Constellation Brands Option Alert: Jan, 2027 $200 Calls at the Bid: 480 vs 39 OI; Earnings 4/10 Before Open [est] 

Constellation Brands Option Alert: Jan, 2027 $200 Calls at the Bid: 480 @ $19.1 vs 39 OI; Earnings 4/10 Before Open [est] Ref=$170.28

Constellation Brands 株価情報 (NYSE: STZ)

Constellation Brands (NYSE:STZ) 株価情報

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Constellation Brands is the largest provider of alcoholic beverages across the beer, wine, and spirits categories in the us, generating 82% of revenue from Mexican beer imports under top-selling brands such as Modelo and Corona. The rest of the business includes some remaining wine and spirits brands, categories where the company continue to prune assets in recent years. With its exclusive rights tied to the Mexican beer brands effective only in the us, the firm has little revenue exposure to international markets. Constellation owns a 26% stake in no-moat Canopy Growth, a medicinal and recreational cannabis producer in Canada, and has a 50/50 joint venture with glass manufacturer Owens-Illinois in Mexico.

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U.S. President Donald Trump has reignited transatlantic trade tensions, threatening to impose a 200% tariff on all European wine and alcoholic products unless the European Union drops its 50% <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/tariffs">tariff on American whiskey.</a>
The move, announced Thursday on Truth Social, sent ripples through the beverage industry, sparking market reactions across major alcohol producers.
Trump criticized the EU as "one of the most hostile and abusive taxing and tariffing authorities in the World" and accused the bloc of exploiting the U.S. economy. 
He warned that unless the whiskey tariff was removed "immediately," the U.S. would retaliate with steep duties on "wines, champagnes, &amp; alcoholic products coming out of France and other E.U. represented countries."
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">BREAKING: President Trump says he will place a 200% tariff on all wines, champagnes, and alcoholic products coming from the EU if they do not cancel their 50% tariff on US whisky. <a href="https://t.co/mQe3IoqZZo">pic.twitter.com/mQe3IoqZZo</a>
&mdash; The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) <a href="https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1900155890512138564?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 13, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">How Much Is At Stake?</h3>
The U.S. is a critical market for European alcohol producers, importing $14.2 billion worth of beverages, spirits, and vinegar from the EU in 2024, according to International Trade Center data.
Of that, $5.65 billion came from wine-related products, making American consumers a crucial revenue stream for European winemakers. 
The U.S. market accounts for nearly a fifth of the EU's global wine exports, a dependence that makes Trump's tariff threat a significant economic concern for the industry.
French, Italian, and Spanish winemakers—who dominate EU exports to the U.S.—would face the brunt of the impact. French producers alone shipped more than $1.5 billion worth of wine to the U.S. last year.
On the other side, American whiskey producers like Brown-Forman Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BF#NYSE">BF</a>) (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BF#NYSE">BF</a>)—maker of Jack Daniel's—stand to gain if European tariffs are removed.
The trade dispute escalated after the European Commission announced plans on Wednesday to impose countermeasures on $28 billion worth of U.S. goods in response to blanket American tariffs on steel and aluminum. This retaliatory stance sets the stage for a renewed trade war, reminiscent of the tit-for-tat tariff battles of the Trump administration.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Market Reaction: European Alcohol Stocks Already Feel The Heat</h3>
Trump's tariff warning sent shockwaves through alcohol stocks, particularly European producers. Shares of Davide Campari Milano (OTCPK: DVCMY) tumbled 3.6% during European trading, while Rémy Cointreau SA (OTCPK: REMYF), known for its premium cognacs, dropped nearly 4%. LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (OTCPK: LVMHF), the owner of Moët &amp; Chandon and Hennessy, slipped 1.5%.
The U.S. alcohol sector, however, showed mixed reactions. Shares of Constellation Brands (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STZ#NYSE">STZ</a>), which owns Robert Mondavi wines and Corona beer, remained flat in premarket trading in New York. Meanwhile, Brown-Forman, a direct beneficiary if European tariffs on whiskey are lifted, rose 2%.
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RBC Capital analyst Nik Modi maintains Constellation Brands (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STZ#NYSE">STZ</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $293 to $289.

