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Diageo (DGE) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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GBX 1,898.50 -1.00 (-0.05%)
As of 11/13/2026 12:04 PM Eastern
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Diageo - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy
Based on 6 Analyst Ratings
Sell
0
Hold
3
Buy
3

Based on 6 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Diageo in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 6 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, and 3 have given a buy rating for DGE.

Consensus Price Target

GBX 1,960.50
According to the 6 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Diageo, the average price target is GBX 1,960.50. The highest price target for DGE is GBX 2,223, while the lowest price target for DGE is GBX 1,600. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 3.27% from the current price of GBX 1,898.50.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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DGE Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
11/14/25 to 11/14/26		1 Month Ago
10/15/25 to 10/15/26		3 Months Ago
8/16/25 to 8/16/26		1 Year Ago
11/14/24 to 11/14/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
3 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
Hold
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetGBX 1,960.50GBX 2,033.86GBX 2,029GBX 2,276.88
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

DGE Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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DGE Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Diageo Stock vs. The Competition

TypeDiageoConsumer Staples Companies
Consensus Rating Score
2.50
2.22
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHold
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside		Details
11/6/2026
Deutsche Bank logo
Deutsche Bank
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetHoldGBX 1,734 ➝ GBX 1,740-4.84%
11/6/2026
Berenberg Bank logo
Berenberg Bank
3 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingBuyGBX 2,223+20.16%
11/5/2026
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. logo
Jefferies Financial Group
3 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingBuyGBX 2,200+18.60%
8/24/2026
Royal Bank Of Canada logo
Royal Bank Of Canada
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 Reiterated RatingOutperformGBX 2,000+14.51%
5/5/2026
UBS Group AG logo
UBS Group
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 Reiterated RatingNeutralGBX 1,600 ➝ GBX 1,600+10.47%
1/22/2026
JPMorgan Chase & Co. logo
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Reiterated RatingNeutral
10/20/2025
Citigroup Inc. logo
Citigroup
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 Lower TargetBuyGBX 2,750 ➝ GBX 2,480+36.33%
8/7/2025
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. logo
The Goldman Sachs Group
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 UpgradeNeutralGBX 2,000-1.36%

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Should I Buy Diageo Stock? DGE Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Diageo pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Diageo
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Diageo plc:

  • Diageo plc recently reported first-quarter net sales of $4.93 billion, representing a 1.2% rise that beat market estimates, which signals that the company's new strategic initiatives are beginning to take hold and drive revenue growth.
  • With the current stock price at $1895.50, the shares are trading below the average analyst price target of GBX 1,959.50, suggesting potential upside as the consensus rating remains a Moderate Buy from six covering firms.
  • North America outperformed expectations in the latest quarter, indicating that the company is successfully navigating regional challenges and that its premium brand portfolio is resonating with consumers in key markets.
  • Diageo plc maintains a low beta of 0.31, which means the stock is significantly less volatile than the broader market, offering a defensive characteristic that can help stabilize a portfolio during periods of economic uncertainty.
  • Insider activity shows consistent buying, with John Alexander Manzoni acquiring 348 shares at an average price of GBX 1,887 on November 10, 2026, which often signals that company insiders have confidence in the firm's future performance.

Diageo
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Diageo plc for these reasons:

  • Diageo plc has warned that its U.S. turnaround will take time, suggesting that the company may face prolonged challenges in its largest market, which could limit near-term growth potential and profitability.
  • The company is facing rising competition in the core stout market in the UK and Ireland, which could pressure margins and market share in regions where it has traditionally held a strong position.
  • Diageo plc carries a high debt-to-equity ratio of 203.12, indicating a significant level of leverage that could constrain financial flexibility and increase risk if interest rates remain elevated or revenue growth slows.
  • Some analysts, including Deutsche Bank, maintain a Hold rating with a price target of GBX 1,740, which is below the current stock price, reflecting a view that the stock may be fairly valued or overvalued relative to its current growth trajectory.
  • The company's quick ratio of 0.62 suggests that it may have limited liquid assets to cover short-term liabilities, which could be a concern for investors focused on immediate liquidity and financial stability.

DGE Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 6 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Diageo is GBX 1,960.50, with a high forecast of GBX 2,223 and a low forecast of GBX 1,600.

6 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Diageo in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" DGE shares.

According to analysts, Diageo's stock has a predicted upside of 3.27% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Diageo has been rated by research analysts at Berenberg Bank, Deutsche Bank, Jefferies Financial Group, and Royal Bank Of Canada in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Diageo more than other "consumer staples" companies. The consensus rating for Diageo is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "consumer staples" companies is Hold. Learn more on how DGE compares to other companies.

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