Where it trades today
trading 0% of the way up its 52-week range
How the price has moved
What to weigh before acting
What Matters Now
- The key question is whether steady demand and pricing discipline can protect margins even if growth stays modest.
- STZ trades at 11.3x earnings versus 21.0x for the sector, which means the rerating case depends on proving the discount is too harsh.
- Recent realized volatility is running around 27.2%, above the sector norm of 18.0%, so position sizing matters more than usual.
- STZ remains in a bearish short-term trend and sits 29.4% below its high, which raises the bar for any thesis that depends on fast multiple expansion.
Portfolio Use Case
- STZ is more relevant for investors who want some income support alongside price appreciation, not just pure growth exposure.
- The beta profile suggests it can fit a quality or lower-volatility sleeve more naturally than a high-octane tactical basket.
- This page is most useful for deciding whether the stock deserves a permanent slot in the portfolio or just a place on the watchlist.
What Would Change the View
- A recovery in price alone would not be enough to improve the view; the thesis needs confirmation from improving business or valuation signals.
- Volatility is already above the sector norm, so even a correct long-term thesis can be painful if the position size is too aggressive.
- The view would need revisiting if peers such as PG, KO, PEP start winning the marginal flow or posting cleaner operating momentum.
Methodology
- Price, market cap, beta, yield, and liquidity fields for STZ come from Yahoo Finance quote and summary data.
- 30-day volatility is calculated from recent daily returns and annualized using a 252-trading-day convention.
- Sector context uses stored benchmark averages for Consumer Defensive so each page compares the ticker against a stable peer baseline rather than against the whole market.
- Peer comparisons use the Portfolio Terminal coverage set and highlight nearby listed alternatives such as PG, KO, PEP.
Sources
- Yahoo Finance quote dataopen →
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- Portfolio Terminal methodologyopen →
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- Peer set and coverage context
Comparative context for this page is anchored around nearby tracked names such as PG, KO, PEP.
What Constellation Brands does
Constellation Brands, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, produces, imports, markets, and sells beer, wine, and spirits in the United States, Canada, Mexico, New Zealand, and Italy. It offers beer under the Corona Extra, Corona Familiar, Corona Sunbrew, Corona Light, Corona Non-Alcoholic, Corona Premier, Modelo Especial, Modelo Chelada, Modelo Negra, Modelo Spiked Aguas Frescas, Modelo Oro, Modelo Noche Especial, Victoria, Vicky Chamoy, and Pacifico brand names. The company also offers wine under the Sea Smoke, Schrader Cellars, Kim Crawford, Mount Veeder, Ruffino, My Favorite Neighbor, Robert Mondavi Winery, and The Prisoner Wine Company brand names; and spirits under the Casa Noble,…
What analysts expect
STZ carries a buy consensus from 23 analysts, with an average price target of $168.65 versus $118.97 today (+41.8%). Targets are estimates and can move quickly after earnings.
Consensus aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Targets are estimates, not forecasts.
How the business is doing
STZ generated $9.06B in trailing revenue (-3.3% year over year), with a 20.1% net margin, and $2.21B of free cash flow, against $10.44B of net debt.
The numbers, year by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Gross profit | Operating income | Net income | EPS | Free cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $9.14B | $4.71B | $2.86B | $1.69B | $9.62 | $1.79B |
| 2025 | $10.21B | $5.31B | $3.36B | -$81.40M | -$0.45 | $1.94B |
| 2024 | $9.96B | $5.02B | $3.18B | $1.73B | $9.42 | $1.51B |
| 2023 | $9.45B | $4.77B | $2.84B | -$71.00M | -$0.11 | $1.72B |
When it reports next
Estimates aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Dates move and estimates change until the report lands.
How it sits in consumer defensive
Stable sector with essential products like food, beverages, and household goods.
The companies it competes with
STZ beside the consumer defensive names it is usually measured against.
What the chart is saying
Constellation Brands trades at $118.97, 29.4% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 0.40, it shows less sensitivity to what the wider market does.
Questions people ask about it
Is STZ a good buy right now?
Constellation Brands trades at 11.3x earnings. This is below market average, potentially undervalued. Current risk level is Medium based on 27.2% volatility.
Does STZ pay dividends?
Yes, Constellation Brands offers a dividend yield of 3.36%. That is roughly $4.00 per share a year.
How volatile is STZ?
With 30-day annualized volatility of 27.2% and beta of 0.40, STZ is classified as Medium risk. The stock tends to be more stable than the market average.
What is the analyst price target for STZ?
The average analyst price target for Constellation Brands (STZ) is $168.65 based on 23 analyst estimates, about 41.8% above the current price of $118.97. The published range runs from $115.00 to $209.00.
How much revenue does STZ generate?
Constellation Brands reported $9.06B in trailing twelve-month revenue. Revenue growth is running at -3.3% year over year. Net margin sits at 20.1%. Figures are aggregated from company filings by Yahoo Finance and refresh on an hourly cadence.