Diageo plc
DEOConsumer DefensiveNASDAQBeverages - Wineries & Distilleries · Last scanned Oct 24, 2026
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Daily timeframeDiageo plc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the production, marketing, and distribution of alcoholic beverages in North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America and Caribbean, and. With a market capitalization of $53.37B, it sits in large-cap territory. It offers beer, scotch, gin, vodka, rum, liqueur, raki, wine, cachaça, tequila, brandy, and Chinese white spirit beverages, as well as Irish, Canadian, Chinese US, and Indian whisky.
Market Cap
$53.37B
Beta
0.35
P/E (TTM)
30.76
P/E (Fwd)
13.35
EPS (TTM)
$3.12
EPS (Fwd)
$7.19
ROE
15.0%
ROA
7.5%
Cash
$1.78B
Total Debt
$22.20B
Free CF
$2.57B
52W Change
-0.3%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where DEO stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 20, 2026 close, DEO finished 12.83% above its 150-day moving average ($82.86) and 11.09% above its 200-day moving average ($84.16). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is DEO overbought or oversold?
At the October 20, 2026 close, DEO's RSI(14) was 77.3, in overbought territory (above 70). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
Diageo plc carries $22.20B in total debt against $1.78B in cash reserves — debt is roughly 12.5x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. Annual free cash flow of $2.57B supports ongoing capital allocation decisions and provides a cushion against unexpected expenses or downturns. Return on equity stands at 15.0%, which is decent for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. An ROA of 7.5% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $20.55B (2023) to $19.64B (2026).
With a beta below 0.7, Diageo plc typically sees smaller price swings than the overall market, offering a degree of stability during turbulent periods. Diageo plc carries a heavier debt load relative to its cash position, which introduces financial risk that investors should weigh. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing DEO's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.