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Diageo (DGE) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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GBX 2,036.37 -4.63 (-0.23%)
As of 09/3/2025 12:08 PM Eastern
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Diageo - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy
Based on 8 Analyst Ratings
Sell
0
Hold
4
Buy
4

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, 4 have given a hold rating, and 4 have given a buy rating for DGE.

Consensus Price Target

GBX 2,393.14
According to the 8 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Diageo, the average price target is GBX 2,393.14. The highest price target for DGE is GBX 2,920, while the lowest price target for DGE is GBX 2,000. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 17.52% from the current price of GBX 2,036.37.
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
9/4/24 to 9/4/25		1 Month Ago
8/5/24 to 8/5/25		3 Months Ago
6/6/24 to 6/6/25		1 Year Ago
9/5/23 to 9/4/24
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)
4 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
Hold
4 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetGBX 2,393.14GBX 2,458.67GBX 2,665.33GBX 3,008
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Hold

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
2.50
2.56
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate Buy
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
8/7/2025The Goldman Sachs Group
3 of 5 stars		 UpgradeNeutralGBX 2,000-1.36%
8/7/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
2 of 5 stars		 Reiterated RatingNeutral
8/5/2025Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
2 of 5 stars		 Boost TargetHoldGBX 2,010 ➝ GBX 2,060+5.56%
8/5/2025Berenberg Bank
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Reiterated RatingBuyGBX 2,372+21.55%
8/5/2025Jefferies Financial Group
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Reiterated RatingBuyGBX 2,500+31.96%
8/4/2025Citigroup
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Reiterated RatingBuy
7/16/2025Royal Bank Of Canada
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Reiterated RatingSector performGBX 2,400+26.82%
12/12/2024UBS Group
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 UpgradeBuyGBX 2,300 ➝ GBX 2,920+14.55%
5/1/2024Barclays
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Boost TargetOverweightGBX 3,550 ➝ GBX 3,640+31.84%

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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 Wednesday, September 3, 2025. 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 current stock price is around $27.54, which has recently shown positive movement, crossing above its 200-day moving average, indicating potential upward momentum.
  • Diageo plc has received multiple upgrades from analysts, with several firms issuing "buy" ratings, suggesting strong confidence in the company's future performance.
  • The company boasts a diverse portfolio with over 200 brands sold in 180 countries, providing a broad market reach and reducing dependency on any single product line.
  • With a market capitalization of approximately £45.51 billion, Diageo plc is positioned as a major player in the premium drinks sector, which can attract institutional investors.
  • Recent insider buying activity indicates confidence from company leadership, as insiders have purchased shares, which can be a positive signal for potential investors.

Diageo
Bear Case

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

  • The company has a high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio, which may indicate that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings, potentially leading to a correction.
  • Diageo plc has a significant debt-to-equity ratio, suggesting that the company relies heavily on debt financing, which can pose risks during economic downturns.
  • Market volatility can impact the stock price, and with a beta of 0.36, while it indicates lower volatility compared to the market, any significant market shifts could still affect performance.
  • Recent trading volumes have shown fluctuations, which may indicate uncertainty among investors regarding the stock's future direction.
  • Analyst consensus ratings include a mix of "buy" and "hold," which may reflect divided opinions on the stock's potential, leading to uncertainty for new investors.

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 2,393.14, with a high forecast of GBX 2,920 and a low forecast of GBX 2,000.

8 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Diageo in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 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 17.52% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

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

Analysts like Diageo less than other "consumer defensive" companies. The consensus rating score for Diageo is 2.50 while the average consensus rating score for "consumer defensive" companies is 2.56. Learn more on how DGE compares to other companies.

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This page (LON:DGE) was last updated on 9/4/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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