Rothschild & Co Redburn Adjusts Price Target on Constellation Brands to $180 From $200

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.

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.

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.

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.

Constellation Brands (STZ) acquired SpikedAde, a hard sports drink brand, for $75M with up to $278M in contingent payments. The deal includes production, marketing, and distribution rights, aiming to expand SpikedAde's reach in the U.S. Constellation highlights the 25% growth in the spirit-based ready-to-drink category.

Constellation Brands acquired SpikedAde for up to $353m, including $75m upfront. The deal targets the growing RTD beverage segment, with SpikedAde's team joining Constellation's Beer Division. RTD category sales rose 25% in the past year, according to Circana data.