Equity

Retained Earnings

Constellation Brands Retained Earnings increased by 0.2% to $13.57B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 7.7%, from $12.60B to $13.57B. Over 5 years (FY 2021 to FY 2026), Retained Earnings shows a downward trend with a -2.1% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionEquity
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2015
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase signals strong historical profitability and reinvestment, while a decrease may indicate losses or significant dividend payouts.

Detailed definition

This represents the cumulative net income earned by the company since its inception, minus any dividends paid to shareho...

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Metric ID: retained_earnings

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q1 '21Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25
Value$14.06B$13.92B$14.25B$14.51B$14.75B$13.45B$12.27B$12.34B$12.32B$12.84B$13.19B$13.42B$14.11B$12.73B$13.16B$12.60B$12.94B$13.23B$13.55B$13.57B
QoQ Change-1.0%+2.4%+1.8%+1.7%-8.8%-8.8%+0.6%-0.2%+4.3%+2.7%+1.7%+5.2%-9.8%+3.4%-4.2%+2.7%+2.2%+2.5%+0.2%
YoY Change+4.9%-3.4%-13.9%-14.9%-16.5%-4.5%+7.5%+8.7%+14.6%-0.9%-0.2%-6.1%-8.3%+3.9%+3.0%+7.7%
Range$12.27B$14.75B
CAGR-0.7%
Avg YoY Growth-1.2%
Median YoY Growth-0.6%
Current Streak4 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Constellation Brands's retained earnings?
Constellation Brands (STZ) reported retained earnings of $13.57B in Q4 2025.
How has Constellation Brands's retained earnings changed year-over-year?
Constellation Brands's retained earnings increased by 7.7% year-over-year, from $12.60B to $13.57B.
What is the long-term trend for Constellation Brands's retained earnings?
Over 5 years (2021 to 2026), Constellation Brands's retained earnings has grown at a -2.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $15.12B to $13.57B.
What does retained earnings mean?
The total accumulated profits the company has kept and reinvested rather than paying out as dividends.