Consumer & Retail
Constellation Brands Executive Compensation (FY26)
STZ · Executive and director compensation, fiscal 2022 to 2026
Latest say-on-pay support = July 22, 2026 | Chief executive pay ratio ◇ To the median employee |
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What changed from fiscal 2025 to fiscal 2026
The figures that moved, and by how much. Analysis of these figures is part of the Velarion platform.
Chief executive total compensation — William Newlands: $15,006,800 → $14,209,126 (5.3% lower)
Say-on-pay support: 94.8% → 95.0% (0.2 points higher)
CEO pay ratio: 306:1 → 293:1 (4.2% lower)
Frequently asked questions
Answers drawn from the data on this page.
What was Constellation Brands' say-on-pay result?
For fiscal 2026, shareholders backed the say-on-pay proposal with 95.0% of votes cast for or against in favor at the meeting held July 22, 2026.
Which companies are in Constellation Brands' peer group?
The disclosed peer group includes Brown-Forman Corporation, Campbell Soup Company, Clorox Company (The), Colgate-Palmolive Company and Conagra Brands, Inc., among others.
What is Constellation Brands' chief executive pay ratio?
For fiscal 2026, the company reported a chief executive pay ratio of 293:1, against median employee compensation of $48,558.
Executive compensation
Every element reported for each named executive officer, by fiscal year.
Fiscal 2022
| Officer | Salary | Bonus | Stock awards | Option awards | Non-equity incentive | Pension and deferred earnings | All other compensation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
William Newlands President and Chief Executive Officer | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
Robert Sands Former Executive Chairman of the Board | ◇ | — | — | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
Richard Sands Former Executive Vice Chairman of the Board | ◇ | — | — | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
Robert Hanson Former Executive Vice President and President, Wine & Spirits Division | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
Garth Hankinson Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
Fiscal 2023
| Officer | Salary | Bonus | Stock awards | Option awards | Non-equity incentive | Pension and deferred earnings | All other compensation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Robert Sands Former Executive Chairman of the Board Departed during or after this year | ◇ | — | — | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
Richard Sands Former Executive Vice Chairman of the Board Departed during or after this year | ◇ | — | — | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
William Newlands President and Chief Executive Officer | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
Robert Hanson Former Executive Vice President and President, Wine & Spirits Division | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
Garth Hankinson Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
James Bourdeau Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
James Sabia Executive Vice President and President, Beer Division | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
Fiscal 2024
| Officer | Salary | Bonus | Stock awards | Option awards | Non-equity incentive | Pension and deferred earnings | All other compensation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
William Newlands Former President and Chief Executive Officer | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
Robert Hanson Former Executive Vice President and President, Wine & Spirits Division Departed during or after this year | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
Garth Hankinson Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
James Bourdeau Executive Vice President and Former Chief Legal Officer | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
James Sabia Executive Vice President and President, Beer Division | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
Fiscal 2025
| Officer | Salary | Bonus | Stock awards | Option awards | Non-equity incentive | Pension and deferred earnings | All other compensation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
William Newlands Former President and Chief Executive Officer | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
Garth Hankinson Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
James Sabia Executive Vice President and President, Beer Division | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
James Bourdeau Executive Vice President and Former Chief Legal Officer | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
Samuel Glaetzer Executive Vice President and President, Wine and Spirits Division | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
Fiscal 2026
| Officer | Salary | Bonus | Stock awards | Option awards | Non-equity incentive | Pension and deferred earnings | All other compensation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
William Newlands Former President and Chief Executive Officer Departed during or after this year | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
Garth Hankinson Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
James Sabia Executive Vice President and President, Beer Division | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
James Bourdeau Executive Vice President and Former Chief Legal Officer | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
Samuel Glaetzer Executive Vice President and President, Wine and Spirits Division | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
A dash means the company reported no figure in that column. $0 is shown only where the filing prints a zero. A negative change in pension value is shown but, as the company reports it, not included in the total.
Equity awards granted
Individual awards as disclosed: type, date, unit counts at each level, and grant date value.
