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Aug 31, 2021
Constellation Brands Q2 2022 Earnings Report
Constellation Brands' performance was driven by the beer business and share repurchase activity.
Key Takeaways
Constellation Brands reported a net sales increase of 5% and a comparable EPS of $2.38. The Beer Business delivered double-digit net sales growth, while the Wine and Spirits Business showed strong organic net sales growth. The company updated its fiscal 2022 EPS outlook and affirmed its operating cash flow and free cash flow targets.
Generated reported basis EPS of $0.01 and comparable basis EPS of $2.38, including Canopy equity losses of $0.13; excluding Canopy equity losses, achieved comparable basis EPS of $2.52.
Beer Business delivered double-digit net sales growth driven by the continued strength of Modelo Especial and Corona Extra.
Wine and Spirits Business delivered strong, organic net sales growth driven by solid performance from The Prisoner Brand Family, Kim Crawford, and Meiomi.
Generated $1.5 billion of operating cash flow, an increase of 6%, and $1.2 billion of free cash flow.
Revenue by Segment
Forward Guidance
Constellation Brands provided guidance for fiscal year 2022, including net sales and operating income growth for the Beer Business, net sales and operating income decline for the Wine and Spirits Business, interest expense, tax rate, weighted average diluted shares outstanding, operating cash flow, capital expenditures, and free cash flow.
Positive Outlook
- Beer: net sales growth 9 - 11%
- Beer: operating income growth 4 - 6%
- 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: $355 - $365 million
- Tax rate: reported approximately 83%
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