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Diageo ( (DEO) ) has issued an update.
In December 2025, Diageo reported that as of 30 November 2025 its issued share capital comprised 2,432,425,480 ordinary shares, of which 206,012,972 were held in treasury, leaving 2,226,412,580 voting rights in circulation for regulatory disclosure purposes. Over the same month, the company disclosed several governance and shareholding developments: non-executive director Melissa Bethell took on an additional listed-company role as a non-executive director at The Magnum Ice Cream Company N.V., including chairing its remuneration committee and joining its audit committee from 8 December 2025, while Diageo’s interim CEO Nik Jhangiani, board chair Sir John Manzoni and other senior executives made small share purchases and awards under company share plans, signalling continued alignment of top management with shareholders as part of routine regulatory disclosures under UK market rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (DEO) stock is a Hold with a $1850.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Diageo stock, see the DEO Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on DEO Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, DEO is a Neutral.
Diageo’s overall stock score is primarily influenced by its financial performance and valuation. While the company shows strong revenue growth, challenges in profitability and leverage are significant concerns. The technical analysis indicates bearish momentum, which could impact short-term performance. The valuation is fair, with an attractive dividend yield, providing some support to the stock score.
To see Spark’s full report on DEO stock, click here.
More about Diageo
Diageo plc is a London-based global alcoholic beverages group, best known for its portfolio of premium spirits, beer and ready-to-drink brands. Listed in London and New York, the company operates across developed and emerging markets, where it targets growth through scale in international spirits and strong positions in key categories such as whisky, vodka, gin and beer.
Average Trading Volume: 1,602,678
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: $48.09B
See more data about DEO stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