Fiscal 2026
| Officer | Award | Grant date | Threshold units | Target units | Units granted | Maximum units | Exercise price | Grant date fair value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garth Hankinson | PSU | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ |
| Garth Hankinson | RSU | ◇ | — | — | ◇ | — | — | ◇ |
| Garth Hankinson | PSU | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ |
| Garth Hankinson | RSU | ◇ | — | — | ◇ | — | — | ◇ |
| James A. Sabia Jr. | PSU | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ |
| James A. Sabia Jr. | RSU | ◇ | — | — | ◇ | — | — | ◇ |
| James O. Bourdeau | PSU | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ |
| James O. Bourdeau | RSU | ◇ | — | — | ◇ | — | — | ◇ |
| Samuel J. Glaetzer | PSU | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ |
| Samuel J. Glaetzer | RSU | ◇ | — | — | ◇ | — | — | ◇ |
| William A. Newlands | PSU | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ |
| William A. Newlands | RSU | ◇ | — | — | ◇ | — | — | ◇ |
Fiscal 2023, 2024, 2025 are included in the PDF.
A dash means the company reported no figure in that column. $0 is shown only where the filing prints a zero. Threshold, target and maximum apply only to performance awards and are never shown for time-based or option awards.
Outstanding awards
Awards still held at fiscal year end.
As disclosed at fiscal 2026 year end
| Officer | Award | Unvested units | Market value of unvested units | Exercise price | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Newlands | PSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — |
| RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| Option | ◇ | — | ◇ | April 25, 2034 | |
| Option | ◇ | — | ◇ | April 21, 2032 | |
| PSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| Option | ◇ | — | ◇ | April 24, 2033 | |
| RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| Garth Hankinson | PSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — |
| PSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| Option | ◇ | — | ◇ | April 21, 2032 | |
| Option | ◇ | — | ◇ | April 25, 2034 | |
| Option | ◇ | — | ◇ | April 24, 2033 | |
| RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| PSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| James Sabia | PSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — |
| RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| Option | ◇ | — | ◇ | April 25, 2034 | |
| Option | ◇ | — | ◇ | April 21, 2032 | |
| PSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| Option | ◇ | — | ◇ | April 24, 2033 | |
| RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| James Bourdeau | PSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — |
| RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| Option | ◇ | — | ◇ | April 21, 2032 | |
| Option | ◇ | — | ◇ | April 25, 2034 | |
| Option | ◇ | — | ◇ | April 24, 2033 | |
| RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| PSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| Samuel Glaetzer | PSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — |
| RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| Option | ◇ | — | ◇ | April 25, 2034 | |
| PSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| Option | ◇ | — | ◇ | April 21, 2032 | |
| Option | ◇ | — | ◇ | April 24, 2033 | |
| RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — |
A dash means the company reported no figure in that column. $0 is shown only where the filing prints a zero.
Severance and change in control
The terms as written in the agreements.
Garth Hankinson
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer · Employment agreement
| Severance multiple | ◇ |
| Benefits continuation | ◇ |
| Excise tax treatment | ◇ |
| Non-compete period | ◇ |
| Non-solicit period | ◇ |
James Bourdeau
Executive Vice President and Former Chief Legal Officer · Employment agreement
| Severance multiple | ◇ |
| Benefits continuation | ◇ |
| Excise tax treatment | ◇ |
| Non-compete period | ◇ |
| Non-solicit period | ◇ |
James Sabia
Executive Vice President and President, Beer Division · Employment agreement
| Severance multiple | ◇ |
| Benefits continuation | ◇ |
| Non-compete period | ◇ |
| Non-solicit period | ◇ |
Samuel Glaetzer
Executive Vice President and President, Wine and Spirits Division · Employment agreement
| Severance multiple | ◇ |
| Benefits continuation | ◇ |
| Non-compete period | ◇ |
| Non-solicit period | ◇ |
William Newlands
Former President and Chief Executive Officer · Employment agreement
| Severance multiple | ◇ |
| Benefits continuation | ◇ |
| Excise tax treatment | ◇ |
| Non-compete period | ◇ |
| Non-solicit period | ◇ |
Director compensation
What each non-employee director was paid.
