Constellation Brands stock holds after a $2.43 billion quarter
Published on 08/17/2026 at 16:37 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Constellation Brands stock held near $139.16 on August 17, 2026, after the company reported June 30, 2026 quarter earnings of $3.43 a share on $2.43 billion in revenue. The same report showed revenue down 3.3% year over year, while FY 2027 EPS guidance was set at $11.20 to $11.90.
Earnings frame the move
The quarter came in below the $3.70 consensus EPS mark but still beat revenue expectations of $2.39 billion, according to recent market coverage. That mix matters more than the headline miss for investors because the company still produced a revenue beat and kept full-year profit guidance visible.
Shares traded with a market capitalization of $23.77 billion, a 52-week range of $126.45 to $171.00, and a dividend yield of 2.96% on August 17, 2026. The stock also changed hands near 13.28 times earnings, which keeps valuation in view as the guidance range points to a full-year earnings run-rate above the latest quarter.
Analyst view stays cautious
Recent analyst coverage puts the consensus rating at Hold, with an average price target of $167.53 across 22 analysts. That target sits 20.4% above the quoted $139.16 level, which gives the shares a clear benchmark even after the quarter's mixed readout.
The setup is straightforward: a $3.43 EPS result, a $2.43 billion sales figure, and FY 2027 guidance of $11.20 to $11.90 now define the near-term story. For investors, the key comparison is that revenue topped the $2.39 billion estimate even as EPS missed the $3.70 mark.
Beer remains central
Constellation Brands still leans heavily on its beer portfolio, led by Corona Extra, Modelo Especial, and Pacifico. That beer base matters because it gives the company a larger and more stable profit engine than the wine and spirits units that have faced more uneven demand.
Shares and valuation
As of August 17, 2026, Constellation Brands shares were quoted at $139.16, with a market capitalization of $23.77 billion. The stock remains pinned between the 52-week low of $126.45 and the high of $171.00, keeping the current trading band narrower than the full-year range.
More on Constellation Brands stock
Company: Constellation Brands, Inc.
ISIN: US21036P1084
Ticker: STZ
Exchange: NYSE
Sector / Industry: Consumer Staples / Beverages - Alcoholic
Index membership: S&P 500
Price (as of August 17, 2026, 3:59 p.m. ET): $139.16 USD
Market cap: $23.77 billion (as of August 17, 2026)
Next earnings date: October 5, 2026
