NYSE$STZ
Constellation Brands Inc · Q1 2022 earnings
Q1 2022 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Constellation Brands' Q1 2022 earnings were released, showcasing strong performance in the beer business and strategic investments for future growth.
Constellation Brands reported a mixed performance in Q1 2022. The beer business delivered double-digit growth in depletion volume, net sales, and operating income. The wine and spirits business experienced a decline in net sales and operating income, though certain brands performed well. The company generated strong operating and free cash flow, and resumed share repurchase activity. EPS on a reported basis was $(4.74), and comparable EPS was $2.33.
- Beer business achieved double-digit depletion volume, net sales, and operating income growth.
- Wine and Spirits business delivered strong organic net sales growth, driven by Meiomi, The Prisoner Brand Family, Simi, Ruffino, and High West.
- Company generated $716 million in operating cash flow and $602 million in free cash flow.
- Constellation repurchased 2.2 million shares of common stock for $523 million through June of fiscal 2022.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Constellation Brands · Revenue · Quarterly
$2.03B
Revenue by segment
Constellation Brands · $2.03B total across 2 segments · Q1 2022
- Beer$1.57B+13.6%77.6%
- Wine and Spirits$455M-21.5%22.4%
Forward guidance
Constellation Brands provided guidance for fiscal year 2022, including net sales and operating income growth targets for the beer business, and net sales decline for the wine and spirits business. The company also provided estimates for interest expense, tax rate, weighted average diluted shares outstanding, operating cash flow, capital expenditures, and free cash flow.
Tailwinds
- Beer: net sales growth 7 - 9%
- Beer: operating income growth 3 - 5%
- Wine and Spirits: organic net sales growth 2 - 4%
- Operating cash flow: $2.4 - $2.6 billion
- Free cash flow: $1.4 - $1.5 billion
Headwinds
- Wine and Spirits: net sales decline 22 - 24%
- Wine and Spirits: operating income decline 23 - 25%
- Interest expense: $360 - $370 million
- Tax rate: reported approximately 37%
- Capital expenditures: $1.0 - $1.1 billion, including approximately $900 million targeted for Mexico beer operations expansion activities
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 19 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2022
+0.4%
Avg return
Earnings day
+0.5%
Avg return
5 days after
+1.0%
Avg return
30 days after
55%
36 / 65 earnings
Positive
+10.8%
Q3 2014
Best reaction
-16.8%
Q3 2025
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2027 | — | — | — | |
| Q4 2026 | -0.1% | +9.5% | -1.6% | |
| Q3 2026 | +2.5% | +5.7% | +11.1% | |
| Q2 2026 | +1.1% | +1.9% | -7.8% | |
| Q1 2026 | +1.3% | +1.2% | +1.3% | |
| Q4 2025 | +0.7% | +0.3% | +3.6% | |
| Q3 2025 | -16.8% | -14.9% | -22.7% | |
| Q2 2025 | -0.8% | -4.3% | -9.8% | |
| Q1 2025 | -2.3% | +1.1% | -4.3% | |
| Q4 2024 | +2.0% | -1.7% | -0.4% | |
| Q3 2024 | +2.5% | +5.0% | +3.8% | |
| Q2 2024 | -2.8% | -5.3% | -2.7% | |
| Q1 2024 | -0.3% | +0.3% | +10.4% | |
| Q4 2023 | +2.9% | +2.9% | +2.4% | |
| Q3 2023 | -8.3% | -5.3% | +1.4% | |
| Q2 2023 | -2.1% | -6.8% | +3.1% | |
| Q1 2023 | -5.1% | -4.1% | +0.3% | |
| Q4 2022 | +5.3% | +7.5% | +7.4% | |
| Q3 2022 | -3.9% | -3.0% | -6.8% | |
| Q2 2022 | -0.7% | +3.1% | +3.0% | |
| Q1 2022 | +2.0% | +0.9% | -2.1% | |
| Q4 2021 | -5.1% | -4.2% | +2.0% | |
| Q3 2021 | +5.5% | +4.6% | +5.1% | |
| Q2 2021 | -1.6% | -2.1% | -11.9% | |
| Q1 2021 | +6.7% | +6.7% | +3.8% | |
| Q4 2020 | -3.4% | +9.3% | +18.0% | |
| Q3 2020 | -0.1% | -1.1% | +4.9% | |
| Q2 2020 | -6.3% | -8.4% | -7.6% | |
| Q1 2020 | +4.2% | +6.2% | +8.3% | |
| Q4 2019 | +7.6% | +6.2% | +17.6% | |
| Q3 2019 | -7.2% | -6.7% | +1.7% | |
| Q2 2019 | +5.9% | +7.4% | -4.5% | |
| Q1 2019 | -7.1% | -7.5% | -7.9% | |
| Q4 2018 | +3.5% | +2.1% | +6.2% | |
| Q3 2018 | -4.0% | -2.8% | -4.4% | |
| Q2 2018 | +4.4% | +3.4% | +7.3% | |
| Q1 2018 | +5.5% | +4.4% | +5.9% | |
| Q4 2017 | +5.6% | +5.5% | +10.6% | |
| Q3 2017 | -5.4% | -5.5% | -5.6% | |
| Q2 2017 | +3.1% | +3.2% | -3.8% | |
| Q1 2017 | +2.6% | +4.1% | +3.3% | |
| Q4 2016 | +4.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2016 | +2.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2016 | +4.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2016 | +0.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +2.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +4.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +1.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +3.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -1.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +10.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +6.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -5.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +1.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -1.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +1.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -0.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -0.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +5.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -2.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -3.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +0.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -1.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -0.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +1.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +0.4% | — | — |
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