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Diageo (DGE) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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GBX 1,541.60 -27.20 (-1.73%)
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Diageo - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy
Based on 8 Analyst Ratings
Sell
0
Hold
3
Buy
5

Based on 8 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 8 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, and 5 have given a buy rating for DGE.

Consensus Price Target

GBX 2,000
According to the 8 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Diageo, the average price target is GBX 2,000. 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 29.74% from the current price of GBX 1,541.60.
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
5/7/25 to 5/7/26		1 Month Ago
4/7/25 to 4/7/26		3 Months Ago
2/6/25 to 2/6/26		1 Year Ago
5/7/24 to 5/7/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
5 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
Hold
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetGBX 2,000GBX 2,111.25GBX 2,111.25GBX 2,724
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 Defensive Companies
Consensus Rating Score
2.63
2.51
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate Buy
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside		Details
5/6/2026
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. logo
Jefferies Financial Group
2 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingBuyGBX 1,900 ➝ GBX 1,900+21.62%
5/5/2026
Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft logo
Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
2 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingBuyGBX 1,650 ➝ GBX 1,650+13.92%
5/5/2026
UBS Group AG logo
UBS Group
4 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingNeutralGBX 1,600 ➝ GBX 1,600+10.47%
3/4/2026
Royal Bank Of Canada logo
Royal Bank Of Canada
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 Reiterated RatingOutperformGBX 2,000+28.70%
1/22/2026
JPMorgan Chase & Co. logo
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Reiterated RatingNeutral
11/6/2025
Berenberg Bank logo
Berenberg Bank
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 Lower TargetBuyGBX 2,372 ➝ GBX 2,370+37.27%
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 Monday, May 4, 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:

  • The stock has been assigned an average rating of "Moderate Buy" by analysts, indicating positive sentiment towards its future performance.
  • Recent insider buying activity suggests confidence in the company's prospects, with notable purchases made by executives.
  • The current stock price is around GBX 1,851, which reflects a recent increase, indicating potential for further growth.
  • Diageo plc has a strong market capitalization, which signifies its stability and ability to weather market fluctuations.
  • Analysts have set price targets that suggest significant upside potential, with some estimates reaching GBX 2,480.

Diageo
Bear Case

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

  • The company has a relatively high debt-to-equity ratio, which may indicate financial risk if not managed properly.
  • Some analysts have downgraded their price targets, reflecting concerns about future growth and market conditions.
  • The stock has experienced volatility, with a significant range between its 52-week low and high, which may deter risk-averse investors.
  • Recent insider selling activity could raise concerns about the company's short-term outlook among investors.
  • Market conditions and competition in the premium drinks sector could impact Diageo's growth potential moving forward.

DGE Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 8 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Diageo is GBX 2,000, with a high forecast of GBX 2,480 and a low forecast of GBX 1,600.

8 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 5 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 29.74% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

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

Analysts like Diageo more than other "consumer defensive" companies. The consensus rating score for Diageo is 2.63 while the average consensus rating score for "consumer defensive" companies is 2.50. Learn more on how DGE compares to other companies.

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This page (LON:DGE) was last updated on 5/7/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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