Compared to Estimates, Constellation Brands (STZ) Q2 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

Core Insights - Constellation Brands reported revenue of $2.48 billion for the quarter ended August 2025, a decrease of 15% year-over-year, with EPS at $3.63 compared to $4.32 in the same quarter last year [1] - The revenue exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.46 billion by 0.98%, while the EPS surpassed the consensus estimate of $3.37 by 7.72% [1] Revenue and Earnings Performance - Net Sales for Wine and Spirits were reported at $136 million, below the five-analyst average estimate of $138.99 million, reflecting a significant year-over-year decline of 65% [4] - Net Sales for Beer reached $2.35 billion, slightly above the $2.33 billion average estimate, but still represented a year-over-year decrease of 7.3% [4] - Operating Income for Wine and Spirits was reported at -$19.8 million, worse than the estimated -$9.36 million [4] - Operating Income for Beer was $951.6 million, exceeding the average estimate of $911.22 million [4] - Corporate Operations and Other reported an Operating Income of -$45.6 million, better than the estimated -$53.47 million [4] Stock Performance - Shares of Constellation Brands have returned -4.2% over the past month, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's increase of 4.3% [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 5 (Strong Sell), indicating potential underperformance relative to the broader market in the near term [3]