Constellation Brands, Inc. ownership disclosure by Berkshire Hathaway and Warren E. Buffett. The amendment reports 632,890 shares of Constellation Brands common stock as beneficially owned with 0.4% of the class. The Schedule 13G/A lists shared voting and dispositive power of 632,890 shares and is signed on 05/15/2026.
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Insights
Passive ownership disclosure: Berkshire Hathaway reports a small, shared stake in STZ.
The filing is a Schedule 13G/A amendment that lists 632,890 shares and 0.4% ownership, with shared voting and dispositive power. This form signals passive investor status rather than an active control intent.
Watch for future amendments if ownership changes; the excerpt shows group members and subsidiary attributions in Exhibit A. Timing and cash‑flow treatment are not detailed in the provided excerpt.
Key Figures
Shares beneficially owned:632,890 sharesPercent of class:0.4%Filing signature date:05/15/2026+1 more
Percent of class0.4%Beneficial ownership percentage reported in the amendment
Filing signature date05/15/2026Date of signatures on the amendment
CUSIP21036P108Constellation Brands common stock identifier
Key Terms
Schedule 13G/A, Beneficially owned, Shared dispositive power
3 terms
Schedule 13G/Aregulatory
"The amendment reports beneficial ownership on a Schedule 13G/A covering passive holdings"
A Schedule 13G/A is an amended public filing with the U.S. securities regulator that updates a previous Schedule 13G, disclosing when an individual or group holds a substantial (typically over 5%) stake in a company and is claiming a passive, non‑controlling intent. Investors monitor these updates because rising or falling holdings can signal changing confidence, potential future moves, or shifts in voting power — like watching a public ledger where large shareholders quietly adjust their positions.
Beneficially ownedfinancial
"Amount beneficially owned: See the Cover Pages for each of the Reporting Persons"
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.
Shared dispositive powerregulatory
"Shared Dispositive Power 632,890.00 is listed on the cover pages"
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Amendment No. 2)
CONSTELLATION BRANDS, INC.
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
(Title of Class of Securities)
21036P108
(CUSIP Number)
03/31/2026
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
schemaVersion:
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
21036P108
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Warren E. Buffett
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
UNITED STATES
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
632,890.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
632,890.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
632,890.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
0.4 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
21036P108
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
632,890.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
632,890.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
632,890.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
0.4 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC, CO
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
21036P108
1
Names of Reporting Persons
National Indemnity Company
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
NEBRASKA
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
632,890.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
632,890.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
632,890.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
0.4 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IC, CO
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
21036P108
1
Names of Reporting Persons
GEICO Corporation
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
632,890.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
632,890.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
632,890.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
0.4 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC, CO
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
21036P108
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Government Employees Insurance Company
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
NEBRASKA
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
632,890.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
632,890.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
632,890.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
0.4 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IC, CO
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
CONSTELLATION BRANDS, INC.
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
50 East Broad Street, Rochester, New York 14614
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
Warren E. Buffett
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.
National Indemnity Company
GEICO Corporation
Government Employees Insurance Company
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
Warren E. Buffett
3555 Farnam Street
Omaha, Nebraska 68131
Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
3555 Farnam Street
Omaha, Nebraska 68131
National Indemnity Company
1314 Douglas Street
Omaha, Nebraska 68102
GEICO Corporation
One GEICO Plaza
Washington, DC 20076
Government Employees Insurance Company
One GEICO Plaza
Washington, DC 20076
(c)
Citizenship:
Warren E. Buffett (United States Citizen); Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (State of Delaware); National Indemnity Company (State of Nebraska); GEICO Corporation (State of Delaware); Government Employees Insurance Company (State of Nebraska).
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
(e)
CUSIP No.:
21036P108
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
See the Cover Pages for each of the Reporting Persons.
(b)
Percent of class:
See the Cover Pages for each of the Reporting Persons.
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
See the Cover Pages for each of the Reporting Persons.
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
See the Cover Pages for each of the Reporting Persons.
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
See the Cover Pages for each of the Reporting Persons.
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
See the Cover Pages for each of the Reporting Persons.
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Ownership of 5 percent or less of a class
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
Not Applicable
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary.
See Exhibit A.
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), so indicate under Item 3(j) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and Item 3 classification of each member of the group. If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(c) or §240.13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identity of each member of the group.
See Exhibit A.
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Not Applicable
Item 10.
Certifications:
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
What stake does Berkshire Hathaway report in Constellation Brands (STZ)?
Berkshire Hathaway reports beneficial ownership of 632,890 shares, representing 0.4% of the class. The Schedule 13G/A shows shared voting and dispositive power of 632,890 shares and is part of an amended filing signed 05/15/2026.
Who is listed as beneficial owners on the Schedule 13G/A for STZ?
The filing lists Warren E. Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway Inc., National Indemnity Company, GEICO Corporation, and Government Employees Insurance Company. Each reporting person is shown with shared power over 632,890 shares.
Does the Schedule 13G/A indicate active control or passive ownership?
The amendment is a Schedule 13G/A, which is used for passive investors; it lists shared voting and dispositive power rather than sole control. The filing text and form type indicate passive reporting rather than an active control statement.
When was the Schedule 13G/A amendment signed for STZ ownership?
The signatures on the amendment are dated 05/15/2026. Multiple signatures by Warren E. Buffett appear, reflecting filings for the named reporting persons and related entities in the group.
What CUSIP and class of security are covered in this filing for STZ?
The filing covers Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share with CUSIP 21036P108. The Schedule 13G/A identifies the class and the issuer's principal executive office address in the disclosure.