Diageo (DEO) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Diageo plc is a global leader in the production and distribution of premium alcoholic beverages, with a portfolio encompassing some of the world’s most recognized spirits and beer brands. The company’s operations span the entire value chain, from sourcing raw materials and distillation to marketing, sales and supply chain management. Diageo is dedicated to driving brand innovation and sustainable practices across its production facilities and distribution networks.

The company’s diverse product lineup includes iconic Scotch whiskies such as Johnnie Walker, single malts like Talisker and Lagavulin, and Irish whiskies including Bushmills. In the vodka category, Diageo’s Smirnoff remains one of the highest-selling brands globally, while its tequila offerings include Don Julio and Casamigos. The rum portfolio is anchored by Captain Morgan, and the company also features renowned liqueurs such as Baileys Irish Cream. Diageo continues to expand into premium and craft segments, investing in experimental distilleries and limited-edition releases to capture evolving consumer tastes.

With operations in over 180 countries, Diageo serves North America, Europe, Africa, Latin America and the Asia Pacific region through an extensive network of manufacturing sites, warehouses and distribution partners. The company leverages regional insights and consumer trends to tailor marketing campaigns and product innovations in key markets. Diageo’s global footprint is supported by strategic partnerships and local collaborations that reinforce its commitment to responsible drinking and community engagement.

Formed in 1997 through the merger of Grand Metropolitan and Guinness, Diageo inherits a heritage dating back to the 18th century. The company is led by Chief Executive Officer Debra L. Crew, who oversees a leadership team focused on driving growth through brand investment, operational efficiency and sustainability initiatives. Diageo’s governance structure emphasizes ethical conduct, diversity and inclusion, and robust risk management to support long-term shareholder value.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $103.91 to $104.90
• 50-Day Range: $99.89 to $115.81
• 52-Week Range: $99.26 to $142.73
• Volume: 599,589 shs
• Average Volume: 968,629 shs
• Market Capitalization: $58.12 billion
• P/E Ratio: 15.25
• Dividend Yield: 3.04%
• Price Target: $129.00
• Consensus Rating: Hold

Diageo Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Diageo scored higher than 68% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 72nd out of 143 stocks in the consumer staples sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.1 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

Diageo has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.22, and is based on 4 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and 2 sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Diageo has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 5.42%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Diageo are expected to grow by 5.42% in the coming year, from $6.46 to $6.81 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Diageo is 15.25, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.61.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Diageo is 15.25, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Staples sector average P/E ratio of about 20.33.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Diageo has a P/B Ratio of 4.81. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.09% of the float of Diageo has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Diageo has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.5, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Diageo has recently decreased by 7.95%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Moderate

Dividend Yield

Diageo pays a meaningful dividend of 3.04%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Diageo does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Diageo is 46.42%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Diageo will have a dividend payout ratio of 46.70% next year. This indicates that Diageo will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.09% of the float of Diageo has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Diageo has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.5, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Diageo has recently decreased by 7.95%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.4 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.15

News Sentiment

Diageo has a news sentiment score of 1.15. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.66 average news sentiment score of Consumer Staples companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 13 news articles for Diageo this week, compared to 13 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

8 people have searched for DEO on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 60% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

11 people have added Diageo to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 38% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Diageo insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 8.97% of the stock of Diageo is held by institutions.

DEO Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have DEO shares performed this year?

Diageo's stock was trading at $127.13 at the beginning of the year. Since then, DEO stock has decreased by 17.8% and is now trading at $104.48.

Does Diageo have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiaries of Diageo: Aviation Gin, Seedlip, Belsazar, Casamigos tequila, Brandhouse Beverages, Mey, United National Breweries, and others.

Who are Diageo's major shareholders?

Diageo's top institutional shareholders include Confluence Investment Management LLC (0.24%).

How do I buy shares of Diageo?

Shares of DEO stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Diageo own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Diageo investors own include Meta Platforms (META), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), AT&T (T), NVIDIA (NVDA), Exxon Mobil (XOM) and Home Depot (HD).

Company Calendar

• Record date for 4/24 Dividend: 2/28/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 4/24 Dividend: 2/28/2025
• Dividend Payable: 4/24/2025
• Today: 7/04/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/07/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 6/30/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Consumer Staples
• Industry: BEVERAGES - ALCOH
• Sub-Industry: Beer & Liquor
• Current Symbol: NYSE:DEO
• CIK: 835403
• Web: www.diageo.com
• Phone: 442079479100
• Fax: 44-20-8978-8501
• Employees: 30,367
• Year Founded: 1997

Price Target and Rating

• Average Stock Price Target: $129.00
• High Stock Price Target: $129.00
• Low Stock Price Target: $129.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +23.5%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.22
• Research Coverage: 9 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: N/A
• Net Margins: N/A
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: N/A
• Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 1.62
• Current Ratio: 1.60
• Quick Ratio: 0.67

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $20.27 billion
• Price / Sales: 2.87
• Cash Flow: $7.83 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 13.34
• Book Value: $21.72 per share
• Price / Book: 4.81

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 556,320,000
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: $58.12 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.56