Rep. Lisa C. McClain Buys Diageo plc (NYSE:DEO) Shares

Representative Lisa C. McClain (R-Michigan) recently bought shares of Diageo plc (NYSE:DEO). In a filing disclosed on August 13th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in Diageo stock on June 24th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “CHARLES SCHWAB BROKERAGE ACCOUNT 924” account.

Representative Lisa C. McClain also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Autoliv (NYSE:ALV) on 8/4/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) on 8/4/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) on 8/4/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE:AJG) on 8/4/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of SAP (NYSE:SAP) on 7/22/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of XPO (NYSE:XPO) on 7/22/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Lithia Motors (NYSE:LAD) on 7/22/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Sanofi (NASDAQ:SNY) on 7/22/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Waters (NYSE:WAT) on 7/22/2025.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Group 1 Automotive (NYSE:GPI) on 7/22/2025.

Diageo Price Performance

DEO opened at $110.92 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.62, a quick ratio of 0.67 and a current ratio of 1.60. Diageo plc has a 52-week low of $96.45 and a 52-week high of $142.73. The stock has a market capitalization of $61.71 billion, a PE ratio of 16.19, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.34 and a beta of 0.53. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $104.27 and its 200-day moving average price is $107.89.

Diageo Increases Dividend

The firm also recently announced a semi-annual dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, December 4th. Stockholders of record on Friday, October 17th will be paid a dividend of $2.5192 per share. This represents a dividend yield of 370.0%. This is a boost from Diageo’s previous semi-annual dividend of $1.62. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, October 17th. Diageo’s payout ratio is presently 72.55%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities analysts have recently issued reports on DEO shares. The Goldman Sachs Group raised Diageo from a “sell” rating to a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, August 7th. Morgan Stanley reissued an “underweight” rating on shares of Diageo in a research note on Monday, May 12th. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, three have given a hold rating and four have given a buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $129.00.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Diageo

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in DEO. Orion Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in Diageo in the fourth quarter worth $25,000. Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in Diageo in the second quarter worth $26,000. Perkins Coie Trust Co purchased a new stake in Diageo in the first quarter worth $27,000. Barrett & Company Inc. purchased a new stake in Diageo in the first quarter worth $27,000. Finally, Abound Financial LLC purchased a new stake in Diageo in the first quarter worth $27,000. 8.97% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About Representative McClain

Lisa McClain (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Michigan’s 9th Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2023. Her current term ends on January 3, 2027.

McClain (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Michigan’s 9th Congressional District. She declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Lisa McClain lives in Romeo, Michigan. McClain earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Northwood University. Her career experience includes founding and working as the president of North End Support Team.

About Diageo

Diageo plc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the production, marketing, and sale of alcoholic beverages. The company offers scotch, gin, vodka, rum, raki, liqueur, wine, tequila, Chinese white spirits, cachaça, and brandy, as well as beer, including cider and flavored malt beverages. It also provides Chinese, Canadian, Irish, American, and Indian-Made Foreign Liquor whiskies, as well as flavored malt beverages, ready to drink, and non-alcoholic products.