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Diageo
(NYSE:DEO)
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Rating:66Neutral
Price Target:
$103.00
▲(23.98% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:08/17/26
The score is driven primarily by financial performance: high gross margins and solid cash generation are positives, but weakening revenue/margins and elevated leverage meaningfully constrain quality. Technicals are supportive with a clear uptrend and positive momentum, while valuation is a headwind due to a high P/E that looks less justified amid recent profitability pressure.
Positive Factors
High Gross Margins
Sustained high gross margins indicate durable brand equity and pricing power across Diageo’s portfolio. This provides a structural buffer against input-cost inflation and supports profitability even when volume growth is modest.
Negative Factors
Declining Revenue Trend
Persistent revenue contraction suggests weaker demand, regional execution or unfavorable mix rather than merely a single-period issue. Continued top-line pressure could reduce operating leverage and limit the company’s ability to grow earnings.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
High Gross Margins
Sustained high gross margins indicate durable brand equity and pricing power across Diageo’s portfolio. This provides a structural buffer against input-cost inflation and supports profitability even when volume growth is modest.
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Diageo Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
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Net Sales by Geography
Shows sales distribution across various regions, indicating market strength and potential growth areas, essential for understanding Diageo's global market presence.
Shows sales distribution across various regions, indicating market strength and potential growth areas, essential for understanding Diageo's global market presence.
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Market Cap
$53.17B
Dividend Yield3.48%
Average Volume (3M)984.75K
Price to Earnings (P/E)30.6
Beta (1Y)0.67
Revenue Growth-3.59%
EPS Growth-26.73%
CountryUS
Employees29,632
SectorConsumer Defensive
Sector Strength42
IndustryBeverages - Alcoholic
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)3.12
Shares Outstanding556,649,960
10 Day Avg. Volume911,502
30 Day Avg. Volume984,746
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.98
Price to Book (P/B)4.11
Price to Sales (P/S)2.28
P/FCF Ratio14.02
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$105.50Price Target Upside26.99% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)6.57
Revenue Forecast (FY)$19.18B
Diageo Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Diageo plc (DEO) is a global beverage alcohol company that produces, markets, and sells spirits and beer. Its portfolio includes a wide range of international and local brands across categories such as Scotch whisky, tequila, vodka, rum, gin, and ...
How the Company Makes Money
Diageo primarily makes money by selling alcoholic beverage products to distributors, wholesalers, retailers, and on-trade operators, recognizing revenue from the transfer of control of goods under customer contracts. Its core revenue stream is the...
Diageo Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Feb 04, 2025
(Q2-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:Jan 28, 2027
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The earnings call presented a mix of positive and negative elements. While the company showed a return to organic net sales growth, market share gains, and strong performance in key segments like Tequila and Guinness, it also faced challenges such as a decline in Scotch sales, operating profit, the impact of new tariffs, and a drop in EPS. The uncertainty around tariffs adds complexity to the business outlook.Positive Updates
Organic Net Sales Growth
The company returned to organic net sales growth of 1% in the first half of fiscal '25, with growth in four out of five regions, including North America.
Negative Updates
Scotch Sales Decline
Scotch organic net sales declined by 5%, largely driven by softer industry performance in North America and Greater China.
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Q2-2025 Updates
Positive
Negative
Organic Net Sales Growth
The company returned to organic net sales growth of 1% in the first half of fiscal '25, with growth in four out of five regions, including North America.
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Company Guidance
In the first half of fiscal year 2025, Diageo reported a 1% growth in organic net sales, with significant contributions from the North American and Latin American regions. Market share was either held or increased in 65% of measured markets, notably in North America and Greater China. Despite a challenging macroeconomic environment and recent tariff announcements, the company maintained a strong performance in various categories, including Tequila, which saw a 21% rise in organic net sales. Guinness continued its momentum with 17% growth, marking its eighth consecutive half of double-digit growth. However, Scotch faced a 5% decline due to softer industry performance. The company's strategic investments in digital and market routes are aimed at enhancing financial resilience and achieving sustainable long-term growth. Diageo's focus remains on driving stronger execution and leveraging its diverse portfolio to respond to emerging consumer trends across regions.Diageo Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
67
Positive
Balance Sheet
56
Neutral
Cash Flow
70
Positive
| Breakdown | Jun 2026 | Jun 2025 | Jun 2024 | Jun 2023 | Jun 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 19.60B | 20.25B | 20.27B | 16.23B | 16.96B |
| Gross Profit | 11.66B | 12.17B | 12.20B | 9.68B | 9.48B |
| EBITDA | 6.31B | 6.36B | 7.24B | 6.36B | 4.93B |
| Net Income | 1.73B | 2.35B | 3.87B | 3.51B | 3.54B |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 46.84B | 49.32B | 45.47B | 35.43B | 36.52B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 2.02B | 2.65B | 1.13B | 1.43B | 2.54B |
| Total Debt | 21.51B | 24.40B | 21.50B | 16.41B | 16.02B |
| Total Liabilities | 33.89B | 36.14B | 33.40B | 26.19B | 27.00B |
| Stockholders Equity | 10.87B | 11.09B | 10.03B | 7.78B | 7.80B |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 3.19B | 2.69B | 4.55B | 3.42B | 2.84B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 4.38B | 4.30B | 6.07B | 4.53B | 3.94B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -980.03M | -1.72B | -1.59B | -1.13B | -1.34B |
| Financing Cash Flow | -3.78B | -1.49B | -3.11B | -2.40B | -3.57B |
Diageo Risk Analysis
Diageo disclosed 21 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Diageo reported the most risks in the "Legal & Regulatory" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Diageo Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (62)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
80 Outperform | $44.54B | 14.18 | 18.13% | 4.28% | 4.24% | 19.95% | |
69 Neutral | $13.12B | 18.70 | 17.63% | 3.29% | -0.45% | -16.82% | |
69 Neutral | $13.12B | 18.70 | 17.63% | 3.42% | -0.45% | -16.82% | |
66 Neutral | $53.17B | 30.59 | 15.52% | 4.00% | -3.59% | -26.73% | |
65 Neutral | $157.69B | 13.34 | 12.72% | 1.65% | 6.60% | 31.61% | |
64 Neutral | $18.03B | 13.27 | 23.13% | 3.14% | -9.99% | ― | |
62 Neutral | $20.33B | 14.63 | -3.31% | 3.23% | 1.93% | -12.26% |
* Consumer Defensive Sector Average
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Diageo Corporate Events
Diageo Updates Voting Rights and Reports Executive Share Transactions for July 2026
Aug 3, 2026
Diageo reported that as of 30 June 2026 its issued share capital comprised 2,432,397,125 ordinary shares, of which 205,812,357 were held in treasury, leaving 2,226,584,768 voting rights available to shareholders under UK disclosure regulations. Th...
Diageo Updates Voting Capital and Reports June Insider Share Deals
Jul 1, 2026
In a June 2026 regulatory filing, Diageo reported that as of 31 May 2026 it had issued 2,432,425,480 ordinary shares, of which 205,825,492 were held in treasury without voting rights. This left 2,226,599,988 voting shares in circulation, a key ref...
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