JPMorgan Chase & Co. Issues Pessimistic Forecast for Constellation Brands (NYSE:STZ) Stock Price

Constellation Brands (NYSE:STZ) had its target price dropped by investment analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $169.00 to $165.00 in a research note issued on Thursday,Benzinga reports. The firm presently has a “neutral” rating on the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co.‘s target price points to a potential upside of 19.08% from the stock’s current price.

Other analysts have also issued research reports about the stock. Wells Fargo & Company lowered their target price on shares of Constellation Brands from $185.00 to $170.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Monday. Morgan Stanley reduced their price target on Constellation Brands from $183.00 to $158.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday. UBS Group dropped their price objective on Constellation Brands from $186.00 to $175.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, June 17th. Roth Mkm reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Constellation Brands in a report on Thursday, April 9th. Finally, Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Constellation Brands in a report on Monday, May 4th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have given a Buy rating, eight have assigned a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Constellation Brands currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $167.42.

Constellation Brands Trading Up 1.2%

STZ stock traded up $1.69 during midday trading on Thursday, reaching $138.56. The stock had a trading volume of 367,074 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,297,709. The firm has a market cap of $23.86 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.21, a PEG ratio of 4.10 and a beta of 0.39. Constellation Brands has a twelve month low of $126.45 and a twelve month high of $178.13. The company has a quick ratio of 0.55, a current ratio of 1.08 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.16. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $145.47 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $150.16.

Constellation Brands (NYSE:STZ) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, June 30th. The company reported $3.43 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $3.69 by ($0.26). Constellation Brands had a net margin of 18.87% and a return on equity of 25.97%. The business had revenue of $2.43 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.39 billion. During the same period last year, the business posted $3.22 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was down 3.3% compared to the same quarter last year. Constellation Brands has set its FY 2027 guidance at 11.200-11.900 EPS. As a group, research analysts expect that Constellation Brands will post 11.78 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity

In related news, EVP James O. Bourdeau sold 4,407 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, May 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $143.24, for a total transaction of $631,258.68. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 9,109 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,304,773.16. This represents a 32.61% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Corporate insiders own 12.20% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Constellation Brands

Several large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Nordea Investment Management AB boosted its stake in Constellation Brands by 6.1% in the 4th quarter. Nordea Investment Management AB now owns 867,776 shares of the company’s stock worth $120,300,000 after purchasing an additional 49,625 shares during the period. Hudson Edge Investment Partners Inc. raised its stake in shares of Constellation Brands by 36.1% in the 4th quarter. Hudson Edge Investment Partners Inc. now owns 48,062 shares of the company’s stock valued at $6,631,000 after purchasing an additional 12,746 shares during the period. Swiss Life Asset Management Ltd raised its stake in shares of Constellation Brands by 99.1% in the 4th quarter. Swiss Life Asset Management Ltd now owns 38,489 shares of the company’s stock valued at $5,310,000 after purchasing an additional 19,161 shares during the period. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP lifted its holdings in shares of Constellation Brands by 3.2% in the third quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 1,854,686 shares of the company’s stock valued at $249,819,000 after purchasing an additional 57,434 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. boosted its position in shares of Constellation Brands by 36.8% during the third quarter. Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. now owns 46,802 shares of the company’s stock worth $6,299,000 after buying an additional 12,602 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 77.34% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Constellation Brands

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

• Positive Sentiment: Constellation Brands beat Q1 earnings and revenue estimates, with beer strength and pricing gains helping offset softer sales trends. Constellation Brands (STZ) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: The company reaffirmed its fiscal 2027 guidance, which reassured investors that management still expects the business to perform despite a tougher consumer backdrop. Constellation Brands Analysts Slash Their Forecasts After Q1 Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Constellation Brands declared a quarterly dividend of $1.03 per share, keeping income investors engaged but not changing the operating outlook. Constellation Brands declares $1.03 dividend
• Neutral Sentiment: Management also pointed to softer volume trends and pressure from higher gas prices and inflation, suggesting consumer demand could remain uneven. Constellation Brands beats quarterly profit estimates on beer demand
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts at Barclays and Morgan Stanley cut price targets, reflecting more cautious views on valuation and near-term upside. Constellation Brands analyst price target changes

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.