Leonteq Securities AG Trims Holdings in Constellation Brands Inc $STZ

Posted by James Conley on Jul 3rd, 2026

Leonteq Securities AG lowered its stake in shares of Constellation Brands Inc (NYSE:STZ – Free Report) by 15.9% during the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 32,137 shares of the company’s stock after selling 6,064 shares during the period. Leonteq Securities AG’s holdings in Constellation Brands were worth $4,821,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other large investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. MV Capital Management Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Constellation Brands in the 4th quarter worth $26,000. Stance Capital LLC acquired a new position in shares of Constellation Brands during the 3rd quarter valued at about $26,000. Strive Financial Group LLC acquired a new position in shares of Constellation Brands during the 4th quarter valued at about $27,000. GoalVest Advisory LLC acquired a new position in shares of Constellation Brands during the 4th quarter valued at about $28,000. Finally, Elyxium Wealth LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Constellation Brands in the fourth quarter valued at about $33,000. 77.34% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Constellation Brands Stock Up 0.3%

Shares of STZ opened at $137.36 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $23.65 billion, a P/E ratio of 13.11, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.08 and a beta of 0.39. Constellation Brands Inc has a 12-month low of $126.45 and a 12-month high of $178.13. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $145.07 and its 200 day moving average price is $150.09. The company has a current ratio of 0.91, a quick ratio of 0.55 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.06.

Constellation Brands (NYSE:STZ – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, June 30th. The company reported $3.43 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.72 by ($0.29). The company had revenue of $2.43 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.39 billion. Constellation Brands had a net margin of 18.87% and a return on equity of 25.58%. The company’s quarterly revenue was down 3.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $3.22 EPS. Constellation Brands has set its FY 2027 guidance at 11.200-11.900 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts forecast that Constellation Brands Inc will post 11.64 earnings per share for the current year.

Constellation Brands Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, August 13th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, July 30th will be issued a $1.03 dividend. This represents a $4.12 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.0%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, July 30th. Constellation Brands’s dividend payout ratio is currently 42.96%.

Key Constellation Brands News

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

Positive Sentiment: Constellation Brands beat fiscal Q1 earnings expectations, topped revenue estimates, and reaffirmed FY27 guidance, reinforcing confidence in its beer portfolio and profitability. Reuters: Constellation Brands beats quarterly profit estimates on beer demand
Positive Sentiment: Analysts at BMO Capital Markets, RBC, and Needham reaffirmed bullish ratings and maintained elevated price targets, suggesting some believe the post-earnings pullback leaves room for upside. Benzinga analyst updates
Neutral Sentiment: Constellation Brands also declared a $1.03 quarterly dividend, which supports total return but is not a major near-term catalyst for the stock. Seeking Alpha: Constellation Brands declares $1.03 dividend
Negative Sentiment: Multiple firms lowered price targets after Q1, citing softer volume trends, consumer weakness, inflation, and gas-price pressure that could weigh on demand. Benzinga: Constellation Brands analysts slash forecasts after Q1 results
Negative Sentiment: Morgan Stanley highlighted long-term risk tied to declining alcohol consumption, adding to concerns about the company’s long-run growth profile. Yahoo Finance: Constellation faces long-term risks related to alcohol consumption

Insider Activity at Constellation Brands

In related news, EVP James O. Bourdeau sold 4,407 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, May 12th. The shares were 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 of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,304,773.16. This trade represents a 32.61% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Corporate insiders own 12.20% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research firms recently issued reports on STZ. Wells Fargo & Company cut their price objective on shares of Constellation Brands from $185.00 to $170.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Monday. UBS Group decreased their target price on shares of Constellation Brands from $186.00 to $175.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, June 17th. Evercore set a $175.00 price target on shares of Constellation Brands and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, April 10th. Morgan Stanley cut their price target on shares of Constellation Brands from $183.00 to $158.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a report on Thursday. Finally, Barclays reduced their price target on shares of Constellation Brands from $170.00 to $139.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday. One 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 stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $167.89.

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Constellation Brands Profile

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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.