DEO - Diageo plc
| Previous Close | 143.96 |
| Open | 142.81 |
| Bid | 90.00 x 1000 |
| Ask | 0.00 x 1100 |
| Day's Range | 141.34 - 142.84 |
| 52 Week Range | 131.22 - 151.31 |
| Volume | 539,951 |
| Avg. Volume | 364,534 |
| Market Cap | 86.329B |
| Beta (3Y Monthly) | 0.53 |
| PE Ratio (TTM) | 22.08 |
| EPS (TTM) | 6.40 |
| Earnings Date | N/A |
| Forward Dividend & Yield | 4.20 (2.97%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | 2018-08-09 |
| 1y Target Est | 156.32 |
Reuters Videos•last monthDiageo to sell 19 brands to Sazerac for $550 mln
The world's largest spirits company, Diageo, is selling 19 lower-end spirits brands to Sazerac for $550 million, to focus on its premium labels, including Johnnie Walker. Fred Katayama reports.
- Motley Fool•8 hours ago
These Distillers Should Gain as Whiskey's Popularity Grows
The brown spirit has never been more popular than it is now.
- Benzinga•yesterday
Macquarie: Diageo Poised For Higher American Sales, Market Share
After chatting with the British alcoholic beverage maker Diageo plc (NYSE: DEO )'s management, Macquarie Research maintained its bullish stance on the stock. The Analyst Analyst Caroline Levy maintains ...
Associated Press•3 days agoDiageo to build new whiskey distillery in Kentucky
Spirits giant Diageo is taking a deeper plunge into bourbon and American whiskey production with plans for a new distillery in Kentucky. The $130 million venture includes plans to build a distillery and warehousing on an approximately 144-acre site at Lebanon in Marion County, the company said Thursday. Diageo officials said the goal is to start production in 2021.
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- Simply Wall St.•3 days ago
Diageo plc (LON:DGE) Insiders Increased Their Holdings
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- Reuters•4 days ago
Activist fund Elliott set to shake up drinks giant Pernod
LONDON/PARIS (Reuters) - Elliott Management has built up a stake in Pernod Ricard and called on the family-backed French drinks company to boost profit margins and improve returns for investors. Elliott said on Wednesday its stake in Pernod Ricard was just over 2.5 percent, its first holding in a French blue-chip, worth around 930 million euros ($1.05 billion). The fund also said it had met Pernod Chairman and CEO Alexandre Ricard to discuss the way ahead.
- The Wall Street Journal•4 days ago
[$$] Elliott Can't Pick a Fight With Pernod Ricard
’s fund has built a $1.1 billion stake in the owner of Jameson Whiskey and Absolut Vodka. Pernod is no basket case. Its sales increased 10% in the latest quarter versus the comparable quarter of 2017, stripping out currency and portfolio changes--better than Diageo managed.
Bloomberg•4 days agoHey Elliott, Guinness Is Good for You
If Elliott wants to shake up a drinks group, Diageo Plc is a better candidate. The activist’s argument for Pernod is that its revenue growth isn't being matched by a sufficient uplift in profit. Consequently, the operating margin is 5 percentage points short of Diageo's.
Reuters•4 days agoActivist fund Elliott set to shake up drinks giant Pernod
LONDON/PARIS (Reuters) - Elliott Management has taken a stake in Pernod Ricard (PERP.PA) and wants the family-backed French drinks company to try to improve its performance via cost cuts and a potential merger with a rival. Elliott said on Wednesday its stake in Pernod Ricard was just over 2.5 percent, its first holding in a French blue-chip, worth around 930 million euros (837.2 million pounds). The fund also said it had met Pernod Chairman and CEO Alexandre Ricard to discuss the way ahead.
- Financial Times•5 days ago
[$$] Hedge fund Elliott builds €1bn stake in Pernod Ricard
in an attempt to push the French drinks group to improve margins and corporate governance that drew a frosty response from the French government. Shares in Pernod, the world’s second-biggest spirits group, closed 5.9 per cent higher after Elliott chose to reveal it had amassed a stake of more than 2.5 per cent, now worth about €1bn.
- PR Newswire•6 days ago
Diageo North America Receives A 2018 Supply & Demand Chain Executive Green Supply Chain Award
Diageo recognized for second consecutive year for achieving sustainability goals within its operations and supply chain NORWALK, Conn. , Dec. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Diageo North America, a global leader ...
