Diageo plc (DEO)
Dividend History
Investors can expect a dividend payout of $2.52 per share, scheduled to be distributed in 75 days on December 4, 2025
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 4, 2025 | $2.52 | 2025-10-17 | 2025-10-17 |
| April 24, 2025 | $1.62 | 2025-02-28 | 2025-02-28 |
| October 17, 2024 | $2.52 | 2024-08-30 | 2024-08-30 |
| April 17, 2024 | $1.62 | 2024-02-29 | 2024-03-01 |
| October 17, 2023 | $2.39 | 2023-08-24 | 2023-08-25 |
Dividends Summary
- Diageo plc has issued 45 dividend payments over the past 22 years
- The most recent dividend was paid 149 days ago, on April 24, 2025
- The highest dividend payed out to investors during this period was $2.5192 per share
- The average dividend paid during this period was $1.53 per share.
Company News
The Advertising Club of New York has appointed five new members to its Board of Directors, including executives from Cadillac, Hearst Magazines, Hershey's, and other prominent media and marketing companies. Sophie Kelly from Diageo will serve as the new Board Chair, focusing on industry innovation and leadership.
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Diageo is considering selling or spinning off its iconic Guinness beer brand due to inflation and health concerns impacting the alcohol industry. 23andMe is looking to sell its telehealth unit Lemonaid Health. Several other companies, including Nikola, are also exploring sales or acquisitions.
Goldman Sachs downgraded Diageo PLC stock from Neutral to Sell, citing expectations of relative underperformance due to high earnings risks. The firm also reduced the price target, noting concerns over the sustainability of Diageo's share buyback program.
Diageo’s dividend has increased every year for more than 20 years, so it has an exceptional track record of progressive dividend growth.