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Diageo Plc

DGE LN · Consumer Staples · GBP

Wiki entry last updated Aug 10, 2026

Current priceGBP 16.46as of Sep 22, 2026

Summary

Consensus target	GBP 20.23 (+22.9%)

Analyst consensus

Strong Buy 2Buy 11Hold 8Sell 122 analysts

3-year price (GBP)

31.54 → 16.14 (-48.8% over the period)

Market data

P/E (trailing)	28.38	P/E (forward)	12.38
Dividend yield	2.76%	Beta	0.32
52-week high	GBP 19.04	52-week low	GBP 12.96

Business description

The world's largest alcoholic beverage producer, operating a global portfolio encompassing whisky, vodka, rum, tequila, gin, and beer across approximately 180 countries.

Competitive moat

Dominant global scale and a massive brand portfolio (Johnnie Walker, Guinness, Baileys, Smirnoff, Tanqueray), with a particularly strong leadership position in the gin category.

Recent developments

AI Discovery Gap: Ranked second in GEO visibility tests, suggesting underutilization of brand equity in emerging GenAI discovery channels.
Portfolio Breadth: Benefits from a diverse portfolio that makes it a default recommendation for cocktail-related queries.
Operational: Paused production of Roe Co Irish whiskey brand in mid-2025.

Investment risks / red flags

AI Visibility: Potential for competitors with better "Generative Engine Optimization" (GEO) to capture the next generation of consumers (Gen Z).
Valuation: Broad-market appeal typically leads to lower valuation multiples compared to specialized ultra-premium peers.

Financials

Revenue	GBP 19.64B	Revenue growth	-1.70%
EBITDA	GBP 6.43B	Gross margin	59.82%
Operating margin	27.04%	Profit margin	8.84%
Revenue / share	GBP 8.83	Return on equity	14.99%
Return on assets	7.48%	Operating cash flow	GBP 4.39B
Free cash flow	GBP 2.57B	Total cash	GBP 1.78B
Total debt	GBP 22.20B	Debt / equity	171.34
Current ratio	1.60

Classification

Thematic exposure	European Distillers and Vintners
Related companies	Pernod Ricard SA

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Diageo Plc

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Last updated: Aug 10, 2026

Consumer Staples

Current price: GBP 16.46 · Sep 22, 2026· GBP

TBI Multi Score14

Theme Exposure

European Distillers and Vintners

Related Peers

Pernod Ricard SA

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Business description

The world's largest alcoholic beverage producer, operating a global portfolio encompassing whisky, vodka, rum, tequila, gin, and beer across approximately 180 countries.

Competitive moat

Dominant global scale and a massive brand portfolio (Johnnie Walker, Guinness, Baileys, Smirnoff, Tanqueray), with a particularly strong leadership position in the gin category.

Recent developments

AI Discovery Gap: Ranked second in GEO visibility tests, suggesting underutilization of brand equity in emerging GenAI discovery channels.
Portfolio Breadth: Benefits from a diverse portfolio that makes it a default recommendation for cocktail-related queries.
Operational: Paused production of Roe Co Irish whiskey brand in mid-2025.

Investment risks / red flags

AI Visibility: Potential for competitors with better "Generative Engine Optimization" (GEO) to capture the next generation of consumers (Gen Z).
Valuation: Broad-market appeal typically leads to lower valuation multiples compared to specialized ultra-premium peers.

Market Data

Source: mkts.io · Sep 22, 2026, 14:00 UTC

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)28.38

P/E (Fwd)12.38

Dividend2.76%

Beta0.32

52W HighGBP 19.04

52W LowGBP 12.96

Analyst Consensus

Buy

Strong Buy2Buy11Hold8Sell122 analysts

Consensus TargetGBP 20.23

+22.9% upside

Calendar Events

Next EarningsAug 6, 2026

Ex-DividendOct 15, 2026

Financials

RevenueGBP 19.64B

Rev Growth-1.70%

Gross Margin59.82%

Op Margin27.04%

Profit Margin8.84%

EBITDAGBP 6.43B

ROA7.48%

ROE14.99%

Rev/ShareGBP 8.83

Total CashGBP 1.78B

Total DebtGBP 22.20B

D/E Ratio171.34

Free Cash FlowGBP 2.57B

Op Cash FlowGBP 4.39B

Current Ratio1.60

Forward Estimates

Period	EPS Est	Rev Est
0q	—	GBP 0.00
+1q	—	GBP 0.00
0y	1.67	GBP 19.15B
+1y	1.78	GBP 19.38B

Earnings

Annual

2023

Rev GBP 21.81BEarn GBP 4.76B

2024

Rev GBP 20.27BEarn GBP 3.87B

2025

Rev GBP 20.25BEarn GBP 2.35B

2026

Rev GBP 19.64BEarn GBP 1.74B

Rating Changes

Date	Firm	Action	To
Apr 20, 2020	RBC Capital	down	Sector Perform