- PR Newswire•9 days ago
Bulleit Taps Next Generation Technology To 3D Print The Bar And Cocktail Experience Of The Future In Latest Frontier Works Project
OAKLAND, Calif., Dec. 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- In recent years, Bulleit Frontier Whiskey has partnered with its friends on the cultural frontier to create awe-inspiring projects through its Frontier Works platform. From the first ever tattoo billboard collaboration, to the rebirth of neon, and let's not forget the groundbreaking impression art works, Bulleit Frontier Works is a series of projects and collaborations with modern cultural creators. Last night, Bulleit took it to the next level by uniting art, design, cocktails, music, new age lighting and next generation technology to unveil its latest Frontier Work – The Bulleit 3D Printed Frontier- a series of private, invite-only events held at the historic Sixteenth Street Station in Oakland. The magic of The Bulleit 3D Printed Frontier is found in the deep collaboration with some of culture's most inspiring, boundary breaking artists and makers.
- Motley Fool•14 days ago
Diageo Makes Its Move to Dominate Premium Spirits
Already the world's biggest distiller, Diageo only wants to sell the best.
- Zacks•16 days ago
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- PR Newswire•17 days ago
Captain Morgan and Chief Party Officer Adam Devine Are Bringing Their Yuletide Joy To Your Holiday Party for the Ultimate Captain's Night In!
YOUR CITY, USA, Nov. 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- It isn't a holiday party until you add Captain Morgan and Adam Devine, so this season, they're hitting up (er, crashing) one lucky house party for the person with the most holiday cheer. Before they set off on this merry adventure, they must identify someone who conveys the Captain's sense of fun and they're turning to Captain Morgan fans for help. Adult party throwers (21 years and older) can tell us why Captain Morgan and Adam need to "crash" their house party by following and commenting on the Captain Morgan brand's Instagram account, @CaptainMorganUSA, and using the hashtag #CaptainsNightInContest.
- Motley Fool•18 days ago
This Might Be the Most Anticipated Marijuana Deal of 2019
This $88 billion beverage giant was rumored to be looking for a cannabis partner earlier this year.
- Simply Wall St.•23 days ago
Is Diageo plc’s (LON:DGE) CEO Paid At A Competitive Rate?
In 2013 Ivan Menezes was appointed CEO of Diageo plc (LON:DGE). This analysis aims first to contrast CEO compensation with other large companies. Next, we’ll consider growth that the business Read More...
- Barrons.com•last month
Crunch Time for Brexit: What U.S. Investors Need to Know
Theresa May’s plan to exit the European Union looks troubled, and the speculation about what could come next has been frenzied. Yet U.K. multinationals and some other British stocks still look attractive.
- Simply Wall St.•last month
Here’s What Diageo plc’s (LON:DGE) P/E Ratio Is Telling Us
This article is written for those who want to get better at using price to earnings ratios (P/E ratios). We’ll show how you can use Diageo plc’s (LON:DGE) P/E ratio Read More...
- PR Newswire•last month
Diageo North America Announces 2018 Supplier Awards
Diageo honors top performing supply partners at 8th annual gala BALTIMORE , Nov. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Diageo North America, a global leader in beverage alcohol, announced its 2018 Supplier Awards during ...
- Zacks•last month
Stock Market News For Nov 13, 2018
U.S. stock markets plunged on Monday as record drop in shares of Apple and Goldman Sachs, and precipitous decline of crude oil price significantly dented investor confidence
- Zacks•last month
Diageo to Offload 19 Brands to Sazerac, Can This Aid Growth?
Diageo (DEO) agrees to sell its 19 brands, including Seagram's VO whiskey, to Sazerac for a total consideration of $550 million.
- The Wall Street Journal•last month
[$$] Diageo to Sell 19 Brands Amid Focus on Premium Spirits
LONDON—Diageo PLC is selling a portfolio of 19 brands, including Seagram’s VO whiskey and cinnamon schnapps Goldschläger, to Sazerac Co. for $550 million as it pivots toward premium brands and higher-growth products. The world’s largest liquor maker, which owns Johnnie Walker whisky and Tanqueray gin, said Monday it would return net proceeds of about £340 million ($441 million) to investors through share buybacks. Diageo hired bankers earlier this year to sell the portfolio, which also includes Myers’s rum, Popov vodka and Romana Sambuca.
- TheStreet.com•last month
Guinness Maker Diageo Sells Off 19 Brands for $550 Million
-- maker of drinks Guinness and Captain Morgan -- is selling off 19 brands to family owned alcoholic beverage maker Sazerac for up to $550 million. Among the brands Diageo is selling are big name beverages Seagram's VO, Seagram's 83, Seagram's Five Star, Myers's, Parrot Bay, Romana Sambuca, Popov, Yukon Jack, Goldschlager, Stirrings, The Club, Scoresby, Black Haus, Peligroso, Relska, Grind, Piehole, Booth's and John Begg.
