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Diageo ( (GB:DGE) ) has provided an announcement.
Diageo has disclosed that its chair, Sir John Manzoni, purchased 397 ordinary shares in the company on 12 January 2026 under an arrangement with the company, at a price of £16.49 per share on the London Stock Exchange. The transaction, reported in line with UK Market Abuse Regulation requirements, marginally increases the chair’s equity stake and may be seen as a modest signal of confidence in the business from a key board-level insider.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:DGE) stock is a Hold with a £1780.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Diageo stock, see the GB:DGE Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on GB:DGE Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:DGE is a Neutral.
Diageo’s overall stock score is driven by strong corporate events and a solid dividend yield. However, challenges in profitability margins, cash flow stability, and bearish technical indicators weigh on the score.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:DGE stock, click here.
More about Diageo
Diageo plc is a global drinks company best known for producing and distributing branded spirits, beers and other alcoholic beverages. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, it is a major player in the international premium drinks market, with a focus on owning and managing leading alcohol brands across multiple regions.
YTD Price Performance: 1.65%
Average Trading Volume: 5,457,547
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: £36.24B
See more insights into DGE stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