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RBC Capital Maintains Outperform on Constellation Brands, Lowers Price Target to $289

Constellation Brands (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STZ#NYSE">STZ</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 6.14% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 17.41%. Currently, Constellation Brands has a market capitalization of $32.34 billion. 
Buying $100 In STZ: If an investor had bought $100 of STZ stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $1,130.45 today based on a price of $178.95 for STZ at the time of writing.
<h3>Constellation Brands's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741297509_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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If You Invested $100 In This Stock 15 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Constellation Brands (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STZ#NYSE">STZ</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in STZ usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 13 extraordinary options activities for Constellation Brands. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 46% leaning bullish and 7% bearish. Among these notable options, 7 are puts, totaling $395,699, and 6 are calls, amounting to $279,768.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $125.0 to $245.0 for Constellation Brands over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Constellation Brands stands at 402.0, with a total volume reaching 953.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Constellation Brands, situated within the strike price corridor from $125.0 to $245.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Constellation Brands Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741292152_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td>STZ</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$9.6</td>
<td>$8.0</td>
<td>$8.0</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$97.9K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>STZ</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$2.9</td>
<td>$2.65</td>
<td>$2.85</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$71.2K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td align="right">526</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>STZ</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/07/25</td>
<td>$71.5</td>
<td>$68.1</td>
<td>$69.81</td>
<td>$245.00</td>
<td>$69.8K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td align="right">96</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>STZ</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/07/25</td>
<td>$66.6</td>
<td>$63.1</td>
<td>$64.84</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$64.8K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td align="right">96</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>STZ</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$13.9</td>
<td>$10.6</td>
<td>$12.0</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$60.0K</td>
<td>61</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Constellation Brands</h3>
Constellation Brands is the largest provider of alcoholic beverages across the beer, wine, and spirits categories in the us, generating 82% of revenue from Mexican beer imports under top-selling brands such as Modelo and Corona. The rest of the business includes some remaining wine and spirits brands, categories where the company continue to prune assets in recent years. With its exclusive rights tied to the Mexican beer brands effective only in the us, the firm has little revenue exposure to international markets. Constellation owns a 26% stake in no-moat Canopy Growth, a medicinal and recreational cannabis producer in Canada, and has a 50/50 joint venture with glass manufacturer Owens-Illinois in Mexico.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Constellation Brands, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Constellation Brands</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 2,327,638, with STZ's price up by 2.5%, positioned at $178.54.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 35 days.</li>
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<h3>Expert Opinions on Constellation Brands</h3>
1 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $202.0.
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Check Out What Whales Are Doing With STZ

