Diageo/£DGE

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About Diageo

Formed in 1997 through the merger of Grand Metropolitan and Guinness, Diageo is the largest distiller globally by sales. Diageo acquired some of the Seagram assets in 2001, which gave it brands such as Captain Morgan rum and Crown Royal Canadian whisky. Since then, mergers and acquisitions have mostly been bolt-on in nature, plugging gaps in the company's product and geographic portfolio. The firm has also shed noncore brands over the years, including the majority of its wine assets in 2015.

Ticker

£DGE

Primary listing

LSE

Employees

29,632

Diageo Metrics

BasicAdvanced
£41B
23.06
£0.81
0.33
£0.31
1.69%

What the Analysts think about Diageo

Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Diageo stock.

Bulls say / Bears say

Diageo's $500 million cost-saving program seeks to generate $3 billion in annual free cash flow by fiscal 2026, aiming to cut net debt, strengthen the balance sheet, and boost shareholder returns (Reuters)
The company posted a 5.9% increase in third-quarter organic net sales, showcasing resilience in core markets despite macroeconomic challenges (Reuters)
United Spirits’ June acquisition of NAO Spirits for ₹1.3 billion strengthens Diageo's premium gin lineup in India, tapping into the growth in disposable income and rising interest in craft spirits (Reuters)
Recent organic growth was partly fueled by early stock shipments ahead of possible U.S. tariffs, offering a temporary lift that is likely to reverse in the fourth quarter, raising doubts about the sustainability of sales momentum (Reuters)
Diageo continues to face an estimated $150 million in annualized costs due to U.S. tariffs on Mexican tequila and Canadian whisky, a reminder of ongoing trade-policy risks that could squeeze margins (Reuters)
The company’s leverage ratio was roughly 3.1 times net debt to operating profit at the end of 2024, prompting aggressive asset sales and cost-cutting to achieve 2.5–3 times by 2028, which highlights continued balance sheet pressures (FT)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 10 Nov 2025.

Diageo Financial Performance

Revenues and expenses
QuarterlyAnnual
Q3 24
QoQ growth
Revenue
$37B
-39.75%
Net income
$45B
107.52%
Profit margin
37.65%
6.78%

Diageo Earnings Performance

Company profitability
QuarterlyAnnual
Q4 23
Q1 24
Q2 24
Q3 24
Q4 24
Actual
$3.69
$2.85
$2.45
$2.42
-
Expected
$3.55
$2.61
$2.05
$2.31
$3.94
Surprise
3.94%
9.20%
19.51%
4.63%
-
Data displayed above is indicative only and its accuracy or completeness is not guaranteed. Actual execution price may vary. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Your return may be affected by currency fluctuations and applicable fees and charges. Capital at risk.
Market data provided by CBOE Europe and Deutsche Börse.

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