valuation ahead of earnings
- Positive Sentiment: Options-market positioning is bullish ahead of the earnings release, indicating that some traders anticipate a favorable reaction or a rebound from the recent selloff. Barchart options sentiment
- Positive Sentiment: Wells Fargo maintained an “overweight” rating despite cutting its price target to $140 from $170. The revised target still implies meaningful upside from recent levels, offering a potential catalyst if results and guidance stabilize. Wells Fargo price target
- Neutral Sentiment: The earnings report is the key near-term event. Investors are expected to focus on beer sales—particularly Modelo—profit margins, earnings per share, and management’s full-year outlook. A large market reaction is possible depending on the guidance.
- Neutral Sentiment: Constellation’s approximately 3.6% dividend yield may appeal to income-focused investors, but the dividend alone is unlikely to outweigh concerns about weakening operating performance. Constellation Brands dividend yield
- Negative Sentiment: The company has endured a difficult year, with nearly 17% of its market value erased amid slowing Modelo momentum and tighter margins. Analysts and commentators warn that the stock could remain a “falling knife” if the quarterly report fails to show an improvement. Constellation Brands earnings preview
- Negative Sentiment: Wells Fargo’s substantial price-target reduction highlights ongoing analyst concerns about the company’s growth and profitability outlook, even though the firm remains positive on the shares overall.
Constellation Brands Company Profile
Constellation Brands, Inc is a beverage alcohol company that develops, markets and distributes beer, wine and spirits. Its portfolio includes well-known beer brands such as Modelo Especial, Corona Extra, Corona Light and Pacifico, along with wine brands including Robert Mondavi, Kim Crawford, Meiomi, The Prisoner Wine Company and Ruffino.
The company also offers spirits through brands such as Casa Noble tequila and High West whiskey. Constellation’s products are sold through retailers, distributors, restaurants and other on-premise locations, with a primary focus on the United States.
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