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Constellation Brands exceeded fiscal second-quarter expectations with adjusted earnings of $3.74 per share and revenue of $2.63 billion, yet underlying consumer demand remains soft. While beer shipments rose 5.5%, depletions declined slightly, signaling cautious spending. The company is pivoting to special occasions and acquiring ready-to-drink brand SpikedAde for up to $353 million to diversify beyond core beer sales.
Constellation Brands exceeded fiscal second-quarter expectations with adjusted earnings of $3.74 per share and revenue of $2.63 billion, yet underlying consumer demand remains soft. While beer shipments rose 5.5%, depletions declined slightly, signaling cautious spending. The company is pivoting to special occasions and acquiring ready-to-drink brand SpikedAde for up to $353 million to diversify beyond core beer sales.
Constellation Brands reported fiscal second-quarter adjusted earnings of $3.74 per share, exceeding Wall Street estimates of $3.56, on revenue of $2.63 billion. While beer revenue rose 5% to $2.47 billion, underlying consumer demand metrics, known as depletions, declined slightly, indicating cautious spending. The company is pivoting toward special occasions and acquiring the ready-to-drink brand SpikedAde for up to $353 million to diversify beyond core beer sales.
Berkshire Hathaway boosted its Alphabet stake and expanded its homebuilder bets (Lennar, a new D.R. Horton stake, and the Taylor Morrison acquisition) while trimming positions in Kroger, Nucor and DaVita and reducing Bank of America, Ally and Capital One; it fully exited Constellation Brands and also lifted its stakes in Delta Air Lines and Macy’s.
Constellation Brands beat Q4 estimates with adjusted EPS of $1.90 on $1.92 billion revenue, but withdrew its fiscal 2028 outlook amid subdued demand and macro uncertainty as new CEO Nicholas Fink prepares to take over. For fiscal 2027, the company guided adjusted EPS of $11.20–$11.90 (below consensus $12.36); full-year 2026 net sales declined 3%, with beer remaining a growth driver. Shares edged lower in extended trading.
Constellation Brands lowered its full-year sales and profit outlook due to declining demand for beer among U.S. consumers, especially Hispanic buyers, amid economic concerns and reduced social gatherings, leading to a projected 2-4% fall in beer sales for 2026 and a drop in stock value.
Constellation Brands has lowered its full-year outlook due to a challenging economy and declining demand from Hispanic consumers, particularly affecting its beer sales, leading to an 8% stock drop and revised financial forecasts.
Constellation Brands, parent of Modelo and Corona, faces a significant drop in beer sales, especially among Hispanic consumers, leading to a profit and sales warning and a stock price near a 5-year low, with revised earnings and sales outlooks for 2026.
Constellation Brands, owner of Corona and Modelo, reports a 2% decline in beer sales and a 28% drop in wine and spirits, citing economic concerns, inflation, and changing consumer attitudes towards alcohol as key factors. The company is adjusting pricing strategies to address these challenges amid broader shifts in American drinking habits and health awareness.
Constellation Brands' beer sales declined by 2% in the latest quarter, largely attributed to decreased spending by Hispanic consumers amid concerns over Trump's immigration policies and broader economic fears, impacting demand for brands like Modelo, Corona, and Pacifico.
Constellation Brands reports a decline in beer sales, especially among Hispanic consumers, due to the impact of President Trump's immigration policies and related socioeconomic concerns, leading to decreased social occasions and consumer confidence, which has affected their flagship beer Modelo Especial and overall business performance.
Constellation Brands anticipates a $20 million cost impact due to a 50% aluminum tariff imposed by the US, affecting margins and primarily impacting their beer packaging costs, with the company unable to fully offset these additional expenses amid softer demand and changing consumer habits.
Corona's parent company, Constellation Brands, reports a 2% decline in beer sales, primarily due to reduced spending by Hispanic customers who are staying home more often amid socioeconomic concerns and immigration policy fears, impacting sales in key markets.
Constellation Brands reported better-than-expected profits but cited socioeconomic headwinds, including economic concerns and immigration crackdowns, as factors hurting beer demand, especially among Hispanic consumers, leading to a slight after-hours stock decline.
Constellation Brands reported lower-than-expected earnings and sales for Q1, impacted by declining consumer interest in alcohol, especially among younger generations, and socioeconomic headwinds. Despite challenges in the wine and spirits segment and a drop in stock value, the company remains optimistic about its beer segment and is diversifying into nonalcoholic beverages. Wall Street sees the stock as oversold, with significant institutional investment, including Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway.