Constellation Brands (STZ) Stock Price, Fundamentals & Analysis

What STZ does

Constellation Brands (STZ) produces, imports, markets, and sells beer, wine, and spirits in the United States, Canada, Mexico, New Zealand, and Italy. It is best known for beer brands such as Corona Extra, Modelo Especial, and Pacifico, as well as wine labels including Robert Mondavi Winery and Ruffino, and spirits brands like Casa Noble and High West. The company sells its products to wholesale distributors, retailers, and state alcohol beverage control agencies. Constellation Brands (STZ) is part of the S&P 500 and operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, Beverages - Brewers industry.

Key numbers explained

• The current price of 116.57 USD is the latest trading price; the -0.87% change today shows the intraday move.
• The trailing P/E ratio of 11.1 compares the share price to the last 12 months of earnings, while the forward P/E ratio of 9.5 uses expected future earnings, often giving a sense of how the market views growth.
• The dividend yield of 3.5% tells you the annual dividend as a percentage of the share price; the exDividendDate is Jul 30, 2026, the date by which you must own the stock to receive the next payout.
• 39% of earnings paid out as dividends indicates the portion of profit returned to shareholders, with the rest kept for reinvestment or debt reduction.
• The beta of 0.4 suggests the stock tends to move less than the overall market, a trait common in consumer defensive names like Clorox (CLX) or Kraft Heinz (KHC).
• The 52-week range of 115.5 – 168.6 shows the lowest and highest prices over the past year; the -11.8% price change over that period reflects a year-over-year decline.
• The priceToBook of 2.42 compares the market price to the company's book value per share, a way to see whether the market values the company above or below its net assets.

Recent news

Analysts have adjusted their price targets on Constellation Brands (STZ) in recent sessions. UBS cut its target to 145 from 168, while Barclays lowered its to 122 from 132 and Citigroup reduced its to 165 from 185. Evercore ISI adjusted its target to 160 from 175, and BNP Paribas cut its to 110 from 115, with some outlets noting the stock has hit a 52-week low.

What to watch

Consumer defensive stocks like Constellation Brands (STZ) are often influenced by consumer spending trends, currency movements, and input costs for commodities such as barley and grapes. Because the company operates across multiple countries, foreign exchange fluctuations and trade policies can affect reported revenue and margins. Earnings releases, particularly the upcoming report on 6 oct. 2026, and changes in the debt-to-equity ratio of 123.2% are also relevant for understanding financial leverage. Investors may compare its metrics with peers such as Monster Beverage (MNST), Dollar Tree (DLTR), or Sysco (SYY) to contextualise valuation and growth.