In the turbulent waters of a market downturn, investors traditionally seek refuge in "defensive" stocks – companies whose products and services remain in demand regardless of the economic climate. Consumer staples, such as food, beverages, and household goods, are often perceived as prime examples. However, the recent performance of Molson Coors
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Constellation Brands delivered third quarter results that exceeded Wall Street’s expectations for both revenue and non-GAAP earnings per share, despite a 15% year-over-year sales decline. The market’s positive reaction reflected management’s commentary on resilient brand loyalty—particularly for Corona and Modelo—even as challenging macroeconomic conditions weighed on overall beer volumes. CEO Bill Newlands highlighted that “80% of surveyed Hispanic and non-Hispanic consumers continue to express concern about the socioeconomic environment,” identifying these consumer pressures as central to recent performance. Constellation’s ongoing investment in marketing and brand health also featured prominently in the quarter’s narrative.
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Beer, wine, and spirits company Constellation Brands (NYSE:STZ) reported Q3 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, but sales fell by 15% year on year to $2.48 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $3.63 per share was 6.5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Rochester, NY – October 7, 2025 – Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ), a leading force in the alcoholic beverage industry, saw its stock surge by nearly 4% in early trading today, defying a broader climate of market caution. The impressive jump followed the release of the company's second-quarter results, which comfortably surpassed Wall
Shares of beer, wine, and spirits company Constellation Brands (NYSE:STZ)
jumped 2.1% in the morning session after the company reported third-quarter financial results that exceeded Wall Street's expectations for both sales and profit. Although the beverage maker's sales of $2.48 billion marked a 15% decrease from the previous year, the figure was still slightly ahead of the $2.47 billion analysts had forecasted. Similarly, adjusted earnings per share came in at $3.63, comfortably above consensus estimates of $3.41. The positive investor reaction came despite the company lowering its full-year guidance for organic revenue growth and adjusted earnings per share. Investors appeared to focus on the better-than-expected results for the quarter, forgiving the weaker outlook.
Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE:STZ) shares are trading higher Tuesday after the company reported better-than-expected second-quarter financial results.
Beer, wine, and spirits company Constellation Brands (NYSE:STZ) reported Q3 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, but sales fell by 15% year on year to $2.48 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $3.63 per share was 6.5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Constellation Brands announces financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2026 after the market close on Monday. Here's a rundown of the report.
Constellation Brands (STZ) reported a strong Q2 FY2026 earnings beat, with EPS of $3.63 vs. $3.46 estimate, driving a positive 3.34% after-hours stock gain.
