Constellation Brands Inc Class A (STZ)

Pretax margin

Feb 28, 2025 Feb 29, 2024 Feb 28, 2023 Feb 28, 2022 Feb 28, 2021
Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) US$ in thousands -82,800 2,221,800 383,600 310,400 2,542,900
Revenue US$ in thousands 10,208,700 9,961,800 9,452,600 8,820,700 8,614,900
Pretax margin -0.81% 22.30% 4.06% 3.52% 29.52%

February 28, 2025 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $-82,800K ÷ $10,208,700K
= -0.81%

Constellation Brands Inc Class A's pretax margin has exhibited fluctuations over the past five years. Starting at 29.52% on February 28, 2021, the margin declined significantly to 3.52% by February 28, 2022. However, there was a slight improvement by February 28, 2023, with the margin reaching 4.06%. Subsequently, there was a notable increase to 22.30% by February 29, 2024, indicating improved profitability. However, by February 28, 2025, the pretax margin turned negative, standing at -0.81%. This negative trend in the most recent year could be a cause for concern, and further analysis is likely warranted to understand the factors driving this change.


Peer comparison

Feb 28, 2025

Company name
Symbol
Pretax margin
Constellation Brands Inc Class A
STZ
-0.81%
Keurig Dr Pepper Inc
KDP
12.56%
PepsiCo Inc
PEP
12.95%
The Coca-Cola Company
KO
27.81%