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STZ FCF Yield Analysis

8.7%

Updated 963h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Free cash flow yield measures how much cash a company generates for shareholders relative to its stock price, and STZ's current 8.7% means investors receive roughly $8.70 per $100 of market value in discretionary cash.

Sector Performance

83th percentile

STZ

8.7%

Sector Median

4.1%

Sector Avg

9.2%

Prior Period

8.0%(Aug 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

At 8.7%, the stock sits above the sector median of 4.1% and lands in the 83rd percentile, meaning most sector peers produce a lower cash return. The yield is stable over the last eight quarters, but it has moved up from 8.0% to 8.7% over the past year (a +10.1% YoY increase) and from 8.0% to 8.7% in the most recent quarter (+

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the FCF Yield tell investors about STZ?

One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.

How is the FCF Yield calculated?

FCF Yield is calculated as: Free Cash Flow / Market Cap.

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The Formula

Free Cash Flow / Market Cap

Why It Matters

One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.