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May 31, 2021
Constellation Brands Q1 2022 Earnings Report
Constellation Brands' Q1 2022 earnings were released, showcasing strong performance in the beer business and strategic investments for future growth.
Key Takeaways
Constellation Brands reported a mixed performance in Q1 2022. The beer business delivered double-digit growth in depletion volume, net sales, and operating income. The wine and spirits business experienced a decline in net sales and operating income, though certain brands performed well. The company generated strong operating and free cash flow, and resumed share repurchase activity. EPS on a reported basis was $(4.74), and comparable EPS was $2.33.
Beer business achieved double-digit depletion volume, net sales, and operating income growth.
Wine and Spirits business delivered strong organic net sales growth, driven by Meiomi, The Prisoner Brand Family, Simi, Ruffino, and High West.
Company generated $716 million in operating cash flow and $602 million in free cash flow.
Constellation repurchased 2.2 million shares of common stock for $523 million through June of fiscal 2022.
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Constellation Brands Revenue by Segment
Revenue by Segment
Beer Revenue
CapyFin.comWine & Spirits Revenue
CapyFin.com Forward Guidance
Constellation Brands provided guidance for fiscal year 2022, including net sales and operating income growth targets for the beer business, and net sales decline for the wine and spirits business. The company also provided estimates for interest expense, tax rate, weighted average diluted shares outstanding, operating cash flow, capital expenditures, and free cash flow.
Positive Outlook
- Beer: net sales growth 7 - 9%
- Beer: operating income growth 3 - 5%
- Wine and Spirits: organic net sales growth 2 - 4%
- Operating cash flow: $2.4 - $2.6 billion
- Free cash flow: $1.4 - $1.5 billion
Challenges Ahead
- Wine and Spirits: net sales decline 22 - 24%
- Wine and Spirits: operating income decline 23 - 25%
- Interest expense: $360 - $370 million
- Tax rate: reported approximately 37%
- Capital expenditures: $1.0 - $1.1 billion, including approximately $900 million targeted for Mexico beer operations expansion activities