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CONSTELLATION BRANDS, INC. · 2026-10-06 · Importance 25 · Surprise 32

Constellation Brands’ beer shipments grew about 5% in the quarter, but the company shipped slightly more cases to distributors rebuilding inventory, so shipment growth may overstate underlying consumer demand. Distributor inventories had been below historical norms, and their replenishment supported product availability and sales. Management cited improving September depletions beyond Labor Day timing, with college football programming and stronger consumer engagement contributing to the improvement.

Key facts

• Constellation Brands’ beer depletions and Hispanic consumer demand were identified as key determinants of its future outlook. source