Constellation Brands Inc $STZ Stock Holdings Lifted by CORDA Investment Management LLC.

CORDA Investment Management LLC. raised its position in shares of Constellation Brands Inc (NYSE:STZ) by 3.8% in the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 133,192 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 4,891 shares during the period. CORDA Investment Management LLC. owned 0.08% of Constellation Brands worth $17,937,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in STZ. Salomon & Ludwin LLC bought a new position in Constellation Brands during the third quarter valued at approximately $30,000. Abound Wealth Management grew its position in Constellation Brands by 341.8% in the third quarter. Abound Wealth Management now owns 243 shares of the company’s stock worth $33,000 after acquiring an additional 188 shares in the last quarter. Hoey Investments Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Constellation Brands during the 2nd quarter worth $40,000. Curio Wealth LLC raised its holdings in shares of Constellation Brands by 29,900.0% during the 2nd quarter. Curio Wealth LLC now owns 300 shares of the company’s stock valued at $49,000 after purchasing an additional 299 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of Constellation Brands during the 2nd quarter valued at $49,000. 77.34% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Headlines Impacting Constellation Brands

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q3 beat — Constellation reported EPS of $3.06 (vs. ~$2.63 est.) and revenue of ~$2.22B, topping consensus and showing improved operating profit and cash flow—an immediate catalyst for the stock rally this week. Constellation Brands beats third-quarter estimates (Reuters)
• Positive Sentiment: Beer strength & margins — Management highlighted steady demand for Modelo and Corona and stronger beer margins, which helped offset declines elsewhere and support margin expansion. Q3 earnings call highlights — strong beer margins (Yahoo Finance)
• Positive Sentiment: Shareholder returns intact — Company declared a $1.02 quarterly dividend and reiterated cash generation improvements (higher operating cash flow), supporting dividends and buyback optionality. Q3 results & press release (GlobeNewswire)
• Neutral Sentiment: FY26 guidance range — The company set FY2026 EPS guidance at $11.30–$11.60, roughly in-line with consensus but leaving limited upside visibility; investors will watch execution vs. that range. Q3 presentation / guidance (Quarterly deck)
• Neutral Sentiment: Capex for growth — Management plans a ~7M hectoliter beer capacity expansion through FY28, signaling long‑term growth investment but adding near‑term capital demands. Capacity expansion (MSN)
• Neutral Sentiment: Institutional support — Reports note large holders (including Berkshire Hathaway) buying the dip, which is a tailwind for sentiment but not an operational catalyst. Berkshire bought the dip (MarketBeat)
• Negative Sentiment: Demand headwinds — Management warned U.S. beer sales remain under pressure as Hispanic consumers (a core cohort) and weakness in the construction market curb spending—this raises short‑term volume risk. Beer sales under pressure (Reuters)
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst divergence & risks — While some firms reaffirm buys, Bank of America and others flag inventory risk, margin pressure and rich valuation; mixed analyst views add volatility and a possible headwind to consensus upside. Sell rating / inventory risks (TipRanks)

Constellation Brands Stock Down 0.6%

STZ opened at $147.12 on Friday. The business has a 50 day moving average of $137.24 and a 200-day moving average of $148.40. The stock has a market capitalization of $25.75 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.20, a P/E/G ratio of 0.44 and a beta of 1.75. The company has a current ratio of 1.34, a quick ratio of 0.54 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.29. Constellation Brands Inc has a 1-year low of $126.45 and a 1-year high of $207.90.

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

Constellation Brands Dividend Announcement

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 paid a dividend of $1.02 per share. This represents a $4.08 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.8%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, January 29th. Constellation Brands’s payout ratio is currently 64.35%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

STZ has been the topic of several recent research reports. The Goldman Sachs Group cut their target price on Constellation Brands from $196.00 to $168.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, October 2nd. Piper Sandler reduced their target price on Constellation Brands from $155.00 to $135.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Friday, November 21st. Wells Fargo & Company set a $165.00 target price on Constellation Brands in a research report on Thursday. Barclays dropped their price target on shares of Constellation Brands from $150.00 to $147.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, October 9th. Finally, Citigroup upped their price objective on shares of Constellation Brands from $148.00 to $155.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have issued a Buy rating, ten have given a Hold rating and four have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Constellation Brands has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $183.21.

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.