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Constellation Brands recently released its financial results for fiscal year 2026, highlighting a year of significant shareholder returns and shifting market performance. The Beer Business remained a primary driver of success, securing the top spot for U.S. dollar share gains behind strong momentum from brands like Pacifico and Victoria. Conversely, the Wine & Spirits division saw a substantial decline in net sales and margins, largely due to major portfolio divestitures and changing distributor needs. Despite these mixed results, the company returned over $1.6 billion to investors through dividends and stock buybacks while maintaining a steady investment-grade rating. Looking toward fiscal year 2027, management issued a cautious but positive outlook, focusing on disciplined capital allocation and modular capacity expansion. This transition period includes an updated earnings forecast and the withdrawal of previous long-term targets to better reflect a volatile macroeconomic climate.