gurufocus.comOCT 62 min read$STZ

Is Constellation Brands Inc (STZ) Undervalued at $115.67 After Q

Constellation Brands (STZ) reported Q2 2027 EPS of $3.32, missing estimates but up 3% YoY. Net sales rose 6% to $2.63B, with beer up 5% and wine/spirits up 17%. Operating income fell 8% due to higher costs. GuruFocus values STZ at $179.42, suggesting 35.5% undervaluation, but notes balance sheet vulnerabilities.

Original reporting

gurufocus.com

Published Oct 6, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC

Analysis

AlphAI AI DeskAI-generated

Added to AlphAI Oct 6, 2026, 9:14 PM UTC. Informational, not investment advice.

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AlphAI market briefEarnings

Primary signal

$STZ

Bearish

high confidence

Mentioned

$STZ

Relevance

7/10

AlphAI data visualization · based on gurufocus.com

Decision brief

The 30-second read

$STZBearishMed

Why it matters

The earnings miss highlights margin pressure from higher marketing spend, while revenue growth remains solid.

Market read

The earnings release provides fresh data that can influence short‑term trading decisions for STZ and peers in the beverage sector.

What to watch

Strong wine and spirits growth and solid cash flow could support the stock despite the earnings miss.

Relevance 7/10Novelty 8/10Timing: after-hours release on Oct 6

Background

Constellation Brands is a leading U.S. producer of beer, wine, and spirits, recently filing its Q2 FY2027 8‑K.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

AI estimates · verify against primary disclosures

$STZBearishHigh confidence

Context

Constellation Brands reported Q2 FY2027 EPS of $3.32, missing estimates and showing lower operating income.

Expected impact

likely downside as market prices in the EPS miss and margin compression

Evidence & confidence

The miss versus $3.61 consensus and an 8% drop in operating income are material deviations that typically weigh on the stock.

Market effects

Sector

May pressure other alcoholic beverage stocks as margin concerns spread.

Regional

U.S. consumer discretionary sector could see slight pullback.

Global

Limited; primarily U.S. equity impact.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Valuation still appears deep‑discounted to fair value, suggesting a potential rebound if the market overreacts.

Key entities

Executive
Nicholas Fink
President & CEO who commented on cash flow and capital allocation.

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NOV 2

$STZMed

Jefferies raises Constellation Brands stock price target on beer margin outlook

Jefferies raised its price target for Constellation Brands (STZ) to $142 from $135, maintaining a Hold rating. The firm cited improved beer margin outlook and recent share gains. STZ's P/E ratio is 12.09, with a PEG ratio of 0.19. The company reported Q2 net sales of $2.63B, up 6% YoY, with EPS of $3.74. Other analysts have mixed outlooks.

investing.com2 min

OCT 31

$STZMed

Judge keeps distribution deal in place after Coors warns of nine-figure losses

A Denver judge blocked Constellation Brands from canceling its distribution deal with Coors Distributing Company (CDC), a subsidiary of Molson Coors, citing potential $100M+ losses and reputational harm. CDC claims the deal is worth over nine figures. Constellation disputes CDC's claims. A hearing on CDC's lawsuit against Mark Anthony Brands is scheduled.

denverpost.com2 min

OCT 12

$STZMedAI 8/10

Constellation Brands Agrees to Buy SpikedAde for Up to $353 Million

Constellation Brands (STZ) agreed to buy SpikedAde for up to $353M, entering the 'hard hydration' alcohol segment. The deal follows Q2 results showing beer sales growth but softer retail demand. CEO Nick Fink aims to diversify, though past acquisitions have underperformed. Analysts note the deal's manageable size but caution about the category's long-term potential.

vinetur.com7 min

OCT 12

$STZMedAI 8/10

Constellation Brands reports a 26% drop in first-half wine and spirits sales

Constellation Brands reported a 26% drop in wine and spirits net sales to $308.6M for the first half of its fiscal year, largely due to 2025 divestitures. Organic sales in the segment grew 12%. Group net sales rose 1% to $5.066B, with beer sales up 4% to $4.757B. Net income increased 24% to $1.220B. The company maintained a cautious outlook for the rest of the year.

vinetur.com2 min

OCT 11

$STZHighAI 8/10

Constellation Brands: Q2 Revenue Rises 6% To $2.63 Billion As Beer And Wine And Spirits Sales Grow

Constellation Brands reported Q2 fiscal 2027 net sales of $2.63B, up 6% YoY. Beer sales rose 5% to $2.47B, while Wine and Spirits sales increased 17% to $159.4M. Operating income fell 8% to $805M, but EPS rose 25% to $3.32. The company acquired SpikedAde for $75M, with up to $278M in contingent payments. Constellation updated its fiscal 2027 EPS guidance to $11.85-$12.55 and declared a $1.03 quarterly dividend.

pulse2.com3 min

OCT 9

$LWLow

Earnings market review: beats fall short as guidance and costs drive reactions

Lamb Weston (LW) and Constellation Brands (STZ) reported earnings beats but faced mixed reactions due to guidance and cost pressures. PepsiCo (PEP) and Delta Air Lines (DAL) also reported, with DAL missing EPS estimates. Analysts note that estimate revisions, not just beats, are driving market reactions. The macro backdrop includes high yields and expensive oil, impacting earnings expectations.

uk.investing.com3 min