HSBC downgrades Constellation Brands to Hold and cuts price target to $135

HSBC lowered its rating on Constellation Brands from Buy to Hold and reduced its price target from $192 to $135. The downgrade cited weak performance of the company's top beer brands despite a boost from the FIFA World Cup. The stock was trading at $118.39, down about 15% over the past year. Other banks also trimmed targets, with BNP Paribas moving its target to $99 from $110.

HSBC’s lower target suggests less upside for investors and may pressure the share price, which is already 30% below its 52‑week high. The downgrade could influence other analysts and fund managers who follow HSBC’s ratings.

  • 1HSBC downgraded Constellation Brands from Buy to Hold.
  • 2HSBC cut its price target to $135.00 from $192.00.
  • 3The stock was trading at $118.39 at the time of the downgrade.
  • 4The share price is down 15% over the past year.
  • 5Constellation Brands trades at a P/E ratio of 11.25.
  • 6BNP Paribas adjusted its price target to $99 from $110.

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