Constellation Brands Inc Class A (STZ)

Operating profit margin

		Feb 28, 2025	Nov 30, 2024	Aug 31, 2024	May 31, 2024	Feb 29, 2024	Nov 30, 2023	Aug 31, 2023	May 31, 2023	Feb 28, 2023	Nov 30, 2022	Aug 31, 2022	May 31, 2022	Feb 28, 2022	Nov 30, 2021	Aug 31, 2021	May 31, 2021	Feb 28, 2021	Nov 30, 2020	Aug 31, 2020	May 31, 2020
Operating income (ttm)	US$ in thousands	339,500	1,120,700	1,124,600	3,332,700	3,171,200	3,007,000	2,956,800	2,141,700	2,027,900	2,238,700	2,331,900	2,907,500	2,331,700	2,213,500	2,156,700	2,256,200	2,791,100	2,776,900	2,261,000	2,141,800
Revenue (ttm)	US$ in thousands	10,208,600	10,183,500	10,190,600	10,108,500	9,961,700	9,820,400	9,786,000	9,604,300	9,452,600	9,557,300	9,441,400	9,157,400	8,820,700	8,671,200	8,788,700	8,678,000	8,614,900	8,564,800	8,126,100	8,209,700
Operating profit margin		3.33%	11.01%	11.04%	32.97%	31.83%	30.62%	30.21%	22.30%	21.45%	23.42%	24.70%	31.75%	26.43%	25.53%	24.54%	26.00%	32.40%	32.42%	27.82%	26.09%

February 28, 2025 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $339,500K ÷ $10,208,600K
= 3.33%

The operating profit margin of Constellation Brands Inc Class A has shown fluctuations over the analyzed period, ranging from a high of 32.97% on May 31, 2024, to a low of 3.33% on February 28, 2025. The trend indicates some level of volatility in the company's operating profitability. From May 31, 2020, to February 28, 2022, there was a gradual increase in the operating profit margin, reaching a peak of 32.40% in February 2021. However, after this peak, the margin declined, hitting a low of 21.45% on February 28, 2023.

The operating profit margin then experienced a notable upswing, rebounding to 30.62% by November 30, 2023, and further improving to 32.97% by May 31, 2024. The significant fluctuation between August 31, 2024 (11.01%), and February 28, 2025 (3.33%), indicates a pronounced decrease in profitability within a short period.

The most recent data point indicates a substantial drop in the operating profit margin, suggesting potential challenges or shifts in the company's operating efficiency and cost structure. Investors and stakeholders may want to monitor the company's operating performance closely to assess the impact of these fluctuations on its overall financial health and sustainability.