Beverages - Alcohol industry players face moderation trends and cost pressure, but premiumization, RTD cocktails and low/no-alcohol drinks offer growth paths.
Diageo plc (DEO) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q2
the combination of a 29.1% revenue contraction and a high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.77 suggests that the company's current valuation of 19.70x P/E does not adequately reflect the ongoing operational risks.
Diageo plc (DEO) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Diageo plc (DEO) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026Latest | Feb 25, 2026 | $3.80vs $3.67+3.5% | $10.5Bvs $4.3B+142.7% |
| Q3 2025 | Aug 5, 2025 | $0.76vs $2.48-69.4% | $9.4Bvs $9.4B+0.6% |
| Q4 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $3.47vs $4.25-18.4% | $10.9Bvs $10.7B+1.4% |
| Q3 2024 | Aug 6, 2024 | $2.97vs $2.85+4.2% | $9.3Bvs $9.2B+1.3% |
Recent stock market news and headlines for Diageo plc (DEO)
Beverages - Alcohol industry players face moderation trends and cost pressure, but premiumization, RTD cocktails and low/no-alcohol drinks offer growth paths.
New Diageo PLC (LSE:DGE) boss Dave Lewis' long-awaited strategy update next month is unlikely to remove investor concerns over its biggest market, with UBS arguing expectations for a recovery in US spirits remain too optimistic. In a preview ahead of the drinks group's capital markets day in August, the bank said investors were focused on whether management would reset profit and margin expectations for the 2027 financial year as it attempts to revive sales in North America.
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DEO faces weak demand, lower guidance and macro pressure, while innovation in RTDs, Guinness and new flavors aims to defend share and support recovery.

BF.B is banking on premium whiskey, innovation and emerging-market growth, but weak developed-market demand and profit pressure cloud fiscal 2027.

Key metrics vs top competitors for Diageo plc (DEO)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $82.84 | $46.05B | 19.54 | -0.12% | 11.63% | 18.65% | 4.98% | |
| $136.88 | $23.38B | 14.24 | -10.47% | 20.14% | 22.3% | — | |
| $37.92 | $3.9B | -46.81 | 120.01% | -49.17% | -5.89% | — | |
| $183.16 | $1.96B | 18.52 | 3.69% | -2.92% | -7.3% | — | |
| $16.63 | $355.4M | -3.33 | -23.77% | -45.97% | -32.05% | — | |
| $2.65 | $13.2M | -4.14 | 53.74% | -1.99% | -1.12% | — |
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Diageo plc (DEO) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Diageo plc (DEO) reported $37.37B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 178% increase from $13.44B in 1997.
Diageo plc (DEO) saw revenue decline by 0.1% over the past year.
Yes, Diageo plc (DEO) is profitable, generating $5.49B in net income for fiscal year 2025 (11.6% net margin).
Yes, Diageo plc (DEO) pays a dividend with a yield of 4.98%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
Diageo plc (DEO) has a return on equity (ROE) of 18.6%. This is reasonable for most industries.
Diageo plc (DEO) generated $7.71B in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.