
Constellation Brands beats estimates, posts weak outlook

Beverages firm Constellation Brands reported increases in sales and earnings per share last quarter, but issued weaker-than-expected guidance for the next fiscal year. Its net sales increased by 1% to US$2.16 billion in the fourth quarter of its 2025 fiscal year, surpassing Zacks estimates of $2.13 billion. Its comparable diluted net earnings per share were $2.63, above estimates of $2.28. “In a tough socioeconomic environment we are taking decisive actions designed to continue to support our industry-leading Beer Business, reset our cost base, and redefine our portfolio,” according to Constellation Brands. “In fiscal 2025, despite a softer consumer demand backdrop largely driven by what we believe to be non-structural socioeconomic factors, we continued to deliver Enterprise net sales growth, realised substantial comparable operating margin improvement, and achieved double-digit comparable EPS growth.” “Looking ahead, while we expect these non-structural socioeconomic factors affecting consumer demand to gradually stabilise and subside, we remain focused on driving distribution gains, launching disciplined innovation, and deploying incremental marketing investments to support the growth of our Beer Business while continu