Among the more remarkable turnarounds that perhaps doesn't quite get as much attention is Anheuser-Busch Inbev SA's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BUD#NYSE">BUD</a>) efforts in righting its ship. About two years ago, the beverage maker suffered blowback when its Bud Light brand <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/23/04/31750302/anti-trans-sentiment-cant-hold-bud-light-maker-down-amid-dylan-mulvaney-controversy-the-">inked a promotional campaign</a> with Dylan Mulvaney, an influencer who documented her gender transition. 
Although the marketing managers likely had the intention of promoting social equity, many conservatives lashed out at what they termed "woke culture," with the uproar leading to red ink for BUD stock.
Fundamentally, Anheuser-Busch was in a tricky position. On one hand, the company could score points with more progressive consumers. At the same time, it risked alienating conservative consumers by wading into political waters. Not only that, Donald Trump and his followers — often called the Silent Majority — have <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/02/44028664/trump-says-he-shut-down-the-ultra-left-cfpb-after-bankers-and-loan-officers-called-him-almost-crying">blasted institutions and ideologies perceived as woke</a>.
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To reiterate the point, President Trump's <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/04/us/politics/transcript-trump-speech-congress.html">speech</a> to Congress heavily criticized leftist politics, declaring that the nation "will be &#8216;woke&#8217; no longer." On the surface level, this line of reasoning represents a headwind for BUD stock. However, Trump's economic priorities could ironically make Anheuser-Busch great again.
In fairness, Trump urged conservatives last year to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/02/36974177/trump-urges-conservatives-to-give-bud-light-a-second-chance">give the beverage maker a second chance</a>. More importantly, the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44133917/trumps-says-little-disturbance-possible-due-to-tariffs-in-speech-to-congress-as-gm-tesla-energy-stocks-lift-in-after-hours-trading-auto-industry-to-absolutely-boom">administration's tariffs</a> — which Trump himself doubled down on during the address to Congress — may provide a competitive edge for Anheuser-Busch.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">BUD Stock May Benefit from Multiple Catalysts</h2>
One of the cynical reasons why Anheuser-Busch could keep inching forward is that the tariffs may impose disproportionate hardships on the competition. A clear example of this is Constellation Brands Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STZ#NYSE">STZ</a>), which owns the U.S. distribution rights of the Corona beer brand, a consequence of an <a href="https://www.justice.gov/archives/opa/pr/justice-department-reaches-settlement-anheuser-busch-inbev-and-grupo-modelo-beer-case">antitrust</a> settlement.
At the time, Anheuser-Busch giving up the U.S. distribution rights for a popular Mexican beer was a significant hit. Today, under the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44118620/whats-driving-markets-tuesday">threat of an ugly trade war</a>, not having to deal with potentially sharp price hikes for Corona is a blessing.
Another catalyst for BUD stock stems from the core business itself. Anheuser-Busch specializes in low-cost beer and that's a powerfully relevant offering amid an environment of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/43499935/worldwide-57-expect-the-next-generation-to-be-worse-off-financially-what-drives-this-economic-pessimism">brewing economic challenges</a>. Now, it's true that the company's Bud Light brand got knocked off the top of the U.S. beer sales ranking. However, the current <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2024/07/18/food/bud-light-michelob-ultra-sales/index.html">top</a> seller — the Constellation-distributed Modelo Especial — faces tariff risks.
Even statistical trends seem to favor a position in BUD stock. Ordinarily, using data since January 2019, the security carries a neutral to slightly negative bias. That's because a position held for eight weeks carries a baseline probability of upside success of 49.52% — essentially a coin toss.
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However, under the dynamic conditions of sizable momentum (defined as a weekly return between 5% to 10%), the subsequent eight weeks commands long odds of 57.14%. In the past five sessions, BUD is up around 5.4%.
Finally, BUD stock is on a streak of seven consecutive up weeks. Over the past six years, such streaks have only materialized three times. Investors shouldn't read too much into this but so far, this streak has yet to see a trend reversal in the eighth week.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Setting Up an Options Strategy for Anheuser-Busch</h2>
From a psychological and technical perspective, the bulls will likely push for the $70 level. This threshold represents prior resistance. In addition, it's also close to Wall Street <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BUD/analyst-ratings">analysts' consensus price target</a> of $70.60. However, the time necessary for BUD stock to reach this level represents a significant component of the speculation.
Running a guided Monte Carlo simulation based on market realistic dynamics, it's possible that BUD could reach $67.54 by the options chain expiring April 17. For extremely aggressive investors, one could consider the 62.50/67.50 bull call spread.
This transaction involves buying the $62.50 call (at a $205 ask) and simultaneously selling the $67.50 call (at a $40 bid). The sale of the short call will partially offset the debit of the long call, leading to a net debit paid of $165 at time of writing. Subtracting this figure from the difference in the strike prices (multiplied by 100 shares) comes out to a maximum reward of $335 should BUD reach or exceed the short strike price. This would translate to a payout of 203%.
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<li>Morgan Stanley analyst Dara Mohsenian downgraded the rating for Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STZ#NYSE">STZ</a>) from Overweight to Equal-Weight and lowered the price target from $220 to $202. Constellation shares closed at $178.35 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/STZ/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a> </li>
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Constellation Brands shares are trading lower after Morgan Stanley downgraded the stock from Overweight to Equal-Weight and cut its price target from $220 to $202.

Morgan Stanley analyst Dara Mohsenian downgrades Constellation Brands (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STZ#NYSE">STZ</a>) from Overweight to Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $220 to $202.

