Constellation Brands Trading Volume Plummets 39.63% to $262 Million

On May 20, 2025, Constellation Brands (STZ) experienced a significant decline in trading volume, with a total of $262 million in shares traded, marking a 39.63% decrease from the previous day. The stock closed at $192.82, down 1.84% from the previous close, marking the second consecutive day of decline, with a total decrease of 3.19% over the past two days.

Constellation Brands, Inc. is a leading producer, marketer, and distributor of beer, wine, and spirits. The company operates through several segments, including Beer, Wine and Spirits, Corporate Operations and Other, and Canopy. The Beer segment includes imported and craft beer brands, while the Wine and Spirits segment offers a wide range of wine and spirits brands across various categories and price points. The Canopy segment consists of investments in Canopy Growth Corporation, a leading cannabis company.

Constellation Brands reported a decrease in quarterly earnings, with diluted earnings per share (EPS) at -$2.09, reflecting a significant decline of 197.58% year-over-year. The company's operating margins remain above average at 35.52%, and its revenue for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is $10.2 billion. However, the company's debt-to-equity ratio is relatively high at 142.81, which may raise concerns among investors.

Roth Capital recently lowered its price target for Constellation Brands from $256 to $239, while maintaining a Buy rating on the shares. The average rating among analysts polled by FactSet is Overweight, with a mean price target of $206.90. The company's short interest ratio and short volume data indicate that there is some bearish sentiment among investors, with a short interest ratio of 3.24 and a short volume of 1.2 million shares as of May 19, 2025.