LSE:DGE 12 February 2026 - 10 June 2026

Diageo Shares Fall as Investors Wait for Lewis Strategy Update in August
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Diageo Shares Fall as Investors Wait for Lewis Strategy Update in August

Diageo shares fell 1.46% in London on Wednesday, closing at 1,486p after delayed retail quotes erased Tuesday’s gains. North American spirits sales continued to lag, offsetting stronger Guinness growth elsewhere. Fiscal third-quarter net sales rose 2.3% to $4.48 billion, but North America dropped by high single digits. Investors await Diageo’s fiscal 2026 results and strategy update on August 6.
June 10, 2026
Jefferies Boosts Diageo, U.S. Struggles Still Loom
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Jefferies Boosts Diageo, U.S. Struggles Still Loom

Diageo shares rose 0.6% to 1,504.0 pence in London trading after Jefferies raised its price target to 2,000 pence and reiterated a Buy rating. North American sales remain weak, down 9.4% in the latest quarter, with investors awaiting a strategy update on August 6.
June 8, 2026
Diageo Gains on World Cup, Still Faces U.S. Pressure
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Diageo Gains on World Cup, Still Faces U.S. Pressure

Diageo shares rose 1.49% to £14.95 in London on Friday as traders anticipated higher drinks sales during the FIFA World Cup, which starts June 11. The company reported a 9.4% sales drop in North America last quarter but saw strong Guinness demand in Britain and Ireland. The FTSE 100 closed up 0.07%. London markets are now shut for the weekend.
June 6, 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 rose 1.26% to 1,571p in London on Tuesday, outpacing the FTSE 100, after stronger Guinness demand and early actions by CEO Sir Dave Lewis. Third-quarter net sales increased 2.3% to $4.5 billion, with gains in Europe, Latin America, and Africa offsetting continued weakness in North America. Non-executive director John Rishton bought 3,274 shares at £15.27 each on May 18.
May 19, 2026
Diageo plc Shake-Up: Guinness Maker’s New CEO Cuts Top Ranks as U.S. Slump Bites
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Diageo plc Shake-Up: Guinness Maker’s New CEO Cuts Top Ranks as U.S. Slump Bites

Diageo is removing several senior executives, including North America chief marketing officer Ed Pilkington and Africa president Hina Nagarajan, as CEO Dave Lewis advances a turnaround plan, Bloomberg reported. The company will merge its Africa and Europe divisions, according to the Irish Times. The moves follow weak North American sales and a 28.9% drop in Diageo’s share price over the past year. Lewis will present a strategy update in August.
May 15, 2026