15 Best Large-Cap Value Stocks to Buy in 2025

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1. Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE:STZ)

Analyst Upside as of January 20, 2025: 62%

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 36

Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE:STZ) is a leading beverage company headquartered in New York, United States. The company produces, imports, and sells beer, wine, and spirits in several countries across the globe including the United States, Italy, Canada, Mexico, and New Zealand. The company is one of the fastest-growing beer brands in the USA. Some of its popular brands include Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi, Clos du Bois, Blackstone, Estancia, Ravenswood, and more.

The company recently reported earnings for the fiscal third quarter of 2025. During the quarter, the company generated $2.46 billion in net sales and operating income worth $793 million. The company’s wine and spirits business is expected to complete the divestiture of SVEDKA this month, resulting in performance improvements. Consequently, Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE:STZ) raised its cash flow target for fiscal 2025 to $2.9-3.1 billion and free cash flow expectations to $1.6-$1.8 billion.

On January 14, Lauren Lieberman from Barclays maintained a buy rating on STZ with a price target of $214. In addition to Barclays, Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE:STZ) also received a buy rating from Filippo Falorni, an analyst at Citi. Overall, 36 hedge funds were bullish on the stock at the close of Q3 2024.

While we acknowledge the potential of STZ to grow, our conviction lies in the belief that certain AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns, and doing so within a shorter time frame. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than STZ but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.

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