STZ CONSTELLATION BRANDS, INC.
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Executive Summary
Constellation Brands reported strong fiscal 2026 results with $11.82 comparable EPS, exceeding guidance, and issued a positive outlook for fiscal 2027 while withdrawing the 2028 forecast. The company returned over $1.6 billion to shareholders through dividends and buybacks.
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Actionable Insight
The strong beat and raised guidance suggest continued momentum. Traders should watch the company's ability to maintain its investment-grade rating while returning capital, and monitor the success of its modular brewery expansions.
Key Facts
- Generated $11.82 comparable EPS for fiscal 2026, exceeding the $11.20-$11.90 guidance range
- Beer business led the category in dollar share gains, with Q4 depletions growing 0.6%
- Wine & Spirits business delivered 8.3% depletion growth in Q4
- Returned $1.6 billion to shareholders via dividends and share repurchases
- Issued fiscal 2027 EPS outlook of $11.20-$11.90 and free cash flow target of $1.6-$1.7 billion
Financial Impact
Generated $11.82 comparable EPS for fiscal 2026, exceeding guidance, and $2.7 billion in operating cash flow
Risk Factors
- Withdrew fiscal 2028 outlook, indicating uncertainty beyond 2027
- Operating environment remains dynamic and challenging
- Dependence on sales of Mexican beer brands
Market Snapshot
Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 6 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| 8-K Filing (Primary) | 0000016918-26-000008 |
| Document: stz-20260408.htm | 0000016918-26-000008 |
| Document: 0000016918-26-000008-index-headers.html | 0000016918-26-000008 |
| Document: 0000016918-26-000008-index.html | 0000016918-26-000008 |
| Document: 0000016918-26-000008.txt | 0000016918-26-000008 |
| 8-K Data (Synthetic) | 0000016918-26-000008 |
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