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Diageo (GUI) Stock Price & Analysis

GUI Stock Chart & Stats

€21.50€0.47(2.23%)
At close: 5:10 PM GMT+1
€19€20€213 Aug17 Aug31 Aug14 Sep28 Sep12 Oct26 Oct
Day’s Range
EUR 20.71 - EUR 21.03
52-Week Range
EUR 15.65 - EUR 21.90
Previous Close
EUR 20.36
Volume
N/A
Average Volume (3M)
41.63K
Market Cap
EUR 46.86B
Enterprise Value
EUR 50.63B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
EUR 2.03B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
EUR 22.20B
Price to Earnings (P/E)
30.2
Beta
0.63
Next Earnings
Jan 28, 2027 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
0.88
Last Dividend Ex-Date
Oct 15, 2026
Dividend Yield
2.10%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

High Margins And Resilient Cash Flow

Diageo’s consistently high gross and operating margins indicate meaningful brand pricing power and a structurally attractive portfolio. Resilient free cash flow also supports marketing, innovation, dividends, and debt reduction, helping preserve competitive strength through changing demand conditions.

Global Branded Portfolio

A broad portfolio spanning major beverage categories and geographies gives Diageo multiple consumer occasions and routes to market. International and local brands can support premiumization, reduce dependence on one category, and provide a durable platform for selective innovation and distribution expansion.

Cost Savings And Planned Deleveraging

The restructuring program offers a credible path to improve efficiency while preserving investment in brands and innovation. Planned disposals should also reduce leverage, potentially increasing financial flexibility and allowing more cash generation to support strategic priorities over the next several years.

Bears Say

Weak Revenue And Earnings Trajectory

A weakening top line alongside a substantial decline in net profit margin suggests that Diageo’s earnings base is under pressure despite healthy operating margins. If this persists, it could limit reinvestment capacity, reduce operating leverage, and make recovery more dependent on cost actions.

Elevated Leverage

Elevated leverage reduces Diageo’s financial flexibility when profitability softens and leaves a meaningful portion of cash generation committed to debt service or repayment. It can constrain acquisitions, shareholder returns, and investment if weaker trading or higher funding costs persist.

North American Spirits Weakness

The sharp North American decline affects an important spirits market and reflects weakness in a major category rather than a single isolated product issue. Continued pressure could weigh on group growth, dilute mix, and require sustained promotional or brand investment to rebuild demand.

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GUI FAQ

What was Diageo’s price range in the past 12 months?
Diageo lowest stock price was €15.65 and its highest was €21.90 in the past 12 months.
What is Diageo’s market cap?
Diageo’s market cap is €46.86B.
When is Diageo’s upcoming earnings report date?
Diageo’s next earnings report is estimated for Jan 28, 2027 (not yet confirmed), which is in 87 days.
How were Diageo’s earnings last quarter?
Diageo released its earnings results on Aug 06, 2026. The company reported €0.627 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of €0.571 by €0.056.
Is Diageo overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Diageo’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Diageo pay dividends?
Diageo pays a Semiannually dividend of €0.269 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.1%. See more information on Diageo dividends here
What is Diageo’s EPS estimate?
Diageo’s EPS estimate is 0.88.
How many shares outstanding does Diageo have?
Diageo has 2,227,580,300 shares outstanding.
What happened to Diageo’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Diageo reported an EPS of €0.627 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of €0.571. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 5.431%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Diageo?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:GUI
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