Equity Profile

STZ

Constellation Brands, Inc.

Consumer StaplesDistillers & Vintners$24.3B

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Pre-Earnings Brief

UpcomingQ1-2027After Close5:00 PM EDT

Company Snapshot

Constellation Brands, Inc. (STZ) is a leading beverage alcohol company known for its portfolio of beer, wine, and spirits....

Key Metrics to Watch

EPS

Earnings per share is a key indicator of the company's profitability and financial health.

$3.28

Revenue

Total revenue provides insight into the company's overall sales performance and market demand.

$2.4B

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STZ Q1-2027 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Constellation Brands, Inc. (STZ) is a leading beverage alcohol company known for its portfolio of beer, wine, and spirits. With a market cap of $24 billion, it plays a significant role in the consumer staples sector, particularly in distillers and vintners, which is influenced by consumer spending trends and preferences.

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

63%

Avg EPS Surprise

-23.27%

Avg Stock Reaction

-2.81%

Last Quarter Recap

In the last quarter (Q4-2026), Constellation Brands reported an EPS of $1.90, exceeding estimates by 9.45%. However, the stock declined by 2.32% the following day, indicating market caution despite the earnings beat.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Analysts are generally optimistic about Constellation Brands' upcoming earnings, expecting solid EPS and revenue figures. However, there are concerns about potential market reactions based on historical performance.

Bull Case

If the company beats EPS estimates and shows strong revenue growth, it could signal robust demand and market confidence, potentially leading to a positive stock reaction.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the company misses EPS expectations or shows signs of slowing sales, it could lead to a significant drop in stock price, as seen in previous quarters.

Key Metrics to Watch

EPS

$3.28

Earnings per share is a key indicator of the company's profitability and financial health.

Revenue

$2.4B

Total revenue provides insight into the company's overall sales performance and market demand.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

Will Constellation Brands achieve an EPS of $3.28 or higher this quarter?

This figure is crucial as it sets the tone for investor confidence and reflects the company's profitability.

What will the revenue figure be, and will it meet or exceed the $2.4 billion consensus?

Revenue performance is a strong indicator of market demand and overall business health, impacting future growth prospects.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The consensus may be underestimating the impact of recent consumer trends favoring premium alcoholic beverages, which could drive stronger sales than expected.

Supporting Evidence

Historical EPS beats suggest the company has a track record of exceeding expectations.

The options market pricing suggests a significant move, indicating investor uncertainty that could lead to a surprise.

Recent consumer spending trends show a shift towards premium products, which could benefit Constellation Brands.

Key Risk

If the revenue comes in below $2.3 billion, it could challenge the bullish sentiment around the stock.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The market is closely watching these metrics to gauge the company's performance amid changing consumer preferences and economic conditions.

Bull Confirmed If

Achieving an EPS of $3.28 or higher with revenue above $2.4 billion would confirm strong market demand and profitability.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS below $3.04 or revenue below $2.3 billion would signal potential weaknesses in sales and profitability.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±8.73%

Historical Avg

±5.2%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant move, suggesting that investors expect volatility around the earnings report.

Options are pricing ±8.7% while STZ has averaged ±5.2% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.4%

30d HV

31.5%

Calls (401K)P/C Ratio: 1.56Puts (143K)

Edge

Historical Setup Match

Cross-company pattern from 30 similar setups.

Prior-quarter beat + options rich in Consumer Staples

n=30

Fade rate: 9 of 27 (33%)

This setup has occurred 30 times across Consumer Staples in the last 2 years. 18 of 27 (67%) held or extended their move within 5 days — this setup typically holds direction. The average absolute 1-day move is 4.7%, with a raw directional average of +1.7% (modestly positive historical bias).

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If Constellation Brands beats expectations, history suggests the stock could see a modest positive reaction, potentially around a 1.75% increase.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations, the stock may remain stable, but cautious commentary could lead to a muted response.

Miss

A miss on earnings could lead to a significant decline, with historical data suggesting an average drop of around 6.5%.

