Constellation Brands consensus firms ahead of earnings, shares in S&P 500 spotlight

Constellation Brands faces its next earnings update with a broadly positive analyst stance. Reaffirmed buy ratings and lifted price targets frame the stock’s positioning in the S&P 500 consumer staples segment.

By Anna Wagner, Analysts & Consensus desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-27, 11:09.

Constellation Brands (US21036P1084) approaches its next earnings release with a clear analyst consensus picture. The S&P 500 consumer staples name trades on the NYSE under the ticker STZ with several brokers reaffirming a positive stance in recent days.

What recent analyst notes say

TD Cowen reaffirmed its buy rating on Constellation Brands shares on Friday, setting a price target of 174 US dollars according to a Benzinga-flagged MarketBeat summary. The target implies meaningful upside versus recent trading levels in New York.

Needham has also reiterated a buy view and raised its price target to 185 US dollars, signaling ongoing confidence in the company’s long-term earnings trajectory per the same analyst recap. RBC meanwhile expects in-line quarterly results and has reiterated its outlook, pointing to a broadly stable fundamental backdrop.

Where estimates stand before the next quarter

Constellation Brands last reported quarterly results on Wednesday, April 8, posting earnings per share of 1.90 US dollars versus a consensus forecast of 1.71 US dollars as compiled by MarketBeat. That beat of 0.19 US dollars came alongside a net margin of 17.29 percent and return on equity of 26.18 percent.

For the current fiscal year, the average of published analyst models points to 11.84 US dollars in EPS. The company also lifted its shareholder payout this year, paying a quarterly dividend of 1.03 US dollars per share on May 14 to holders of record on April 29, according to the same data set.

The brands behind the numbers

Constellation Brands generates most of its revenue from alcoholic beverages, led by its US beer portfolio including Corona Extra, Modelo Especial and Pacifico. The group also operates significant wine and spirits businesses, with labels such as Robert Mondavi and Svedka complementing the core beer segment.

Where the shares trade today

Constellation Brands shares (US21036P1084) trade on the NYSE under the symbol STZ; as of 2026-06-27, 09:00 they last changed hands at around 160 US dollars in New York.

Constellation Brands at a glance

• Company: Constellation Brands, Inc.
• ISIN: US21036P1084
• WKN: 8710A2
• Ticker: STZ
• Trading venue: NYSE
• Price (as of 2026-06-27, 09:00): 160 USD
• Market cap: approximately 29,000,000,000 USD (as of 2026-06-27)
• Sector / industry: Beverages - Alcoholic
• Index membership: S&P 500
• Next earnings date: not officially scheduled

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