Diageo plc, together with its subsidiaries, produces, markets, and sells alcoholic beverages worldwide. The company offers a collection of brands across spirits, beer, cider, and wine categories. Its brands include Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, J&B, Buchanan's and Windsor whiskies, Smirnoff, Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Don Julio, Bundaberg, McDowell's No. 1, Black & White, Shui Jing Fang, Grand Old Parr, Ypióca, Lagavulin, Cîroc, Bulleit Bourbon, Ron Zacapa Centenario XO, The Singleton of Glen Ord, Casamigos, Talisker, Tanqueray, and Guinness. The company also provides adult beverages and non-alcoholic products. Diageo plc was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorConsumer Defensive
Phone+44-20-89786000
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Annual SalesN/A
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Employees29,362
OptionableNot Optionable
Diageo (LON:DGE) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Diageo's stock symbol?
Diageo trades on the London Stock Exchange (LON) under the ticker symbol "DGE."
How often does Diageo pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Diageo?
Diageo announced a dividend on Thursday, July 26th. Investors of record on Thursday, August 9th will be given a dividend of GBX 40.40 per share on Thursday, October 4th. This represents a yield of 1.43%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, August 9th. This is an increase from Diageo's previous dividend of $24.90. The official announcement can be viewed at this link. View Diageo's Dividend History.
How were Diageo's earnings last quarter?
Diageo plc (LON:DGE) announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July, 26th. The company reported $118.60 EPS for the quarter, beating the Zacks' consensus estimate of $116.50 by $2.10. View Diageo's Earnings History.
What price target have analysts set for DGE?
21 brokerages have issued 1 year target prices for Diageo's shares. Their predictions range from GBX 2,100 to GBX 3,250. On average, they anticipate Diageo's stock price to reach GBX 2,854.21 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 3.7% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Diageo.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Diageo?
21 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Diageo in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 6 hold ratings and 13 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Diageo.
Has Diageo been receiving favorable news coverage?
News stories about DGE stock have trended somewhat negative this week, according to InfoTrie Sentiment. The research group identifies positive and negative news coverage by analyzing more than six thousand news and blog sources in real time. The firm ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of -5 to 5, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. Diageo earned a coverage optimism score of -1.1 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave press coverage about the company a news buzz of 4.0 out of 10, meaning that recent news coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the near future.
Who are some of Diageo's key competitors?
Who are Diageo's key executives?
Diageo's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Ivan M. Menezes, CEO & Exec. Director (Age 60)
- Ms. Kathryn A. Mikells, CFO & Exec. Director (Age 53)
- Ms. Yvonne Harrison, Corp. Information Officer
- Ms. Sharon Rolston, Group Controller & Head of Investor Relations
- Ms. Siobhan Moriarty, Gen. Counsel & Company Sec. (Age 57)
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.
What is Diageo's stock price today?
One share of DGE stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 2,753.50.
What is Diageo's official website?
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.
MarketBeat Community Rating for Diageo (LON DGE)
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