Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Cuts Constellation Brands (NYSE:STZ) Price Target to $154.00

Constellation Brands (NYSE:STZ) had its price target lowered by Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft from $162.00 to $154.00 in a report published on Monday morning,Benzinga reports. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft currently has a hold rating on the stock.

STZ has been the subject of several other research reports. Sanford C. Bernstein boosted their price objective on Constellation Brands from $195.00 to $197.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, January 9th. Royal Bank Of Canada reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of Constellation Brands in a research report on Wednesday, March 18th. Wells Fargo & Company set a $165.00 price target on Constellation Brands in a report on Thursday, January 8th. Barclays increased their price objective on Constellation Brands from $147.00 to $148.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Monday, January 12th. Finally, Needham & Company LLC restated a “buy” rating and issued a $180.00 price objective on shares of Constellation Brands in a research note on Tuesday, January 6th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have issued a Buy rating, eight have assigned a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $178.36.

Constellation Brands Price Performance

NYSE STZ opened at $151.11 on Monday. Constellation Brands has a 1 year low of $126.45 and a 1 year high of $196.91. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of $155.15 and a 200 day simple moving average of $144.61. The company has a current ratio of 1.34, a quick ratio of 0.70 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.29. The company has a market cap of $26.20 billion, a P/E ratio of 23.84, a P/E/G ratio of 0.42 and a beta of 0.44.

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

Constellation Brands Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, February 12th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, January 29th were issued a dividend of $1.02 per share. 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 dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 64.35%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of large investors have recently modified their holdings of STZ. Root Financial Partners LLC bought a new stake in Constellation Brands in the third quarter valued at about $26,000. MV Capital Management Inc. bought a new position in Constellation Brands during the fourth quarter worth about $26,000. Stance Capital LLC acquired a new stake in Constellation Brands during the third quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Strive Financial Group LLC bought a new stake in shares of Constellation Brands in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Finally, GoalVest Advisory LLC acquired a new position in shares of Constellation Brands in the 4th quarter worth approximately $28,000. 77.34% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Constellation Brands News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Constellation Brands this week:

• Positive Sentiment: UBS raised its price target to $176 and kept a “buy” rating — the largest upside among recent broker moves and a clear bullish signal into earnings. UBS Raises PT to $176
• Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan bumped its target to $163 (neutral rating), trimming uncertainty while implying mid‑teens upside potential vs. current levels. JPMorgan Raises PT to $163
• Positive Sentiment: Evercore/other Street notes have moved tactically higher into the company’s April earnings, supporting near‑term sentiment. Wall Street Turns Tactical on Constellation Brands
• Positive Sentiment: Constellation acquired Hopwtr, expanding its nonalcoholic/functional beverage lineup — a strategic tuck‑in that supports growth diversification outside alcohol. Constellation Brands buys Hopwtr
• Positive Sentiment: STZ is being cited as a defensive, high‑ROE name in recent screens, which can attract flows amid macro/geopolitical volatility. 5 Stocks With High ROE to Buy
• Neutral Sentiment: A MarketFair/fair‑value note nudged its fair value slightly to ~$171.50 from ~$170.73 — a fine‑tuning that leaves the core valuation story unchanged. How The Constellation Brands (STZ) Investment Story Is Evolving
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage/analysis pieces (Seeking Alpha, Zacks analyst blog) are framing STZ as a steady, defensive consumer stock — supportive for longer‑term holders but not a catalyst by themselves. Constellation Brands: Looking At Cheap Consumer Products
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks previews the upcoming quarter as one where STZ lacks the setup for an earnings beat, highlighting expectations for declining Q4 results — a near‑term headwind into the April 8 report. Earnings Preview: Q4 Expected to Decline
• Negative Sentiment: Deutsche Bank has lowered expectations for STZ, which adds a countervailing voice to the recent upgrades and could weigh on sentiment if earnings or guidance miss. Deutsche Bank Lowers Expectations

About Constellation Brands

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.