Constellation Brands Rises 0.23% Despite Earnings Miss and Revenue Decline as Institutional Buyers Push Holdings, Trading Volume Ranks 483rd

On August 13, 2025, Constellation Brands (STZ) rose 0.23% to close at $169.00, with a trading volume of $240 million, ranking 483rd in market activity. Institutional investor activity highlighted the stock’s movement, as Eagle Global Advisors LLC acquired 2,201 shares valued at $404,000 in Q1, while Harbor Capital Advisors and Golden State Wealth Management increased holdings by 36.4% and 137%, respectively. These purchases underscored continued confidence amid the company’s recent earnings report, which fell short of EPS estimates by $0.23 and revealed a 5.5% year-over-year revenue decline.

The firm announced a quarterly dividend of $1.02 per share, yielding 2.4% despite a negative payout ratio of -170.71%. Executive insider James O. Bourdeau sold 821 shares in July, reducing his stake by 8%, while institutional ownership remains strong at 77.34%. Analyst activity remained active, with Jefferies Financial Group upgrading the stock to “buy” and raising its price target to $205, and Piper Sandler adjusting its target to $170. The stock now trades at a 12-month low of $159.35 and a high of $261.06, with a consensus price target of $213.74.

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