Constellation Brands, Inc. Annual report [Section 13 and 15(d), not S-K Item 405]

Income Taxes - Narrative (Details)

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Income Taxes - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Feb. 28, 2025	Feb. 29, 2024	Feb. 28, 2023	Feb. 28, 2022
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards	$ 3,200.0
Operating loss carryforwards subject to expire by fiscal 2032	1,700.0
Operating loss carryforwards subject to expire between fiscal 2033 and fiscal 2045	850.0
Operating loss carryforwards not subject to expiration	650.0
Capital loss carryforwards	1,400.0
Unrecognized tax benefit liabilities	438.4	$ 488.5
Unrecognized tax benefit liabilities that would impact effective tax rate if recognized	318.9	$ 416.1	$ 344.3	$ 279.0
Unrecognized tax benefits that would decrease the effective tax rate	183.4
Minimum
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible [Line Items]
Estimate of change in unrecognized tax benefit liabilities reasonably possible as a result of examination or expiration of statutes of limitation	100.0
Maximum
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible [Line Items]
Estimate of change in unrecognized tax benefit liabilities reasonably possible as a result of examination or expiration of statutes of limitation	$ 250.0

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