Compared to Estimates, Constellation Brands (STZ) Q3 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

Constellation Brands (STZ) reported $2.22 billion in revenue for the quarter ended November 2025, representing a year-over-year decline of 9.8%. EPS of $3.06 for the same period compares to $3.25 a year ago.The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.18 billion, representing a surprise of +2.18%. The company has not delivered EPS surprise, with the consensus EPS estimate being $2.65.While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Street expectations to determine their next course of action, some key metrics always provide a better insight into a company's underlying performance.As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately.Here is how Constellation Brands performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:Net Sales- Wine and Spirits: $213.1 million versus the five-analyst average estimate of $170.25 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of -50.6%.Net Sales- Beer: $2.01 billion versus $2.01 billion estimated by five analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a -1.1% change.Operating Income- Wine and Spirits: $33.7 million versus $10.85 million estimated by four analysts on average.Operating Income- Beer: $763.5 million compared to the $724.82 million average estimate based on four analysts.Operating Income- Corporate Operations and Other: $-58.3 million versus $-61.78 million estimated by three analysts on average.View all Key Company Metrics for Constellation Brands here>>>Shares of Constellation Brands have returned +0.2% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.2% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), indicating that it could underperform the broader market in the near term.#1 Semiconductor Stock to Buy (Not NVDA)The incredible demand for data is fueling the market's next digital gold rush. As data centers continue to be built and constantly upgraded, the companies that provide the hardware for these behemoths will become the NVIDIAs of tomorrow.One under-the-radar chipmaker is uniquely positioned to take advantage of the next growth stage of this market. It specializes in semiconductor products that titans like NVIDIA don't build. It's just beginning to enter the spotlight, which is exactly where you want to be.See This Stock Now for Free >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Constellation Brands Inc (STZ): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks