Constellation Brands Stock News

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Constellation Brands (STZ -0.66%), one of the world's leading producers of beers, wines, and spirits, was often considered a reliable long-term investment. However, its stock has tumbled about 37% this year as the S&P 500 rose 12%.

Trends aren't the friends of under-pressure alcoholic beverage giant Constellation Brands (STZ 0.06%) just now. A notable decline in beer consumption is affecting the fundamentals of the alcohol giant, as the vast bulk of its sales comes from such products.

Constellation Brands NYSE: STZ, one of Warren Buffett's big-time bets at Berkshire Hathaway NYSE: BRK.B, is suffering in September. On Sept. 2, Constellation announced a significant cut to its full-year guidance, which has led to shares falling by almost 10% during the month.

Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ) shares have fallen 15.3% over the last 21 trading days. This can be attributed to the beverage company's recent announcement that it's lowering its fiscal 2026 sales and earnings outlook due to falling demand for its beers among the Hispanic population in the U.S.