Trailing Dividend / Share
$4.08
Constellation Brands, Inc. (STZ) Dividend History
Income profile from 2015 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.0%
Payout Ratio
42.4%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
11 years
STZ Dividend Income Check
Safety
42.4% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
11 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.9% and trend is rising.
STZ Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.0%
Trailing DPS$4.08
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout42.4%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout38.0%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak11 years
3Y CAGR8.8%
5Y CAGR6.3%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.9%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield4.0%
Total Shareholder Yield6.9%
1Y Total Return-17.2%
5Y Total Return-32.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)7.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$7,13310Y ago$11,42120Y ago$68,853
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
STZ Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (12 years of payments)
STZ Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Constellation Brands, Inc. distributes 42.4% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 38.0%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
STZ has raised its dividend for 11 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 8.8% and 5-year CAGR of 6.3%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, STZ returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.0% dividend yield, 4.0% buyback yield, 6.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.9% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -32.4%, with dividends contributing 7.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $11,421 today.
STZ Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$18.46
Avg/Payment$0.9230
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026Latest | $1.0300 | — | 3.00% | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Apr 29, 2026 | $1.0300 | ↑ +1.0% | 2.72% | May 14, 2026 |
| Jan 29, 2026 | $1.0200 | — | 2.64% | Feb 12, 2026 |
| Oct 30, 2025 | $1.0200 | — | 3.16% | Nov 13, 2025 |
| Jul 30, 2025 | $1.0200 | — | 2.37% | Aug 14, 2025 |
| Apr 29, 2025 | $1.0200 | ↑ +1.0% | 2.17% | May 15, 2025 |
| Feb 7, 2025 | $1.0100 | — | 2.39% | Feb 21, 2025 |
| Nov 5, 2024 | $1.0100 | — | 1.65% | Nov 21, 2024 |
STZ Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.0%
#4 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
42.4% payout
Streak
11Y
6.3% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
6.9%
#3 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STZConstellation Brands… | $23.4B | 3.0% | 42.4% | 11 | Sustainable |
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2nd  DEODiageo plc | $45.4B | 5.1% | 97.6% | 0 | At Risk |
 MGPIMGP Ingredients, Inc… | $352M | 2.9% | — | 0 | Unknown |
1st  WVVIWillamette Valley Vi… | $14M | 7.0% | — | 4 | Unknown |
 BGBunge Global S.A. | $21.1B | 2.5% | 56.0% | 5 | Sustainable |
 ADMArcher-Daniels-Midla… | $37.6B | 2.6% | 91.6% | 28 | At Risk |
STZ Annual Dividend History (1990–2026)
37 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $3.08 | — | 3 | $9.61 | 32.0% | 3.12x | 1.4% |
| 2025 | $4.07 | 3.8% | 4 | $-0.45 | — | — | 1.9% |
| 2024 | $3.92 | 13.0% | 4 | $9.39 | 41.7% | 2.40x | 1.8% |
| 2023 | $3.47 | 9.8% | 4 | $-0.37 | — | — | 1.6% |
| 2022 | $3.16 | 4.3% | 4 | $-0.21 | — | — | 1.5% |
| 2021 | $3.03 | 1.0% | 4 | $10.23 | 29.6% | 3.38x | 1.4% |
| 2020 | $3.00 | 0.3% | 4 | $-0.06 | — | — | 1.4% |
| 2019 | $2.99 | 9.1% | 4 | $17.57 | 17.0% | 5.88x | 1.4% |
| 2018 | $2.74 | 39.8% | 4 | $11.55 | 23.7% | 4.22x | 1.3% |
| 2017 | $1.96 | 29.8% | 4 | $7.52 | 26.1% | 3.84x | 0.9% |
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STZ — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying STZ stock.
How much dividend does STZ pay per share?
Constellation Brands, Inc. (STZ) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $4.08 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.0%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is STZ's next ex-dividend date?
STZ's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. STZ typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is STZ's dividend safe?
STZ's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +42.4% and FCF payout ratio of +38.0%. With 11 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is STZ a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Constellation Brands, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 11 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +6.3%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does STZ pay dividends?
Constellation Brands, Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $4.08 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 11+ years from 2015 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in STZ grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in STZ five years ago would be worth approximately $7,133 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is STZ's yield on cost for long-term holders?
STZ's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.9% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.0% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.