Constellation Brands: Tariffs Cloud the Future
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jueves, 10 de abril de 2025, 2:09 pm ET1 min de lectura
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Ladies and gentlemen, buckleBKE-- up! We're diving into the stormy watersWAT-- of Constellation BrandsSTZ--, a company that's feeling the heat from the Trump administration's tariffs. The beer giant, known for its Corona and Modelo brands, just gave a weaker-than-expected forecast for the fiscal year, and it's all thanks to those pesky tariffs. Let's break it down!
THE TARIFF TROUBLE
The Trump administration slapped a 25% tariff on all imported canned beer and empty aluminum cans, effective April 4. This is a massive blow to Constellation Brands, which imports all of its beer from Mexico. The company's beer portfolio, including Modelo, Corona, and Pacifico, accounted for 78% of its net sales during the quarter. That's a lot of beer, folks!
THE FORECAST FLOP
Constellation Brands gave a weaker-than-expected outlook for its fiscal 2026 and slashed its medium-term forecast. The projections included the impact of the new tariffs. While Trump temporarily lowered the tariff rate on so-called reciprocal tariffs on every country except China on Wednesday, Constellation's canned beer imported from Mexico is still subject to aluminum tariffs of 25%. Ouch!
THE MARKET REACTION
Shares of the company fell 3% in extended trading. Constellation's stock closed up 7% on Wednesday afternoon after Trump announced the change in his trade plans. But don't let that fool you, folks. The market is still spooked by the tariffs.
THE STRATEGIC SHIFT
Constellation Brands isn't sitting idly by. The company announced that it plans to reposition its portfolio by divesting "mainstream" wines and focusing on brands that price their bottles at or above $15. In December, the company sold its Svedka vodka brand to Sazerac. Both moves come as the company's wine and spirits segment has struggled for several quarters.
THE BOTTOM LINE
Constellation Brands is in a tough spot, but it's not all doom and gloom. The company's strategic shift could help mitigate the impact of the tariffs. But for now, it's a wait-and-see game. Stay tuned, folks. This story is far from over!
Ladies and gentlemen, buckleBKE-- up! We're diving into the stormy watersWAT-- of Constellation BrandsSTZ--, a company that's feeling the heat from the Trump administration's tariffs. The beer giant, known for its Corona and Modelo brands, just gave a weaker-than-expected forecast for the fiscal year, and it's all thanks to those pesky tariffs. Let's break it down!
THE TARIFF TROUBLE
The Trump administration slapped a 25% tariff on all imported canned beer and empty aluminum cans, effective April 4. This is a massive blow to Constellation Brands, which imports all of its beer from Mexico. The company's beer portfolio, including Modelo, Corona, and Pacifico, accounted for 78% of its net sales during the quarter. That's a lot of beer, folks!
THE FORECAST FLOP
Constellation Brands gave a weaker-than-expected outlook for its fiscal 2026 and slashed its medium-term forecast. The projections included the impact of the new tariffs. While Trump temporarily lowered the tariff rate on so-called reciprocal tariffs on every country except China on Wednesday, Constellation's canned beer imported from Mexico is still subject to aluminum tariffs of 25%. Ouch!
THE MARKET REACTION
Shares of the company fell 3% in extended trading. Constellation's stock closed up 7% on Wednesday afternoon after Trump announced the change in his trade plans. But don't let that fool you, folks. The market is still spooked by the tariffs.
THE STRATEGIC SHIFT
Constellation Brands isn't sitting idly by. The company announced that it plans to reposition its portfolio by divesting "mainstream" wines and focusing on brands that price their bottles at or above $15. In December, the company sold its Svedka vodka brand to Sazerac. Both moves come as the company's wine and spirits segment has struggled for several quarters.
THE BOTTOM LINE
Constellation Brands is in a tough spot, but it's not all doom and gloom. The company's strategic shift could help mitigate the impact of the tariffs. But for now, it's a wait-and-see game. Stay tuned, folks. This story is far from over!
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