Constellation Brands (STZ)
NYSEConsumer StaplesBeverages - BrewersSnapshot 2026-07-07
$131.72+0.80%
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Track STZ free→Constellation Brands grows its Beer Business sales from $2.22B to $2.43B in one quarter. Profit in Beer rose from $442M to $845M. Free cash flow is guided near $1.65B for fiscal 2027. The company keeps paying a steady dividend of $1.03 per share quarterly.
Demand concerns and economic pressures hurt beer sales growth. Recent guidance was cut despite earnings beats. Marketing costs are rising above 10% of sales. The stock is down over 20% from its high.
The market prices the stock about 30% below our fair value near $187. Analysts expect only about 1% revenue growth. Our fair value is 17% above the Street median, reflecting more optimism on growth and cash flow.
Breaks if: Beer Business net sales fall below $2.22 billion
Focus on growing organic net sales and dollar share gains in the Beer segment across U.S. tracked channels.
Stated as a priority in 6 of last 6 quarters. The Beer Business net sales increased from $2.22 billion in 2026-Q4 to $2.43 billion in 2027-Q1, with operating income rising from $441.6 million to $845.3 million. Management consistently highlights leading dollar share gains and organic growth. The trajectory shows delivering growth and share gains as emphasized.
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“Beer Business delivers both net sales and operating income growth of 2% and continues to lead the category in dollar share gains.”
“Beer Business continues to lead the category in dollar share gains across Circana U.S. tracked channels.”
“Beer Business continues to outperform the industry, exceeding total beverage alcohol and beer category in year-over-year dollar and volume sales.”
“Beer Business was the #1 dollar share gainer and had 4 of the top 15 dollar share gaining brands in Circana channels.”
“Beer Business continues to outperform, outpacing the total beverage alcohol category by over 2 percentage points in year-over-year dollar sales.”
“Beer Business continues to lead the category in dollar share gains and delivers depletion and net sales growth.”
Breaks if: Operating income falls below $442 million
Focus on growing organic net sales and dollar share gains in the Beer segment across U.S. tracked channels.
Stated as a priority in 6 of last 6 quarters. The Beer Business net sales increased from $2.22 billion in 2026-Q4 to $2.43 billion in 2027-Q1, with operating income rising from $441.6 million to $845.3 million. Management consistently highlights leading dollar share gains and organic growth. The trajectory shows delivering growth and share gains as emphasized.
“Beer Business delivers both net sales and operating income growth of 2% and continues to lead the category in dollar share gains.”
“Beer Business continues to lead the category in dollar share gains across Circana U.S. tracked channels.”
“Beer Business continues to outperform the industry, exceeding total beverage alcohol and beer category in year-over-year dollar and volume sales.”
“Beer Business was the #1 dollar share gainer and had 4 of the top 15 dollar share gaining brands in Circana channels.”
“Beer Business continues to outperform, outpacing the total beverage alcohol category by over 2 percentage points in year-over-year dollar sales.”
“Beer Business continues to lead the category in dollar share gains and delivers depletion and net sales growth.”
Breaks if: Capital expenditures fall significantly below $800 million
Continue development of modular additions at existing Mexican facilities and build third brewery at Veracruz.
Stated as a priority in 5 of last 6 quarters. Management has consistently highlighted advancing modular brewery expansions in Mexico and the build out of the third brewery at Veracruz. Capital expenditures guidance for fiscal 2027 is approximately $800 million, reflecting continued investment. The trajectory shows ongoing progress on brewery capacity expansion.
“Continuing to progress on the build out of our third brewery at Veracruz.”
“Continuing to invest in modular brewing capacity to navigate a shifting macroeconomic environment.”
“Advancing modular brewery expansions.”
“Advancing modular brewery expansions in Mexico.”
“Continuing to advance our modular brewery investments.”
Breaks if: Dividend falls below $1.02 per share
Sustain quarterly cash dividend payments at $1.03 per share to shareholders.
Stated as a priority in 6 of last 6 quarters. The company has consistently declared quarterly cash dividends, increasing from $1.02 per share in 2026-Q3 to $1.03 per share in 2027-Q1. This reflects a stable and slightly growing dividend policy, delivering consistent shareholder returns.
“Declares quarterly cash dividend of $1.03 per share of Class A Common Stock.”
“Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.03 per share.”
“Declares quarterly cash dividend of $1.02 per share of Class A Common Stock.”
“Declares quarterly cash dividend of $1.02 per share of Class A Common Stock.”
“Declares quarterly cash dividend of $1.02 per share of Class A Common Stock.”
“Declares quarterly cash dividend of $1.02 per share of Class A Common Stock.”
Breaks if: Free cash flow falls below $1.3 billion
Maintain disciplined capital allocation balancing growth investments, shareholder returns, and leverage management.
Stated as a priority in 6 of last 6 quarters. Management consistently emphasizes a disciplined and balanced capital allocation approach, targeting operating cash flow of $2.4 - $2.5 billion and free cash flow of $1.6 - $1.7 billion for fiscal 2027. The company delivered operating cash flow of $662 million in 2027-Q1 and has returned over $400 million to shareholders year-to-date. The trajectory is delivering against stated capital allocation priorities.
“We remain committed to our disciplined and balanced capital allocation approach that strengthens the business for the long-term and delivers continued returns to shareholders.”
“We remain committed to our disciplined and balanced capital allocation approach that strengthens the business for the long-term and delivers continued returns to shareholders.”
“We continue to pursue incremental cost savings confident that we are positioning the company for long-term success.”
“We remain committed to our disciplined and balanced capital allocation priorities, including maintaining our investment grade rating, advancing our brewery investments in our Beer Business, and drive…”
“We remain committed to deploying cash in-line with our balanced and consistent capital allocation priorities.”
“Our strategic priorities continue to be clear, and our best-in-class organization is energized and committed to delivering solid results.”