Diageo plc (DEO)
Dividend History
Investors can expect a dividend payout of $2.52 per share, scheduled to be distributed in 30 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 194 days ago, on April 24, 2025
- The highest dividend payed out to investors during this period was $2.52 per share
- The average dividend paid during this period was $1.53 per share.
Company News
MADD Canada launched its annual Project Red Ribbon campaign to raise awareness about impaired driving during the holiday season, highlighting the tragic story of Rebecca Beatty, who was killed by a drunk driver in 2021. The campaign runs from November 1st to January 5th and aims to encourage safe transportation choices.
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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.