Preparation

Congressional Activity

House & Senate STOCK Act disclosures over the trailing 6 months.

Trades

1 buy·0 sells

Members

House only

Est. Notional

$1,001.00–$15,000.00

disclosed dollar ranges

Most Active Members

D-CAGilbert CisnerosRep.
1

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any commentary on market demand for premium alcoholic beverages.
2Updates on supply chain challenges and how they are being managed.
3Insights into consumer spending trends post-pandemic.
4Management's outlook on future growth and market expansion.
5Any changes in guidance or expectations for the upcoming quarters.

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Company Snapshot

Constellation Brands, Inc. (STZ) is a leading beverage alcohol company known for its portfolio of beer, wine, and spirits....

Key Metrics to Watch

EPS

Earnings per share is a key indicator of the company's profitability and financial health.

$3.28

Revenue

Total revenue provides insight into the company's overall sales performance and market demand.

$2.4B

Wall Street expectations, options signals, track record, and call prep available with Pro.

STZ Q1-2027 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

63%

Avg EPS Surprise

-23.27%

Avg Stock Reaction

-2.81%

Last Quarter Recap

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Bull Case

If the company beats EPS estimates and shows strong revenue growth, it could signal robust demand and market confidence, potentially leading to a positive stock reaction.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the company misses EPS expectations or shows signs of slowing sales, it could lead to a significant drop in stock price, as seen in previous quarters.

Key Metrics to Watch

EPS

$3.28

Earnings per share is a key indicator of the company's profitability and financial health.

Revenue

$2.4B

Total revenue provides insight into the company's overall sales performance and market demand.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

Will Constellation Brands achieve an EPS of $3.28 or higher this quarter?

This figure is crucial as it sets the tone for investor confidence and reflects the company's profitability.

What will the revenue figure be, and will it meet or exceed the $2.4 billion consensus?

Revenue performance is a strong indicator of market demand and overall business health, impacting future growth prospects.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The consensus may be underestimating the impact of recent consumer trends favoring premium alcoholic beverages, which could drive stronger sales than expected.

Supporting Evidence

Historical EPS beats suggest the company has a track record of exceeding expectations.

The options market pricing suggests a significant move, indicating investor uncertainty that could lead to a surprise.

Recent consumer spending trends show a shift towards premium products, which could benefit Constellation Brands.

Key Risk

If the revenue comes in below $2.3 billion, it could challenge the bullish sentiment around the stock.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The market is closely watching these metrics to gauge the company's performance amid changing consumer preferences and economic conditions.

Bull Confirmed If

Achieving an EPS of $3.28 or higher with revenue above $2.4 billion would confirm strong market demand and profitability.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS below $3.04 or revenue below $2.3 billion would signal potential weaknesses in sales and profitability.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±8.73%

Historical Avg

±5.2%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant move, suggesting that investors expect volatility around the earnings report.

Options are pricing ±8.7% while STZ has averaged ±5.2% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.4%

30d HV

31.5%

Calls (401K)P/C Ratio: 1.56Puts (143K)

Edge

Historical Setup Match

Cross-company pattern from 30 similar setups.

Prior-quarter beat + options rich in Consumer Staples

n=30

Fade rate: 9 of 27 (33%)

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If Constellation Brands beats expectations, history suggests the stock could see a modest positive reaction, potentially around a 1.75% increase.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations, the stock may remain stable, but cautious commentary could lead to a muted response.

Miss

A miss on earnings could lead to a significant decline, with historical data suggesting an average drop of around 6.5%.

Preparation

Congressional Activity

House & Senate STOCK Act disclosures over the trailing 6 months.

Trades

1 buy·0 sells

Members

House only

Est. Notional

$1,001.00–$15,000.00

disclosed dollar ranges

Most Active Members

D-CAGilbert CisnerosRep.
1

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any commentary on market demand for premium alcoholic beverages.
2Updates on supply chain challenges and how they are being managed.
3Insights into consumer spending trends post-pandemic.
4Management's outlook on future growth and market expansion.
5Any changes in guidance or expectations for the upcoming quarters.