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, 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
Stock Exchange LON
Industry Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorConsumer Defensive
SymbolLON:DGE
CUSIPN/A
Phone+44-20-89786000
Debt
Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A
Current RatioN/A
Quick RatioN/A
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E RatioN/A
Forward P/E RatioN/A
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual SalesN/A
Price / SalesN/A
Cash FlowN/A
Price / CashN/A
Book ValueN/A
Price / BookN/A
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)N/A
Net IncomeN/A
Net Margins27.06%
Return on Equity33.47%
Return on Assets11.96%
Miscellaneous
EmployeesN/A
Outstanding Shares2,500,000,000
Market Cap£59,930.00
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 declared a dividend on Thursday, January 25th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, February 22nd will be given a dividend of GBX 24.90 per share on Friday, April 6th. This represents a dividend yield of 0.99%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, February 22nd. 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) released its earnings results on Thursday, January, 25th. The company reported $67.80 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the Zacks' consensus estimate of $65.70 by $2.10. The company had revenue of $6.53 billion for the quarter. Diageo had a net margin of 27.06% and a return on equity of 33.47%. View Diageo's Earnings History.
What price target have analysts set for DGE?
23 analysts have issued 12-month target prices for Diageo's stock. Their forecasts range from GBX 2,100 to GBX 3,160. On average, they expect Diageo's share price to reach GBX 2,692.14 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 4.0%. View Analyst Ratings for Diageo.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Diageo?
23 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Diageo in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 9 hold ratings and 13 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy."
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 59)
- Ms. Kathryn A. Mikells, CFO & Exec. Director (Age 52)
- Ms. Yvonne Harrison, Corp. Information Officer
- Ms. Siobhan Moriarty, Gen. Counsel (Age 56)
- Ms. Syl Saller, Chief Marketing Officer (Age 61)
Has Diageo been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media headlines about DGE stock have trended somewhat positive recently, Accern reports. Accern rates the sentiment of press coverage by analyzing more than twenty million blog and news sources. Accern ranks coverage of companies on a scale of negative one to positive one, with scores nearest to one being the most favorable. Diageo earned a media sentiment score of 0.07 on Accern's scale. They also gave news stories about the company an impact score of 47.53 out of 100, indicating that recent press coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the company's share price in the near future.
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 2,804.
How big of a company is Diageo?
Diageo has a market capitalization of £59.93 billion.
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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