Constellation Brands (NYSE:STZ) Receives “Outperform” Rating from Royal Bank Of Canada

Constellation Brands (NYSE:STZ)‘s stock had its “outperform” rating reissued by equities research analysts at Royal Bank Of Canada in a research note issued on Thursday,Benzinga reports. They presently have a $185.00 target price on the stock. Royal Bank Of Canada’s price objective indicates a potential upside of 34.12% from the company’s previous close.

A number of other research analysts have also commented on STZ. Bank of America cut their price objective on shares of Constellation Brands from $154.00 to $152.00 and set an “underperform” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, May 28th. Jefferies Financial Group set a $147.00 price target on Constellation Brands in a research note on Thursday. Sanford C. Bernstein reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of Constellation Brands in a report on Wednesday. TD Cowen reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $174.00 price objective on shares of Constellation Brands in a research report on Wednesday. Finally, Citigroup reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Constellation Brands in a report on Monday, May 18th. One investment 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 assigned a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $167.89.

Constellation Brands Trading Up 0.8%

Shares of STZ stock opened at $137.94 on Thursday. Constellation Brands has a 1 year low of $126.45 and a 1 year high of $178.13. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $145.47 and its 200 day simple moving average is $150.16. The firm has a market capitalization of $23.75 billion, a P/E ratio of 13.05, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.10 and a beta of 0.39. The company has a current ratio of 1.08, a quick ratio of 0.55 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.16.

Constellation Brands (NYSE:STZ) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, June 30th. The company reported $3.43 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.69 by ($0.26). Constellation Brands had a net margin of 18.87% and a return on equity of 25.97%. The company had revenue of $2.43 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.39 billion. During the same period last year, the company earned $3.22 earnings per share. Constellation Brands’s revenue for the quarter was down 3.3% on a year-over-year basis. Constellation Brands has set its FY 2027 guidance at 11.200-11.900 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts predict that Constellation Brands will post 11.78 EPS for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling at Constellation Brands

In related news, EVP James O. Bourdeau sold 4,407 shares of Constellation Brands 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 transaction, the executive vice president owned 9,109 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,304,773.16. This trade represents a 32.61% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. 12.20% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Trading of Constellation Brands

Several hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. MV Capital Management Inc. acquired a new position in Constellation Brands in the fourth quarter valued at about $26,000. Stance Capital LLC bought 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 in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $27,000. GoalVest Advisory LLC acquired a new position in shares of Constellation Brands in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Finally, Elyxium Wealth LLC bought a new stake in Constellation Brands during the 4th quarter worth approximately $33,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 77.34% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Constellation Brands

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

• Positive Sentiment: Constellation Brands beat Q1 earnings and revenue estimates, with beer strength and pricing gains helping offset softer sales trends. Constellation Brands (STZ) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: The company reaffirmed its fiscal 2027 guidance, which reassured investors that management still expects the business to perform despite a tougher consumer backdrop. Constellation Brands Analysts Slash Their Forecasts After Q1 Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Constellation Brands declared a quarterly dividend of $1.03 per share, keeping income investors engaged but not changing the operating outlook. Constellation Brands declares $1.03 dividend
• Neutral Sentiment: Management also pointed to softer volume trends and pressure from higher gas prices and inflation, suggesting consumer demand could remain uneven. Constellation Brands beats quarterly profit estimates on beer demand
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts at Barclays and Morgan Stanley cut price targets, reflecting more cautious views on valuation and near-term upside. Constellation Brands analyst price target changes

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.