Peddock Capital Advisors LLC Sells 3,655 Shares of Constellation Brands Inc $STZ

Peddock Capital Advisors LLC reduced its holdings in shares of Constellation Brands Inc (NYSE:STZ) by 18.6% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 16,005 shares of the company’s stock after selling 3,655 shares during the period. Peddock Capital Advisors LLC’s holdings in Constellation Brands were worth $2,208,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Ameriprise Financial Inc. lifted its stake in Constellation Brands by 650.6% during the second quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. now owns 1,769,741 shares of the company’s stock worth $287,889,000 after purchasing an additional 1,533,961 shares during the period. Berkshire Hathaway Inc boosted its holdings in Constellation Brands by 11.6% during the second quarter. Berkshire Hathaway Inc now owns 13,400,000 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,179,912,000 after purchasing an additional 1,391,000 shares in the last quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. grew its stake in shares of Constellation Brands by 3.3% in the 3rd quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 18,202,611 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,451,346,000 after purchasing an additional 573,766 shares during the period. Worldquant Millennium Advisors LLC grew its stake in shares of Constellation Brands by 1,249.7% in the 2nd quarter. Worldquant Millennium Advisors LLC now owns 476,702 shares of the company’s stock valued at $77,550,000 after purchasing an additional 441,382 shares during the period. Finally, Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of Constellation Brands by 26.8% in the 3rd quarter. Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management LLC now owns 1,664,151 shares of the company’s stock worth $224,111,000 after buying an additional 351,241 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 77.34% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities analysts recently commented on STZ shares. Weiss Ratings upgraded Constellation Brands from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a research report on Thursday, February 5th. Wells Fargo & Company set a $165.00 price objective on Constellation Brands in a research note on Thursday, January 8th. Sanford C. Bernstein lifted their price objective on Constellation Brands from $195.00 to $197.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, January 9th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft cut their price objective on Constellation Brands from $162.00 to $154.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a report on Monday, March 30th. Finally, Citigroup raised shares of Constellation Brands from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and upped their target price for the stock from $155.00 to $175.00 in a report on Wednesday, March 18th. One equities research 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. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $178.50.

Constellation Brands Stock Down 0.1%

NYSE STZ opened at $151.03 on Monday. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $154.81 and its 200 day simple moving average is $144.91. Constellation Brands Inc has a one year low of $126.45 and a one year high of $196.91. The firm has a market cap of $26.19 billion, a PE ratio of 23.82, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.42 and a beta of 0.44. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.29, a current ratio of 1.34 and a quick ratio of 0.70.

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

Constellation Brands Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, February 12th. Investors of record on Thursday, January 29th were given a dividend of $1.02 per share. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, January 29th. This represents a $4.08 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.7%. Constellation Brands’s dividend payout ratio is 64.35%.

Trending Headlines about Constellation Brands

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks highlights STZ’s strong earnings-surprise history and argues the company has the ingredients to beat consensus again, supporting upside risk into the report. Will Constellation Brands (STZ) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
• Positive Sentiment: Needham reaffirmed its “buy” rating and set a $180 price target, signaling material upside vs. the current level and adding buy-side conviction ahead of results. Needham & Company LLC Reaffirms Buy Rating, $180 PT
• Positive Sentiment: MSN/coverage notes Evercore expects a near-term rally for STZ, reflecting some sell-side optimism on recovery drivers (premium beer, capacity expansion). Constellation Brands is tipped by Evercore to see a near-term rally
• Positive Sentiment: AmericanBankingNews reports UBS forecasts strong price appreciation for STZ — a bull signal from a major shop that can underpin investor confidence. UBS Group Forecasts Strong Price Appreciation for Constellation Brands (NYSE:STZ) Stock
• Neutral Sentiment: Barclays raised its price target slightly to $151 but kept an “equal weight” rating — a minor technical lift but not a clear bullish catalyst. Barclays Raises PT to $151, Keeps Equal Weight
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks and Yahoo preview Q4: analysts expect declines in wine & spirits and higher costs, but point to beer capacity expansion and premium-brand strength as offsetting factors — informational guidance ahead of the print. Seeking Clues to Constellation Brands (STZ) Q4 Earnings? A Peek Into Wall Street Projections for Key Metrics
• Neutral Sentiment: General Q4 preview coverage asks whether STZ can surprise — useful context but not directional until the company reports and issues guidance. Constellation Brands to Report Q4 Earnings: Can It Surprise Investors?
• Neutral Sentiment: A broader investor piece lists STZ among names under review; this is more thematic and less immediately catalytic for price. 3 Profitable Stocks We Steer Clear Of
• Negative Sentiment: Seeking Alpha flags “red flags” on beer metrics, raising concerns about volume/mix in core beer brands — a direct operational risk that could pressure near-term revenue and margins. Constellation Brands: Red Flags On Beer Metrics
• Negative Sentiment: UBS analysts warn of a “tricky” setup into the Q4 print — even with improved top-line visibility and attractive valuation, they caution the market reaction could be muted or negative if guidance disappoints. Constellation Brands faces tricky setup going into Q4 earnings report, says UBS Duplicate: Proactive UBS Coverage

Constellation Brands Company Profile

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.