Shares of Constellation Brands Inc (STZ) were yielding above 3% on Monday, with a quarterly dividend of $4.08. Dividends play a significant role in total stock market returns. A $146.88 investment in the S&P 500 ETF (SPY) in 1999 would have decreased to $142.41 by 2012, but with dividends reinvested, the total return was 23.36%. Constellation Brands Inc is an S&P 500 company, making it a large-cap stock. Dividend amounts can fluctuate based on company profitability, so investors should consider historical data when assessing future dividend sustainability.

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