Diageo (DGEAF) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Diageo plc is a British multinational beverage alcohol company headquartered in London, England. It is one of the world’s leading producers and distributors of spirits, beer and ready-to-drink beverages. The company’s portfolio spans a range of premium and mainstream brands, with operations that touch on all major aspects of beverage manufacturing, marketing and distribution.

Diageo’s brand lineup includes iconic Scotch whiskies such as Johnnie Walker and Cardhu; global vodka brands like Smirnoff; renowned Irish cream liqueur Baileys; spiced and dark rums under the Captain Morgan label; and the world-famous Guinness stout. Beyond these core offerings, Diageo has invested in tequila, gin, and ready-to-serve cocktails, aiming to capture emerging consumer trends and diversify its product mix.

The company conducts business in more than 180 countries, with key markets in North America, Western Europe, Africa, Latin America and Asia Pacific. Diageo leverages a combination of direct distribution, strategic partnerships and third-party agreements to reach a broad network of retailers, on-premise establishments and e-commerce platforms globally.

Formed in 1997 through the merger of Grand Metropolitan and Guinness, Diageo traces part of its heritage back to the 18th century. Today, it is led by Chief Executive Officer Debra Crew, who took the helm in mid-2023, and chaired by Javier Ferrán. The company continues to focus on innovation, premiumization and sustainability initiatives as it builds on its storied legacy in the beverage alcohol industry.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $25.03 to $25.35
• 50-Day Range: $24.09 to $29.15
• 52-Week Range: $23.79 to $35.79
• Volume: 1,163 shs
• Average Volume: 6,025 shs
• Market Capitalization: N/A
• P/E Ratio: 32.10
• Dividend Yield: 2.07%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Diageo Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Diageo scored higher than 7% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Diageo.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Diageo is 32.10, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 280.75.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Diageo is 32.10, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Defensive sector average P/E ratio of about 1,077.69.

Short Interest

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Diageo has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 195.8, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Diageo has recently increased by 2.25%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Diageo pays a meaningful dividend of 2.92%, 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 66.30%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Sustainability and ESG

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

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Diageo has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 195.8, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Diageo has recently increased by 2.25%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Sentiment

Diageo has a news sentiment score of 0.67. 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 0.34 average news sentiment score of Consumer Defensive companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Diageo this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.

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 33.31% of the stock of Diageo is held by institutions.

DGEAF Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have DGEAF shares performed this year?

Diageo's stock was trading at $32.0140 at the beginning of the year. Since then, DGEAF stock has decreased by 21.8% and is now trading at $25.0280.

How do I buy shares of Diageo?

Shares of DGEAF 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.

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Consumer Defensive
• Industry: Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries
• Sub-Industry: Beer & Liquor
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:DGEAF
• CIK: 835403
• Web: www.diageo.com
• Phone: 442079479100
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 28,600
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 32.48
• 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: N/A
• Current Ratio: N/A
• Quick Ratio: N/A

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: N/A
• Price / Sales: N/A
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: N/A
• Price / Book: N/A

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: N/A
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: N/A
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: N/A