Diageo (NYSE:DEO) Stock Unloaded Rep. Josh Gottheimer

Key Points

• Representative Josh Gottheimer sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in shares of Diageo plc on September 22nd, as revealed in a filing on October 15th.
• Diageo announced a semi-annual dividend of $2.5192 per share, a significant increase from the previous dividend of $1.62, with the payout date scheduled for December 4th.
• Wall Street analysts have mixed ratings on Diageo, with Goldman Sachs upgrading it to "neutral," while Bank of America set a target price of $109.00 with a "buy" rating.

Representative Josh Gottheimer (D-New Jersey) recently sold shares of Diageo plc NYSE: DEO. In a filing disclosed on October 15th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Diageo stock on September 22nd. The trade occurred in the Representative's "MORGAN STANLEY - SELECT UMA ACCOUNT # 1" account.

Representative Josh Gottheimer also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Baldwin Insurance Group NASDAQ: BWIN on 9/23/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of CommVault Systems NASDAQ: CVLT on 9/23/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Sysmex OTCMKTS: SSMXY on 9/22/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Independence Realty Trust NYSE: IRT on 9/22/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Natera NASDAQ: NTRA on 9/22/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Tandem Diabetes Care NASDAQ: TNDM on 9/22/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Trade Desk NASDAQ: TTD on 9/11/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Intuitive Surgical NASDAQ: ISRG on 9/3/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Natera NASDAQ: NTRA on 8/22/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Sysmex OTCMKTS: SSMXY on 8/21/2025.

Diageo Trading Up 3.6%

Diageo stock opened at $98.61 on Friday. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $103.63 and a 200-day simple moving average of $105.79. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.64, a current ratio of 1.63 and a quick ratio of 0.64. The stock has a market capitalization of $54.86 billion, a PE ratio of 14.40, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.41 and a beta of 0.58. Diageo plc has a 12-month low of $93.42 and a 12-month high of $139.96.

Diageo Increases Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a semi-annual dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, December 4th. Stockholders of record on Friday, October 17th will be issued a $2.5192 dividend. This represents a dividend yield of 511.0%. This is a boost from Diageo's previous semi-annual dividend of $1.62. The ex-dividend date is Friday, October 17th. Diageo's payout ratio is 46.42%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of brokerages have issued reports on DEO. The Goldman Sachs Group raised Diageo from a "sell" rating to a "neutral" rating in a research note on Thursday, August 7th. Bank of America decreased their target price on Diageo from $117.00 to $109.00 and set a "buy" rating for the company in a research note on Friday, September 26th. Finally, Weiss Ratings restated a "sell (d)" rating on shares of Diageo in a research report on Wednesday, October 8th. Four analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, three have given a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold" and a consensus price target of $119.00.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Diageo

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Diageo in the second quarter worth about $26,000. Barrett & Company Inc. acquired a new position in Diageo in the 1st quarter worth approximately $27,000. Abound Financial LLC acquired a new position in Diageo in the 1st quarter worth approximately $27,000. Bell Investment Advisors Inc boosted its stake in Diageo by 94.7% in the 2nd quarter. Bell Investment Advisors Inc now owns 292 shares of the company's stock worth $29,000 after purchasing an additional 142 shares during the period. Finally, Opal Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Diageo in the 1st quarter worth approximately $30,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 8.97% of the company's stock.

About Representative Gottheimer

Josh Gottheimer (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing New Jersey's 5th Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2017. His current term ends on January 3, 2027. Gottheimer (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent New Jersey's 5th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election. Gottheimer is also running for election for Governor of New Jersey. He declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on June 10, 2025. Gottheimer attended the University of Pennsylvania for his undergraduate degree. He became a Thouron Fellow at Oxford and attended Harvard Law School. Gottheimer worked as a speech writer under former President Bill Clinton (D), assisting with two State of the Union addresses, among other projects. Before running for Congress, he worked for Microsoft as a general manager for corporate strategy.

About Diageo

Diageo plc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the production, marketing, and sale of alcoholic beverages. The company offers scotch, gin, vodka, rum, raki, liqueur, wine, tequila, Chinese white spirits, cachaça, and brandy, as well as beer, including cider and flavored malt beverages. It also provides Chinese, Canadian, Irish, American, and Indian-Made Foreign Liquor whiskies, as well as flavored malt beverages, ready to drink, and non-alcoholic products.

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