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Constellation Brands Misses First-Quarter Targets on Tariff and Demand Pressures

Tariffs on imported beer cans alongside aluminum duties have raised costs, prompting the company to tighten its full-year earnings outlook

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Bottles of Corona beer, the flagship brand of Grupo Modelo are displayed in this illustration taken in Monterrey, Mexico, February 18, 2025. REUTERS/Daniel Becerril/ File Photo
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Overview

  • Adjusted EPS of $2.90 fell short of the $3.31 analysts expected and revenue declined 6% year-over-year to $2.5 billion in the quarter ended May 31.
  • Rising duties on imported beer cans and aluminum increased input costs and cut operating margins in the beer segment.
  • Sales in states with large Hispanic populations saw the steepest declines as socioeconomic concerns led consumers to curb social gatherings and off-premise purchases.
  • A company survey found over 80% of Hispanic and non-Hispanic respondents expressed worries about the socioeconomic environment, reducing visits to convenience stores and group events.
  • Management narrowed its full-year EPS guidance to $12.07–$12.37 and reiterated confidence in meeting fiscal 2026 targets despite near-term headwinds.