Diageo
About: 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.
Employees: 30,092
0
Funds holding %
of 7,372 funds
–
Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
31% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $71.6M | Put options by funds: $54.8M
20% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 121 | Existing positions closed: 101
17% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 6 [Q3] → 7 (+1) [Q4]
0.25% more ownership
Funds ownership: 2.74% [Q3] → 2.99% (+0.25%) [Q4]
1% less funds holding
Funds holding: 956 [Q3] → 950 (-6) [Q4]
7% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $8.47B [Q3] → $7.92B (-$556M) [Q4]
29% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 282 | Existing positions reduced: 397
Research analyst outlook
1 Wall Street Analyst provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$129
20%
upside
Avg. target
$129
20%
upside
High target
$129
20%
upside
1 analyst rating
0 positive
0%
1 neutral
100%
0 negative
0%
TD Cowen | 20%upside $129 | Hold Maintained | 8 Jan 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 15 articles about DEO published over the past 30 days
Neutral
Reuters
14 hours ago
Spirits giant Diageo suggests alternative to Trump's tariffs
Spirits giant Diageo has suggested the U.S. government consider tougher rules of origin requirements in trade agreements as an alternative to tariffs, a letter to the U.S. Trade Representative showed.
Positive
Proactive Investors
2 days ago
Don't buy into the Gen Z drinking myth, says leading investment bank; good news for Diageo
Barclays is pushing back against the idea that Gen Z has turned its back on alcohol. The investment bank says fears of a structural decline in drinking, particularly in the US, are overblown.
Positive
24/7 Wall Street
2 days ago
4 Warren Buffett Dividend Stocks Are Safe Havens During Stock Market Sell-Offs
If any investor has stood the test of time, it is Warren Buffett, and with good reason.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
2 days ago
“Get [There] Safe” Campaign by MADD Canada, Uber Canada and Diageo Canada Helps Torontonians Make Safe Choices This St. Patrick's Day
OAKVILLE, Ontario, March 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With St. Patrick's Day approaching, MADD Canada, Uber Canada and Diageo Canada are launching the national Get [There] Safe campaign in Toronto to reduce the risk of impaired driving. From March 14 at 9 a.m.
![“Get [There] Safe” Campaign by MADD Canada, Uber Canada and Diageo Canada Helps Torontonians Make Safe Choices This St. Patrick's Day](https://wsr-news.imgdelivr.io/HYYBf4rq.jpg?w=640&h=360)
Neutral
PRNewsWire
3 days ago
CROWN ROYAL RETURNS TO RODEOHOUSTON® AS AN OFFICIAL SPONSOR, CELEBRATING THE RICH ESSENCE OF RODEO STYLE
Driven by the spirit of generosity, the award-winning whisky teamed up with Houston icons Bun B and PURPLE BRAND co-founder Luke Cosby to debut a limited-edition collection honoring rodeo style HOUSTON , March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On Black Heritage Day (March 7), Crown Royal returned to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™, transforming the 2025 opening weekend into a defining moment in celebration of Houston culture. As an official RODEOHOUSTON® sponsor, the award-winning whisky brought the Crown Royal Saloon & Showroom back to NRG Park.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
3 days ago
MEET THE MOUTH-BLOWING FLAVOR THAT'LL MAKE YOUR TASTE BUDS DO BACKFLIPS: NEW CAPTAIN MORGAN SWEET CHILI LIME
Featuring Flavor That Refuses To Be Defined, Captain Morgan Sweet Chili Lime Is Now Available Nationwide NEW YORK, March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Welcome to the mind-blowing world of mouth-blowing flavor. New Captain Morgan Sweet Chili Lime delivers a one-of-a-kind taste, merging sweetness, zesty citrus flavors, and notes of subtle chili heat.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
4 days ago
Celebrating All Shot Callers: 21SEEDS & Danielle Robay Launch Shot Callers Game For Women's History Month
The 21SEEDS x Question Everything Shot Callers Game combines hilarious thought-provoking questions and effortless cocktails to create connections and meaningful memories NEW YORK , March 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today 21SEEDS, the award-winning, female-founded infused tequila brand, announces Shot Callers, a conversation card game created with E! and NBC media personality Danielle Robay, host of Hello Sunshine's The Bright Side and Question Everything.
Neutral
24/7 Wall Street
6 days ago
Americans Slash Spending: 5 High-Yield Dividend Consumer Staples Stocks Are Bulletproof
U.S. consumer spending collapsed in January, falling to lows not seen in almost four years.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 week ago
Introducing the Guinness Lovely Day Project
Guinness is looking for real stories of people coming together over pints. This St. Patrick's Day, share photos of your celebrations — and we might feature your story in our upcoming project.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
10 Dividend Aristocrat Bargains To Help You SWAN During This Trade War Turmoil
The trade war is causing market volatility, with stocks falling and bonds performing well as investors seek hedges against economic slowdown fears. Dividend aristocrats, particularly low-volatility, defensive ones, offer a stable investment strategy during trade war turmoil. They provide dependable income and lower downside risk. The recommended 10 low volatility dividend aristocrats include Johnson & Johnson, PepsiCo, and Kimberly-Clark, offering a 4% yield and strong long-term return potential.
Charts implemented using Lightweight Charts™