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Constellation Brands rises as investors reassess earnings and brand momentum

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Constellation Brands (STZ) is up 3.6% today. Here is some analysis on what might have caused this price movement.

Analysis: The move appears tied to a post-earnings reassessment after Constellation Brands posted stronger quarterly profit and revenue than the market had expected, while also showing continued share gains in key beer brands. Even though margins and depletion trends still raised questions, investors may be focusing on the combination of sales growth, steady full-year comparable EPS guidance, and continued cash returns.

Details:

  • Constellation Brands reported quarterly comparable EPS of $3.74 and revenue of about $2.63 billion for its fiscal second quarter.
  • The company said beer net sales rose 5%, helped by a 5.5% increase in shipment volumes, while Modelo Especial remained the top beer brand by dollar sales and Pacifico moved into the top 10.
  • Management reaffirmed fiscal 2027 comparable EPS guidance of $11.20 to $11.90 and said it had repurchased $530 million of stock year to date through September 2026.
  • The company also announced the acquisition of ready-to-drink brand SpikedAde, which could be adding to optimism around expansion in faster-growing beverage categories.

    • Sources:

    Constellation Brands Investor Relations, SEC, Investing.com

    Disclaimer: This price movement analysis was generated with the help of AI. Please double-check the information provided for mistakes.

    $STZ Insider Trading Activity

    STZ Insider Trades

    $STZ insiders have traded $STZ stock on the open market 2 times in the past 6 months. Of those trades, 0 have been purchases and 2 have been sales.

    Here’s a breakdown of recent trading of $STZ stock by insiders over the last 6 months:

    • JAMES O. BOURDEAU (EVP and Senior Advisor) sold 4,407 shares for an estimated $631,258
    • ERNESTO M HERNANDEZ sold 2,000 shares for an estimated $307,830

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    $STZ Hedge Fund Activity

    We have seen 386 institutional investors add shares of $STZ stock to their portfolio, and 551 decrease their positions in their most recent quarter.

    Here are some of the largest recent moves:

    • WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT GROUP LLP removed 2,813,266 shares (-42.4%) from their portfolio in Q2 2026, for an estimated $391,297,167
    • SIXTH STREET PARTNERS MANAGEMENT COMPANY, L.P. added 2,412,424 shares (+inf%) to their portfolio in Q2 2026, for an estimated $335,544,054
    • JANE STREET GROUP, LLC added 1,872,039 shares (+25161.8%) to their portfolio in Q2 2026, for an estimated $260,381,904
    • BNP PARIBAS FINANCIAL MARKETS added 1,731,117 shares (+510.1%) to their portfolio in Q2 2026, for an estimated $240,781,063
    • CAPITAL RESEARCH GLOBAL INVESTORS removed 1,391,950 shares (-64.6%) from their portfolio in Q2 2026, for an estimated $193,606,325
    • QUBE RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGIES LTD added 1,136,536 shares (+inf%) to their portfolio in Q2 2026, for an estimated $158,080,792
    • CAPITAL WORLD INVESTORS removed 997,711 shares (-8.2%) from their portfolio in Q2 2026, for an estimated $138,771,622

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    $STZ Congressional Stock Trading

    Members of Congress have traded $STZ stock 2 times in the past 6 months. Of those trades, 0 have been purchases and 2 have been sales.

    Here’s a breakdown of recent trading of $STZ stock by members of Congress over the last 6 months:

    • REPRESENTATIVE GILBERT RAY CISNEROS, JR. has traded it 2 times. They made 0 purchases and 2 sales worth up to $30,000 on 07/17, 05/15.

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    $STZ Price Targets

    Multiple analysts have issued price targets for $STZ recently. We have seen 16 analysts offer price targets for $STZ in the last 6 months, with a median target of $167.5.

    Here are some recent targets:

    • Gerald Pascarelli from Needham set a target price of $185.0 on 07/02/2026
    • Dara Mohsenian from Morgan Stanley set a target price of $158.0 on 07/02/2026
    • Lauren Lieberman from Barclays set a target price of $139.0 on 07/02/2026
    • Steve Powers from Deutsche Bank set a target price of $150.0 on 07/02/2026
    • Nik Modi from RBC Capital set a target price of $185.0 on 07/02/2026
    • Peter Galbo from B of A Securities set a target price of $145.0 on 07/02/2026
    • Drew Levine from JP Morgan set a target price of $165.0 on 07/02/2026

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