LON:DGE

Diageo Share Forecast, Price & News

GBX 3,459.50

-29.00 (-0.83 %)

(As of 06/18/2021 12:00 AM ET)

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Today's Range

3,452

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3,518

50-Day Range

3,155.50

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3,488.50

52-Week Range

2,253

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3,542.50

Volume4.08 million shs

Average Volume2.57 million shs

Market Capitalization£80.88 billion

P/E Ratio72.07

Dividend Yield2.02%

BetaN/A

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About Diageo

Diageo plc, together with its subsidiaries, produces, markets, and sells alcoholic beverages. The company offers scotch, whisky, gin, vodka, rum, ready to drink products, Irish cream liqueur, raki, liqueur, wine, tequila, Canadian whisky, American whiskey, adult beverages, cachaÃ§a, spirits, and brandy, as well as beer, including cider and non-alcoholic products. Diageo plc provides its products primarily under the Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, Baileys, Captain Morgan, Tanqueray, and Guinness brands. The company also offers its products under the Crown Royal, YenÃ¬ Raki, Shui Jing Fang, Johnnie Walker Blue Label, Bulleit Bourbon, Don Julio, Buchanan's, J?B, Old Parr, Tanqueray No. TEN, Ron Zacapa Centenario XO, Casamigos, Bundaberg, McDowell's No. 1, YpiÃ³ca, Lagavulin, The Singleton of Glen Ord, Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve, Windsor, Black&White, CÃ®roc, Ketel One vodka, and Talisker brands. It has operations in North America, Europe, Turkey, Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, the Asia Pacific, and internationally. The company was incorporated in 1886 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Diageo plc (LON:DGE) Receives Average Recommendation of "Buy" from Brokerages
June 19, 2021 | americanbankingnews.com

Diageo (LON:DGE) Given a GBX 3,300 Price Target by Kepler Capital Markets Analysts
June 18, 2021 | americanbankingnews.com

Diageo (LON:DGE) Given a GBX 3,500 Price Target at JPMorgan Chase & Co.
June 18, 2021 | americanbankingnews.com

This Juneteenth, DIAGEO Partners with Ghetto Gastro and Equator to Preserve Cultural Traditions and Honor the Vibrancy of Black Celebration
June 17, 2021 | finance.yahoo.com

NFL Reels in Diageo, Four Years After Lifting Ban on Liquor Ads - Bloomberg
June 15, 2021 | bloomberg.com

Diageo (LON:DGE) PT Set at GBX 3,550 by Sanford C. Bernstein
June 14, 2021 | americanbankingnews.com

Sponsors pull out of Copa America in Brazil over Covid risk
June 12, 2021 | finance.yahoo.com

Diageo pulls out of sponsoring Copa America soccer tournament - Reuters
June 10, 2021 | reuters.com

Diageo plc (LON:DGE) Insider Buys £138.60 in Stock
June 10, 2021 | americanbankingnews.com

Bulleit Launches New "Local Bar Sundays" Hospitality Mission at Tribeca Festival and Says "First Drink Is On Us," Encouraging New Yorkers to Support Their Local Bar and Restaurants
June 10, 2021 | finance.yahoo.com

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange LON
Industry Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorConsumer Defensive
Current SymbolLON:DGE
Previous Symbol
CUSIPN/A
CIKN/A
Webwww.diageo.com
Phone+44-20-89786000
Employees27,788
Year FoundedN/A

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales£11.43 billion
Price / Sales7.08
Cash FlowGBX 121.90 per share
Price / Cash Flow28.38
Book ValueGBX 291.90 per share
Price / Book11.85

Profitability

Debt

Price-To-Earnings

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares2,338,050,048
Market Cap£80.88 billion
Next Earnings Date8/2/2021 (Estimated)
OptionableNot Optionable

MarketRank^™

Overall MarketRank^™

1.54 out of 5 stars

2.3 Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Diageo has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.60, and is based on 9 buy ratings, 6 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of GBX 3,549, Diageo has a forecasted upside of 2.6% from its current price of GBX 3,459.50.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Diageo has been the subject of 12 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

2.9 Community Rank

Outperform Votes
Diageo has received 1,317 “outperform” votes. (Add your “outperform” vote.)
Underperform Votes
Diageo has received 993 “underperform” votes. (Add your “underperform” vote.)
Community Sentiment
Diageo has received 57.01% “outperform” votes from our community.

MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about Diageo and other stocks. Vote “Outperform” if you believe DGE will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote “Underperform” if you believe DGE will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days.

0.8 Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Diageo pays a meaningful dividend of 2.02%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
Diageo does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Diageo is 145.83%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

1.7 Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Diageo insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought £8,542.88 in company stock and sold GBX 0 in company stock.

0.0 Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Diageo is 72.07, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 22.51.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Diageo is 72.07, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Defensive sector average P/E ratio of about 10.91.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Diageo has a P/B Ratio of 11.85. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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Diageo (LON:DGE) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Diageo a buy right now?

15 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Diageo in the last year. There are currently 6 hold ratings and 9 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" Diageo stock.
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What stocks does MarketBeat like better than Diageo?

Wall Street analysts have given Diageo a "Buy" rating, but there may be better buying opportunities in the stock market. Some of MarketBeat's past winning trading ideas have resulted in 5-15% weekly gains. MarketBeat just released five new stock ideas, but Diageo wasn't one of them. MarketBeat thinks these five companies may be even better buys.
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When is Diageo's next earnings date?

Diageo is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, August 2nd 2021.
View our earnings forecast for Diageo.

How were Diageo's earnings last quarter?

Diageo plc (LON:DGE) released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, January, 31st. The company reported $77.00 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $70.80 by $6.20.
View Diageo's earnings history.

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 (WHO). Since then, DGE stock has increased by 35.5% and is now trading at GBX 3,459.50.
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How often does Diageo pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Diageo?

Diageo announced a dividend on Thursday, January 28th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, February 25th will be paid a dividend of GBX 27.96 per share on Thursday, April 8th. This represents a dividend yield of 0.95%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, February 25th. The official announcement can be viewed at this link.
View Diageo's dividend history.

Is Diageo a good dividend stock?

Diageo pays an annual dividend of GBX 70 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.02%. The dividend payout ratio of Diageo is 145.83%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
View Diageo's dividend history.

What price target have analysts set for DGE?

15 brokerages have issued 12-month price objectives for Diageo's stock. Their forecasts range from GBX 2,700 to GBX 4,200. On average, they anticipate Diageo's stock price to reach GBX 3,549 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 2.6% 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. Kathryn A. Mikells, CFO & Exec. Director (Age 55, Pay $1.08M)
Ms. Debra A. Crew, Pres of Diageo North America (Age 50, Pay $79k)
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)
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 3,459.50.

How much money does Diageo make?

Diageo has a market capitalization of £80.88 billion and generates £11.43 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.

This page was last updated on 6/20/2021 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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