AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Constellation Brands (STZ)

Constellation Brands FY2026 comparable EPS falls 14% to $11.82; FY2027 outlook issued

Mixed Impact 4 of 5 earnings Written later

Constellation Brands reported fiscal 2026 results for the year ended February 28, 2026, with net sales of $9.14 billion, down 10%, and comparable EPS of $11.82, down 14%. It issued fiscal 2027 comparable EPS guidance of $11.20 to $11.90 and withdrew its fiscal 2028 outlook, citing a dynamic operating environment. The board also declared a $1.03 quarterly dividend per Class A share.

Key points

  • Fiscal 2026 net sales were $9,139 million, down 10%; reported EPS was $9.61 versus a loss of $0.45 in fiscal 2025, and comparable EPS was $11.82, down 14%.
  • Fiscal 2027 comparable EPS outlook is $11.20 to $11.90; reported EPS outlook is $11.10 to $11.80.
  • The company repurchased $924 million of shares in fiscal 2026 and an additional $75 million in March; its fiscal 2028 outlook was withdrawn.
  • Quarterly dividend of $1.03 per Class A share is payable May 14, 2026, to holders of record on April 29, 2026.

The filing

CompanyConstellation Brands (STZ)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECApr 8, 2026, 4:10 PM ET
Accession number0000016918-26-000008

Items reported: 2.02 Results of Operations7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure8.01 Other Events

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