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Diageo (DEO) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$148.76
-0.66 (-0.44%)
(As of 03/28/2024 ET)
Today's Range
$148.09
$149.36
50-Day Range
$137.51
$154.70
52-Week Range
$135.63
$190.02
Volume
359,980 shs
Average Volume
813,737 shs
Market Capitalization
$83.08 billion
P/E Ratio
N/A
Dividend Yield
2.16%
Price Target
$166.37

Diageo MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Reduce
1.63 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
11.9% Upside
$166.37 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
0.17% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
0.95mentions of Diageo in the last 14 days
Based on 4 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
5.23%
From $7.45 to $7.84 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

1.38 out of 5 stars

Consumer Staples Sector

106th out of 131 stocks

Beverages Industry

11th out of 12 stocks

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About Diageo Stock (NYSE:DEO)

Diageo plc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the production, marketing, and sale of alcoholic beverages. It offers scotch, gin, vodka, rum, raki, liqueur, wine, tequila, Chinese white spirits, cachaça, and brandy, as well as beer, including cider and flavoured malt beverages. The company also provides Canadian, Irish, American, and Indian-Made Foreign Liquor whiskies, as well as ready to drink and non-alcoholic products. It provides its products primarily under the Johnnie Walker, Guinness, Tanqueray, Baileys, Smirnoff, Captain Morgan, Crown Royal, Don Julio, Cîroc, Buchanan's, Casamigos, J&B, and Ketel One brands. The company operates in the United States, the United Kingdom, Turkey, Australia, Korea, India, Greater China, Brazil, Mexico, South Africa, Nigeria, and internationally. Diageo plc was incorporated in 1886 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

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Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 4/17 Dividend
2/29/2024
Today
3/28/2024
Dividend Payable
4/17/2024
Fiscal Year End
6/30/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Beverages
Sub-Industry
N/A
Employees
30,419
Year Founded
1997

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$166.37
High Stock Price Target
$191.49
Low Stock Price Target
$122.62
Potential Upside/Downside
+11.9%
Consensus Rating
Reduce
Rating Score (0-4)
1.63
Research Coverage
8 Analysts

Profitability

Pretax Margin
N/A

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$21.42 billion
Cash Flow
$9.70 per share
Book Value
$18.20 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
N/A
Market Cap
$83.03 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.66

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Key Executives

  • Ms. Debra Ann Crew (Age 54)
    CEO & Executive Director
    Comp: $254.57k
  • Ms. Lavanya ChandrashekarMs. Lavanya Chandrashekar (Age 52)
    CFO & Director
    Comp: $2.06M
  • Ms. Yvonne Harrison
    Corporate Information Officer
  • Mr. Thomas Bailey Shropshire Jr.
    General Counsel & Company Secretary
  • Ms. Cristina Diezhandino (Age 57)
    Chief Marketing Officer
  • Louise Prashad
    Chief HR Officer
  • Mr. John O'Keeffe (Age 52)
    President of Asia Pacific, Global Travel & India
  • Mr. John Thomas Kennedy (Age 59)
    President of Europe
  • Mr. Edward Pilkington
    Chief Marketing & Innovation Officer of Diageo North America
  • Mr. Dayalan Nayager (Age 43)
    President of Africa & Chief Commercial Officer

Should I Buy Diageo Stock? DEO Pros and Cons Explained

These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of Diageo was last updated on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 10:21 PM.

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Diageo plc:

  • Diageo plc engages in the production, marketing, and sale of a wide range of alcoholic beverages, including popular brands like Johnnie Walker, Guinness, and Smirnoff, providing a diversified revenue stream.
  • The company operates in various countries globally, offering geographical diversification and exposure to different markets and consumer preferences.
  • Diageo plc has a strong track record of innovation and product development, continuously introducing new products to meet changing consumer demands and trends.
  • Recent financial reports indicate a stable financial performance with consistent revenue growth and profitability, reflecting a strong financial position.
  • Despite market fluctuations, Diageo plc has shown resilience and adaptability, demonstrating the ability to navigate challenging economic environments.

Cons

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

  • The alcoholic beverage industry is subject to regulatory risks and changing consumer preferences, which could impact sales and profitability.
  • Fluctuations in raw material prices, such as grains and sugar, can affect production costs and margins, potentially impacting the company's financial performance.
  • Competition in the alcoholic beverage market is intense, with new entrants and established brands vying for market share, leading to pricing pressures and potential market saturation.
  • The current stock price of Diageo plc may already reflect its growth prospects, potentially limiting short-term capital appreciation for investors.
  • Economic downturns or global crises can impact discretionary spending on luxury goods like alcoholic beverages, affecting demand for Diageo's products.

DEO Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Diageo stock right now?

8 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Diageo in the last year. There are currently 3 sell ratings and 5 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "reduce" DEO shares.
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What is Diageo's stock price target for 2024?

8 brokerages have issued 12-month price objectives for Diageo's shares. Their DEO share price targets range from $122.62 to $191.49. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $166.37 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 11.9% from the stock's current price.
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How have DEO shares performed in 2024?

Diageo's stock was trading at $145.66 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, DEO shares have increased by 2.1% and is now trading at $148.74.
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Are investors shorting Diageo?

Diageo saw a drop in short interest in March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totaling 939,800 shares, a drop of 26.0% from the February 29th total of 1,270,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 790,500 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 1.2 days. Approximately 0.2% of the company's stock are sold short.
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How often does Diageo pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Diageo?

Diageo announced a semi-annual dividend on Tuesday, February 6th. Stockholders of record on Friday, March 1st will be paid a dividend of $1.62 per share on Wednesday, April 17th. This represents a yield of 2.7%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, February 29th.
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Is Diageo a good dividend stock?

Diageo (NYSE:DEO) pays an annual dividend of $3.22 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.18%.
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What is Ivan Menezes' approval rating as Diageo's CEO?

724 employees have rated Diageo Chief Executive Officer Ivan Menezes on Glassdoor.com. Ivan Menezes has an approval rating of 94% among the company's employees. This puts Ivan Menezes in the top 30% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

What other stocks do shareholders of Diageo own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Diageo investors own include AT&T (T), Exxon Mobil (XOM), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Walt Disney (DIS), Verizon Communications (VZ), Wells Fargo & Company (WFC), Pfizer (PFE), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Cisco Systems (CSCO) and Chevron (CVX).

Who are Diageo's major shareholders?

Diageo's stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Clearbridge Investments LLC (0.39%), Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. (0.39%), Wells Fargo & Company MN (0.38%), UBS Group AG (0.30%), Markel Group Inc. (0.24%) and Royal Bank of Canada (0.22%).

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.
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Does Diageo have any subsidiaries?
The following companies are subsidiares of Diageo: Aviation Gin, Belsazar, Brandhouse Beverages, Casamigos tequila, Chalone Wine Group, Diageo Brands B.V., Diageo Capital plc, Diageo Finance plc, Diageo Great Britain Limited, Diageo Investment Corporation, Diageo Ireland, Diageo North America Inc., Diageo Scotland Limited, Ketel One Worldwide, Meta Abo Brewery Share Company, Mey, Mey İçki Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş, Seedlip, Sichuan Chengdu Shuijingfang Group Company, Stirrings LLC, Tequila Don Julio SA de CV, The Old Bushmills Distillery Co, United National Breweries, United Spirits Limited, United Spirits Limited, and Ypióca Agroindustrial.
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This page (NYSE:DEO) was last updated on 3/28/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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