Constellation Brands (NYSE:STZ) Given “Outperform” Rating at BMO Capital Markets

Constellation Brands (NYSE:STZ)‘s stock had its “outperform” rating reiterated by research analysts at BMO Capital Markets in a report issued on Thursday,Benzinga reports. They presently have a $190.00 price target on the stock. BMO Capital Markets’ target price points to a potential upside of 37.92% from the company’s current price.

STZ has been the subject of a number of other research reports. UBS Group dropped their price target on Constellation Brands from $186.00 to $175.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, June 17th. TD Cowen reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $174.00 target price on shares of Constellation Brands in a research report on Wednesday. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft decreased their price target on shares of Constellation Brands from $155.00 to $150.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday. JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their price objective on shares of Constellation Brands from $169.00 to $165.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Thursday. Finally, Piper Sandler reissued a “neutral” rating and issued a $160.00 target price on shares of Constellation Brands in a research note on Wednesday. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have given a Buy rating, eight have assigned a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $167.89.

Constellation Brands Price Performance

NYSE STZ traded up $0.88 on Thursday, hitting $137.76. The stock had a trading volume of 981,662 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,302,904. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $145.47 and a 200-day moving average of $150.16. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.16, a quick ratio of 0.55 and a current ratio of 1.08. Constellation Brands has a 52-week low of $126.45 and a 52-week high of $178.13. The company has a market capitalization of $23.72 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.15, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.10 and a beta of 0.39.

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 the consensus estimate of $3.69 by ($0.26). The firm had revenue of $2.43 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.39 billion. Constellation Brands had a return on equity of 25.97% and a net margin of 18.87%.The company’s revenue for the quarter was down 3.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $3.22 EPS. Constellation Brands has set its FY 2027 guidance at 11.200-11.900 EPS. Equities analysts expect that Constellation Brands will post 11.78 EPS for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Constellation Brands news, EVP James O. Bourdeau sold 4,407 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, May 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $143.24, for a total value of $631,258.68. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 9,109 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,304,773.16. The trade was a 32.61% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. 12.20% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Brighton Jones LLC lifted its position in Constellation Brands by 23.0% in the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 1,001 shares of the company’s stock valued at $221,000 after purchasing an additional 187 shares during the last quarter. Woodline Partners LP bought a new stake in Constellation Brands during the 1st quarter valued at $2,409,000. Cary Street Partners Financial LLC boosted its position in Constellation Brands by 69.9% during the 2nd quarter. Cary Street Partners Financial LLC now owns 1,026 shares of the company’s stock valued at $167,000 after buying an additional 422 shares during the period. Bank of Nova Scotia grew its holdings in Constellation Brands by 3.6% in the 2nd quarter. Bank of Nova Scotia now owns 17,347 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,822,000 after acquiring an additional 599 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Daiwa Securities Group Inc. increased its position in shares of Constellation Brands by 5.0% in the second quarter. Daiwa Securities Group Inc. now owns 23,732 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,861,000 after acquiring an additional 1,127 shares during the period. 77.34% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Constellation Brands News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Constellation Brands posted stronger-than-expected Q1 results, with earnings and revenue topping estimates on solid beer demand and pricing power. Constellation Brands (STZ) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: The company raised its EPS outlook for fiscal 2027, signaling management confidence despite a softer consumer backdrop. Constellation Brands Reports Better-Than-Expected Q1: Details
• Positive Sentiment: Needham and RBC reaffirmed bullish views, both keeping a $185 price target, suggesting analysts still see meaningful upside from current levels. Analyst rating updates
• Neutral Sentiment: Several firms trimmed price targets but largely maintained neutral or hold ratings, reflecting a more cautious stance rather than a strong bearish turn. Analyst rating updates
• Negative Sentiment: Management noted softer volume trends and pressure from higher gas prices and inflation, which could weigh on near-term beverage demand. Constellation Brands beats quarterly profit estimates on beer demand
• Negative Sentiment: Deutsche Bank, Barclays and Morgan Stanley all lowered price targets after the quarter, highlighting concerns about sales growth and the durability of recent momentum. Analyst rating updates

About Constellation Brands

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.