The Motley Foolยท2025-07-08 00:15Group 1: Constellation Brands - Constellation Brands is the top seller and importer of three major imported beers in the U.S.: Modelo, Pacifico, and Corona [3] - The company has faced recent sales weakness due to macroeconomic issues, but it generates sufficient earnings to support growing dividends, with a forward dividend yield of 2.37% [4][5] - Constellation has been increasing its dividend since 2015 and aims to save over $200 million annually by fiscal 2028, which is expected to lead to more earnings and dividend increases for shareholders [6] - Despite a decline in stock price, Constellation's beer business gained market share, making the current dip a potential buying opportunity [7] - The forward price-to-earnings multiple is currently at 13.6, with management guiding for adjusted earnings per share between $12.60 to $12.90 [8] Group 2: Home Depot - Home Depot is the world's largest home improvement retailer with 2,350 stores across multiple regions, and it has experienced soft sales recently [9] - The stock offers an attractive forward yield of 2.48%, and if interest rates decrease, the stock could surge to new highs [9][10] - Home Depot has a long-term growth trend supported by increasing household net worth, with a $10,000 investment 20 years ago now worth $107,000, or $176,000 with dividend reinvestment [11] - The company has paid dividends for 38 consecutive years, covering 61% of earnings in dividends, and recently raised its quarterly dividend by 2% to $2.30 [12] - Home Depot generates $162 billion in annual sales and targets a $1 trillion addressable market in home improvement, indicating strong growth potential [12]