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

Constellation Brands (NYSE:STZ) issued an update on its FY 2027 earnings guidance on Thursday morning. The company provided EPS guidance of 11.200-11.900 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 12.360. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

Constellation Brands Stock Up 6.7%

Shares of STZ stock traded up $10.00 on Thursday, hitting $160.26. The stock had a trading volume of 1,878,464 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,384,493. The business has a 50 day moving average of $154.39 and a 200 day moving average of $145.25. The stock has a market cap of $27.79 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.27, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.42 and a beta of 0.44. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.29, a current ratio of 1.34 and a quick ratio of 0.70. Constellation Brands has a 12-month low of $126.45 and a 12-month high of $196.91.

Constellation Brands (NYSE:STZ) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, April 8th. The company reported $1.90 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.74 by $0.16. The company had revenue of $1.92 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.84 billion. Constellation Brands had a net margin of 11.08% and a return on equity of 29.15%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was down 11.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $2.63 earnings per share. As a group, analysts expect that Constellation Brands will post 13.5 EPS for the current year.

Constellation Brands Increases Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, May 14th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, April 29th will be issued a $1.03 dividend. This is an increase from Constellation Brands’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.02. This represents a $4.12 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.6%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, April 29th. Constellation Brands’s dividend payout ratio is currently 64.35%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several analysts have recently commented on STZ shares. Sanford C. Bernstein increased their target price on shares of Constellation Brands from $195.00 to $197.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, January 9th. Barclays increased their target price on shares of Constellation Brands from $148.00 to $151.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Thursday, April 2nd. Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Constellation Brands in a report on Wednesday, March 18th. Wells Fargo & Company raised their price objective on shares of Constellation Brands from $165.00 to $180.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday. Finally, BMO Capital Markets restated an “outperform” rating and set a $190.00 price objective on shares of Constellation Brands in a report on Friday, January 9th. 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 given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $179.18.

Constellation Brands News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 earnings and revenue beat analysts: STZ reported $1.90 EPS vs. $1.74 expected and $1.92B in sales vs. $1.84B expected; beer sales (Corona/Modelo portfolio) showed stability, helping the beat. Read more. Constellation Brands Leads S&P 500 As Earnings Beat ExpectationsRead article
• Positive Sentiment: Market reaction reinforced by multiple outlets highlighting the beat and steady beer demand — early coverage notes the stock jumped after results, reflecting investor relief that core beer volumes are stabilizing. Read more. Constellation Brands shares rise after fourth-quarter results beat expectationsRead article
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend increase: Board raised the quarterly dividend to $1.03 (up from $1.02), modestly boosting income investor appeal and signaling confidence in cash flow. (Company release)
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst support: Wells Fargo raised its price target to $180 and Evercore ISI maintained a buy, adding institutional validation that likely supported the rally. (Benzinga / Evercore coverage)
• Neutral Sentiment: Conference call / disclosures: Management held an earnings call and released transcripts with Q&A; investors should listen for details on pricing, mix, and cost recovery plans. Constellation (STZ) Earnings Call TranscriptRead article
• Negative Sentiment: Soft FY27 guidance missed consensus: Management issued fiscal‑2027 EPS guidance roughly $11.20–$11.90, below the ~$12.44 street estimate, which some outlets say disappointed investors and weighs on the stock beyond the quarter. Constellation Brands (STZ) Stock Drops Despite Strong Q4 as FY27 Outlook DisappointsRead article
• Negative Sentiment: Long‑term outlook withdrawn: Management withdrew its 2028 guidance citing uncertainty and described demand as “subdued” across categories — a cautionary signal that could limit enthusiasm until visibility improves. Modelo maker Constellation Brands withdraws 2028 guidance due to uncertaintyRead article

Institutional Trading of Constellation Brands

A number of large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in STZ. Stance Capital LLC purchased a new stake in Constellation Brands during the third quarter worth about $26,000. Strive Financial Group LLC bought a new position in Constellation Brands during the fourth quarter worth about $27,000. GW&K Investment Management LLC boosted its position in Constellation Brands by 58.9% during the fourth quarter. GW&K Investment Management LLC now owns 267 shares of the company’s stock worth $37,000 after purchasing an additional 99 shares during the period. Johnson Financial Group Inc. boosted its position in Constellation Brands by 24.9% during the fourth quarter. Johnson Financial Group Inc. now owns 346 shares of the company’s stock worth $48,000 after purchasing an additional 69 shares during the period. Finally, Alvarez & Marsal Private Wealth Partners LLC bought a new position in Constellation Brands during the fourth quarter worth about $50,000. Hedge funds and other 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.