Constellation Brands (STZ) Projected to Post Quarterly Earnings on Wednesday

Constellation Brands (NYSE:STZ) is expected to be releasing its Q4 2026 results after the market closes on Wednesday, April 8th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $1.68 per share and revenue of $1.8449 billion for the quarter. Constellation Brands has set its FY 2026 guidance at 11.300-11.600 EPS. Parties can find conference call details on the company’s upcoming Q4 2026 earning report page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET.

Constellation Brands (NYSE:STZ) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, January 7th. The company reported $3.06 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.63 by $0.43. The company had revenue of $2.22 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.17 billion. Constellation Brands had a net margin of 11.08% and a return on equity of 29.15%. The firm’s revenue was down 9.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $3.25 earnings per share. On average, analysts expect Constellation Brands to post $14 EPS for the current fiscal year and $14 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Constellation Brands Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE STZ opened at $151.03 on Monday. Constellation Brands has a 12-month low of $126.45 and a 12-month high of $196.91. The firm has a market capitalization of $26.19 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.82, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.42 and a beta of 0.44. The company has a current ratio of 1.34, a quick ratio of 0.70 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.29. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $154.81 and a 200 day moving average of $144.91.

Constellation Brands Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, February 12th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, January 29th were given a dividend of $1.02 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, January 29th. This represents a $4.08 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.7%. Constellation Brands’s payout ratio is presently 64.35%.

More Constellation Brands News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks highlights STZ’s strong earnings-surprise history and argues the company has the ingredients to beat consensus again, supporting upside risk into the report. Will Constellation Brands (STZ) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
• Positive Sentiment: Needham reaffirmed its “buy” rating and set a $180 price target, signaling material upside vs. the current level and adding buy-side conviction ahead of results. Needham & Company LLC Reaffirms Buy Rating, $180 PT
• Positive Sentiment: MSN/coverage notes Evercore expects a near-term rally for STZ, reflecting some sell-side optimism on recovery drivers (premium beer, capacity expansion). Constellation Brands is tipped by Evercore to see a near-term rally
• Positive Sentiment: AmericanBankingNews reports UBS forecasts strong price appreciation for STZ — a bull signal from a major shop that can underpin investor confidence. UBS Group Forecasts Strong Price Appreciation for Constellation Brands (NYSE:STZ) Stock
• Neutral Sentiment: Barclays raised its price target slightly to $151 but kept an “equal weight” rating — a minor technical lift but not a clear bullish catalyst. Barclays Raises PT to $151, Keeps Equal Weight
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks and Yahoo preview Q4: analysts expect declines in wine & spirits and higher costs, but point to beer capacity expansion and premium-brand strength as offsetting factors — informational guidance ahead of the print. Seeking Clues to Constellation Brands (STZ) Q4 Earnings? A Peek Into Wall Street Projections for Key Metrics
• Neutral Sentiment: General Q4 preview coverage asks whether STZ can surprise — useful context but not directional until the company reports and issues guidance. Constellation Brands to Report Q4 Earnings: Can It Surprise Investors?
• Neutral Sentiment: A broader investor piece lists STZ among names under review; this is more thematic and less immediately catalytic for price. 3 Profitable Stocks We Steer Clear Of
• Negative Sentiment: Seeking Alpha flags “red flags” on beer metrics, raising concerns about volume/mix in core beer brands — a direct operational risk that could pressure near-term revenue and margins. Constellation Brands: Red Flags On Beer Metrics
• Negative Sentiment: UBS analysts warn of a “tricky” setup into the Q4 print — even with improved top-line visibility and attractive valuation, they caution the market reaction could be muted or negative if guidance disappoints. Constellation Brands faces tricky setup going into Q4 earnings report, says UBS Duplicate: Proactive UBS Coverage

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Constellation Brands

Several large investors have recently made changes to their positions in STZ. Compound Planning Inc. purchased a new position in Constellation Brands in the 4th quarter worth approximately $226,000. Invesco Ltd. grew its holdings in Constellation Brands by 18.2% during the 4th 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 in the last quarter. Alberta Investment Management Corp grew its holdings in Constellation Brands by 15.7% during the 4th quarter. Alberta Investment Management Corp now owns 33,100 shares of the company’s stock valued at $4,566,000 after buying an additional 4,500 shares in the last quarter. Alpine Woods Capital Investors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Constellation Brands during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $3,966,000. Finally, Strive Financial Group LLC bought a new stake in shares of Constellation Brands during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $27,000. 77.34% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities research analysts have recently commented on STZ shares. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reduced their price objective on Constellation Brands from $162.00 to $154.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, March 30th. Sanford C. Bernstein boosted their price target on Constellation Brands from $195.00 to $197.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, January 9th. Weiss Ratings upgraded Constellation Brands from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a research report on Thursday, February 5th. UBS Group raised their price objective on Constellation Brands from $168.00 to $176.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, April 1st. Finally, Citigroup raised Constellation Brands from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and lifted their price objective for the company from $155.00 to $175.00 in a research report on Wednesday, March 18th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have given a Buy rating, eight have given a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $178.50.

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.