Morgan Stanley Downgrades Constellation Brands to Equal-Weight, Lowers Price Target to $202

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Constellation Brands (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STZ#NYSE">STZ</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the positions showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with STZ, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 8 options trades for Constellation Brands.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 25% bullish and 50%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, there was 1 put, for a total amount of $395,200, and 7, calls, for a total amount of $546,600.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $125.0 to $185.0 for Constellation Brands during the past quarter. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Constellation Brands's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Constellation Brands's significant trades, within a strike price range of $125.0 to $185.0, over the past month.
<h3>Constellation Brands 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740507343_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>STZ</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$26.8</td>
<td>$23.1</td>
<td>$24.7</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$395.2K</td>
<td>8</td>
<td align="right">160</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>STZ</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$15.5</td>
<td>$14.9</td>
<td>$15.5</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$341.0K</td>
<td>525</td>
<td align="right">237</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>STZ</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$21.2</td>
<td>$21.0</td>
<td>$21.0</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$46.2K</td>
<td>192</td>
<td align="right">36</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>STZ</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$20.3</td>
<td>$17.4</td>
<td>$18.9</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$39.6K</td>
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<h3>About Constellation Brands</h3>
Constellation Brands is the largest provider of alcoholic beverages across the beer, wine, and spirits categories in the us, generating 82% of revenue from Mexican beer imports under top-selling brands such as Modelo and Corona. The rest of the business includes some remaining wine and spirits brands, categories where the company continue to prune assets in recent years. With its exclusive rights tied to the Mexican beer brands effective only in the us, the firm has little revenue exposure to international markets. Constellation owns a 26% stake in no-moat Canopy Growth, a medicinal and recreational cannabis producer in Canada, and has a 50/50 joint venture with glass manufacturer Owens-Illinois in Mexico.
<h3>Where Is Constellation Brands Standing Right Now?</h3>
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<li>Trading volume stands at 1,250,432, with STZ's price down by -0.05%, positioned at $178.88.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 44 days.</li>
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<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Constellation Brands</h3>
3 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $244.33.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Needham persists with their Buy rating on Constellation Brands, maintaining a target price of $240. 
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Constellation Brands (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STZ#NYSE">STZ</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 1.57% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 9.9%. Currently, Constellation Brands has a market capitalization of $32.27 billion. 
Buying $100 In STZ: If an investor had bought $100 of STZ stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $664.33 today based on a price of $178.57 for STZ at the time of writing.
<h3>Constellation Brands's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740438009_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Constellation Brands Stock In The Last 20 Years

