Constellation Brands (NYSE:STZ) Releases FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

Constellation Brands (NYSE:STZ) issued an update on its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Tuesday morning. The company provided EPS guidance of 11.300-11.600 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 12.630. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

Constellation Brands Stock Up 1.7%

Shares of NYSE:STZ opened at $161.82 on Tuesday. Constellation Brands has a 1 year low of $156.17 and a 1 year high of $261.06. The company has a market cap of $28.53 billion, a PE ratio of -67.71, a P/E/G ratio of 0.44 and a beta of 0.67. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.30, a current ratio of 1.07 and a quick ratio of 0.68. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $168.30 and its 200 day moving average is $175.87.

Constellation Brands (NYSE:STZ) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, July 1st. The company reported $3.22 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.45 by ($0.23). Constellation Brands had a negative net margin of 4.11% and a positive return on equity of 31.41%. The business had revenue of $2.52 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.57 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $3.57 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was down 5.5% on a year-over-year basis. Constellation Brands has set its FY 2026 guidance at 12.600-12.900 EPS. Sell-side analysts anticipate that Constellation Brands will post 13.5 EPS for the current year.

Constellation Brands Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, August 14th. Investors of record on Wednesday, July 30th were issued a dividend of $1.02 per share. This represents a $4.08 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.5%. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, July 30th. Constellation Brands’s payout ratio is currently -170.71%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

STZ has been the topic of a number of research analyst reports. UBS Group boosted their price target on Constellation Brands from $195.00 to $205.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, July 3rd. The Goldman Sachs Group set a $225.00 price target on Constellation Brands and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, June 27th. CJS Securities decreased their target price on Constellation Brands from $196.00 to $194.00 in a research report on Monday, May 19th. Piper Sandler increased their target price on Constellation Brands from $165.00 to $170.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, June 6th. Finally, Truist Financial raised Constellation Brands from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and increased their target price for the stock from $190.00 to $215.00 in a research report on Wednesday, May 7th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have issued a Buy rating, eight have assigned a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $212.35.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, EVP James O. Bourdeau sold 821 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, July 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $169.00, for a total transaction of $138,749.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 9,438 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,595,022. This trade represents a 8.00% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. 12.45% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Brighton Jones LLC increased its position in Constellation Brands by 23.0% during 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. Hudson Bay Capital Management LP bought a new position in Constellation Brands during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $376,000. IHT Wealth Management LLC increased its position in Constellation Brands by 57.5% during the 2nd quarter. IHT Wealth Management LLC now owns 2,251 shares of the company’s stock valued at $366,000 after buying an additional 822 shares in the last quarter. Diversify Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in Constellation Brands during the 2nd quarter valued at $332,000. Finally, Keel Point LLC boosted its stake in Constellation Brands by 59.8% during the 2nd quarter. Keel Point LLC now owns 1,801 shares of the company’s stock valued at $293,000 after purchasing an additional 674 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 77.34% of the company’s stock.

About Constellation Brands

Constellation Brands, Inc, together with its subsidiaries, produces, imports, markets, and sells beer, wine, and spirits in the United States, Canada, Mexico, New Zealand, and Italy. The company provides beer primarily under the Corona Extra, Corona Familiar, Corona Hard Seltzer, Corona Light, Corona Non-Alcoholic, Corona Premier, Corona Refresca, Modelo Especial, Modelo Chelada, Modelo Negra, Modelo Oro, Victoria, Vicky Chamoy, and Pacifico brands.