Swiss National Bank Has $58.16 Million Position in Constellation Brands Inc $STZ

Swiss National Bank decreased its stake in Constellation Brands Inc (NYSE:STZ) by 12.3% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 431,900 shares of the company’s stock after selling 60,400 shares during the period. Swiss National Bank owned 0.25% of Constellation Brands worth $58,164,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

A number of other hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in STZ. Root Financial Partners LLC bought a new stake in Constellation Brands in the third quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Salomon & Ludwin LLC acquired a new position in Constellation Brands in the third quarter valued at $30,000. Abound Wealth Management grew its holdings in Constellation Brands by 341.8% during the 3rd quarter. Abound Wealth Management now owns 243 shares of the company’s stock worth $33,000 after acquiring an additional 188 shares during the period. Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of Constellation Brands in the 2nd quarter worth about $49,000. Finally, Newbridge Financial Services Group Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Constellation Brands in the 2nd quarter valued at about $49,000. 77.34% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Constellation Brands Stock Performance

Shares of STZ opened at $149.92 on Thursday. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $155.08 and a 200 day moving average of $144.68. The company has a market capitalization of $26.00 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.65, a PEG ratio of 0.42 and a beta of 0.44. Constellation Brands Inc 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 data on Wednesday, January 7th. The company reported $3.06 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.63 by $0.43. Constellation Brands had a return on equity of 29.15% and a net margin of 11.08%.The business had revenue of $2.22 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.17 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $3.25 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was down 9.8% on a year-over-year basis. 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 year.

Constellation Brands Dividend Announcement

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

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities research analysts recently commented on STZ shares. Weiss Ratings raised Constellation Brands from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a research note on Thursday, February 5th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reaffirmed a “hold” rating and set a $160.00 price objective on shares of Constellation Brands in a research report on Monday, December 15th. Barclays lifted their price objective on shares of Constellation Brands from $147.00 to $148.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Monday, January 12th. Wells Fargo & Company set a $165.00 price target on shares of Constellation Brands in a report on Thursday, January 8th. Finally, Needham & Company LLC reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $180.00 price objective on shares of Constellation Brands in a report on Tuesday, January 6th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have issued a Buy rating, nine have given a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $176.91.

Constellation Brands 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.