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Here's What Key Metrics Tell Us About Constellation Brands (STZ) Q4 Earnings

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For the quarter ended February 2026, Constellation Brands (STZ - Free Report) reported revenue of $1.92 billion, down 11.3% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $1.90, compared to $2.63 in the year-ago quarter.

The reported revenue represents a surprise of +1.25% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.9 billion. With the consensus EPS estimate being $1.74, the EPS surprise was +9.43%.

While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.

Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance.

Here is how Constellation Brands performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:
  • Net Sales- Wine and Spirits: $194.2 million versus the four-analyst average estimate of $194.97 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of -57.8%.
  • Net Sales- Beer: $1.73 billion versus $1.71 billion estimated by four analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +1.3% change.
  • Operating Income- Wine and Spirits: $2.6 million versus $2.39 million estimated by four analysts on average.
  • Operating Income- Corporate Operations and Other: $-66.9 million compared to the $-64.86 million average estimate based on four analysts.
  • Operating Income- Beer: $572.5 million versus the four-analyst average estimate of $573.63 million.

View all Key Company Metrics for Constellation Brands here>>>

Shares of Constellation Brands have returned +2.5% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -1.7% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.

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