STZ Dividend History & Analysis | 2.6% Yield

STZ has a dividend yield of 2.6% and paid 4.08 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.59%
Payout Ratio 34.6%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 7.66%
Consistency Lifetime 100.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.96%
Payout FCF 39.9%
Streak Years 10
Dividend Rating 63.86%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis) and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Yield

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
FMX 39,771 M 7.80% 11.66%
ABEV 46,571 M 7.76% 8.70%
KOF 22,569 M 4.34% 10.02%
COKE 13,105 M 0.76% 11.32%
PEP 215,280 M 3.93% 4.65%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
COKE 13,105 M 77.83% 92.5%
FMX 39,771 M 55.45% 87.9%
TAP 8,482 M 28.95% 94.7%
KDP 35,108 M 8.01% 88.6%
PEP 215,280 M 7.27% 97.5%
STZ Dividend History: Last 44 Payments (USD) as of April 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-01-29 2026-01-29 2026-02-12 Quarterly 1.02 0% 0.65%
2025-10-30 2025-10-30 2025-11-13 Quarterly 1.02 0% 0.78%
2025-07-30 2025-07-30 2025-08-14 Quarterly 1.02 0% 0.58%
2025-04-29 2025-04-29 2025-05-15 Quarterly 1.02 +1% 0.55%
2025-02-07 2025-02-07 2025-02-21 Quarterly 1.01 0% 0.59%
2024-11-05 2024-11-05 2024-11-21 Quarterly 1.01 0% 0.42%
2024-08-14 2024-08-14 2024-08-23 Quarterly 1.01 0% 0.42%
2024-05-02 2024-05-03 2024-05-17 Quarterly 1.01 +13.5% 0.4%
2024-02-07 2024-02-08 2024-02-22 Quarterly 0.89 0% 0.36%
2023-11-02 2023-11-03 2023-11-17 Quarterly 0.89 0% 0.38%
2023-08-09 2023-08-10 2023-08-24 Quarterly 0.89 0% 0.33%
2023-05-03 2023-05-04 2023-05-18 Quarterly 0.89 +11.3% 0.39%
2023-02-07 2023-02-08 2023-02-22 Quarterly 0.8 0% 0.35%
2022-11-03 2022-11-04 2022-11-18 Quarterly 0.8 0% 0.34%
2022-08-09 2022-08-10 2022-08-24 Quarterly 0.8 0% 0.34%
2022-05-04 2022-05-05 2022-05-19 Quarterly 0.8 +5.3% 0.33%
2022-02-08 2022-02-09 2022-02-23 Quarterly 0.76 0% 0.32%
2021-11-04 2021-11-05 2021-11-19 Quarterly 0.76 0% 0.35%
2021-08-09 2021-08-10 2021-08-24 Quarterly 0.76 0% 0.35%
2021-05-03 2021-05-04 2021-05-18 Quarterly 0.76 +1.3% 0.32%
2021-02-08 2021-02-09 2021-02-23 Quarterly 0.75 0% N/A
2020-11-05 2020-11-06 2020-11-20 Quarterly 0.75 0% N/A
2020-08-10 2020-08-11 2020-08-25 Quarterly 0.75 0% N/A
2020-05-04 2020-05-05 2020-05-19 Quarterly 0.75 0% N/A
2020-02-10 2020-02-11 2020-02-25 Quarterly 0.75 0% N/A
2019-11-07 2019-11-08 2019-11-22 Quarterly 0.75 0% N/A
2019-08-12 2019-08-13 2019-08-27 Quarterly 0.75 0% N/A
2019-05-09 2019-05-10 2019-05-24 Quarterly 0.75 +1.4% N/A
2019-02-11 2019-02-12 2019-02-26 Quarterly 0.74 0% N/A
2018-11-05 2018-11-06 2018-11-20 Quarterly 0.74 0% N/A
2018-08-09 2018-08-10 2018-08-24 Quarterly 0.74 0% N/A
2018-05-09 2018-05-10 2018-05-24 Quarterly 0.74 +42.3% N/A
2018-02-08 2018-02-09 2018-02-23 Quarterly 0.52 0% N/A
2017-11-06 2017-11-07 2017-11-21 Quarterly 0.52 0% N/A
2017-08-07 2017-08-09 2017-08-23 Quarterly 0.52 0% N/A
2017-05-08 2017-05-10 2017-05-24 Quarterly 0.52 +30% N/A
2017-02-07 2017-02-09 2017-02-23 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2016-11-04 2016-11-08 2016-11-22 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2016-08-08 2016-08-10 2016-08-24 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2016-05-06 2016-05-10 2016-05-24 Quarterly 0.4 +29% N/A
2016-02-05 2016-02-09 2016-02-24 Quarterly 0.31 0% N/A
2015-11-05 2015-11-09 2015-11-24 Quarterly 0.31 0% N/A
2015-08-07 2015-08-11 2015-08-25 Quarterly 0.31 0% N/A
2015-05-06 2015-05-08 2015-05-22 Other 0.31 0% N/A

