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Diageo PLC ADR (DEO)



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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/28/2025: DEO (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
1 Year Target Price $119.57
1 Year Target Price $119.57
3 | Strong Buy |
1 | Buy |
2 | Hold |
1 | Sell |
1 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -24.69% | Avg. Invested days 25 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 62.32B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 26.52 | 1Y Target Price 119.57 |
Price to earnings Ratio 26.52 | 1Y Target Price 119.57 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 8 | Beta 0.26 | 52 Weeks Range 96.45 - 140.60 | Updated Date 08/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 96.45 - 140.60 | Updated Date 08/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 3.69% | Basic EPS (TTM) 4.23 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-08-05 | When Before Market | Estimate 2.8 | Actual 0.19 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 11.63% | Operating Margin (TTM) 27.33% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 7.55% | Return on Equity (TTM) 20.11% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 26.52 | Forward PE 12.03 | Enterprise Value 83274936629 | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.08 |
Enterprise Value 83274936629 | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.08 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 4.11 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 13.1 | Shares Outstanding 555584000 | Shares Floating 2213237043 |
Shares Outstanding 555584000 | Shares Floating 2213237043 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.1 | Percent Institutions 9.98 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Diageo PLC ADR

Company Overview
History and Background
Diageo PLC was formed in 1997 through the merger of Guinness and Grand Metropolitan. It has grown through acquisitions and organic growth to become a global leader in alcoholic beverages.
Core Business Areas
- North America: Includes the US and Canada. Key brands include Smirnoff, Crown Royal, and Johnnie Walker.
- Europe: Includes Western and Eastern Europe. Focus on spirits and beer, with brands like Guinness and Tanqueray.
- Asia Pacific: Growth market with a focus on premium spirits, including Johnnie Walker and local brands.
- Latin America and Caribbean: Emerging market with a focus on value and premium brands, including Cacique and Buchanan's.
- Africa: Emerging market with a focus on beer and spirits, including Guinness and local spirits.
Leadership and Structure
CEO: Debra Crew. Operates with a regional structure and brand-focused management.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Johnnie Walker: A globally recognized Scotch whisky brand. Controls significant market share of Scotch worldwide. Competitors include Chivas Regal (PDRDY), Dewar's (BAC), and Glenfiddich (private).
- Smirnoff: A leading vodka brand with a large global presence. Competitors include Absolut (Pernod Ricard), Grey Goose (BAC), and Tito's (private).
- Guinness: Iconic Irish stout beer. Strong market position in Ireland and the UK, growing internationally. Competitors include Murphy's Irish Stout and Beamish Stout (Heineken).
- Crown Royal: Canadian whisky, popular in North America. Competitors include Canadian Club (Beam Suntory) and Seagram's (Pernod Ricard).
- Baileys Irish Cream: A leading Irish Cream Liqueur, enjoying market leadership position globally. Competitors include Saint Brendan's Irish Cream Liqueur and Carolans Irish Cream (Campari).
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The alcoholic beverage industry is competitive, driven by consumer trends, regulatory changes, and distribution networks. Growth is seen in premium and craft spirits.
Positioning
Diageo PLC ADR is a leading global player with a strong portfolio of premium brands and a wide distribution network. It leverages scale and brand equity for competitive advantage.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global alcoholic beverages market is estimated to be over $1.5 trillion. Diageo is well-positioned with its portfolio to capture a significant share of the TAM, particularly in premium spirits and emerging markets.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong brand portfolio
- Global distribution network
- Significant market share
- Effective marketing and innovation
- Experienced management team
Weaknesses
- Exposure to regulatory risks
- Dependence on mature markets
- Currency exchange rate volatility
- High debt levels compared to peers
- Vulnerability to changing consumer preferences
Opportunities
- Growth in emerging markets
- Expansion of premium brands
- Innovation in new product categories
- Acquisitions of smaller brands
- E-commerce growth
Threats
- Increased competition
- Changing consumer tastes
- Economic downturns
- Regulatory restrictions
- Supply chain disruptions
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- ABEV
- BUD
- BF.B
- STZ
- PDRDY
Competitive Landscape
Diageo competes on brand strength, distribution reach, and innovation. It faces challenges from larger brewers in the beer market and smaller craft distilleries.
Major Acquisitions
Aviation American Gin
- Year: 2020
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 610
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Diageo's gin portfolio with a fast-growing brand popular among younger consumers.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical Growth Placeholder - Unable to provide exact figures without real-time access. Financial data will be added based on information availability.
Future Projections: Future Projections Placeholder - Unable to provide exact figures without real-time access. Financial data will be added based on information availability.
Recent Initiatives: Focus on premiumization, innovation, and expansion in emerging markets. Digital transformation efforts to enhance consumer engagement and e-commerce sales. Sustainability Initiatives to reduce carbon emissions.
Summary
Diageo is a strong company with a diverse portfolio and global presence. Its premium brands and effective marketing drive growth. However, it faces challenges from competition, regulatory changes, and shifting consumer preferences. Focus on innovation and emerging markets is crucial for sustained success.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
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- Industry analysis
- Market research reports
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice. Market conditions are subject to change.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Diageo PLC ADR
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters - | ||
IPO Launch date 1996-05-13 | Interim CEO & Director Mr. Manik Hiru Jhangiani CPA | ||
Sector Consumer Defensive | Industry Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries | Full time employees 29632 | Website https://www.diageo.com |
Full time employees 29632 | Website https://www.diageo.com |
Diageo plc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the production, marketing, and sale of alcoholic beverages in North America, the Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America and Caribbean, and the Africa. The company offers scotch, gin, vodka, rum, raki, liqueur, wine, tequila, Chinese white spirits, cachaça, and brandy, as well as beer, including cider and flavored malt beverages. It also provides Chinese, Canadian, Irish, American, and Indian whiskies, as well as flavored malt beverages, ready to drink, and non-alcoholic products. The company provides its products under the Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, SEEDLIP, DELEON, LAGAVULIN, 21 SEEDS, PIMM'S, Hop House 13 Lager, CACIQUE, KILKENNY, SHERIDAN'S, MORTLACH, J&B, Buchanan's, Smirnoff, Cîroc, Ketel One, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Don Julio, Casamigos, Tanqueray, Guinness, ROE & CO, TALISKER, THE SINGLETON, Shui Jing Fang, Yenì raki, McDowell's, Don Papa, Aviation American, Seagram's 7 Crown, Zacapa, Black Dog, Black & White, Signature, Royal Challenge, Godawan, Antiquity, Gordon's, Old Parr, Bundaberg, Bulleit, and Bell's brand names. The company was formerly known as Guinness plc and changed its name to Diageo plc in February 1998. The company was incorporated in 1886 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

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