5 Best Slow Growth Stocks to Buy According to Analysts

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

On April 13, 2026, TD Cowen upgraded Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE:STZ) to Buy from Hold and raised the price target to $190 from $142. The firm said fiscal 2027 beer guidance appears “overly conservative” and sees upside from easing comparisons, World Cup-related demand, and reduced pressure on Hispanic consumers, adding that valuation could expand as confidence returns in volume growth despite broader category declines.

On April 10, 2026, Evercore ISI raised its price target on Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE:STZ) to $175 from $170 and maintained an Outperform rating, citing strong momentum in beer year-to-date.

Earlier in the month, Constellation Brands reported Q4 EPS of $1.16 compared to ($2.09) last year and revenue of $2.05B versus a $1.88B consensus. Bill Newlands said the company executed with discipline despite a dynamic environment, highlighting gains in beer market share and depletion growth in wine and spirits. Bill Newlands also noted the company exceeded free cash flow expectations, returned more than $1.6B to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases, maintained its investment grade rating and leverage target of about 3.0x, and continued investing in brewing capacity while remaining encouraged by fourth-quarter momentum.

Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE:STZ) produces, imports, markets, and sells beer, wine, and spirits across multiple regions.