Roth Capital Analysts Increase Earnings Estimates for STZ

Constellation Brands Inc (NYSE:STZ - Free Report) - Analysts at Roth Capital boosted their Q2 2026 EPS estimates for shares of Constellation Brands in a research note issued on Wednesday, July 9th. Roth Capital analyst W. Kirk now expects that the company will post earnings per share of $4.32 for the quarter, up from their previous estimate of $4.22. Roth Capital has a "Buy" rating and a $239.00 price objective on the stock. The consensus estimate for Constellation Brands' current full-year earnings is $13.50 per share. Roth Capital also issued estimates for Constellation Brands' Q3 2026 earnings at $2.97 EPS.

Constellation Brands (NYSE:STZ - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, July 1st. The company reported $3.22 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $3.45 by ($0.23). The company had revenue of $2.52 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.57 billion. Constellation Brands had a negative net margin of 4.11% and a positive return on equity of 31.41%. The business's revenue was down 5.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $3.57 EPS.

Other analysts have also issued research reports about the stock. Royal Bank Of Canada lowered their price objective on shares of Constellation Brands from $289.00 to $233.00 and set an "outperform" rating for the company in a research note on Monday, April 14th. Truist Financial raised shares of Constellation Brands from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating and lifted their price target for the company from $190.00 to $215.00 in a research report on Wednesday, May 7th. Raymond James Financial raised shares of Constellation Brands to a "strong-buy" rating in a research report on Monday, July 7th. Roth Mkm reduced their price target on shares of Constellation Brands from $284.00 to $256.00 and set a "buy" rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, April 3rd. Finally, Needham & Company LLC lifted their price target on shares of Constellation Brands from $195.00 to $200.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research report on Thursday, July 3rd. Eleven analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, thirteen have issued a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $213.74.

Constellation Brands Trading Up 0.9%

Shares of NYSE:STZ traded up $1.51 during mid-day trading on Monday, hitting $166.09. The company had a trading volume of 2,411,778 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,934,260. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $175.10 and a 200 day moving average price of $180.70. The company has a market capitalization of $29.28 billion, a PE ratio of -69.49, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 9.96 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. Constellation Brands has a one year low of $159.35 and a one year high of $261.06.

Institutional Trading of Constellation Brands

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Peddock Capital Advisors LLC boosted its stake in Constellation Brands by 11.7% in the second quarter. Peddock Capital Advisors LLC now owns 21,083 shares of the company's stock worth $3,430,000 after buying an additional 2,212 shares in the last quarter. Kentucky Trust Co boosted its stake in Constellation Brands by 16.0% in the second quarter. Kentucky Trust Co now owns 1,630 shares of the company's stock worth $265,000 after buying an additional 225 shares in the last quarter. Buttonwood Financial Advisors Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Constellation Brands by 40.1% during the second quarter. Buttonwood Financial Advisors Inc. now owns 2,069 shares of the company's stock valued at $337,000 after purchasing an additional 592 shares during the period. Norden Group LLC boosted its stake in shares of Constellation Brands by 27.8% during the second quarter. Norden Group LLC now owns 3,483 shares of the company's stock valued at $567,000 after purchasing an additional 757 shares during the period. Finally, West Oak Capital LLC grew its holdings in shares of Constellation Brands by 19.9% in the second quarter. West Oak Capital LLC now owns 9,543 shares of the company's stock worth $1,552,000 after purchasing an additional 1,585 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 77.34% of the company's stock.

Insider Buying and Selling at Constellation Brands

In other Constellation Brands news, EVP Samuel J. Glaetzer sold 3,150 shares of the company's stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, May 13th. The stock was sold at an average price of $188.54, for a total value of $593,901.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 3,126 shares of the company's stock, valued at $589,376.04. This represents a 50.19% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. 12.45% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Constellation Brands Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, August 14th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, July 30th will be given a dividend of $1.02 per share. This represents a $4.08 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.46%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, July 30th. Constellation Brands's dividend payout ratio is presently -170.71%.

Constellation Brands Company Profile

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.