Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. Buys Constellation Brands Inc (NYSE:STZ) Shares

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (D-California) recently bought shares of Constellation Brands Inc (NYSE:STZ). In a filing disclosed on January 12th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in Constellation Brands stock on December 19th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “150 MAIN STREET TRUST > BANK OF AMERICA” account.

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Xiaomi (OTCMKTS:XIACF) on 12/30/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Schneider Electric S.E. (OTCMKTS:SBGSF) on 12/30/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Hermès International Société en commandite par actions (OTCMKTS:HESAF) on 12/30/2025.
• Purchased $50,001 – $100,000 in shares of Campbell’s (NASDAQ:CPB) on 12/30/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Tencent (OTC:TCTZF) on 12/30/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (OTCMKTS:MHVYF) on 12/26/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Bloom Energy (NYSE:BE) on 12/24/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Arista Networks (NYSE:ANET) on 12/24/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:COIN) on 12/24/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Chevron (NYSE:CVX) on 12/24/2025.

Constellation Brands Stock Up 2.1%

Constellation Brands stock traded up $3.26 during midday trading on Thursday, hitting $159.62. 1,260,992 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 3,476,464. Constellation Brands Inc has a 52-week low of $126.45 and a 52-week high of $196.91. The company has a quick ratio of 0.70, a current ratio of 1.34 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.29. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $138.64 and its 200-day moving average price is $148.24. The stock has a market capitalization of $27.94 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.18, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.45 and a beta of 0.45.

Constellation Brands (NYSE:STZ) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, January 7th. The company reported $3.06 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.63 by $0.43. Constellation Brands had a return on equity of 29.15% and a net margin of 11.08%.The company had revenue of $2.22 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.17 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $3.25 earnings per share. Constellation Brands’s quarterly revenue was down 9.8% on a year-over-year basis. Constellation Brands has set its FY 2026 guidance at 11.300-11.600 EPS. On average, research analysts expect that Constellation Brands Inc will post 13.5 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Constellation Brands Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, February 12th. Investors of record on Thursday, January 29th will be given a dividend of $1.02 per share. This represents a $4.08 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.6%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, January 29th. Constellation Brands’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 64.35%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research analysts have weighed in on STZ shares. The Goldman Sachs Group dropped their target price on shares of Constellation Brands from $196.00 to $168.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, October 2nd. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of Constellation Brands in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Sanford C. Bernstein raised their target price on Constellation Brands from $195.00 to $197.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, January 9th. BMO Capital Markets reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $190.00 price objective on shares of Constellation Brands in a report on Friday, January 9th. Finally, Piper Sandler dropped their price objective on shares of Constellation Brands from $155.00 to $135.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, November 21st. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have assigned a Buy rating, nine have given a Hold rating and four have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $180.35.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Constellation Brands

Institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC grew its holdings in Constellation Brands by 41.5% during the 4th quarter. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC now owns 8,298 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,171,000 after buying an additional 2,435 shares in the last quarter. Alhambra Investment Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Constellation Brands in the fourth quarter valued at $228,000. Mn Services Vermogensbeheer B.V. grew its holdings in shares of Constellation Brands by 1.4% in the fourth quarter. Mn Services Vermogensbeheer B.V. now owns 62,358 shares of the company’s stock valued at $8,603,000 after purchasing an additional 858 shares in the last quarter. Exchange Traded Concepts LLC increased its position in Constellation Brands by 43.1% in the fourth quarter. Exchange Traded Concepts LLC now owns 4,701 shares of the company’s stock worth $649,000 after purchasing an additional 1,415 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC raised its stake in Constellation Brands by 9.7% during the fourth quarter. Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC now owns 1,802 shares of the company’s stock valued at $249,000 after purchasing an additional 159 shares in the last quarter. 77.34% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About Representative Cisneros

Gil Cisneros (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing California’s 31st Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Cisneros (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent California’s 31st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Gil Cisneros served in the U.S. Navy as a supply officer from 1994 to 2004. Cisneros earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from George Washington University in 1994, a master’s in business administration from Regis University in 2002, and a master’s degree in urban education policy from Brown University in 2015. His career experience includes working as a logistics manager for Frito-Lay. In 2010, Cisneros won the lottery and became involved in activism and philanthropy, founding a scholarship program for local high school students. In 2021, President Joe Biden (D) appointed Cisneros as under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness.

Constellation Brands Company Profile

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.