Corona beer maker’s first-quarter profit disappoints

Constellation Brands Friday reported a lower-than-expected quarterly profit due to higher marketing and transportation costs, leading the Corona beer maker to maintain its full-year earnings forecast that missed estimates. The company’s shares were down 5 percent in mid-afternoon trading. Constellation said higher freight costs, rising dollar and increased marketing hit first-quarter operating margin of its...


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