Jim Cramer - Mad MoneyConstellation Brands IncSTZBUYApr 06, 2023
He's long owned this, but the stock has hit several road blocks including a bad investment in cannabis-maker Canopy Growth and the company founders selling huge amounts of shares. he's stuck with it, because he believes in their Mexican beers like Modelo. They just reported solid numbers, like an earnings beat, and a sunny forecast about beer sales even wine/spirits isn't doing as well. Is a long way from last year's highs, but is undervalued.
Spirits sales have been weak in the industry the past year, so he greeted STZ's earning today with worry. Beer sales did very well, but not wine and spirits. Still, STZ raised its full-year earnings and cash flow forecast. Shares were up 2% today after an early sell-off.
Unlike liquor sales, beer sales are healthy. STZ's Mexican beer sales are growing. Their most quarter boasted 12% net sales growth (i.e. Corona, Modelo).
Largest beer important company in USA. Shares up 30% in past 5 years. Lots of upside potential. Modest dividend yield. Management appear to be prioritizing revenue growth. Would prefer companies like Walmart. If heading into recession, would be good for defensive investors.
So-called experts are now urging you to buy this stock, but STZ is already up 17% YTD, having been a huge beneficiary of the problems with Bud Light. Don't be a victim of these momentum chasers. In fact, take some profits now.
The owner-family just unloaded some shares, so the stock took a hit recently. However, they keep putting up good numbers, and alcohol endures during a recession/downturn.
The street has its wrong. They make a ton of money off Corona and other beer brands, but they own a huge stake in Canopy Growth. The Canopy CEO is turning the company around from a money-loser into profits as they expand into the U.S. even if the US doesn't legalize weed federally, STZ no longer needs to report Canopy's losses as its own every quarter. As if weed is legalize, Canopy's gains will benefit STZ.
Good company that has solid business model.
Resilient beer sales throughout North America.
Likely to to see steady demand of alcohol even if there is a recession.
Recently dumped lower end wine business lines.
It reports Thursday. Normally, he likes this, but it's treacherous in this market. Their revenue numbers could be very good, but needs to see if water and glass shortages in Mexico will impact them.
They delivered a nice revenues beat, but earnings took a hit like many companies due to supply shortages, but manages raised their earnings forecast for the current fiscal year. It's cheap at 18x earnings and well-run.
He's long owned this, but the stock has hit several road blocks including a bad investment in cannabis-maker Canopy Growth and the company founders selling huge amounts of shares. he's stuck with it, because he believes in their Mexican beers like Modelo. They just reported solid numbers, like an earnings beat, and a sunny forecast about beer sales even wine/spirits isn't doing as well. Is a long way from last year's highs, but is undervalued.