Constellation Brands(US:STZ)2026-01-08 15:30Financial Performance - The company updated its FY26 reported EPS outlook to $972-$1002 and affirmed a comparable EPS outlook of $1130-$1160[16] - The company affirmed FY26 targets for operating cash flow of $25 billion to $26 billion and free cash flow of $13 billion to $14 billion[16] - Enterprise Q3 FY26 reported net sales were $2223 billion, a 10% decrease year-over-year, while organic net sales also reached $2223 billion, reflecting a 2% decrease[21, 24] - Enterprise Q3 FY26 reported operating income was $692 million, a 13% decrease year-over-year, but comparable operating income was $739 million, remaining flat[21, 28] Segment Results - The Beer Business experienced a 1% decrease in net sales, reaching $20 billion in Q3 FY26[21] - The Wine and Spirits Business reported a 51% decrease in net sales to $213 million, with organic net sales down 7%[21] - The Wine and Spirits Business operating margin contracted significantly from 221% to 158%[17] Capital Allocation - The company maintained a net leverage ratio at the target of approximately 30X[17, 19] - The company executed $220 million in share repurchases in Q3, bringing the fiscal year-to-date total to $824 million[17, 19] - Capital expenditures in Q3 were $246 million, with a fiscal year-to-date total of $656 million, primarily focused on Beer brewing capacity additions[17, 19] Strategic Initiatives - The company achieved a net benefit through efficiency and cost optimization initiatives of over $40 million in Q3 FY26 and over $145 million fiscal year-to-date[20]