Constellation Brands (NYSE:STZ) Price Target Raised to $151.00 at Barclays

Constellation Brands (NYSE:STZ) had its target price increased by Barclays from $148.00 to $151.00 in a research note issued to investors on Thursday morning,Benzinga reports. They currently have an equal weight rating on the stock.

Several other research analysts also recently commented on STZ. Needham & Company LLC restated a “buy” rating and set a $180.00 price objective on shares of Constellation Brands in a report on Thursday. BMO Capital Markets reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $190.00 target price on shares of Constellation Brands in a report on Friday, January 9th. Royal Bank Of Canada restated an “outperform” rating on shares of Constellation Brands in a research note on Wednesday, March 18th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft decreased their price objective on Constellation Brands from $162.00 to $154.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a report on Monday. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their target price on shares of Constellation Brands from $155.00 to $163.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Wednesday. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have given a Buy rating, eight have assigned a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $178.50.

Constellation Brands Trading Down 0.0%

STZ stock opened at $151.03 on Thursday. Constellation Brands has a 12 month low of $126.45 and a 12 month high of $196.91. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $154.96 and its 200 day moving average is $144.65. The company has a market capitalization of $26.19 billion, a PE ratio of 23.82, a P/E/G ratio of 0.42 and a beta of 0.44. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.29, a current ratio of 1.34 and a quick ratio of 0.70.

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

Constellation Brands Announces Dividend

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

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Constellation Brands

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Choreo LLC lifted its position in shares of Constellation Brands by 2.1% during the fourth quarter. Choreo LLC now owns 3,116 shares of the company’s stock valued at $437,000 after buying an additional 63 shares during the last quarter. HM Payson & Co. grew its position in shares of Constellation Brands by 10.0% in the 4th quarter. HM Payson & Co. now owns 701 shares of the company’s stock worth $97,000 after buying an additional 64 shares during the last quarter. Clearstead Trust LLC raised its stake in shares of Constellation Brands by 14.2% during the 4th quarter. Clearstead Trust LLC now owns 548 shares of the company’s stock worth $76,000 after acquiring an additional 68 shares in the last quarter. Johnson Financial Group Inc. raised its stake in shares of Constellation Brands by 24.9% during the 4th quarter. Johnson Financial Group Inc. now owns 346 shares of the company’s stock worth $48,000 after acquiring an additional 69 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Smartleaf Asset Management LLC lifted its position in Constellation Brands by 5.9% during the fourth quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC now owns 1,338 shares of the company’s stock valued at $188,000 after acquiring an additional 74 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 77.34% of the company’s stock.

More 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.