Beer Maker Constellation Brands' Q3 Sales Hit By Subdued Spending; Stock Slides

Constellation Brands Inc STZ shares are trading lower after the company reported nearly flat third-quarter sales of $2.46 billion, missing the analyst consensus estimate of $2.53 billion.Net sales for the Beer segment increased 3% Y/Y to $2.03 billion, and Wine and Spirits declined 14% to $431.4 million. Shipment volume for Beer climbed 1.6%, while Wine and Spirits declined 16.4%.Gross profit increased 1% to $1.28 billion, and the operating income slid 0.4% to $793 million. The operating margin for the quar ...