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<a href="https://13f.info/13f/000095012325002701-berkshire-hathaway-inc-q4-2024">A regulatory filing</a> released on Feb. 14, showed that Berkshire slashed its stake in Bank of America (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), cutting its shares from over 1 billion to about 680 million by the end of last year. The drop reduced Berkshire's ownership from over 13% to 11%, bringing the value of the investment from about $41 billion to under $30 billion.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Strategic Portfolio Adjustments</h2>
Beyond Bank of America, Berkshire adjusted several other financial holdings. According to the filing, the firm sold 74% of its Citigroup (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>) stake, 18% of its Capital One (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>) position, and 54% of its shares in Nu Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NU#NYSE">NU</a>).&nbsp;
It also trimmed investments in Charter Communications (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHTR#NASDAQ">CHTR</a>), Louisiana-Pacific (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LPX#NYSE">LPX</a>), and T-Mobile US (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>). The changes indicate a move away from financial stocks and select industries.
At the same time, Berkshire made a notable addition, buying a $1.2 billion stake in Constellation Brands (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STZ#NYSE">STZ</a>), the company behind popular beers like Corona and Modelo. As per market trends, consumer staples tend to hold up well in uncertain economic times, making this a strategic shift toward more stable investments.
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Berkshire also increased its holdings in companies tied to steady consumer demand. Its stake in Domino's Pizza (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DPZ#NYSE">DPZ</a>) grew by 86%, and its investment in Pool Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POOL#NASDAQ">POOL</a>) jumped by 48%.&nbsp;
These moves suggest confidence in businesses that remain relevant regardless of market conditions—whether people are tightening their budgets or not, they still order pizza and maintain their pools.
Not all holdings made the cut. Berkshire fully exited Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULTA#NASDAQ">ULTA</a>) despite only acquiring shares in the second quarter of 2024.&nbsp;
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It also sold off its positions in two major exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that track the S&amp;P 500—SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Vanguard S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VOO#NYSE">VOO</a>). This suggests a more targeted approach rather than following the broader market.
Berkshire's cash pile has reached record levels. According to its <a href="https://www.berkshirehathaway.com/qtrly/3rdqtr24.pdf">financial reports</a>, the company sold about $133 billion worth of stocks in the first nine months of 2024 while buying less than $6 billion.&nbsp;
Share buybacks also slowed, with under $3 billion spent compared to nearly $70 billion over the previous four years, <a href="https://africa.businessinsider.com/news/warren-buffett-dumped-stocks-built-a-dollar300-billion-cash-pile-and-updated-his/pgecrnn">according to Business Insider</a>.&nbsp; These moves helped Berkshire's cash reserves soar past $300 billion for the first time, nearly doubling from $168 billion at the start of the year, the report added.&nbsp;
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Warren Buffett will unveil the newest Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>)(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) shareholder letter Saturday, after once again beating the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/education/25/01/42832123/warren-buffett-beats-sp-500-in-2024-how-oracle-of-omahas-returns-compare-over-past-20-years">S&amp;P 500 in 2024</a>.
Here's a look at what could be included in the legendary investor&#8217;s newest shareholder letter.
What Happened: Each year, Buffett releases a shareholder letter that discusses the market outlook, the performance of Berkshire Hathaway segments and the public stocks it invests in.
Last year's letter was one of the more meaningful and memorable ones. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/02/37301322/the-architect-berkshire-hathaway-warren-buffett-honors-charlie-munger-in-emotional-annual-letter">Buffett penned a detailed tribute</a> to the late Charlie Munger, who Buffett called "the architect of Berkshire Hathaway."
On Saturday, there could be moments of tribute to Munger once again. The <a href="https://www.berkshirehathaway.com/letters/letters.html">letter </a>will likely revolve more around current Berkshire Hathaway investments and operating segments.
"I am charged with writing a letter every year that will be useful to this diverse and ever-changing group of owners, many of whom wish to learn more about their investment," Buffett said in last year's letter.
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What Could Be In The 2024 Letter: There are hundreds of items that Buffett could cover in the 2024 annual letter.
One area covered in recent years is handpicking several stocks that are said to leave him feeling comfortable among the non-controlled stock investments. In 2022, he picked Coca-Cola and American Express. In 2023, Occidental Petroleum and the basket of Japanese stocks made the cut.
The question is: Which companies will Buffett pick for 2024? After selling Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) shares several times in recent quarters, Buffett held tight in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43756510/berkshire-hathaway-adjusts-portfolio-keeps-apple-stake-unchanged-offloads-stakes-in-bofa">the fourth quarter</a>. Buffett often praises the technology giant — a staple in the Berkshire Hathaway portfolio in recent years. Is there enough to call the company one of the most comfortable investments going forward?
If Apple doesn't make the cut, Buffett could still profile the company and its future growth. The stock still makes up a large weighting in the company's investment portfolio.
Buffett could profile newer investments in the shareholder letter. In recent quarters, Buffett's company has added to its stakes in Domino's Pizza (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DPZ#NASDAQ">DPZ</a>) and Pool Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POOL#NASDAQ">POOL</a>). Berkshire Hathaway also took an initial 5,624,324 share position in Constellation Brands (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STZ#NYSE">STZ</a>) in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/02/43795579/warren-buffett-unfazed-by-trumps-tariff-threats-oracle-of-omaha-bets-on-mexico-beer">the fourth quarter.</a>
Buffett likely won't comment on whether it was he who made the investment decisions or an advisor. He also won&#8217;t likely indicate whether the company is done buying shares. Yet, investors would love more color on the reasoning behind the purchases. Buffett could share more on if the stocks were added as defensive names due to macroeconomic concerns or if there is growth or undervaluation that caught the firm's attention.
Succession is another topic that has been brought up in recent years. Last year's shareholder letter cited Greg Abel as the handpicked leader of the company after Buffett. Considering Buffett is 94 years old, investors are likely looking for more commentary on how and when the succession could take place, or how much control Abel currently has over the company.
The shareholder letter will also dive into the companies that are owned by Berkshire Hathaway, which could provide a good outlook on how sectors like insurance, railroads and consumer products are doing. Duracell, a Berkshire company, made its first ever<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43598736/super-bowl-commercials-2025-complete-list-of-super-bowl-lix-ads-and-companies-behind-them"> Super Bowl commercial </a>earlier this month. Buffett&#8217;s writing about that decision could provide a great marketing lesson for the value of Super Bowl ads.
While Buffett doesn't get too political, commentary on the new White House administration, international markets, tariffs and rate cuts could all be items closely watched by investors.
Price Action: Berkshire Hathaway Class B shares trade at $479.82 versus a 52-week trading range of $395.66 to $491.67. The stock is up 6.3% year-to-date in 2025 and up 17.2% over the last year.
The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 Index, trades at $600.27. The ETF is up 2.7% year-to-date in 2025 and up 20.7% over the last year.
Berkshire is currently outperforming the SPY in 2025, but lagging on a 52-week basis.
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Institutional investors were bullish on technology and financials during the fourth quarter of 2024 as these sectors saw major inflows, according to 13F filings with the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC). Investors were seen pulling back from the healthcare sector.
What Happened: 13F filings are mandatory reports filed by the managers overseeing at least $100 million in assets filed with the SEC. Adam Turnquist, the chief technical strategist at LPL Financial analyses the big rotation in the holdings of such funds for the fourth quarter.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Tech&#8217;s Resurgence and Financial Gains</h3>
The results of the U.S. presidential elections, hopes for deregulation, and the possibility of increased lending activity in the wake of Fed rate cuts led the investors to bump their stakes in technology and financials in the fourth quarter according to Turnquist.
After a slight dip in the third quarter, tech holdings surged by 0.7%, reflecting confidence in the sector&#8217;s growth potential. Rotation into financials increased by 0.6%.
&#8220;Communication services and consumer discretionary allocations both increased 0.5% from the third quarter, while allocations toward exchange-traded funds rose 0.4%,&#8221; according to LPL Financial&#8217;s note.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Healthcare Under Pressure</h3>
On the other hand, healthcare experienced a sharp decline, with allocations dropping by 1.4%.
This retreat followed a period of stagnation and was likely influenced by political factors. Turnquist said that &#8220;The nomination of the so-called anti-vaccine Health Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and the potential for reduced Affordable Care Act subsidies,&#8221; was also a potential trigger.
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<td>0.70%</td>
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<td>0.60%</td>
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<td>0.50%</td>
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<td>0.50%</td>
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<td>0.40%</td>
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<td>-0.10%</td>
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<td>-0.20%</td>
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<td>-0.20%</td>
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<td>-0.30%</td>
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<td>-0.30%</td>
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<td>-1.40%</td>
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Why It Matters: These filings provide a window into the strategies of major players like hedge funds, pension funds, and endowments.
LPL Research&#8217;s Strategic and Tactical Asset Allocation Committee remains neutral on equities but favors large-cap growth and domestic companies. They also maintain a neutral stance on fixed income, recommending an &#8220;up-in-quality&#8221; approach and cautioning against adding duration due to expected interest rate volatility.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Hedge Funds Latgely Follow The Trend</h3>
Hedge funds largely mirrored the broader trend, increasing their tech holdings while reducing exposure to healthcare, according to the note.
Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), and Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) were among the top picks, with significant increases in market value. However, Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) saw a net selling of 2.1 million shares, and Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) and PDD Holdings Inc. ADR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>) also faced substantial reductions.
While the overall trend was consistent, individual hedge fund strategies varied. While Warren Buffett&#8216;s Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) increased its tech exposure and added Constellation Brands Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STZ#NYSE">STZ</a>) while reducing its stake in Bank of America Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>).
Conversely, Scion Asset Management, led by Michael Burry, favored healthcare and consumer staples, exiting positions in financials and consumer discretionary.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Bond Market Bets And ETF Insights</h3>
Beyond individual stocks, 13F filings revealed that four of the top ten purchased bond ETFs tracked the U.S. bond market. Large-cap growth ETFs also saw significant inflows, indicating a preference for these high-growth stocks, highlighted the note.
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Constellation Brands's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STZ#NYSE">STZ</a>) short percent of float has fallen 4.67% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 2.48 million shares sold short, which is 1.43% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.0 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?utm_source=insights&amp;adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Constellation Brands Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740084321_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Constellation Brands has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Constellation Brands's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Constellation Brands's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.71%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?utm_source=insights&amp;adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Is the Market Bullish or Bearish on Constellation Brands?

