Constellation Brands (NYSE:STZ) Receives Buy Rating from Needham & Company LLC

Constellation Brands (NYSE:STZ)‘s stock had its “buy” rating reiterated by equities researchers at Needham & Company LLC in a research note issued to investors on Thursday,Benzinga reports. They presently have a $180.00 price objective on the stock. Needham & Company LLC’s price objective would suggest a potential upside of 19.12% from the stock’s previous close.

Other research analysts also recently issued research reports about the company. Wells Fargo & Company set a $165.00 price target on Constellation Brands in a research note on Thursday, January 8th. Weiss Ratings raised Constellation Brands from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a report on Thursday, February 5th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their target price on shares of Constellation Brands from $155.00 to $163.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday. UBS Group lifted their target price on shares of Constellation Brands from $168.00 to $176.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein upped their price target on shares of Constellation Brands from $195.00 to $197.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, January 9th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have assigned a Buy rating, eight have assigned a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $178.36.

Constellation Brands Price Performance

Shares of STZ opened at $151.11 on Thursday. Constellation Brands has a 1-year low of $126.45 and a 1-year high of $196.91. The stock has a market cap of $26.20 billion, a PE ratio of 23.84, 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. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $155.15 and a 200 day moving average price of $144.61.

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, 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 company had revenue of $2.22 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.17 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $3.25 earnings per share. The business’s quarterly revenue 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. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that Constellation Brands will post 13.5 EPS for the current year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of STZ. Root Financial Partners LLC purchased a new position in Constellation Brands in the 3rd quarter valued at $26,000. MV Capital Management Inc. purchased a new position in Constellation Brands during the 4th quarter worth $26,000. Stance Capital LLC purchased a new position in Constellation Brands during the 3rd quarter worth $26,000. Strive Financial Group LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Constellation Brands in the 4th quarter worth $27,000. Finally, GoalVest Advisory LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Constellation Brands in the 4th quarter worth $28,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 77.34% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Constellation Brands

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

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.