Diageo Plc (DEO) Stock Forecast Oct. 16, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 16, 2026 (UTC) · Total · absolute moveSwitch to Alpha · NYSE
Diageo Plc (DEO) stock forecast summary
Our AI ranks Diageo Plc outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
Diageo Plc is a large-cap company with a market capitalization of $57.84B. It ranks number 3 by market capitalization among the 23 Beverages issuers in our coverage with a current forecast.
For DEO, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 43.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 18.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected absolute price move over the horizon, market included. This is the number a price target is built from. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +5.1%, buy ≥ +3.4%, sell < +1.8%, strong sell < +0.8% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-16 signals)
A free account shows the exact forecast, rating and rank of 3 tickers you follow, DEO included.
Follow DEO freeDEO price chart and AI forecast
How DEO ranks among 5184 stocks
90D Total forecasts of every company scored, cut into five relative ratings at the 15th, 35th, 65th and 85th percentiles (dashed lines).
Diageo Plc (DEO) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Beverages peers listed below that report each metric. Statement values were filed in GBP and are shown converted to USD (flows at the trailing twelve-month average rate, balances at the balance-sheet date rate).
Valuation & Market
| Metric | DEO | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $57.84B | 3/23 |
| P/E Ratio | 15.82x | 8/11 |
| EPS | $6.01 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $186.62 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | DEO | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROIC | 43.1% | 3/16 |
| Gross Margin | 71.6% | 3/22 |
| Operating Margin | 19.3% | 7/22 |
| EBT Margin | 17.0% | 9/22 |
| Tax Rate | 25.2% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | DEO | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.60x | 8/24 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.71x | 13/23 |
| D/E Ratio | 3.15x | 4/20 |
| Financial Leverage | 4.33x | 4/19 |
| Working Capital | $9.59B | 1/23 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | DEO | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $16.98B | 2/21 |
| OCF Growth YoY | 24.1% | 5/10 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | DEO | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 1.71x | 3/14 |
| Receivables Turnover | 19.7x | 3/14 |
| Inventory Turnover | 2.3x | 15/20 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 9.3x | 5/15 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 19 days | 12/14 |
| Days Inventory | 158 days | 6/20 |
| Payables Period | 105 days | 7/20 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 71 days | 6/13 |
Income Statement
| Metric | DEO | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $113.49B | 1/16 |
| Operating Income | $21.94B | 1/21 |
| R&D Expense | $316M | – |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $32.21B | 2/21 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | DEO | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 608M | – |
| EPS Growth | -9.6% | 8/10 |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions, converted from GBP)
| Total Current Assets | $25.46B | |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $2.98B | |
| Accounts Receivable | $5.87B | |
| Inventory | $14.22B | |
| Total Liabilities | $49.29B | |
| Short-term Debt | $6.39B |
DEO quarterly financials and insider trading
Diageo Plc (DEO) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Diageo Plc (Beverages): 25 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
Reveal all forecasts · See exact % predictions for all competitors
Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Total) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| DEO Diageo Plc | ▼ | $57.84B |
| KO Coca Cola Co | ▼ | $403.93B |
| PEP Pepsico Inc | ▼ | $179.47B |
| ABEV Ambev S.A. | ▼ | $51.86B |
| KDP Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. | ▼ | $47.11B |
| STZ Constellation Brands, Inc. | ▼ | $22.43B |
| BF-B Brown Forman Corp | ▼ | $13.25B |
| PRMB Primo Brands Corp | ▶ | $7.15B |
| COCO Vita Coco Company, Inc. | ▶ | $3.37B |
| WEST Westrock Coffee Co | ▼ | $824M |
| SUJA Suja Life, Inc. | ▶ | $274M |
| BRCC Brc Inc. | ▼ | $253M |
| BUDA Buda Juice, Inc. | ▶ | $94M |
| CWGL Crimson Wine Group, Ltd | ▲ | $87M |
| JSDA Jones Soda Co. | ▲ | $32M |
| SRXH Srx Global Inc. | ▼ | $23M |
| WVVI Willamette Valley Vineyards Inc | ▲ | $10M |
| MOJO Equator Beverage Co | ▲ | $8M |
| AMSS Amass Brands | ▼ | $4M |
| YHC Lqr House Inc. | ▼ | $2M |
| IPST Ip Strategy Holdings, Inc. | ▼ | $2M |
| EDVA Endovia Health Sciences, Inc. | ▼ | $940K |
| CIRX Cirtran Corp | ▶ | $130K |
| MALG Microalliance Group Inc. | ▼ | N/A |
| MDWK Mdwerks, Inc. | ▼ | N/A |
Where DEO sits on the market map
Diageo Plc (DEO) stock news
Loading...
Diageo Plc (DEO) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Diageo Plc (DEO) stock forecast?
Our AI ranks Diageo Plc outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
How accurate are Diageo Plc stock predictions?
For DEO, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 43.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 18.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Diageo Plc forecasts updated?
Diageo Plc forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 16, 2026.
Which companies are Diageo Plc's industry peers?
25 issuers in our coverage, DEO included, share the SEC industry code Beverages. The largest are: Coca Cola Co (KO), Pepsico Inc (PEP), Ambev S.A. (ABEV), Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (KDP), Constellation Brands, Inc. (STZ), Brown Forman Corp (BF-B).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.