Investing legend Warren Buffett is known for finding stock undervalued and unloved by Wall Street and he may have done that again with a new investment unveiled in his latest<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43756510/berkshire-hathaway-adjusts-portfolio-keeps-apple-stake-unchanged-offloads-stakes-in-bofa"> fourth-quarter 13F.</a>
What Happened: Known for decades of strong investment returns that have<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/education/25/01/42832123/warren-buffett-beats-sp-500-in-2024-how-oracle-of-omahas-returns-compare-over-past-20-years"> outperformed the markets</a>, Buffett unveiled a new investment in beer and wine company Constellation Brands (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STZ#NYSE">STZ</a>).
Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) unveiled a 5,624,324 share purchase of Constellation Brands stock in the fourth quarter in the latest 13F filing.
The position was recently valued at $1.24 billion, representing around 0.5% of Berkshire Hathaway&#8217;s investing portfolio. In the latest filing, Constellation Brands ranks 18th by dollar value out of more than 30 stocks held by Berkshire Hathaway.
It is unknown if Buffett was the one to make the investment or if it was one of his investment managers. Buffett is noted for being a teetotaler, someone who does not drink. Buffett has often said he doesn't drink and never has due to health reasons.
While this doesn't mean that Buffett wouldn't invest in a company that makes money from people drinking beer and wine, it could limit the likelihood that he made the investment himself or without some convincing.
Constellation Brands has the U.S. license for beers like Modelo, Corona, and Pacifico and also has wine brands like Robert Mondavi, Kim Crawford, and Meiomi in its portfolio. Modelo is the number one beer in the United States, and Modelo and Corona rank among the top five imported beers in the United States annually.
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Why It's Important: Buffett is known for investing in value stocks that may be beaten down by Wall Street and in companies that have products loved and consumed by many people.
Modelo became the number one beer in the United States in 2023, and Constellation Brands benefitted from strong brand loyalty from beer drinkers.
Constellation Brands stock has taken a hit in recent months due to fears of President Donald Trump&#8216;s possible tariffs on Mexican imports. The stock is down 28% since <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/11/42220682/trump-tariffs-on-mexico-could-affect-beer-why-your-modelo-corona-could-cost-more-next-year" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Benzinga's November article </a>highlighted it as a potential loser in Trump's tariffs on Mexico.
Constellation imports beers manufactured in Mexico by partner Grupo Modelo, which is owned by Anheuser-Busch InBev (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BUD#NYSE">BUD</a>). Tariffs could increase the cost of goods for Constellation Brands and force the company to choose between raising consumer rates or taking lower profits.
With the stock down significantly, Buffett could be practicing one of his most famous investing quotes of all time.
"Be fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful," Buffett once said.
The famous quote was picked as the favorite <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/education/24/10/41418702/warren-buffetts-words-of-wisdom-benzinga-readers-pick-their-favorite-oracle-of-omaha-quote">of Benzinga readers</a> in a previous poll.
With fears of Trump tariffs on Mexican goods, the stock has fallen out of favor. It is down 23.5% year-to-date in 2025 and down 30.5% over the last year. Buffett or his team could have made the purchases for numerous reasons, including a strong brand or the stock falling too far on the fears.
Buffett and his team are likely being "greedy when others are fearful" here, and time will tell if the tariffs on Mexican goods are enacted and end up hurting Constellation Brands.
For Berkshire Hathaway, the investment could be a small one made over the short term or could build a new favorite investment if more shares are added to the position in subsequent quarters.
STZ Price Action: Constellation Brands stock is up 4.6% to $170.37 on Tuesday as investors dissect the Berkshire Hathaway 13F filing from Friday.
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Constellation Brands shares are trading higher after a Berkshire Hathaway 13F filing disclosing they bought 5.62 million shares in the company.

