An In-depth Look at STZ's Dividend Performance and Sustainability
Constellation Brands Inc(STZ, Financial) recently announced a dividend of $0.89 per share, payable on 2023-11-17, with the ex-dividend date set for 2023-11-02. As investors look forward to this upcoming payment, the spotlight also shines on the company's dividend history, yield, and growth rates. Using the data from GuruFocus, let's look into Constellation Brands Inc's dividend performance and assess its sustainability.
An Overview of Constellation Brands Inc
Constellation Brands is the largest provider of alcoholic beverages across the beer, wine, and spirits categories in the U.S., generating 80% of revenue from Mexican beer imports under top-selling brands such as Modelo and Corona. The rest of the business includes some remaining wine and spirits brands, categories where the company has been shedding assets in recent years. With its exclusive rights tied to the Mexican beer brands effective only in the U.S., the firm has small revenue exposure to international markets. Constellation owns a 36% stake in no-moat Canopy Growth, a leader in medicinal and recreational cannabis products in Canada, and has a 50/50 joint venture with glass manufacturer Owens-Illinois in Mexico.
Constellation Brands Inc's Dividend History
Constellation Brands Inc has maintained a consistent dividend payment record since 2015. Dividends are currently distributed on a quarterly basis. Below is a chart showing annual Dividends Per Share for tracking historical trends.
Understanding Constellation Brands Inc's Dividend Yield and Growth
As of today, Constellation Brands Inc currently has a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 1.43% and a 12-month forward dividend yield of 1.51%. This suggests an expectation of increased dividend payments over the next 12 months.
Over the past three years, Constellation Brands Inc's annual dividend growth rate was 2.20%. Extended to a five-year horizon, this rate increased to 6.60% per year. Based on Constellation Brands Inc's dividend yield and five-year growth rate, the 5-year yield on cost of Constellation Brands Inc stock as of today is approximately 1.97%.
Assessing Dividend Sustainability: Payout Ratio and Profitability
To assess the sustainability of the dividend, one needs to evaluate the company's payout ratio. The dividend payout ratio provides insights into the portion of earnings the company distributes as dividends. A lower ratio suggests that the company retains a significant part of its earnings, thereby ensuring the availability of funds for future growth and unexpected downturns. As of 2023-08-31, Constellation Brands Inc's dividend payout ratio is 0.40.
Constellation Brands Inc's profitability rank, offers an understanding of the company's earnings prowess relative to its peers. GuruFocus ranks Constellation Brands Inc's profitability 7 out of 10 as of 2023-08-31, suggesting good profitability prospects. The company has reported net profit in 7 years out of the past 10 years.
Evaluating Growth Metrics for Future Dividend Sustainability
To ensure the sustainability of dividends, a company must have robust growth metrics. Constellation Brands Inc's growth rank of 7 out of 10 suggests that the company's growth trajectory is good relative to its competitors.
Revenue is the lifeblood of any company, and Constellation Brands Inc's revenue per share, combined with the 3-year revenue growth rate, indicates a strong revenue model. Constellation Brands Inc's revenue has increased by approximately 4.10% per year on average, a rate that underperforms than approximately 57.36% of global competitors.
The company's 3-year EPS growth rate showcases its capability to grow its earnings, a critical component for sustaining dividends in the long run. During the past three years, Constellation Brands Inc's earnings increased by approximately -16.30% per year on average, a rate that underperforms than approximately 85.8% of global competitors.
Conclusion
Considering Constellation Brands Inc's consistent dividend payments, reasonable growth rate, sustainable payout ratio, and good profitability, the company appears to have a stable dividend policy. However, its below-average revenue and EPS growth rates compared to global competitors suggest potential challenges in sustaining dividends if these trends continue. Therefore, investors should keep a close eye on these metrics while considering the stock for its dividends.
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