Constellation Brands reported lower sales and profit for Q1, but stock still rose almost 5%.

From Nasdaq: 2025-07-02 18:47:00

Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ) reported lower net sales and a 12% decrease in adjusted net profit for the first quarter of fiscal 2026. Despite missing expectations, investors pushed the company’s shares up by almost 5%. Beer sales saw a slight decline, while wine and spirits sales plummeted by 28%. The company’s guidance anticipates flat to 3% growth in beer sales, but a continued decline in wine and spirits. Organic net sales are expected to slide by 2% to grow by 1%, excluding the impact of the recent sale of the Svedka brand. Analysts were expecting higher numbers for net sales and profitability.

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