Berkshire Hathaway, under the leadership of&nbsp;Warren Buffett, has amplified its investments in&nbsp;Domino&#8217;s Pizza Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DPZ#NYSE">DPZ</a>),&nbsp;Pool Corporation&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POOL#NASDAQ">POOL</a>), and&nbsp;Constellation Brands, Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STZ#NYSE">STZ</a>).
What Happened: According to the recent 13F filings, Berkshire&#8217;s investment in Pool Corp escalated from approximately&nbsp;$152 million to $204 million.&nbsp;Its stake in Domino&#8217;s Pizza also witnessed a substantial surge from nearly $549 million to $1 billion. Furthermore,&nbsp;Berkshire initiated a significant stake&nbsp;in Constellation Brands, estimated at around $1.2 billion.
Investment experts speculate that these investment choices were probably made by Todd Combs or Ted Weschler, who manage smaller investment portfolios at Berkshire Hathaway, reports <a href="https://fortune.com/2025/02/15/warren-buffett-berkshire-hathaway-stocks-pool-dominos-ulta-beer-wine/">the </a>Fortune. Currently, the company holds a cash reserve&nbsp;valued at more than $300&nbsp;billion.
During the same period, Berkshire retained&nbsp;its $75 billion stake in&nbsp;Apple Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) while reducing its stakes in&nbsp;Bank of America Corporation&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>),&nbsp;Citigroup Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), and&nbsp;Capital One Financial Corporation&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>).
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Interestingly, Berkshire completely divested its stake in&nbsp;Ulta Beauty Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULTA#NASDAQ">ULTA</a>). The company&#8217;s annual letter to shareholders, which usually sheds light on its investment decisions, is due later this month.
Why It Matters: Berkshire Hathaway&#8217;s recent investment decisions indicate a strategic shift towards companies that have demonstrated resilience and growth potential amidst market volatility. 
The significant increase in stakes in Domino&#8217;s Pizza, Pool Corp, and the initiation of a substantial stake in Constellation Brands, underscores Berkshire&#8217;s confidence in these companies&#8217; future performance. 
The divestment from Ulta Beauty and the trimming of stakes in several major banks suggest a cautious approach towards sectors that may face headwinds in the current economic climate.
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Berkshire Hathaway's 13F Filing Suggests a Buffett-Style Bash — Pizza, Beer and Fine Wine

