
Diageo plc, together with its subsidiaries, produces, markets, and sells alcoholic beverages worldwide. The company offers a collection of brands across spirits, beer, cider, and wine categories. Its brands include Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, J&B, Buchanan's and Windsor whiskies, Smirnoff, Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Don Julio, Tanqueray, and Guinness. The company also provides adult beverages and non-alcoholic products. Diageo plc was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Beverages
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorConsumer Staples
SymbolNYSE:DEO
CUSIPN/A
Phone44-20-8978-6000
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.69%
Current Ratio1.31%
Quick Ratio0.63%
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio25.21
Forward P/E Ratio21.28
P/E Growth2.85
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$23.15 billion
Price / Sales3.74
Cash Flow$6.3481 per share
Price / Cash21.92
Book Value$24.24 per share
Price / Book5.74
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)N/A
Net IncomeN/A
Net MarginsN/A
Return on EquityN/A
Return on AssetsN/A
Miscellaneous
Employees31,472
Outstanding Shares622,290,000
Diageo (NYSE:DEO) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Diageo's stock symbol?
Diageo trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "DEO."
How often does Diageo pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Diageo?
Diageo announced a semiannual dividend on Friday, January 26th. Stockholders of record on Friday, February 23rd will be paid a dividend of $1.4232 per share on Wednesday, April 11th. This represents a dividend yield of 1.96%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, February 22nd. View Diageo's Dividend History.
What price target have analysts set for DEO?
10 brokers have issued twelve-month price objectives for Diageo's shares. Their forecasts range from $152.00 to $157.00. On average, they expect Diageo's share price to reach $154.00 in the next year. View Analyst Ratings for Diageo.
Are investors shorting Diageo?
Diageo saw a drop in short interest in the month of March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totalling 448,818 shares, a drop of 36.8% from the February 28th total of 709,942 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 393,438 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 1.1 days. Currently, 0.1% of the company's stock are sold short.
Who are some of Diageo's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Diageo include The Coca-Cola (KO), LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMUY), PepsiCo (PEP), AmBev (ABEV), Constellation Brands (STZ.B), Constellation Brands (STZ), Brown-Forman (BF.B), Dr Pepper Snapple Group (DPS), Coca-Cola Amatil (CCLAY), Crimson Wine Group (CWGL), Willamette Valley Vineyards (WVVI), Eastside Distilling (EAST), Jones Soda (JSDA), Long Blockchain (LBCC) and Truett-Hurst (THST).
Who are Diageo's key executives?
Diageo's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Ivan M. Menezes, CEO & Exec. Director (Age 59)
- Ms. Kathryn A. Mikells, CFO & Exec. Director (Age 52)
- Ms. Yvonne Harrison, Corp. Information Officer
- Ms. Siobhan Moriarty, Gen. Counsel (Age 56)
- Ms. Syl Saller, Chief Marketing Officer (Age 61)
Has Diageo been receiving favorable news coverage?
News articles about DEO stock have been trending somewhat positive recently, Accern reports. The research group scores the sentiment of media coverage by reviewing more than twenty million news and blog sources in real-time. Accern ranks coverage of companies on a scale of negative one to one, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. Diageo earned a media sentiment score of 0.04 on Accern's scale. They also gave media coverage about the company an impact score of 43.59 out of 100, indicating that recent media coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the company's share price in the near term.
How do I buy shares of Diageo?
Shares of DEO can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Diageo's stock price today?
One share of DEO stock can currently be purchased for approximately $139.15.
How big of a company is Diageo?
Diageo has a market capitalization of $85.40 billion and generates $23.15 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $3.38 billion in net income (profit) each year or $5.52 on an earnings per share basis. Diageo employs 31,472 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Diageo?
Diageo's mailing address is LAKESIDE DRIVE PARK ROYAL, LONDON X0, NW10 7HQ. The company can be reached via phone at 44-20-8978-6000 or via email at [email protected]
MarketBeat Community Rating for Diageo (DEO)
MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about Diageo and other stocks. Vote "Outperform" if you believe DEO will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote "Underperform" if you believe DEO will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days.
