Constellation Brands (NYSE:STZ) Price Target Raised to $163.00 at JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Constellation Brands (NYSE:STZ) had its target price raised by JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $155.00 to $163.00 in a research note issued to investors on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. JPMorgan Chase & Co. currently has a neutral rating on the stock.

Several other research analysts have also commented on the stock. Royal Bank Of Canada restated an “outperform” rating on shares of Constellation Brands in a report on Wednesday, March 18th. Needham & Company LLC reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $180.00 price objective on shares of Constellation Brands in a research note on Tuesday, January 6th. UBS Group increased their price objective on shares of Constellation Brands from $168.00 to $176.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday. BMO Capital Markets restated an “outperform” rating and set a $190.00 target price on shares of Constellation Brands in a report on Friday, January 9th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein upped their price target on shares of Constellation Brands from $195.00 to $197.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, January 9th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have assigned a Buy rating, eight have given a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Constellation Brands presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $178.36.

Constellation Brands Price Performance

STZ stock opened at $151.11 on Wednesday. The company has a market cap of $26.20 billion, a PE ratio of 23.84, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.42 and a beta of 0.44. The company has a current ratio of 1.34, a quick ratio of 0.70 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.29. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $155.15 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $144.61. Constellation Brands has a 12-month low of $126.45 and a 12-month high of $196.91.

Constellation Brands (NYSE:STZ) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, January 7th. The company reported $3.06 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.63 by $0.43. The company had revenue of $2.22 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.17 billion. Constellation Brands had a return on equity of 29.15% and a net margin of 11.08%.The company’s quarterly revenue was down 9.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business posted $3.25 EPS. Constellation Brands has set its FY 2026 guidance at 11.300-11.600 EPS. As a group, research analysts predict that Constellation Brands will post 13.5 EPS for the current year.

Constellation Brands Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, February 12th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, January 29th were paid a dividend of $1.02 per share. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, January 29th. This represents a $4.08 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.7%. Constellation Brands’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 64.35%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Root Financial Partners LLC purchased a new stake in Constellation Brands during the 3rd quarter worth $26,000. MV Capital Management Inc. purchased a new position in Constellation Brands in the 4th quarter valued at about $26,000. Stance Capital LLC purchased a new position in Constellation Brands in the 3rd quarter valued at about $26,000. Strive Financial Group LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Constellation Brands during the fourth quarter valued at about $27,000. Finally, GoalVest Advisory LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Constellation Brands during the fourth quarter valued at about $28,000. 77.34% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key Headlines Impacting Constellation Brands

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

• Positive Sentiment: UBS raised its price target to $176 and kept a “buy” rating — the largest upside among recent broker moves and a clear bullish signal into earnings. UBS Raises PT to $176
• Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan bumped its target to $163 (neutral rating), trimming uncertainty while implying mid‑teens upside potential vs. current levels. JPMorgan Raises PT to $163
• Positive Sentiment: Evercore/other Street notes have moved tactically higher into the company’s April earnings, supporting near‑term sentiment. Wall Street Turns Tactical on Constellation Brands
• Positive Sentiment: Constellation acquired Hopwtr, expanding its nonalcoholic/functional beverage lineup — a strategic tuck‑in that supports growth diversification outside alcohol. Constellation Brands buys Hopwtr
• Positive Sentiment: STZ is being cited as a defensive, high‑ROE name in recent screens, which can attract flows amid macro/geopolitical volatility. 5 Stocks With High ROE to Buy
• Neutral Sentiment: A MarketFair/fair‑value note nudged its fair value slightly to ~$171.50 from ~$170.73 — a fine‑tuning that leaves the core valuation story unchanged. How The Constellation Brands (STZ) Investment Story Is Evolving
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage/analysis pieces (Seeking Alpha, Zacks analyst blog) are framing STZ as a steady, defensive consumer stock — supportive for longer‑term holders but not a catalyst by themselves. Constellation Brands: Looking At Cheap Consumer Products
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks previews the upcoming quarter as one where STZ lacks the setup for an earnings beat, highlighting expectations for declining Q4 results — a near‑term headwind into the April 8 report. Earnings Preview: Q4 Expected to Decline
• Negative Sentiment: Deutsche Bank has lowered expectations for STZ, which adds a countervailing voice to the recent upgrades and could weigh on sentiment if earnings or guidance miss. Deutsche Bank Lowers Expectations

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.