NYSE:DEO

Diageo PLC (DEO)

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+1.28 (1.57%)
as of Jul 7, 2026, 7:17:34 pm Market Open.
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star iconJul 6, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 5 opinions in the last 12 months.

Diageo PLC is currently facing significant challenges in the liquor market, as reflected in recent expert reviews. A notable drop in sales, particularly in Agave products due to a legal issue, has forced the company to cut its dividend dramatically—one review mentions an 80% reduction. The trend of younger people consuming less alcohol is exacerbated by health concerns and competition from alternatives like cannabis. While some experts maintain a belief in the company’s premium branding strategy and potential for recovery under new leadership, the overall sentiment leans toward caution. The shift from growth through acquisitions to focusing on cost savings has led many analysts to suggest a re-evaluation of holdings in Diageo in favor of other consumer staples.

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Negative
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Overvalued
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Key brands are Guinness, Johnnie Walker, etc. Multiple is about 16 X next year's earnings. Likes the growth they are having in their spirits business throughout Asia.
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The world's biggest liquor company. Huge margins and huge cash flows. Regularly buy back large amounts of stock. Raise their dividend regularly.
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Undervalued. Management is making an effort to grow their existing brands. Lots of free cash flow. Good price.
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A British company. World's largest liquor/food company. Has over a quarter of the world's premium brand. Good defensive name. 7% organic growth. 3.5% yield. Throws off huge cash which it uses to buy back stock.
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World's largest liquor company. Bought a lot of the Seagrams' brands. Shows good annual growth in sales and earnings. Throws off lots of cash and uses the cash to increase dividends regularily, buy back shares and to make acquisitions. Not terribly expensive here.
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Likes the outlook for the spirits companies. He likes and owns Pernod (?). There seems to be a surge in demand for spitrits. The one big problem for these companies is the strong Euro. Believes the US$ is turning around, and if so, this is a good time to pick up the spirits companies.
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This is the world's largest liquor company. Liquor business gives much cash which helps to increase the dividend.
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World's largest liquor company. Owns most of the leading brands. A 10% grower with a 3½% yield. Throws off huge amounts of cash and uses it to increased dividends or buy back shares.
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Trades at 13.5 X multiple. 4.9% dividend. Well diversified. Good long term.
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