Diageo share price slips again as DGE traders eye China options and next results
London, Jan 16, 2026, 09:17 GMT — Regular session Diageo’s shares slipped 0.7% to 1,667.5 pence in early London trading Friday, following a 0.8% decline the previous day. The stock fluctuated between 1,658.5 and 1,671.0 pence. (Investing.com) The move is significant as Diageo has turned into a trade shaped by headlines. Investors are focused on how fast management can reduce debt amid weakening demand in key markets, and if asset sales might shoulder some of the burden. Chief executive Sir Dave Lewis, who stepped into the role on Jan. 1, acknowledged the group faces “headwinds” but also “significant opportunities.” (www.diageo.com)