UBS Reiterates 'Buy' Rating for Constellation Brands

UBS analyst Peter Grom has reiterated a 'buy' rating for Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE:STZ), setting a price target of $175. This reaffirmation on June 17, 2026, suggests confidence in the company's future performance.

Constellation Brands, Inc. Stock Up 9.1%

Shares of NYSE:STZ recently traded around $142.15. Constellation Brands boasts a market cap of approximately $24.71 billion. The company has a P/E ratio of 15.0 and a forward P/E of 11.6, indicating potential future earnings growth. It has a beta of 0.384, suggesting lower volatility compared to the market. The stock's 52-week range is between $126.45 and $178.14, with moving averages of $149.63 over 50 days and $146.10 over 200 days.

Recent Earnings

In its latest earnings report, Constellation Brands posted revenue of about $9.14 billion, although it experienced a revenue decline of 11.3%. The company's net margin stands at 18.5%, and it has a return on equity of 22.6%. The next earnings release is scheduled for June 30, 2026.

Dividend

Constellation Brands offers an annual dividend rate of $4.12, yielding 2.86%. The dividend payout ratio is 42.46%, indicating a balanced approach to returning profits to shareholders.

Insider Buying and Selling at Constellation Brands, Inc.

Recent insider activity includes James Bourdeau, EVP and Senior Advisor, selling 4,407 shares on May 12, 2026, at an average price of $143.24. Additionally, Bourdeau bought 5,973 shares on May 1, 2026. EVP, CLO, & Secretary Jeffrey LaBarge sold 507 shares on May 1, 2026, at $152.82.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On June 17, 2026, UBS maintained its 'buy' rating with a $175 price target. Other analysts have differing views; for instance, B of A Securities reiterated a 'sell' rating with a $152 target on May 28, 2026. The consensus among analysts is a 'buy' recommendation, with a mean price target of $176.09 based on 22 analyst opinions.

About Constellation Brands

Constellation Brands, Inc. is a leading beverage company headquartered in Rochester, New York. It produces and markets beer, wine, and spirits across several countries including the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The company's well-known beer brands include Corona and Modelo, while its wine portfolio features names like Robert Mondavi and Kim Crawford. CEO Nicholas Ian Fink leads the company, which employs around 9,400 people.

Bottom Line

UBS's reiteration of a 'buy' rating for Constellation Brands reflects continued confidence in the company's prospects. Investors often track such analyst updates, though it's important to remember that 13F filings and rating changes provide a snapshot of past positions and opinions, not current ones.