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STZ Stock Forecast & AI Price Prediction
Constellation Brands · Consumer Defensive · Beverages - Brewers
STZ live signal snapshot
Shares of STZ were last at $144.12, down 0.96% on the day, trading 14.5% below its 52-week high of $168.60 and 30.3% above its 52-week low of $110.60. Our AI model's current call on STZ is BUY, with 86% confidence. The short-term averages line up bullishly, and the price is holding above its 50-day line. Its one-month projection is about $149.40, a 3.7% move from the last price.
STZ's 14-day RSI is 57.1 — healthy bullish momentum without being overextended. The MACD indicator sits over its signal line, and the histogram reading of 0.67 shows buying pressure building. With the 50-day average at $127.00, 10.0% under the 200-day's $141.13, the longer-term trend structure is still negative.
23 Wall Street analysts covering STZ put the average price target at $152.91 (range $99.00–$209.00), implying 6.1% upside from the current price. The current recommendation trend leans bullish: 14 Buy/Strong Buy ratings vs 1 Sell/Strong Sell (and 9 Hold).
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About Constellation Brands
Constellation Brands, Inc. (STZ) is a beverages - brewers company in the consumer defensive sector, headquartered in Rochester, NY, United States. Constellation Brands, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, produces, imports, markets, and sells beer, wine, and spirits in the United States, Canada, Mexico, New Zealand, and Italy. It has a market value of about $24.4 billion and roughly 9,400 full-time employees. With a beta of 0.4, the stock has historically moved less than the overall market.
STZ performance vs. the market
Since the start of 2026 the stock has risen 4.5%, behind the S&P 500 (+11.4%) and behind the consumer defensive sector fund XLP (+17.7%). Over the past 12 months the stock has gained 12.2%, roughly in line with the S&P 500. Its +13.4% move over the past month extends a +5.7% three-month run.
| Period | STZ | Sector (XLP) | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +13.4% | +8.6% | −2.3% |
| 3 months | +5.7% | +6.3% | −2.3% |
| Year to date | +4.5% | +17.7% | +11.4% |
| 1 year | +12.2% | +19.7% | +11.5% |
Constellation Brands financials at a glance
Constellation Brands's most recent quarter (ended Aug 31, 2026) brought in $2.6 billion of revenue and net income of $566 million (a 21.5% net margin). Revenue was up 6.1% from the same quarter a year earlier. The stock trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 12.9 on trailing earnings of $11.17 per share. Trailing free cash flow was $1.1 billion, and total debt equals 116% of shareholders' equity.
| Quarter ended | Revenue | Net income |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | $2.6B | $566M |
| May 31, 2026 | $2.4B | $654M |
| Feb 28, 2026 | $1.9B | $202M |
| Nov 30, 2025 | $2.2B | $503M |
STZ vs. its peers
STZ's +4.5% this year ranks ahead of 0 of the 5 big consumer defensive names below. The strongest of the group this year is The Coca-Cola (KO, +39.6%).
| Company | Price | YTD | P/E | AI verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constellation Brands (STZ) | $144.12 | +4.5% | 12.9 | BUY |
| Walmart (WMT) | $125.67 | +12.8% | 45.5 | BUY |
| Costco Wholesale (COST) | $1,087.61 | +26.1% | 52.4 | BUY |
| The Coca-Cola (KO) | $97.57 | +39.6% | 28.8 | BUY |
| The Procter & Gamble (PG) | $167.67 | +17.0% | 25.3 | BUY |
| Philip Morris International (PM) | $196.35 | +22.4% | 28.7 | SELL |
STZ stock: common questions
What is the STZ stock price target?
23 Wall Street analysts put the average 12-month target at $152.91, in a range of $99.00–$209.00, versus a recent price of $144.12. Stock Pulse 247's model projects about $149.40 over the next month.
Is STZ a buy right now?
Our AI model currently rates STZ a BUY at 86% confidence. Among analysts, 14 rate it Buy or Strong Buy, 9 Hold and 1 Sell. Neither is personal advice — weigh them with your own research and risk tolerance.
How has STZ stock performed this year?
Since the start of 2026 the stock has risen 4.5%, behind the S&P 500 (+11.4%) and behind the consumer defensive sector fund XLP (+17.7%). Over the past 12 months the stock has gained 12.2%, roughly in line with the S&P 500. Its +13.4% move over the past month extends a +5.7% three-month run.
What is STZ's 52-week high and low?
STZ has traded between $110.60 and $168.60 over the past 52 weeks; at $144.12 it is 14.5% below its 52-week high of $168.60 and 30.3% above its 52-week low of $110.60.
What sector is STZ in, and who are its peers?
STZ is in the consumer defensive sector (beverages - brewers). Its largest peers on Stock Pulse 247 include Walmart (WMT), Costco Wholesale (COST), The Coca-Cola (KO), The Procter & Gamble (PG).
How accurate is the STZ forecast?
It's a model estimate from price history, technical indicators and analyst targets, not a guarantee — no model predicts short-term moves reliably. Use it as one input alongside your own research.
How this works: the forecast combines STZ's price history, momentum indicators (RSI, MACD, moving averages), volatility and analyst targets into one estimate. It's a model, not a guarantee.