STZ Dividend FAQ

Constellation Brands Inc. (NYSE: STZ) is a diversified alcoholic-beverage company that produces, imports, markets and sells a portfolio of beer, wine and spirits across the United States, Canada, Mexico, New Zealand and Italy. Its flagship beer lineup includes Corona, Modelo and Pacifico, while its wine brands feature Robert Mondavi, Kim Crawford and Ruffino, and its spirits portfolio includes High West, Casa Noble and SVEDKA.

What is the Dividend Yield of STZ?

As of April 2026, STZ's dividend yield is 2.59%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 4.08 USD by the current share price of 166.15.

Does STZ pay a dividend?

As of April 2026, STZ paid a dividend of 4.08 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-01-29 and the payout was 1.02 USD.

How often does STZ pay dividends?

STZ pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, STZ has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-01-29.

STZ dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for STZ for the next payments are between 1.082 (+6.1%) and 1.123 (+10.1%). This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.66%.

Will STZ pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.02 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-01-29. The next Ex-Dividend date for Constellation Brands (STZ) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for STZ?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Constellation Brands (STZ) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of STZ?

STZ's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 7.66% per year. Strong growth: STZ's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of STZ?

STZ's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.96%. If you bought STZ's shares at 207.80 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (4.08 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.96% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of STZ?

STZ Payout Consistency is 100.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: Constellation Brands has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does STZ have a good Dividend Yield?

STZ's 2.59% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of STZ?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of STZ is 34.6%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of STZ?

STZ's Overall Dividend Rating is 63.86%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

STZ Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.

What is the Trend in STZ's Outstanding Shares?

Constellation Brands's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 2.25% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%). Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has STZ ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on May 16, 2005 with a ratio of 2:1. This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
1985 86,278,200 0%
1986 86,168,000 -0.13%
1987 86,168,000 0%
1988 86,168,000 0%
1989 80,000,000 -7.16%
1990 80,000,000 0%
1991 71,111,100 -11.11%
1992 102,857,100 +44.64%
1993 123,243,200 +19.82%
1994 135,082,000 +9.61%
1995 160,832,000 +19.06%
1996 154,418,600 -3.99%
1997 153,043,500 -0.89%
1998 146,600,000 -4.21%
1999 149,208,000 +1.78%
2000 149,872,000 +0.45%
2001 178,954,000 +19.4%
2002 186,166,000 +4.03%
2003 228,392,000 +22.68%
2004 233,452,000 +2.22%
2005 238,583,000 +2.2%
2006 239,396,000 +0.34%
2007 219,432,000 -8.34%
2008 220,006,000 +0.26%
2009 222,205,000 +1%
2010 236,790,000 +6.56%
2011 202,933,000 -14.3%
2012 196,886,000 -2.98%
2013 198,082,000 +0.61%
2014 201,276,000 +1.61%
2015 204,096,000 +1.4%
2016 205,455,000 +0.67%
2017 201,177,000 -2.08%
2018 194,820,000 -3.16%
2019 194,856,000 +0.02%
2020 195,444,000 +0.3%
2021 213,161,000 +9.07%
2022 188,624,800 -11.51%
2023 184,170,000 -2.36%
2024 181,753,000 -1.31%
2025 174,614,000 -3.93%
2026 173,679,000 -0.54%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield

Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.

Payout Ratio

Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.

Payout FCF

Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.

Growth Rate (CAGR)

Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.

Consistency

Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.

Yield on Cost

Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.

Streak

Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.

Dividend Rating

Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-04-05 02:15 UTC