Key facts, as of
As of October 8, 2026, Constellation Brands (STZ) trades at $118.39, down 15.5% over the past year. Its 52-week range runs from $110.60 to $168.60; the price is 29.8% below that high. It is 56.9% below its all-time high of $274.87, reached in April 2024. Over the 10 years to the end of September 2026, with dividends reinvested, it returned −20.2%, against +312.9% for the S&P 500 (SPY). It sits 17.1% below its 200-day average of $142.89, the usual sign of a long-term downtrend. Its 30-day volatility is 20.5% annualized, which we rate medium risk. It has a trailing P/E of 10.6 and a dividend yield of 3.48%.
Cite: Portfolio Terminal, "Constellation Brands (STZ) stock analysis", 2026-10-08. https://portfolio-terminal.com/analyse/stz
Where it trades today
trading 13% of the way up its 52-week range
How the price has moved
How far it is from its record
Constellation Brands (STZ) is 56.9% below its all-time high of $274.87, reached in April 2024. Over the 10 years to the end of September 2026, with dividends reinvested, it returned −20.2%, against +312.9% for the S&P 500 (SPY).
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 10.6x earnings versus 21.0x for the sector, which means the rerating case depends on proving the discount is too harsh.
- STZ should be monitored through portfolio risk contribution because short-term price strength is only useful if it fits the rest of the book.
- Relative performance versus PG, KO, PEP matters here because leadership inside consumer defensive rarely stays static for long.
Portfolio Use Case
- STZ is more relevant for investors who want some income support alongside price appreciation, not just pure growth exposure.
- The risk profile looks balanced enough for a diversified core-plus portfolio, provided the position size reflects sector concentration.
- 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
- 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 →
Live quote, valuation, beta, yield, and volume fields used for STZ. Last refresh: Oct 8, 2026, 10:09 AM.
- 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 $153.91 versus $118.39 today (+30.0%). 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 $9.21B in trailing revenue (6.1% year over year), with a 20.9% net margin, and $1.13B of free cash flow, against $10.22B 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.
Which ETFs hold it
STZ is in 8 of the 30 ETFs we track. It weighs most in XLP: 1.11% of the fund, holding #27 of 33.
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
In a downtrend, below both moving averages.
downtrend- Price is 6.1% below its 50-day average and 17.1% below its 200-day.
- The 50-day crossed below the 200-day on 2026-07-01 (a “death cross”).
- RSI at 46 is neither stretched nor washed out.
- The nearest ceiling is $128.21 (+8.3%).
A description of the chart, not advice. Indicators describe what the price has done; none of them knows what it does next.
Questions people ask about it
Is STZ a good investment in 2026?
Constellation Brands trades at a P/E ratio of 10.6, with medium volatility (20.5% annualized). The stock is in a consolidation phase.
What is the risk level of STZ?
Based on 30-day volatility of 20.5%, STZ has MEDIUM risk.
Does STZ pay dividends?
Yes, Constellation Brands has a dividend yield of 3.48%.
How far is STZ from its all-time high?
Constellation Brands is 56.9% below its all-time high of $274.87, reached in April 2024. Over the 10 years to the end of September 2026, with dividends reinvested, it returned −20.2%, against +312.9% for the S&P 500 (SPY).
Which ETFs hold STZ?
8 of the 30 popular ETFs we track hold Constellation Brands. The largest weights: XLP (1.11%), VIG (0.08%), VYM (0.07%), VTV (0.07%) and VOO (0.03%). Measured on each issuer's full holdings file, dated August 31 to September 24, 2026.
How much of VOO is STZ?
0.03%, as of August 31, 2026: STZ is holding #404 of 505 in Vanguard's file for VOO. $1,000 in VOO puts about $0.28 in Constellation Brands.
What is the analyst price target for STZ?
The average analyst price target for Constellation Brands (STZ) is $153.91 based on 23 analyst estimates, about 30.0% above the current price of $118.39. The published range runs from $99.00 to $209.00.
How much revenue does STZ generate?
Constellation Brands reported $9.21B in trailing twelve-month revenue. Revenue growth is running at 6.1% year over year. Net margin sits at 20.9%. Figures are aggregated from company filings by Yahoo Finance and refresh on an hourly cadence.
Compare STZ with anything
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