Constellation Brands (NYSE:STZ) Releases FY 2027 Earnings Guidance

Constellation Brands (NYSE:STZ) updated its FY 2027 earnings guidance on Tuesday morning. The company provided earnings per share (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 -.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of research analysts have weighed in on the company. Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $185.00 target price on shares of Constellation Brands in a report on Friday, April 10th. Needham & Company LLC restated a “buy” rating and issued a $185.00 target price on shares of Constellation Brands in a research note on Friday. Roth Mkm reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Constellation Brands in a research note on Thursday, April 9th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price objective on Constellation Brands from $168.00 to $169.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, June 25th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Constellation Brands in a research report on Monday, May 4th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Buy rating, eight have issued a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $172.21.

Constellation Brands Stock Down 0.4%

STZ stock traded down $0.55 during trading on Tuesday, hitting $139.11. 4,494,810 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 2,295,038. The stock has a market cap of $23.95 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.51, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.31 and a beta of 0.39. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.16, a current ratio of 1.08 and a quick ratio of 0.55. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $146.40 and its two-hundred day moving average is $150.32. Constellation Brands has a 1 year low of $126.45 and a 1 year high of $178.13.

Constellation Brands (NYSE:STZ) last announced 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 net margin of 17.29% and a return on equity of 26.18%. The company had revenue of $2.43 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.39 billion. Constellation Brands has set its FY 2027 guidance at 11.200-11.900 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts anticipate that Constellation Brands will post 11.77 EPS for the current year.

Constellation Brands Increases Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, May 14th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, April 29th were issued a dividend of $1.03 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Wednesday, April 29th. This is a positive change from Constellation Brands’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.02. This represents a $4.12 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.0%. Constellation Brands’s dividend payout ratio is presently 42.96%.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, EVP James O. Bourdeau sold 4,407 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, May 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $143.24, for a total value of $631,258.68. Following the sale, 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 ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. 12.20% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Key Constellation Brands News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Constellation Brands posted first-quarter fiscal 2027 earnings of $3.43 per share, topping analysts’ estimates, and revenue of $2.43 billion, also above expectations. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: The company raised its earnings outlook for fiscal 2027, signaling management confidence even after a choppy start to the year. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Several previews ahead of the report highlighted that beer sales recovery could help results, but investors were watching for continued margin pressure and softer consumer demand. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Management also said volume trends weakened as the quarter progressed, with softer consumer spending and higher costs weighing on the outlook. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: The newly issued FY 2027 EPS guidance of 11.20 to 11.90 came in slightly below the consensus estimate of 11.75 at the midpoint, which may be limiting upside after the beat. Article Title

Institutional Trading of Constellation Brands

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Brighton Jones LLC increased its position in shares of 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 purchasing an additional 187 shares during the last quarter. Woodline Partners LP bought a new position in shares of Constellation Brands in the 1st quarter worth approximately $2,409,000. Cary Street Partners Financial LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Constellation Brands by 69.9% in the second quarter. Cary Street Partners Financial LLC now owns 1,026 shares of the company’s stock worth $167,000 after buying an additional 422 shares during the last quarter. Bank of Nova Scotia grew its position in Constellation Brands by 3.6% during the second quarter. Bank of Nova Scotia now owns 17,347 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,822,000 after buying an additional 599 shares during the period. Finally, Daiwa Securities Group Inc. increased its holdings in Constellation Brands by 5.0% during the second quarter. Daiwa Securities Group Inc. now owns 23,732 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,861,000 after buying an additional 1,127 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 77.34% of the company’s stock.

About Constellation Brands

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.