Constellation Brands Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Financial Results
Rhea-AI Summary
Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ) reported its third quarter fiscal 2026 financial results and scheduled a webcast and conference call on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. ET. The call will be hosted by President and CEO Bill Newlands and CFO Garth Hankinson. Investors can join via the company investor site at ir.cbrands.com for a live listen-only webcast and call participation details.
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News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, STZ declined 2.20%, reflecting a moderate negative market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +3.4% during that session. Our momentum scanner triggered 42 alerts that day, indicating elevated trading interest and price volatility. This price movement removed approximately $594M from the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $26.38B at that time.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
STZ was up 0.8% pre‑release while peers were mixed: ABEV -0.4%, FMX -2.15%, BUD +0.77%, TAP +0.09%, SAM +2.26%, indicating stock-specific positioning rather than a broad beverages move.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-04 | Earnings date notice | Positive | +3.1% | Set timing for Q3 FY26 results and conference call details. |
| 2025-10-15 | Debt offering | Neutral | +0.3% | Priced $500M 4.950% Senior Notes due 2035 for refinancing. |
| 2025-10-06 | Quarterly earnings | Neutral | -2.5% | Reported Q2 FY26 financial results and set earnings call. |
| 2025-10-02 | Management change | Neutral | +1.1% | Announced retirement of Chief Legal Officer and named successor. |
| 2025-10-01 | Dividend declaration | Positive | +3.2% | Declared $1.02 per share quarterly dividend for Class A stock. |
Recent news reactions are mixed, with dividends and earnings-date notices drawing positive moves, while some earnings and financing items saw modest to sharp declines.
Over the last few months, STZ’s news flow has covered dividends, financing, management changes, and prior earnings cycles. A dividend of $1.02 per share in early October 2025 coincided with a 3.18% gain, while announcing the Q3 2026 earnings date on 2025-12-04 saw a 3.14% rise. By contrast, the Q2 FY26 results on 2025-10-06 were followed by a -2.45% move. Today’s Q3 FY26 results continue this pattern of regular quarterly updates alongside capital markets and governance developments.
Regulatory & Risk Context
An effective automatic shelf on Form S-3ASR filed on 2025-11-07 allows STZ to issue various securities, including debt and Class A common stock, with terms set in future prospectus supplements. Usage count is 0 so far, but the shelf provides flexibility for future financing or capital structure moves.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement delivers STZ’s Q3 FY2026 financial results and confirms a conference call on January 8, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. ET. In recent filings, the company outlined long-term debt of $10.29 billion, plans to return about $4 billion to shareholders via repurchases through FY2028, and efficiency initiatives generating over $105 million in benefits. Investors may focus on how this quarter’s results affect leverage, capital returns, and progress against these cost and growth priorities.
AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Jan. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE: STZ), a leading beverage alcohol company, reported today its third quarter fiscal 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 Chief Financial Officer, Garth Hankinson, on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. ET. 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 Carissa Guzski 315-525-7362 / carissa.guzski@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 Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 financial results and full financial tables is available at: http://ml.globenewswire.com/Resource/Download/3ef69300-da43-4e07-9468-985051ddf0ed
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