Constellation Brands (NYSE:STZ) reported stronger-than-expected second-quarter earnings, driven by the continued success of its beer division, which outpaced the broader beverage market. However, following the announcement, the company's shares saw a more than 2% drop intra-day today. The company posted adjusted EPS of $4.32, exceeding Street expectations of $4.08. Revenue for the quarter reached $3.14 billion, beating the anticipated $2.95 billion and showing year-over-year growth. Constellation’s beer segment, featuring popular brands like Corona and Modelo, showed robust performance with mid-single-digit sales growth and a strong increase in operating income. The division also recorded double-digit growth in operating margin, outpacing the overall beverage industry. Looking ahead, the company reaffirmed its previous guidance for comparable EPS in fiscal 2025, ranging from $13.60 to $13.80, in line with Wall Street expectations of $13.69. However, Constellation adjusted its reported EPS forecast to $4.05 to $4.25, reflecting a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $2.25 billion related to its Wine and Spirits segment. The company also maintained its fiscal 2025 projections for operating cash flow at $2.8 to $3.0 billion and free cash flow at $1.4 to $1.5 billion.
C onstellation Brands, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, produces, imports, markets, and sells beer, wine, and spirits in the United States, Canada, Mexico, New Zealand, and Italy. It provides beer primarily under the Corona Extra, Corona Premier, Corona Familiar, Corona Light, Corona Refresca, Corona Hard Seltzer, Modelo Especial, Modelo Negra, Modelo Chelada, Pacifico, and Victoria brands. The company offers wine under the 7 Moons, Cook's California Champagne, Cooper & Thief, Crafters Union, Kim Crawford, Meiomi, Mount Veeder, Ruffino, SIMI, The Dreaming Tree, Charles Smith, The Prisoner Wine Company, Robert Mondavi, My Favorite Neighbor, and Schrader; and spirits under the Casa Noble, Copper & Kings, High West, Mi CAMPO, Nelson's Green Brier, and SVEDKA brands.