DEO Diageo plc

Johnnie Walker’s new Blue Label Indian Festive Blend puts Diageo (LSE:DGE) back in focus as investors consider how limited edition releases and premium whisky craftsmanship relate to the wider spirits portfolio. For investors watching Diageo, recent price action has been mixed. The 1-day share price return of 0.87% and 90-day gain of 5.63% sit against a 30-day share price decline of 4.97%, while total shareholder return has fallen 5.80% over the past year and dropped more sharply over three...

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The proportion of Scotch malt in the blend has been increased by 30% to deliver a “smoother, richer taste”, Diageo India said.

Diageo’s move into ‘mid-strength’ spirits could provide momentum to the emerging product area – and another challenge to under-pressure winemakers.

Diageo hires WPP’s finance chief, Endava places CFO on leave amid accounting investigation and Adyen taps Klarna's chief financial officer.

A chartered accountant who is also a KPMG alum, Joanne Wilson won’t take Diageo’s CFO seat until next year, the company said.

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CEO Sir Dave Lewis said now “is the right time for this change” as Nik Jhangiani set to depart as finance chief in new year.

The spirits company named Wilson to succeed Nik Jhangiani—who was also interim CEO last year—at some point in 2027.

The new boss of Diageo has hired his former Tesco colleague to help drive a turnaround at the Guinness maker.

The spirits company named Wilson to succeed Nik Jhangiani—who was also interim CEO last year—at some point in 2027.

The finance chief of London-listed marketing services group WPP is quitting in the middle of its turnaround to be reunited with her former Tesco colleague, the Diageo chief executive Sir Dave Lewis. Sky News has learnt that Diageo was on Tuesday finalising the appointment of Joanne Wilson as its new chief financial officer.

Diageo (LSE:DGE) brand Johnnie Walker has released a limited edition Black Label bottle created with pop artist Sabrina Carpenter. The special release coincides with Carpenter's new album and aligns with her ongoing ambassador role for the whisky label. The collectible bottle is being promoted alongside the artist's global tour, targeting fans through music themed branding and packaging. This Sabrina Carpenter Johnnie Walker Black Label tie up is only one element of what is changing around...

Tightening regulations for plastic and a renewed recycling push have consumer brands rethinking their packaging.

Tightening regulations for plastic and a renewed recycling push have consumer brands rethinking their packaging.

Supplies of Johnnie Walker and Bell’s whisky face disruption as more than 100 workers at Diageo’s biggest Scottish distillery prepare to go on strike.

The Unite union has published the plans for industrial action at the spirits group’s distillery in Cameronbridge in Scotland.

Unite members are set to take action at the Cameronbridge distillery in Fife as part of a dispute over jobs.

A whisky war has broken out with Scotland after English single malts were given protected status.

Diageo’s move to offload its stake in East African Breweries, announced in December, has cleared an important hurdle.

The U.S. trade war with Canada could create an opening for American-made whey protein, whisky, beer, and motorcycles.

The U.S. trade war with Canada could create an opening for American-made whey protein, whisky, beer, and motorcycles.

European indexes were mixed in quiet early trade. Healthcare and consumer-facing stocks struggled, though AI-related stocks gained.

Diageo stock has had a difficult few years, yet the current valuation checks send mixed signals, with the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) estimate pointing to a sizeable discount while market based multiples look much closer to fair value. Investors now have to weigh a sharply weaker share price history against what this new pricing might imply for the company’s long term earnings power. Over the past 5 years Diageo shares have declined 46.5%, which leaves the stock trading far below where long...

Diageo (LSE:DGE) is cutting 305 roles at its North America headquarters as part of a new cost saving and turnaround plan under its recently appointed CEO. The reduction in headcount is described by the company as a material change in its largest market rather than routine cost trimming. Management has framed the move as an effort to reshape Diageo's operating model and support its wider turnaround vision. This kind of restructuring is not unique to Diageo, so it can be useful to compare it...

Diageo (LSE:DGE) has overhauled its long term incentive plan, reducing ESG metrics in management bonuses and instead focusing on earnings per share, cumulative cash flow and adjusted return on invested capital from the 2027 financial year. Set against a 1-day share price decline of 1.57% and a 7-day share price return down 2.06%, Diageo’s 30-day and 90-day share price returns of 1.90% and 11.47% suggest improving short term momentum, although the 1-year total shareholder return down 14.76%...

European equities traded in the US as American depositary receipts were edging higher late Thursday

The Johnnie Walker distiller has already reduced its workforce by almost 2,000 people in its last financial year.

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Diageo introduced ESG performance metrics into its long-term incentive scheme six years ago.

Guinness maker Diageo has stripped responsible drinking and diversity targets from bosses’ bonuses after Sir Dave Lewis launched a radical turnaround of the struggling beverages giant.

It’s the corporate equivalent of ordering too much alcohol for a party where half the guests turn out to be dry. Except with billions of dollars at stake.

In its Annual Report 2026 released on August 18, Diageo plc (NYSE:DEO) revealed that it had an average of 27,938 full-time employees by the end of June, indicating a decline of more than 6% from the 29,860 workers a year ago. The cuts are part of the company’s new CEO Dave ​Lewis’ broader restructuring efforts, […]

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Diageo's (DEO) plan to revive sales growth through cost savings and a comprehensive retooling of the

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The beverage giant is spending $1.2 billion to reshape its business as sales weaken in its biggest market.

SAM faces broad-based volume declines and cost pressures, but brand investments and newer products offer potential growth avenues.

European equities traded in the US as American depositary receipts were trending higher late Friday

Diageo (LSE:DGE) has moved into the spotlight after its Crown Royal brand launched a limited edition collaboration with Juicy Couture that links flavored whiskies to Y2K themed fashion items and packaging. See our latest analysis for Diageo. After a tough multi year run in which Diageo’s 5 year total shareholder return declined 43.86%, the recent 30 day share price return of 9.95% and £17.235 latest share price suggest improving short term momentum. Cost cuts, earnings updates and brand...

Diageo’s share price has fallen roughly 44% over the past five years, yet a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) estimate currently points to the stock trading at a sizeable discount to its intrinsic value, while broader valuation checks paint more of a mixed picture than a clear bargain. The roughly 43.9% share price decline over five years suggests investors have marked Diageo down heavily relative to its past positioning. The new cost cutting program under CEO Sir Dave Lewis can support margins and...

Diageo (LSE:DGE) is cutting nearly 2,000 jobs worldwide as part of a major restructuring under new CEO Sir Dave Lewis. The reduction represents over 6% of Diageo's global workforce and includes structural and leadership changes across the business. The company plans to redirect savings from the cuts into areas it views as higher growth within its global portfolio of drinks brands. Investors are watching how the new cost focus and organisational overhaul influence Diageo's long term...

The Guinness owner said its headcount has declined by more than 6% as it prepares a $1 billion savings plan.

The steepest regional reduction in the last 12 months came in Africa.

Guinness’s owner cut nearly 2,000 jobs last year as its new chief executive, Sir Dave Lewis, gutted spending.

Guinness’s owner cut nearly 2,000 jobs last year as its new chief executive, Sir Dave Lewis, gutted spending.

A company spokesperson said Diageo had "taken appropriate measures to align our products fully with the revised requirements".