Bank of America Securities analyst Peter Galbo maintained a Hold rating on Constellation Brands (STZ – Research Report) yesterday and set a price target of $180.00.
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Peter Galbo has given his Hold rating due to a combination of factors affecting Constellation Brands. Despite the company’s fiscal first-quarter earnings per share (EPS) of $3.22 surpassing Bank of America’s estimate of $3.00, it fell short of the consensus expectation of $3.30. This discrepancy was primarily due to lower-than-expected sales in both the beer and wine & spirits segments, although the beer segment did benefit from better-than-anticipated gross margins and reduced SG&A expenses.
Furthermore, while Constellation Brands maintained its fiscal year 2026 financial outlook, there are concerns about the beer business’s ability to improve, given the current market challenges and recent mid-single-digit declines in scanner data trends. The company’s reliance on a strong summer selling season and the July 4th holiday to boost beer sales adds an element of uncertainty. Additionally, the valuation of Constellation Brands is set at a discount compared to its five-year average, reflecting the ongoing challenges in the beer industry and the weak performance of the Hispanic consumer segment.
Galbo covers the Consumer Defensive sector, focusing on stocks such as McCormick & Company, General Mills, and Hormel Foods. According to TipRanks, Galbo has an average return of 1.6% and a 51.53% success rate on recommended stocks.
In another report released yesterday, Citi also reiterated a Hold rating on the stock with a $170.00 price target.