Constellation Brands (STZ) Q1 Earnings: How Key Metrics Compare to Wall Street Estimates

Constellation Brands (STZ) reported $2.52 billion in revenue for the quarter ended May 2025, representing a year-over-year decline of 5.5%. EPS of $3.22 for the same period compares to $3.57 a year ago.The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.57 billion, representing a surprise of -2.07%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of -3.59%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $3.34.While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.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: $280.5 million versus the five-analyst average estimate of $297.74 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of -27.9%.Net Sales- Beer: $2.23 billion compared to the $2.27 billion average estimate based on five analysts. The reported number represents a change of -1.7% year over year.Operating Income- Wine and Spirits: $-6 million versus the four-analyst average estimate of $12.38 million.Operating Income- Beer: $873.4 million compared to the $899.7 million average estimate based on four analysts.Operating Income- Corporate Operations and Other: $-57.5 million compared to the $-63.99 million average estimate based on three analysts.View all Key Company Metrics for Constellation Brands here>>>Shares of Constellation Brands have returned -6.6% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +5.2% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.Only $1 to See All Zacks' Buys and SellsWe're not kidding.Several years ago, we shocked our members by offering them 30-day access to all our picks for the total sum of only $1. No obligation to spend another cent.Thousands have taken advantage of this opportunity. Thousands did not - they thought there must be a catch. Yes, we do have a reason. We want you to get acquainted with our portfolio services like Surprise Trader, Stocks Under $10, Technology Innovators,and more, that closed 256 positions with double- and triple-digit gains in 2024 alone.See Stocks Now >>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