Constellation Brands’ (STZ) “Buy” Rating Reiterated at Needham & Company LLC

Constellation Brands (NYSE:STZ)‘s stock had its “buy” rating reissued by Needham & Company LLC in a research report issued on Thursday,Benzinga reports. They presently have a $180.00 target price on the stock. Needham & Company LLC’s target price suggests a potential upside of 19.12% from the company’s current price.

Other equities research analysts also recently issued research reports about the company. Royal Bank Of Canada reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of Constellation Brands in a report on Wednesday, March 18th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price target on shares of Constellation Brands from $155.00 to $163.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Wednesday. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Constellation Brands from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a research note on Thursday, February 5th. Sanford C. Bernstein boosted their price objective on shares of Constellation Brands from $195.00 to $197.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, January 9th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company set a $165.00 target price on shares of Constellation Brands in a research report on Thursday, January 8th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have issued a Buy rating, eight have given a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $178.36.

Constellation Brands Stock Performance

Shares of STZ stock opened at $151.11 on Thursday. The company has a market cap of $26.20 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.84, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.42 and a beta of 0.44. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $155.15 and a 200-day simple moving average of $144.61. Constellation Brands has a 12-month low of $126.45 and a 12-month high of $196.91. The company has a current ratio of 1.34, a quick ratio of 0.70 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.29.

Constellation Brands (NYSE:STZ) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, January 7th. The company reported $3.06 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.63 by $0.43. Constellation Brands had a return on equity of 29.15% and a net margin of 11.08%.The firm had revenue of $2.22 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.17 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $3.25 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was down 9.8% compared to the same quarter last year. Constellation Brands has set its FY 2026 guidance at 11.300-11.600 EPS. On average, equities analysts forecast that Constellation Brands will post 13.5 EPS for the current year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in STZ. Hsbc Holdings PLC increased its holdings in Constellation Brands by 7.9% during the 4th quarter. Hsbc Holdings PLC now owns 269,319 shares of the company’s stock valued at $37,202,000 after acquiring an additional 19,730 shares in the last quarter. Strategic Investment Solutions Inc. IL lifted its holdings in shares of Constellation Brands by 23.0% in the fourth quarter. Strategic Investment Solutions Inc. IL now owns 1,653 shares of the company’s stock valued at $228,000 after purchasing an additional 309 shares in the last quarter. Anchor Investment Management LLC grew its position in shares of Constellation Brands by 5.1% in the fourth quarter. Anchor Investment Management LLC now owns 2,670 shares of the company’s stock valued at $368,000 after purchasing an additional 130 shares during the last quarter. MidFirst Bank acquired a new stake in shares of Constellation Brands in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $729,000. Finally, MV Capital Management Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Constellation Brands during the 4th quarter worth approximately $26,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 77.34% of the company’s stock.

Key Constellation Brands News

Here are the key news stories impacting Constellation Brands this week:

• Positive Sentiment: UBS raised its price target to $176 and kept a “buy” rating, giving STZ meaningful upside vs. the current level — a clear buy-side endorsement that can drive positive sentiment into earnings. UBS Raises PT
• Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan lifted its target to $163 and maintains a “neutral” rating — a less bullish call than UBS but still a supportive repricing that narrows downside risk. JPMorgan Raises PT
• Positive Sentiment: Evercore/other Street commentary is turning tactical ahead of the April 8 earnings release, with targets ~ $170 — this shows institutional buyers are positioning for a post-earnings re-rating. Evercore Tactical Boost
• Positive Sentiment: Constellation acquired Hopwtr, expanding its nonalcoholic/functional beverage portfolio — small near term, but strategically important for long-term category diversification and growth. Hopwtr Acquisition
• Positive Sentiment: STZ featured in lists of high-ROE defensive names, highlighting its cash efficiency and defensive appeal amid geopolitical market volatility — may attract risk-off flows. High ROE List
• Neutral Sentiment: A fair-value tweak moved the target marginally to ~$171.50 from ~$170.73 — a technical adjustment that leaves the core valuation intact and signals mixed Street views after Q3/CEO commentary. Fair Value Update
• Neutral Sentiment: Long-form pieces (Seeking Alpha) examine STZ’s exposure to lower-priced consumer products and strategic options — useful context but not immediate catalysts. Seeking Alpha Analysis
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks’ earnings preview warns Q4 EPS may decline and that STZ lacks the setup for an easy beat — raises the risk of a disappointing print that could pressure the stock post-release. Zacks Earnings Preview
• Negative Sentiment: Deutsche Bank has lowered its expectations for STZ, a cautionary signal from a major shop that could weigh on sentiment if other shops follow. Deutsche Bank Lowered Expectations

About Constellation Brands

Constellation Brands, Inc is a leading producer and marketer of beer, wine and spirits, with operations spanning production, importation, marketing and distribution. The company’s beverage portfolio includes a range of premium and mainstream wines and spirits alongside major imported beer brands; in the U.S. market Constellation is widely known for its role in bringing Mexican imports such as Corona and Modelo to American consumers. Constellation supplies retail, on‑premise and foodservice channels and supports its brands with national sales and marketing platforms and supply‑chain capabilities.

The company traces its roots to the Canandaigua Wine Company, founded by Marvin Sands in 1945, and evolved through organic growth and acquisition into a diversified beverage company.