Analysts’ Weekly Ratings Changes for Diageo (DEO)

Several brokerages have updated their recommendations and price targets on shares of Diageo (NYSE: DEO) in the last few weeks:

• 10/26/2026 – Diageo had its price target raised by Morgan Stanley from $76.00 to $83.00. They now have an “underweight” rating on the stock.
• 10/15/2026 – Diageo had its “sell (d)” rating reaffirmed by Weiss Ratings.
• 10/14/2026 – Diageo had its “neutral” rating reaffirmed by Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft.
• 10/13/2026 – Diageo had its “neutral” rating reaffirmed by JPMorgan Chase & Co..
• 10/13/2026 – Diageo had its “buy” rating reaffirmed by Jefferies Financial Group.
• 10/13/2026 – Diageo had its “buy” rating reaffirmed by Sanford C. Bernstein.
• 10/8/2026 – Diageo had its “neutral” rating reaffirmed by UBS Group.
• 10/5/2026 – Diageo was upgraded by Zacks Research from “hold” to “strong-buy”.

Diageo Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, December 3rd. Stockholders of record on Friday, October 16th will be given a dividend of $1.20 per share. This represents a dividend yield of 252.0%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, October 16th.

Diageo plc is a global beverage-alcohol company headquartered in London, England. It develops, produces, markets and distributes spirits, beer and ready-to-drink beverages through a portfolio of well-known international and regional brands.

Its brands include Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal and Bulleit whiskies; Smirnoff, Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas; Captain Morgan rum; Don Julio and Casamigos tequila; Tanqueray gin; Baileys liqueur; and Guinness stout. The company sells products through retail, hospitality and e-commerce channels, serving consumers in markets across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Africa and other regions.

Diageo was formed in 1997 through the merger of Grand Metropolitan and Guinness.