Beverage Industry 13 February 2026 - 13 May 2026

Diageo Shares Up as Guinness Gains Counter Weak U.S. Spirits
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Diageo Shares Up as Guinness Gains Counter Weak U.S. Spirits

Diageo shares traded higher on Tuesday, outpacing the FTSE 100 as some investors watched for signs that strong Guinness sales and new CEO Sir Dave Lewis’s early steps might help the group deal with weak U.S. spirits results. The stock changed hands at 1,571p/1,572p by 11:49 in London, up 19.5p, or 1.26%. The FTSE 100 added 0.73% at the same time, Barclays Smart Investor data showed. Data delayed by at least 15 minutes. That counts now as Diageo stretches its recent steadier streak, following a tough period for the Johnnie Walker and Don Julio producer. The shares finished at 1,552.50p on Monday, May 18, after closing at 1,529.50p on Friday and 1,500p on Thursday, according to share price data.
May 19, 2026
Diageo plc’s €700 Million Guinness Bet Opens in Ireland as U.S. Spirits Slump Bites
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Diageo plc’s €700 Million Guinness Bet Opens in Ireland as U.S. Spirits Slump Bites

KILDARE, Ireland, May 13, 2026, 16:02 Diageo plc has cut the ribbon on a nearly €300 million brewery in Newbridge, Co. Kildare, with another investment—about €400 million—already lined up for the same site. The company is putting its chips on Guinness and the zero-alcohol Guinness 0.0, even as its U.S. spirits arm faces ongoing challenges. Diageo says the next phase, Brewery 2, will more than double the site's current capacity, with construction kicking off in 2026.
May 13, 2026