Constellation Brands’ (STZ) Buy Rating Reaffirmed at Needham & Company LLC

Needham & Company LLC reaffirmed their buy rating on shares of Constellation Brands (NYSE:STZ) in a research note published on Thursday,Benzinga reports. They currently have a $180.00 price target on the stock.

Several other equities analysts have also weighed in on the stock. Wells Fargo & Company set a $165.00 target price on shares of Constellation Brands in a report on Thursday, January 8th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price target on shares of Constellation Brands from $155.00 to $163.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday. Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Constellation Brands in a research report on Wednesday, March 18th. Sanford C. Bernstein raised their target price on Constellation Brands from $195.00 to $197.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, January 9th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reduced their target price on Constellation Brands from $162.00 to $154.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have issued a Buy rating, eight have given a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Constellation Brands currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $178.50.

Constellation Brands Stock Down 0.0%

Shares of STZ opened at $151.03 on Thursday. Constellation Brands has a 52-week low of $126.45 and a 52-week high of $196.91. The company has a market capitalization of $26.19 billion, a PE ratio of 23.82, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.42 and a beta of 0.44. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $154.96 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $144.65. The company has a quick ratio of 0.70, a current ratio of 1.34 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.29.

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

Constellation Brands Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, February 12th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, January 29th were given a $1.02 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, January 29th. This represents a $4.08 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.7%. Constellation Brands’s payout ratio is presently 64.35%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Brighton Jones LLC increased its stake in Constellation Brands by 23.0% during the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 1,001 shares of the company’s stock worth $221,000 after purchasing an additional 187 shares during the period. Woodline Partners LP acquired a new position in shares of Constellation Brands in the first quarter valued at approximately $2,409,000. Schroder Investment Management Group acquired a new position in shares of Constellation Brands in the second quarter valued at approximately $894,000. Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in Constellation Brands during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $49,000. Finally, CW Advisors LLC increased its stake in Constellation Brands by 1.0% during the 2nd quarter. CW Advisors LLC now owns 11,054 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,798,000 after buying an additional 108 shares during the period. 77.34% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key Constellation Brands News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Needham reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $180 price target (largest upside among recent notes), supporting a bullish near-term view. Constellation Brands is tipped by Evercore to see a near-term rally / Needham note
• Positive Sentiment: UBS raised its price target to $176 and carries a “buy” rating — a meaningful endorsement that suggests upside if results or guidance beat expectations. UBS raises PT to $176
• Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan lifted its target to $163 (neutral rating), signaling improving sentiment across parts of the sell-side. JPMorgan raises PT to $163
• Positive Sentiment: Evercore / other Street notes have been tactical bullish into earnings, citing a potential near-term rally if beer volume/margin trends continue to normalize. Wall Street Turns Tactical on Constellation Brands
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings previews (Zacks / Yahoo) note Q4 is expected to show declines — wine & spirits softness and cost headwinds may pressure EPS, though beer capacity expansion and premium pricing are cited as offsets. This leaves beat/miss risk high. Constellation Brands to Report Q4 Earnings: Can It Surprise Investors?
• Neutral Sentiment: Barclays raised its price target slightly to $151 and kept an “equal weight” call — more of a neutral signal that the current price already reflects near-term expectations. Barclays raises PT to $151
• Neutral Sentiment: Seeking Alpha pieces discuss valuation and the company’s positioning in consumer staples, useful background but unlikely to move the stock materially ahead of the print. Constellation Brands: Looking At Cheap Consumer Products
• Negative Sentiment: UBS also warns of a “tricky” market setup into the Q4 report — even with improved top-line visibility, the firm expects investor reaction could be muted or negative if results or guidance disappoint. Constellation Brands faces tricky setup, says UBS
• Negative Sentiment: Deutsche Bank has trimmed its expectations for STZ, adding downside risk if the company can’t demonstrate a clear recovery path in volumes/margins. Deutsche Bank lowers expectations for Constellation Brands

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.