Diageo Share Forecast, Price & News

Diageo (LON:DGE) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Diageo a buy right now?

14 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Diageo in the last year. There are currently 6 hold ratings and 8 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" Diageo stock.
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What stocks does MarketBeat like better than Diageo?

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How were Diageo's earnings last quarter?

Diageo plc (LON:DGE) announced its earnings results on Thursday, January, 31st. The company reported $77.00 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $70.80 by $6.20.
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How has Diageo's stock price been impacted by COVID-19 (Coronavirus)?

Diageo's stock was trading at GBX 2,552.50 on March 11th, 2020 when COVID-19 (Coronavirus) reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Since then, DGE shares have increased by 37.0% and is now trading at GBX 3,496.50.
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How often does Diageo pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Diageo?

Diageo declared a dividend on Thursday, July 29th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, August 26th will be given a dividend of GBX 44.59 per share on Thursday, October 7th. This represents a dividend yield of 1.25%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, August 26th. This is a positive change from Diageo's previous dividend of GBX 27.96. 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 2.08%. 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?

14 analysts have issued 12 month price targets for Diageo's shares. Their forecasts range from GBX 2,800 to GBX 4,200. On average, they expect Diageo's share price to reach GBX 3,687.86 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 5.5% 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 Naked Wines (WINE), Corby Spirit and Wine (CSW.A), 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 3,496.50.

How much money does Diageo make?

Diageo has a market capitalization of £81.64 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.