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.