Goldman Sachs Upgrades Constellation Brands (STZ) to Buy

Goldman Sachs upgraded Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ) from Neutral to Buy with a price target of $29 (up from $22), suggesting 21% upside.

The firm cited improving wine fundamentals, compelling capital allocation potential with an expected $300mm+ of share buybacks per year in FY13 and beyond, and valuation with a sum-of-the-parts valuation of $29.

Goldman revised estimates and now stand 5% and 12% above consensus for FY13 and FY14 EPS.

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Shares of Constellation Brands closed at $23.95 yesterday.

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