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Diageo share price set for a key week as spirits glut report and insider buys hit DGE

Diageo share price set for a key week as spirits glut report and insider buys hit DGE

Diageo shares closed Friday at 1,655.5 pence, down 1.37% and about 35% below their 52-week high, as traders reacted to reports of record unsold spirits inventories. Chief commercial officer Dayalan Nayager bought nearly 29,000 shares, while smaller insider purchases were disclosed. Diageo will report interim results on Feb. 25. China remains a pressure point, with asset sales under consideration.
18 January 2026
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Diageo shares jump on China asset-sale report as investors eye Feb results

Diageo shares jump on China asset-sale report as investors eye Feb results

Diageo shares rose about 2% to 1,708.5 pence in early London trading after Bloomberg reported the company may sell its China operations. The spirits group controls a majority stake in Sichuan Shuijingfang via Swellfun, now valued near $2.7 billion. Investors await Diageo’s Feb. 25 interim results for updates on cash flow and debt.
13 January 2026
Diageo shares rise as Kenya court keeps $2.3bn Asahi deal moving

Diageo shares rise as Kenya court keeps $2.3bn Asahi deal moving

Diageo shares rose about 1.4% in early London trading after a Kenyan court allowed regulatory reviews to proceed on its planned $2.3 billion sale of East African Breweries to Asahi. The court paused the deal’s final steps until Jan. 20. The case stems from a challenge by Bia Tosha Distributors. Diageo will report interim results on Feb. 25.
12 January 2026
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Diageo Shares Jump on $2.3bn Asahi Deal: What Today’s Kenya Exit Means for a Turnaround, Dividends and the £16 “Value” Debate

Diageo Shares Jump on $2.3bn Asahi Deal: What Today’s Kenya Exit Means for a Turnaround, Dividends and the £16 “Value” Debate

Diageo agreed to sell its 65% stake in East African Breweries to Asahi for $2.3 billion, with the deal expected to close in the second half of 2026 pending approvals. The transaction will reduce Diageo’s leverage by about 0.25x. Diageo shares rose 2.3% after the announcement. The company will retain brand presence in East Africa through long-term licensing agreements.
17 December 2025
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Diageo Shares Jump After $2.3bn Asahi Deal: Guinness Owner Sells East African Breweries Stake as Turnaround Debate Intensifies

Diageo Shares Jump After $2.3bn Asahi Deal: Guinness Owner Sells East African Breweries Stake as Turnaround Debate Intensifies

Diageo agreed to sell its 65% stake in East African Breweries to Asahi Group for about $2.3 billion, with completion expected in the second half of 2026. The deal values EABL at $4.8 billion. Diageo shares rose to around 1,720p in London after the announcement but remain far below their 2022 peak of over 4,000p. Diageo will keep a regional presence through licensing agreements.
17 December 2025
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Diageo (DGE.L) Stock News Today: Guinness Maker Strikes $2.3bn Asahi Deal — What It Means for Diageo Shares on 17 December 2025

Diageo (DGE.L) Stock News Today: Guinness Maker Strikes $2.3bn Asahi Deal — What It Means for Diageo Shares on 17 December 2025

Diageo agreed to sell its 65% stake in East African Breweries to Japan’s Asahi for $2.3 billion in net proceeds. The deal, expected to close in the second half of 2026, will reduce Diageo’s leverage and includes long-term licensing for Guinness and other brands in the region. Diageo shares traded at 1,684.5 in London on December 17, up slightly from the previous close.
17 December 2025
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Diageo plc Stock (DGE.L, DEO) on 16 December 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, Price Targets, and What to Watch Next

Diageo plc Stock (DGE.L, DEO) on 16 December 2025: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, Price Targets, and What to Watch Next

Diageo shares traded at 1,675.8p in London and $88.92 in New York on December 16, 2025, after a volatile year. Fitch Ratings plans to withdraw its rating on Diageo by January 15. Workers at the Belfast packaging site voted to resume strike action, but Diageo expects no disruption to Guinness supply. Analyst sentiment remains mixed following recent downgrades and price-target cuts.
16 December 2025
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Diageo plc Stock (DGE.L) Update: Share Price Rebound, Fresh News, Analyst Forecasts and the Week Ahead (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

Diageo plc Stock (DGE.L) Update: Share Price Rebound, Fresh News, Analyst Forecasts and the Week Ahead (Updated 14 Dec 2025)

Diageo shares closed at 1,664p on Friday, rebounding nearly 5% from a midweek 52-week low. The move follows headlines on renewed strike action at the Belfast packaging site, with Diageo stating Guinness supply will not be disrupted over Christmas. The company also opened a new Guinness experience site in London’s Covent Garden. Diageo stock remains about 36% below its 52-week high.
14 December 2025
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Diageo share price today (11 December 2025): stock hovers near 52‑week lows as ‘Drastic Dave’ prepares turnaround

Diageo share price today (11 December 2025): stock hovers near 52‑week lows as ‘Drastic Dave’ prepares turnaround

Diageo shares closed at 1,602p in London on December 11, just above a 12-month low and far below last year’s high. The New York ADR hit a new 52-week low near $86 this week. The stock has slumped after weak 2025 results, a profit warning, and soft demand in the US and China. Dave Lewis will take over as CEO in January 2026, briefly lifting shares but not reversing the downtrend.
11 December 2025
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Diageo plc Stock Hits 52‑Week Lows: What Belfast Strikes, Profit Warning and a New CEO Mean for DGE/DEO in December 2025

Diageo plc Stock Hits 52‑Week Lows: What Belfast Strikes, Profit Warning and a New CEO Mean for DGE/DEO in December 2025

Diageo shares hit new 52-week lows on both the London and New York exchanges, with DGE closing at 1,602.5p and DEO falling to $85.71 on December 9. Around 90 workers at Diageo’s Belfast packaging site began renewed strike action on December 10 after rejecting a pay offer. The company says Guinness supply will not be disrupted over Christmas. Diageo’s stock is down nearly 30% in 2025.
10 December 2025
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Diageo plc (DGE, DEO) Stock on 5 December 2025: UBS Downgrade, CEO Shake-Up and What the Latest Forecasts Signal

Diageo plc (DGE, DEO) Stock on 5 December 2025: UBS Downgrade, CEO Shake-Up and What the Latest Forecasts Signal

Diageo shares closed at 1,682p in London on 4 December, down nearly 31% year-to-date and near a 12-month low. UBS downgraded the stock to Neutral on 5 December, citing persistent U.S. spirits weakness and further downside risks. Diageo cut its full-year guidance last month after reporting a 2.2% drop in Q1 net sales.
5 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Opening Preview, 5 December 2025: FTSE 100, BoE Cut Bets, Construction Slump and US Data in Focus

UK Stock Market Opening Preview, 5 December 2025: FTSE 100, BoE Cut Bets, Construction Slump and US Data in Focus

The FTSE 100 closed Thursday at 9,711, up 0.2%, led by gains in aerospace, defence, and financials, while Diageo and AJ Bell dropped sharply. UK equity funds saw £3 billion in outflows in November, marking a sixth consecutive month of net selling. The S&P Global/CIPS construction PMI fell to 39.4 in November, its lowest since May 2020, with job cuts accelerating across the sector.
4 December 2025
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