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Diageo (DGE) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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GBX 1,624 +14.00 (+0.87%)
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Diageo - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
3
Buy
4

Based on 7 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 7 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, and 4 have given a buy rating for DGE.

Consensus Price Target

GBX 2,033.86
According to the 7 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Diageo, the average price target is GBX 2,033.86. The highest price target for DGE is GBX 2,480, while the lowest price target for DGE is GBX 1,600. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 25.24% from the current price of GBX 1,624.
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
9/30/25 to 9/30/26
1 Month Ago
8/31/25 to 8/31/26
3 Months Ago
7/2/25 to 7/2/26
1 Year Ago
9/30/24 to 9/30/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
4 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
5 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 2,033.86GBX 2,029GBX 4,554.88GBX 2,378.86
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
2.57
2.22
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHold
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/16/2026 Lower TargetHoldGBX 1,770 ➝ GBX 1,734+7.14%
8/24/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperformGBX 2,000+14.51%
8/10/2026 Boost TargetBuyGBX 2,000 ➝ GBX 2,200+21.45%
8/7/2026 Reiterated RatingBuyGBX 2,223+25.31%
5/5/2026 Reiterated RatingNeutralGBX 1,600 ➝ GBX 1,600+10.47%
1/22/2026 Reiterated RatingNeutral
10/20/2025 Lower TargetBuyGBX 2,750 ➝ GBX 2,480+36.33%
8/7/2025 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 Monday, September 28, 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 shares recently crossed above the 200-day moving average, a technical indicator that often signals a shift from a long-term downtrend to a potential uptrend, with the stock currently trading at $1659.50 as of September 28, 2026.
  • The company has appointed Joanne Wilson as its new Chief Financial Officer, a move described by analysts as a strategic step to help revive growth and stabilize the financial leadership team during a period of transformation.
  • Wall Street analysts maintain a consensus rating of Moderate Buy, with four out of seven covering analysts issuing Buy recommendations and a consensus price target of approximately GBX 2,033.86, suggesting significant upside potential from current levels.
  • Corporate insiders, including Chair Sir John Manzoni, have continued to purchase shares in the company, with recent transactions in September 2026 indicating that leadership maintains confidence in the firm's long-term value despite market volatility.
  • Diageo plc offers a dividend yield of 2.71%, providing a steady income stream for investors, which is particularly attractive given the company's status as a global leader in premium spirits and beer with over 200 brands sold in 180 countries.

Diageo
Bear Case

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

  • Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft recently lowered its price target on Diageo plc from GBX 1,770 to GBX 1,734 and reiterated a Hold rating, reflecting a pessimistic forecast and suggesting that some analysts see limited near-term upside.
  • The company carries a high debt-to-equity ratio of 203.12, which indicates a significant level of leverage relative to its equity base, potentially increasing financial risk during periods of economic uncertainty or rising interest rates.
  • Diageo plc has experienced a series of 52-week lows throughout 2026, with the stock hitting a low of $1295.50, indicating that the shares have faced substantial downward pressure and volatility over the past year.
  • Investors have expressed concern over recent operational news, including reports of job cuts in Scotland and mixed reactions to the latest financial figures, which may signal ongoing challenges in cost management and regional performance.
  • The stock's beta of 0.31 suggests low volatility relative to the broader market, but this also implies that Diageo plc may underperform significantly during strong market rallies, limiting its potential for capital appreciation in bullish environments.

DGE Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 7 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Diageo is GBX 2,033.86, with a high forecast of GBX 2,480 and a low forecast of GBX 1,600.

7 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Diageo in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" DGE shares.

According to analysts, Diageo's stock has a predicted upside of 25.24% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Diageo's stock had 1 downgrade by analysts.

Diageo has been rated by research analysts at Berenberg Bank, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, 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.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Diageo analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 9/16/2026.
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