Stock Yards Bank & Trust Co. Has $10.04 Million Stake in Constellation Brands Inc $STZ

Stock Yards Bank & Trust Co. lessened its holdings in Constellation Brands Inc (NYSE:STZ) by 7.3% during the first quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The fund owned 66,914 shares of the company’s stock after selling 5,279 shares during the period. Stock Yards Bank & Trust Co.’s holdings in Constellation Brands were worth $10,037,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Other hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. MV Capital Management Inc. bought a new position in Constellation Brands during the fourth quarter worth $26,000. Stance Capital LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Constellation Brands during the 3rd quarter worth about $26,000. Strive Financial Group LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Constellation Brands during the 4th quarter worth about $27,000. GoalVest Advisory LLC bought a new stake in shares of Constellation Brands during the 4th quarter worth about $28,000. Finally, Elyxium Wealth LLC bought a new stake in shares of Constellation Brands during the 4th quarter worth about $33,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 77.34% of the company’s stock.

Constellation Brands Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE:STZ opened at $136.16 on Thursday. Constellation Brands Inc has a 12-month low of $126.45 and a 12-month high of $178.13. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $145.47 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $150.16. The firm has a market cap of $23.45 billion, a PE ratio of 12.99, a PEG ratio of 4.10 and a beta of 0.39. The company has a quick ratio of 0.55, a current ratio of 1.08 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.16.

Constellation Brands (NYSE:STZ) last released 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). The business had revenue of $2.43 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.39 billion. Constellation Brands had a net margin of 18.87% and a return on equity of 25.97%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was down 3.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $3.22 earnings per share. Constellation Brands has set its FY 2027 guidance at 11.200-11.900 EPS. Equities research analysts predict that Constellation Brands Inc will post 11.78 earnings per share for the current year.

Constellation Brands Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, August 13th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, July 30th will be issued a $1.03 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, July 30th. This represents a $4.12 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.0%. Constellation Brands’s payout ratio is currently 42.96%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Constellation Brands

In other news, EVP James O. Bourdeau sold 4,407 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, May 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $143.24, for a total transaction of $631,258.68. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 9,109 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,304,773.16. This represents a 32.61% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Insiders own 12.20% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

STZ has been the topic of several research analyst reports. Sanford C. Bernstein reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of Constellation Brands in a report on Wednesday. Jefferies Financial Group reduced their price objective on Constellation Brands from $158.00 to $157.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, June 23rd. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft upped their target price on Constellation Brands from $154.00 to $155.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, April 10th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Constellation Brands in a report on Monday, May 4th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price target on Constellation Brands from $168.00 to $169.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 25th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have issued a Buy rating, eight have given a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $171.37.

Key Headlines Impacting Constellation Brands

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

• Positive Sentiment: Constellation Brands beat earnings expectations, posting adjusted EPS of $3.43 versus estimates near $3.20-$3.25, while revenue of $2.43 billion also came in ahead of forecasts. Constellation Brands (STZ) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Beer strength, pricing gains, and improved profitability helped offset weaker overall sales, and the company said it is gaining market share in a value-conscious consumer environment. Constellation Brands gains market share in a ‘value-conscious’ consumer backdrop
• Positive Sentiment: Piper Sandler reaffirmed a neutral rating but kept a $160 price target, implying upside from current levels. Piper Sandler rating note
• Positive Sentiment: The company declared a quarterly dividend of $1.03 per share, supporting the stock’s income appeal. Constellation Brands declares $1.03 dividend
• Neutral Sentiment: Management’s commentary pointed to a volatile consumer backdrop, with gas prices and broader economic uncertainty weighing on beverage demand. Constellation Brands beats quarterly profit estimates on beer demand
• Neutral Sentiment: The company raised FY2027 EPS guidance to $11.20-$11.90, but the midpoint revenue outlook was still slightly below analyst expectations, limiting enthusiasm. Corona-maker Constellation Brands beats estimates
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue still fell 3.3% year over year, highlighting ongoing softness in sales even as profits held up. Constellation Brands Q1 fiscal 2027 earnings: revenue falls 3.3%
• Negative Sentiment: Management said lower volume trends and margin pressure from inflation and higher gas prices are creating headwinds for future growth. Constellation Brands Reports Lower First-Quarter Revenue, Citing Softening Consumer Trends

Constellation Brands 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.