Diageo (NYSE:DEO) Price Target and Consensus Rating
(How are Consensus Ratings Calculated?) 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 (0-1.5 = Sell, 1.5-2.5 = Hold, 2.5-3.5 = 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.
10 Wall Street analysts have issued ratings and price targets for Diageo in the last 12 months. Their average twelve-month price target is $154.00, suggesting that the stock has a possible upside of 10.67%. The high price target for DEO is $157.00 and the low price target for DEO is $152.00. There are currently 6 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus rating of "Hold."
| Today | 30 Days Ago | 90 Days Ago | 180 Days Ago |
Consensus Rating: | Hold | Hold | Hold | Hold |
Consensus Rating Score: | 2.40 | 2.27 | 2.25 | 2.20 |
Ratings Breakdown: | 0 Sell Rating(s) 6 Hold Rating(s) 4 Buy Rating(s) 0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 1 Sell Rating(s) 6 Hold Rating(s) 4 Buy Rating(s) 0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 2 Sell Rating(s) 2 Hold Rating(s) 4 Buy Rating(s) 0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 3 Sell Rating(s) 2 Hold Rating(s) 5 Buy Rating(s) 0 Strong Buy Rating(s) |
Consensus Price Target: | $154.00 | $154.00 | $154.00 | $153.4667 |
Price Target Upside: | 10.67% upside | 15.42% upside | 6.95% upside | 16.15% upside |
Diageo (NYSE:DEO) Consensus Price Target History

Diageo (NYSE:DEO) Analyst Ratings History
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(Data available from 4/26/2016 forward)
Diageo (NYSE:DEO) Dividend Information
Diageo pays an annual dividend of $3.41 per share, with a dividend yield of 2.45%. DEO's most recent semiannual dividend payment was Wednesday, April 11. The company has grown its dividend for the last 6 consecutive years and is increasing its dividend by an average of -1.90% each year. Diageo pays out 61.78% of its earnings out as a dividend.
Most Recent Dividend: | 4/11/2018 |
Annual Dividend: | $3.41 |
Dividend Yield: | 2.45% |
Dividend Growth: | -1.90% (3 Year Average) |
Payout Ratio: | 61.78% (Trailing 12 Months of Earnings) 52.14% (Based on This Year's Estimates) 48.85% (Based on Next Year's Estimates)
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Track Record: | 6 Years of Consecutive Dividend Growth |
Diageo (NYSE:DEO) Dividend History by Quarter
Announced | Period | Amount | Yield | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payable Date |
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1/26/2018 | semiannual | $1.4232 | 1.96% | 2/22/2018 | 2/23/2018 | 4/11/2018 |
8/1/2017 | semiannual | $2.0322 | 3.12% | 8/9/2017 | 8/11/2017 | 10/11/2017 |
1/27/2017 | semiannual | $1.1916 | 2.11% | 2/22/2017 | 2/24/2017 | 4/11/2017 |
7/29/2016 | | $0.1920 | | 8/10/2016 | 8/12/2016 | 10/12/2016 |
1/28/2016 | | $1.30 | | 2/24/2016 | 2/26/2016 | 4/12/2016 |
2/5/2015 | semiannual | $1.3010 | 2.21% | 2/25/2015 | 2/27/2015 | 4/10/2015 |
8/5/2014 | special | $2.1580 | 2.19% | 8/13/2014 | 8/15/2014 | 10/7/2014 |
1/31/2014 | semiannual | $1.2986 | 2.16% | 2/26/2014 | 2/28/2014 | 4/10/2014 |
8/5/2013 | semiannual | $1.7925 | 2.77% | 8/14/2013 | 8/16/2013 | 10/8/2013 |
2/1/2013 | special | $1.1486 | | 2/27/2013 | 3/1/2013 | 4/12/2013 |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Diageo (NYSE DEO) Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History
Institutional Ownership Percentage: 11.86%
Diageo (NYSE DEO) Insider Trading History
Transaction Date | Insider Name | Title | Buy/Sell | Number of Shares | Average Share Price | Total Transaction | Shares Held After Transaction | Details |
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(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Diageo (NYSE DEO) News Headlines
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