Warren Buffett&#8216;s Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) made significant adjustments to its portfolio in Q4 2024, reducing its investment in a number of stocks. However, its stake in Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) remains unchanged, as revealed in the recent 13F filings.
What Happened:&nbsp;Berkshire Hathaway has continued to offload its shares in&nbsp;Bank of America Corp.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), one of its largest holdings. The company also downsized its stake in&nbsp;Citigroup Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>) and sold a portion of its investment in&nbsp;Capital One Financial Corp.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>).
In addition, Berkshire Hathaway announced a new $1.2 billion position in&nbsp;Constellation Brands, Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STZ#NYSE">STZ</a>), a U.S. seller of Modelo and Corona beer, and divested&nbsp;its shares of Ulta Beauty.
According to the report <a href="https://www.wsj.com/finance/stocks/buffetts-berkshire-holds-on-to-apple-shares-but-trims-stakes-in-bofa-citi-and-capital-one-b9efdb12">by </a>Wall Street Journal, despite ongoing speculation, Berkshire Hathaway did not sell any of its 300 million Apple shares, which were valued at $75.1 billion as of December 31, 2024.
The regulatory filing also indicated that Berkshire increased its investments in Domino&#8217;s Pizza and Pool Corp., which it had previously disclosed three months ago.
Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/01/42803589/warren-buffetts-advice-for-overpriced-stocks-zip-up-your-wallet-take-a-vacation-and-come-back-in-a-few-years-to-buy-stocks-at-cheap-prices" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Warren Buffett&#8217;s Advice for Overpriced Stocks: ‘Zip up Your Wallet, Take a Vacation, and Come Back in a Few Years To Buy Stocks at Cheap Prices&#8217;</a>
Investors are eagerly awaiting Buffett&#8217;s annual letter, set to be released on February 22, for insights into these recent trading decisions.
Why It Matters: The recent changes in Berkshire Hathaway&#8217;s portfolio reflect the company&#8217;s strategic investment decisions. The continued investment in Apple, despite the sale of other tech stocks, suggests confidence in the tech giant&#8217;s performance. 
The reduction in financial stocks could indicate a shift in Berkshire&#8217;s investment strategy, possibly due to changing market conditions or a reassessment of the financial sector&#8217;s future prospects. The new stake in Constellation Brands and increased positions in Domino&#8217;s Pizza and Pool Corp. highlight Berkshire&#8217;s interest in diversifying its portfolio. 
The upcoming annual letter from Buffett will likely provide further clarity on these decisions.
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