Fiscal 2026
| Director | Fees earned in cash | Stock awards | Option awards | Non-equity incentive | Pension and deferred earnings | All other compensation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Christopher J. Baldwin Board chair | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | — | ◇ | ◇ |
Daniel J. McCarthy | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | — | ◇ | ◇ |
Ernesto M. Hernández | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | — | ◇ | ◇ |
Jennifer M. Daniels | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | — | ◇ | ◇ |
Richard Sands | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | — | ◇ | ◇ |
Robert Sands | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | — | ◇ | ◇ |
Nicholas I. Fink | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | — | ◇ | ◇ |
Luca Zaramella | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | — | ◇ | ◇ |
José Manuel Madero Garza | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | — | ◇ | ◇ |
Christy Clark | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | — | ◇ | ◇ |
William T. Giles | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | — | ◇ | ◇ |
Earlier years are included in the PDF.
A dash means the company reported no figure in that column. $0 is shown only where the filing prints a zero.
Director fee schedule
The standing retainers and premiums the board pays, as published.
| Board cash retainer | ◇ |
| Board equity retainer | ◇ |
| Total board retainer | ◇ |
| Board chair premium | ◇ |
| Audit committee chair | ◇ |
| Compensation committee chair | ◇ |
| Nominating and governance chair | ◇ |
Equity is delivered as restricted stock units.
Disclosed peer group
The companies this board named as its compensation comparison group. The list is disclosure; the comparison is analysis.
Fiscal 2026
- Brown-Forman Corporation BF.B
- Campbell Soup Company CPB
- Clorox Company (The) CLX
- Colgate-Palmolive Company CL
- Conagra Brands, Inc. CAG
- Diageo plc DEO
- Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (The) EL
- General Mills, Inc. GIS
- Hershey Company (The) HSY
- J. M. Smucker Company (The) SJM
- Kellanov symbol not shown
- Kellanova K
- Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. KDP
- McCormick & Company, Incorporated MKC
- Molson Coors Brewing Company TAP
- Monster Beverage Corporation MNST
- Starbucks Corporation SBUX
- YUM! Brands YUM
Say-on-pay history
Shareholder support for the compensation program, by year.
| Year | Meeting | Support | Votes for | Votes against | Abstentions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | July 22, 2026 | = | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ |
| 2025 | July 15, 2025 | = | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ |
| 2024 | July 17, 2024 | = | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ |
| 2023 | July 18, 2023 | = | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ |
| 2021 | July 20, 2021 | = | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ |
| 2020 | July 21, 2020 | = | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ |
| 2019 | July 16, 2019 | = | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ |
| 2018 | July 17, 2018 | = | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ |
Chief executive pay ratio
As calculated and reported by the company.
Ratio
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Median employee compensation
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Chief executive total compensation
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- William Newlands (Former President and Chief Executive Officer), FY2026 total compensation $14,209,126 (base salary $1,449,038) [exec_comp, SEC accession 0000016918-26-000023, filed 2026-06-08]What this page does not include
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Documents cited
- 0000016918-26-0000323. Proposal to Approve, by an Advisory Vote, the Compensation of the Company s Named Executive Officers as Disclosed in the Proxy Statement
- 0000016918-26-000023CEO Pay Ratio · Director Compensation · Grants of Plan-Based Awards in Fiscal 2026 · Outstanding Equity Awards at February 28, 2026 · and 2 more sections
- 0000016918-25-000104Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
- 0000016918-24-000139
- 0000016918-24-000102Summary Compensation Table
- 0000016918-23-000141
- 0000016918-23-000096Summary Compensation Table
- 0000016918-21-000205
- 0000016918-20-000216
- 0000016918-19-000061
- 0000016918-18-000050
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Peers Constellation Brands discloses
The companies named in STZ's own disclosed peer group.
Campbell Soup CompanyClorox Company (The)Colgate-Palmolive CompanyConagra Brands, Inc.Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (The)General Mills, Inc.Hershey Company (The)J. M. Smucker Company (The)KellanovaKeurig Dr Pepper Inc.McCormick & Company, IncorporatedMolson Coors Brewing CompanyMonster Beverage CorporationStarbucks CorporationYUM! Brands
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Velarion Company Intelligence. (2026). Velarion database: executive and board compensation data (Version 2026Q3) [Data set]. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22283854
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@misc{velarionData2026,
author = {{Velarion Company Intelligence}},
title = {Velarion database: executive and board compensation data},
year = {2026},
version = {2026Q3},
doi = {10.5281/zenodo.22283854},
publisher = {Zenodo},
url = {https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22283854}
}