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Constellation Brands Inc Class A (STZ) Stock

Constellation Brands Inc Class A Stock Details, Movements and Public Alerts

Stock Details

Constellation Brands Inc Class A (STZ), a prominent company in the consumer defensive sector within the beverages - brewers industry, is based in USA and primarily trades on the NYSE.Currently, the stock is trading at $150.43. Over the past 52 weeks, it has ranged between $125.63 and $192.99. This places the current price at 77.9% of its 52-week high and 19.7% above its 52-week low. Recent trading volume was recorded at 30,882. The International Securities Identification Number (ISIN) for this stock is US2142661072.

52-Week Range

$192.99 - $125.63

-22.05% from high · +19.74% from low

Avg Daily Volume

30,882

Latest volume

Fundamentals

Valuation Metrics

P/E Ratio (TTM)

23.14

Near market average

Forward P/E

12.06

Earnings expected to grow

PEG Ratio

5.46

Potentially overvalued

Price to Book

3.40

EV/EBITDA

14.90

EPS (TTM)

$6.33

Price to Sales

2.72

Beta

0.42

Less volatile than market

Q:How is STZ valued relative to its earnings and growth?
Constellation Brands Inc Class A trades at a P/E ratio of 23.14, which is near the market average of approximately 20, suggesting the market views it as fairly valued relative to its earnings. Looking ahead, the forward P/E of 12.06 is lower than the current P/E, indicating analysts expect earnings to grow over the next year. The PEG ratio of 5.46 indicates a premium valuation even accounting for growth.
Q:What is STZ's risk profile compared to the market?
With a beta of 0.42, Constellation Brands Inc Class A is less volatile than the overall market. This means when the market moves up or down by 10%, this stock typically moves less than 10% in the same direction. Lower beta stocks are often preferred by conservative investors seeking stability. The price-to-book ratio of 3.40 shows investors value the company above its book value, which often reflects intangible assets or growth prospects.

Performance & Growth

Profit Margin

11.80%

Operating Margin

33.90%

EBITDA

$3.55B

Return on Equity

14.40%

Return on Assets

8.80%

Revenue Growth (YoY)

-9.80%

Earnings Growth (YoY)

-15.00%

Q:How profitable and efficient is STZ's business model?
Constellation Brands Inc Class A achieves a profit margin of 11.80%, meaning it retains $11.80 from every $100 in revenue after all expenses. This represents a solid margin typical of well-run businesses, showing the company can effectively balance revenue generation with cost control. The operating margin of 33.90% reveals how efficiently the company runs its core business operations before interest and taxes. With ROE at 14.40% and ROA at 8.80%, the company achieves moderate returns on invested capital.
Q:What are STZ's recent growth trends?
Constellation Brands Inc Class A's revenue declined by 9.80% year-over-year, indicating challenges in maintaining sales momentum. This contraction may reflect market headwinds, competitive pressures, or strategic transitions. Earnings decreased by 15.00% year-over-year, reflecting the bottom-line impact of business performance. These growth metrics should be evaluated against BEVERAGES - BREWERS industry averages for proper context.

Dividend Information

Dividend Per Share

$4.07

Dividend Yield

2.76%

Ex-Dividend Date

Jan 29, 2026

Dividend Date

Feb 12, 2026

Q:What dividend income can investors expect from STZ?
Constellation Brands Inc Class A offers a dividend yield of 2.76%, paying $4.07 per share annually. This above-average yield of 2-4% provides meaningful income while still allowing the company to reinvest for growth. It compares favorably to the S&P 500 average and offers competitive returns versus bonds in the current rate environment. To receive the next dividend, shares must be purchased before the ex-dividend date of Jan 29, 2026.
Q:How reliable is STZ's dividend for long-term investors?
The dividend sustainability can be assessed through the payout ratio - Constellation Brands Inc Class A pays $4.07 per share in dividends against earnings of $6.33 per share, resulting in a payout ratio of 64.30%. This high payout ratio of 60-90% leaves limited earnings for reinvestment. While currently sustainable, there's less buffer for dividend growth or protection during earnings downturns. The next dividend payment is scheduled for Feb 12, 2026.

Company Size & Market

Market Cap

$25.5B

Revenue (TTM)

$9.38B

Revenue/Share (TTM)

$53.00

Shares Outstanding

173.38M

Book Value/Share

$44.47

Asset Type

Common Stock

Q:What is STZ's market capitalization and position?
Constellation Brands Inc Class A has a market capitalization of $25.5B, classifying it as a large-cap stock ($10B-$200B). Large-caps are typically industry leaders with established business models, offering a balance of stability and growth potential. They often provide dividend income and are core holdings in institutional portfolios. With 173.38M shares outstanding, the company's ownership is relatively concentrated. As a participant in the BEVERAGES - BREWERS industry, it competes with other firms in this sector.
Q:How does STZ's price compare to its book value?
Constellation Brands Inc Class A's book value per share is $44.47, while the current stock price is $150.43, resulting in a price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 3.38. This high P/B ratio indicates significant intangible assets, strong brand value, or high growth expectations. Technology and consumer brand companies often trade at elevated P/B ratios due to intellectual property and competitive advantages not reflected on the balance sheet. As a common stock, this represents equity ownership with voting rights.

Analyst Ratings

Analyst Target Price

$170.73

13.49% upside potential

Analyst Recommendations

Strong Buy

3

Buy

10

Hold

9

Sell

0

Strong Sell

2

Q:How reliable are analyst predictions for STZ?
24 analysts cover STZ with 54% recommending buy/strong buy ratings. Analyst predictions have mixed reliability - studies show consensus rarely beats market returns consistently. The mixed views reflect uncertainty about the outlook. The consensus target of $170.73 implies 13.5% upside, but targets are often adjusted to follow price moves rather than predict them.
Q:What is the Wall Street consensus on STZ?
Current analyst recommendations:3 Strong Buy, 10 Buy, 9 Hold, 02 Strong Sell. The bullish tilt suggests optimism about future prospects, though investors should conduct independent research.Remember that analyst opinions often lag price movements and can be influenced by investment banking relationships.

Fundamentals last updated: Mar 8, 2026, 02:29 AM

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