Constellation Brands Q4 2024 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Constellation Brands reported a solid Q4 performance, driven by the beer business's continued growth momentum and strategic initiatives in the wine and spirits segment. The company achieved significant increases in net sales and operating income, reflecting strong demand for its high-end beer brands and effective cost management.
Achieved strong fiscal 2024 net sales and operating income growth in the Beer Business, driven by volume growth and share gains.
Wine and Spirits Business delivered results aligned with lowered fiscal 2024 outlook.
Generated strong operating cash flow, enabling continued capital allocation priorities.
Provided fiscal 2025 reported EPS outlook of $13.40 - $13.70 and comparable EPS outlook of $13.50 - $13.80.
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Forward Guidance
Constellation Brands provided its fiscal year 2025 outlook, including enterprise net sales growth of 6-7%, reported EPS of $13.40-$13.70, comparable EPS of $13.50-$13.80, operating cash flow of $2.8-$3.0 billion, and free cash flow of $1.4-$1.5 billion.
Positive Outlook
- Enterprise net sales growth of 6 - 7%.
- Beer net sales growth of 7 - 9%.
- Enterprise operating income growth: reported of 10% - 12% and comparable of 8 - 10%.
- Beer: operating income growth of 10 - 12%.
- Operating cash flow: $2.8 - $3.0 billion.
Challenges Ahead
- Wine and Spirits: net sales decline of 0.5% to growth of 0.5%.
- Wine and Spirits: operating income decline of 9 - 11%.
- Corporate expense: $260 million.
- Interest expense: $445 - $455 million.
- Free cash flow: $1.4 - $1.5 billion.
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income