Constellation Brands Stock Pops On Q2 Earnings Beat

Financial Performance - Constellation Brands reported second-quarter revenue of $2.48 billion, exceeding analyst estimates of $2.46 billion [1] - The company achieved adjusted earnings of $3.63 per share, surpassing estimates of $3.38 per share [1] Business Segment Performance - The beer business experienced a high-single-digit net sales decline, while the wine and spirits business saw double-digit organic net sales declines [2] - The company acknowledged a challenging socioeconomic environment that negatively impacted consumer demand across the industry [2] Strategic Actions and Shareholder Returns - Despite challenges, the company focused on controllable factors, achieving share and distribution gains in the beer business and outperforming in the higher-end wine segment [3] - Constellation Brands returned over $475 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchase programs [3] - The company ended the quarter with approximately $72 million in total cash and cash equivalents [3] Future Guidance - Constellation Brands affirmed its fiscal 2026 adjusted earnings guidance of $11.30 to $11.60 per share, compared to estimates of $11.49 per share [4] - The company expects fiscal 2026 operating cash flow of $2.5 billion to $2.6 billion and free cash flow of $1.3 billion to $1.4 billion [4] Stock Performance - Constellation Brands shares rose 3.09% in after-hours trading, reaching $143 at the time of publication [5]