Diageo Share Forecast, Price & News

Diageo (LON:DGE) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Diageo a buy right now?

12 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Diageo in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 sell rating, 5 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" Diageo stock. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in DGE, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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How has Diageo's stock price been impacted by Coronavirus?

Diageo's stock was trading at GBX 2,552.50 on March 11th, 2020 when Coronavirus reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization. Since then, DGE shares have increased by 43.0% and is now trading at GBX 3,651.
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When is Diageo's next earnings date?

Diageo is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, January 27th 2022.
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How were Diageo's earnings last quarter?

Diageo plc (LON:DGE) released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, January, 31st. The company reported $77.00 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $70.80 by $6.20.
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How often does Diageo pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Diageo?

Diageo announced a dividend on Thursday, January 27th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, February 24th will be paid a dividend of GBX 29.36 per share on Thursday, April 7th. This represents a yield of 0.8%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, February 24th. The official announcement can be accessed at this link.
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Is Diageo a good dividend stock?

Diageo pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.70 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.99%. The dividend payout ratio of Diageo is 0.62%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.
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What price target have analysts set for DGE?

12 equities research analysts have issued 1-year target prices for Diageo's stock. Their forecasts range from GBX 3,100 to GBX 4,800. On average, they expect Diageo's stock price to reach GBX 4,183.33 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 14.6% from the stock's current price.
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Who are Diageo's key executives?

Diageo's management team includes the following people:

• Mr. Ivan M. Menezes, CEO & Exec. Director (Age 62, Pay $1.69M)
• Ms. Debra A. Crew, Pres of Diageo North America (Age 50, Pay $79k)
• Ms. Lavanya Chandrashekar, CFO & Director
• Ms. Yvonne Harrison, Corp. Information Officer
• Mr. Vinod Rao, Group Treasurer & Head of Investor Relations (Age 58)
• Ms. Siobhan Moriarty, Gen. Counsel & Company Sec. (Age 59)
• Mr. Tom Day, Chief Sales Officer
• Ms. Cristina Diezhandino, Chief Marketing Officer (Age 54)
• Ms. Mairéad Nayager, Chief HR Officer (Age 46)
• Mr. John O'Keeffe, Pres of Diageo Africa (Age 49)

Who are some of Diageo's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Diageo include Corby Spirit and Wine (CSW.A), Naked Wines (WINE), Andrew Peller (ADW.A), Castle Brands (ROX), Diamond Estates Wines & Spirits (DWS), Australian Vintage (AVG), Diageo (DGEAF), South Beach Spirits (SBES), Thai Beverage Public (TBVPY) and Treasury Wine Estates (TSRYY).
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What other stocks do shareholders of Diageo own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Diageo investors own include Diageo (DEO), HSBC (HSBA), Associated British Foods (ABF), Intelsat (I), GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), Barclays (BARC), Unilever (ULVR), Fossil Group (FOSL), Grafton Group (GFTU) and Bank of America (BAC).

What is Diageo's stock symbol?

Diageo trades on the London Stock Exchange (LON) under the ticker symbol "DGE."

How do I buy shares of Diageo?

Shares of DGE and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock.
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What is Diageo's stock price today?

One share of DGE stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 3,651.

How much money does Diageo make?

Diageo has a market capitalization of £84.95 billion and generates £12.73 billion in revenue each year.

How many employees does Diageo have?

Diageo employs 27,788 workers across the globe.

What is Diageo's official website?

The official website for Diageo is www.diageo.com.

Where are Diageo's headquarters?

Diageo is headquartered at Lakeside Drive, Park Royal, LONDON, NW10 7HQ, United Kingdom.

How can I contact Diageo?

Diageo's mailing address is Lakeside Drive, Park Royal, LONDON, NW10 7HQ, United Kingdom. The company can be reached via phone at +44-20-89786000.