Constellation Brands: Berkshire's Exit Doesn't Change Anything

IWA Research 3.47K Followers Follow Summary Constellation Brands remains a Buy, with valuation reflecting a solid margin of safety amid persistent macro headwinds and resilient brand performance. STZ reported strong Q1 FY27 results, beating estimates, growing beer business market share, and generating $485M in free cash flow, supporting buybacks and dividends. Guidance for FY27 is largely unchanged, projecting $1.6–$1.7B in free cash flow on ~$800M CAPEX, despite elevated marketing spend and ongoing consumer uncertainty. Intrinsic value is estimated above current levels, as the market seems to price in significant macro risks and a cautious recovery pace. Maksim Safaniuk/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Introduction In my previous coverage of Constellation Brands, Inc. ( STZ ), I reiterated its Buy rating, as the valuation continued to account for a solid margin of safety that seemed to price in This article was written by IWA Research 3.47K Followers Follow I've been researching companies in-depth for over a decade, from commodities like oil, natural gas, gold and copper to tech like Google or Nokia and many emerging market stocks, which I believe could help me provide useful content for readers. After writing my own blog for about 3 years, I decided to switch to a value investing-focused YouTube channel, where I researched hundreds of different companies so far. I would say my favorite type of company to cover are metals and mining stocks, but I am comfortable with several other industries, such as consumer discretionary/staples, REITs and utilities. Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of TAP either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.