Constellation Brands Reports Full Fiscal Year and Fourth Quarter 2026 Financial Results
Rhea-AI Summary
Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ) reported its full fiscal year and fourth quarter 2026 financial results and announced a conference call for investors.
The call is scheduled for Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. ET, with outgoing CEO Bill Newlands and CFO Garth Hankinson hosting and incoming CEO Nicholas Fink offering brief remarks. Webcast and call details are available on the company's investor site.
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News Market Reaction – STZ
On the day this news was published, STZ gained 8.53%, reflecting a notable positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +3.5% during that session. Our momentum scanner triggered 42 alerts that day, indicating elevated trading interest and price volatility. This price movement added approximately $2.22B to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $28.30B at that time. Trading volume was above average at 1.8x the daily average, suggesting increased trading activity.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Peers on Argus
STZ was flagged with an "up" direction in momentum data while peer KDP showed a down move of -0.43%, and no other peers appeared in the scanner, suggesting a stock-specific setup rather than a sector-wide move.
Previous Earnings Reports
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-07 | Earnings release | Neutral | +5.3% | Reported Q3 FY2026 financial results and scheduled webcast with leadership. |
| 2025-10-06 | Earnings release | Neutral | +1.0% | Announced Q2 FY2026 results and an earnings call to discuss outlook. |
| 2025-07-01 | Earnings release | Neutral | +4.5% | Outlined Q1 FY2026 financial results and investor conference call details. |
| 2025-04-09 | Earnings release | Neutral | +0.7% | Reported FY and Q4 2025 results plus FY2026–2028 outlook with call. |
| 2025-01-10 | Earnings release | Neutral | -17.1% | Released Q3 FY2025 results and held a call on performance and outlook. |
Earnings-related headlines have produced mixed one-day moves, ranging from -17.09% to +5.32%, with an average move of -1.1% across recent results.
Over the past several quarters, Constellation Brands has repeatedly reported earnings and hosted webcasts led by CEO Bill Newlands and CFO Garth Hankinson, covering first, second, and third quarter fiscal 2026 results, plus fiscal 2025 year-end and outlook on Apr 10, 2025. One notable reaction was a -17.09% move after third quarter fiscal 2025 results on Jan 10, 2025, contrasted with gains of 4.48% and 5.32% after other quarters. Today’s full-year and Q4 2026 report follows this established communications pattern.
Historical Comparison
In the past year, STZ’s 5 earnings releases saw an average one-day move of -1.1%, with reactions ranging from steep selloffs to solid gains.
The company has delivered a sequence of quarterly and annual earnings updates through fiscal 2025–2026, consistently pairing results with detailed webcasts and outlook commentary.
Regulatory & Risk Context
An automatic shelf registration on Form S-3ASR filed on Nov 7, 2025 allows Constellation Brands to issue various securities, including debt and Class A common stock, with terms set in future supplements. Net proceeds from any primary offerings are designated for general corporate purposes such as debt repayment, working capital, capital expenditures, share repurchases, dividends, and acquisitions.
Market Pulse Summary
The stock moved +8.5% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with past instances where some earnings updates produced gains of up to 5.32%. However, prior results have also triggered a -17.09% drop, underscoring that earnings have been a volatile catalyst. The existing automatic shelf on Form S-3ASR provides flexibility for future capital raises, which could influence longer-term sentiment depending on how it is used.
AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.
ROCHESTER, N.Y., April 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE: STZ), a leading beverage alcohol company, reported today its full fiscal year and fourth quarter 2026 financial results. A conference call to discuss the financial results and outlook will be hosted by President and Chief Executive Officer, Bill Newlands, and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Garth Hankinson, on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. ET. Incoming President and CEO Nicholas Fink will also join at the beginning of the call to provide brief remarks before turning the call over to Mr. Newlands and Mr. Hankinson to conduct the question-and-answer session. Visit ir.cbrands.com to locate information for joining the conference call, or a live, listen-only webcast of the conference call.
ABOUT CONSTELLATION BRANDS
Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ) is a leading international producer and marketer of beer, wine, and spirits with operations in the U.S., Mexico, New Zealand, and Italy. Our mission is to build brands that people love because we believe elevating human connections is Worth Reaching For. It’s worth our dedication, hard work, and calculated risks to anticipate market trends and deliver for our consumers, shareholders, employees, and industry. This dedication is what has driven us to become one of the fastest-growing, large CPG companies in the U.S. at retail, and it drives our pursuit to deliver what’s next.
Every day, people reach for brands from our high-end, imported beer portfolio anchored by the iconic Corona Extra and Modelo Especial, a flavorful lineup of Modelo Cheladas, and favorites like Pacifico, and Victoria; our exceptional wine brands including The Prisoner Wine Company, Robert Mondavi Winery, Kim Crawford, Schrader Cellars, and Lingua Franca; and our craft spirits brands such as Casa Noble Tequila and High West Whiskey.
As an agriculture-based company, we strive to operate in a way that is sustainable and responsible. Our ESG strategy is embedded into our business and we focus on serving as good stewards of the environment, investing in our communities, and promoting responsible beverage alcohol consumption. We believe these aspirations in support of our longer-term business strategy allow us to contribute to a future that is truly Worth Reaching For.
To learn more, visit www.cbrands.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.
| MEDIA CONTACTS | INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACTS |
| Amy Martin 585-678-7141 / amy.martin@cbrands.com | Blair Veenema 585-284-4433 / blair.veenema@cbrands.com Snehal Shah 847-385-4940 / snehal.shah@cbrands.com David Paccapaniccia 585-282-7227 / david.paccapaniccia@cbrands.com |
A PDF containing our Fiscal Year and Fourth Quarter 2026 financial results and full financial tables is available at: http://ml.globenewswire.com/Resource/Download/ee30bd34-a090-4367-9e24-3cb70e16f244
