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Diageo (DGE) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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GBX 1,789.35 -0.15 (-0.01%)
As of 10/23/2026 12:43 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 1,959.50
According to the 6 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Diageo, the average price target is GBX 1,959.50. 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 9.51% from the current price of GBX 1,789.35.
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
10/24/25 to 10/24/26		1 Month Ago
9/24/25 to 9/24/26		3 Months Ago
7/26/25 to 7/26/26		1 Year Ago
10/24/24 to 10/24/25
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)
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 1,959.50GBX 2,033.86GBX 4,554.88GBX 2,373.38
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
10/14/2026
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. logo
Jefferies Financial Group
3 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingBuyGBX 2,200+26.76%
9/16/2026
Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft logo
Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
3 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetHoldGBX 1,770 ➝ GBX 1,734+7.14%
8/24/2026
Royal Bank Of Canada logo
Royal Bank Of Canada
2 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingOutperformGBX 2,000+14.51%
8/7/2026
Berenberg Bank logo
Berenberg Bank
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 Reiterated RatingBuyGBX 2,223+25.31%
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 Thursday, October 22, 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 their 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 $1789.50.
  • The company has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy from analysts, with a recent price target of GBX 2,033.86, suggesting that the current market price may be undervalued relative to expected future earnings.
  • Diageo plc offers a dividend yield of 2.53%, providing investors with a steady stream of income that can help offset market volatility and enhance total return over time.
  • Insiders have shown confidence in the company's future by purchasing shares, such as John Alexander Manzoni buying 400 shares at an average price of GBX 1,640, which can signal that management believes the stock is a good investment.
  • The company has a low beta of 0.31, indicating that its stock price is less volatile than the overall market, which can be attractive to investors seeking stability in their portfolio.

Diageo
Bear Case

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

  • Diageo plc has a high debt-to-equity ratio of 203.12, meaning the company has significantly more debt than equity, which can increase financial risk and limit its ability to invest in growth opportunities.
  • The company's quick ratio of 0.62 indicates that it may struggle to cover its short-term liabilities with its most liquid assets, potentially raising concerns about its short-term financial health.
  • Some analysts, such as Deutsche Bank, have issued Hold ratings and lowered their price targets, reflecting a more cautious view on the company's near-term performance and growth prospects.
  • Diageo plc's market capitalization of £38.83 billion and PE ratio of 22.41 suggest that the stock may be priced for perfection, leaving little room for error if earnings growth disappoints.
  • The company's recent 52-week low of GBX 1,295.50 indicates that the stock has experienced significant volatility and downside risk, which could deter risk-averse investors.

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 1,959.50, 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 9.51% 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.

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