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Diageo (DGE) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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GBX 1,839.98 -6.52 (-0.35%)
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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 2,378.86
According to the 8 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Diageo, the average price target is GBX 2,378.86. 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 29.29% from the current price of GBX 1,839.98.
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
9/16/24 to 9/16/25		1 Month Ago
8/17/24 to 8/17/25		3 Months Ago
6/18/24 to 6/18/25		1 Year Ago
9/17/23 to 9/16/24
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)
4 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 2,378.86GBX 2,393.14GBX 2,665.33GBX 3,008
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyHold

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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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside		Details
9/8/2025Jefferies Financial Group
2 of 5 stars		 Lower TargetBuyGBX 2,500 ➝ GBX 2,400+23.49%
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
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		 Boost TargetHoldGBX 2,010 ➝ GBX 2,060+5.56%
8/5/2025Berenberg Bank
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		 Reiterated RatingBuyGBX 2,372+21.55%
8/4/2025Citigroup
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		 Reiterated RatingBuy
7/16/2025Royal Bank Of Canada
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		 Reiterated RatingSector performGBX 2,400+26.82%
12/12/2024UBS Group
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		 UpgradeBuyGBX 2,300 ➝ GBX 2,920+14.55%
5/1/2024Barclays
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's 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 Thursday, September 11, 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 is above its 200-day moving average, indicating a potential upward trend in value.
  • Diageo plc has received multiple upgrades from analysts, with a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy," suggesting positive sentiment in the market.
  • The company boasts a diverse portfolio with over 200 brands sold in 180 countries, providing a strong global presence and resilience against market fluctuations.
  • Recent insider buying activity indicates confidence in the company's future performance, as insiders have purchased shares valued at over $2 million in the last quarter.
  • With a market capitalization of approximately £45.51 billion, Diageo plc is positioned as a stable investment in the premium drinks sector, which tends to perform well even in economic downturns.

Diageo
Bear Case

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

  • The company has a high PE ratio, which may indicate that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings, potentially leading to a price correction.
  • Diageo plc has a significant debt-to-equity ratio, suggesting that the company relies heavily on debt financing, which could pose risks in a rising interest rate environment.
  • Despite recent upgrades, some analysts maintain a "hold" rating, indicating uncertainty about the stock's short-term performance.
  • The quick ratio is relatively low, which may raise concerns about the company's ability to meet its short-term liabilities without selling inventory.
  • Market volatility can impact consumer spending on premium drinks, which may affect Diageo's sales and profitability in the near term.

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 2,378.86, with a high forecast of GBX 2,920 and a low forecast of GBX 2,000.

8 Wall Street 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 research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" DGE shares.

According to analysts, Diageo's stock has a predicted upside of 29.29% 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 2.55. Learn more on how DGE compares to other companies.

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This page (LON:DGE) was last updated on 9/16/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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