Rep. Lisa C. McClain Sells Diageo plc (NYSE:DEO) Stock

Key Points

• Representative Lisa C. McClain sold shares of Diageo plc (NYSE:DEO) valued between $1,001 and $15,000 on August 4th, as disclosed in a recent filing.
• Diageo announced a semi-annual dividend of $2.5192, payable on December 4th, reflecting an increase from its previous dividend of $1.62.
• Goldman Sachs upgraded Diageo's rating from "sell" to "neutral", with a consensus target price of $129.00 from analysts.

Representative Lisa C. McClain (R-Michigan) recently sold shares of Diageo plc NYSE: DEO. In a filing disclosed on September 12th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Diageo stock on August 4th. The trade occurred in the Representative's "CHARLES SCHWAB BROKERAGE ACCOUNT 924" account.

Representative Lisa C. McClain also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $50,001 - $100,000 in shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing NYSE: TSM on 8/28/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of ACI Worldwide NASDAQ: ACIW on 8/19/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of HCA Healthcare NYSE: HCA on 8/19/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Amedisys NASDAQ: AMED on 8/18/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Kite Realty Group Trust NYSE: KRG on 8/13/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of ServiceNow NYSE: NOW on 8/13/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of JD.com NASDAQ: JD on 8/13/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Trade Desk NASDAQ: TTD on 8/13/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of US Foods NYSE: USFD on 8/13/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Agree Realty NYSE: ADC on 8/13/2025.

Diageo Stock Down 0.5%

Diageo stock traded down $0.45 during midday trading on Friday, hitting $97.75. The stock had a trading volume of 1,026,536 shares, compared to its average volume of 995,318. The company has a current ratio of 1.63, a quick ratio of 0.64 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.64. The stock has a market cap of $54.38 billion, a P/E ratio of 14.27, a P/E/G ratio of 3.49 and a beta of 0.59. Diageo plc has a 12 month low of $96.45 and a 12 month high of $142.73. The business has a fifty day moving average price of $106.55 and a 200 day moving average price of $107.47.

Diageo Increases Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a semi-annual dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, December 4th. Investors of record on Friday, October 17th will be issued a $2.5192 dividend. This is an increase from Diageo's previous semi-annual dividend of $1.62. This represents a yield of 370.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, October 17th. Diageo's dividend payout ratio is presently 46.42%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Separately, The Goldman Sachs Group raised Diageo from a "sell" rating to a "neutral" rating in a report on Thursday, August 7th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, three have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of "Hold" and a consensus price target of $129.00.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Diageo

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in DEO. Orion Capital Management LLC bought a new position in Diageo in the 4th quarter worth approximately $25,000. Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in Diageo in the second quarter worth approximately $26,000. Perkins Coie Trust Co acquired a new stake in Diageo in the first quarter worth approximately $27,000. Barrett & Company Inc. acquired a new stake in Diageo in the first quarter worth approximately $27,000. Finally, Abound Financial LLC acquired a new stake in Diageo in the first quarter worth approximately $27,000. 8.97% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

About Representative McClain

Lisa McClain (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Michigan's 9th Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2023. Her current term ends on January 3, 2027. McClain (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Michigan's 9th Congressional District. She declared candidacy for the 2026 election. Lisa McClain lives in Romeo, Michigan. McClain earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Northwood University. Her career experience includes founding and working as the president of North End Support Team.

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.