Constellation Brands stock rises amid market strength
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 22 Dec 25
Source: Fool
Constellation Brands Inc (STZ) saw a price increase of 5.04% as it crossed above its 5-day SMA, reflecting positive momentum in the market.
This rise is attributed to sector rotation, as the stock benefits from broader market strength, with the Nasdaq-100 up 0.31% and the S&P 500 up 0.49%. Despite recent analyst downgrades, the company's strong portfolio in the beer segment and significant free cash flow position it well for future growth.
Investors may view this price movement as a buying opportunity, especially given the favorable market conditions and the company's potential for long-term growth despite short-term sales pressures.
Analyst Views on STZ
Wall Street analysts forecast STZ stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for STZ is 163.00 USD with a low forecast of 135.00 USD and a high forecast of 209.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
15 Analyst Rating
7 Buy
7 Hold
1 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 157.740
Low
135.00
Averages
163.00
High
209.00
Current: 157.740
Low
135.00
Averages
163.00
High
209.00
About STZ
Constellation Brands, Inc. is a producer and marketer of beer, wine, and spirits with operations in the United States, Mexico, New Zealand, and Italy with brands, such as Corona Extra, Modelo Especial, Robert Mondavi Winery, Kim Crawford, The Prisoner Wine Company, High West, Casa Noble, and Mi CAMPO. Its segments include Beer, Wine and Spirits, and Corporate Operations and Other. In the Beer segment, its portfolio consists of high-end imported beer brands and ABAs. It has a perpetual brand license to produce its Mexican beer portfolio and to import, market, and sell such a portfolio in the United States. In the Wine and Spirits segment, it sells a portfolio that includes higher-end wine brands complemented by certain higher-end spirits brands. Its Corporate Operations and Other segment consists of costs of corporate development, corporate finance, corporate strategy, executive management, growth, human resources, internal audit, investor relations, IT, legal and public relations.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
