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DGEAF

Diageo plc

DGEAF

Consumer Defensive · Stock · semiannual payer

$21.55

Fairly valued · +2% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

2.76%

Annual Dividend

$0.60

Payout Ratio

107%

5-Yr Growth

-2.5%

Ex-Date

Oct 15, 2026

Frequency

Semiannual

Summary

As of September 2026, Diageo plc (DGEAF) yields 2.76% ($0.60 per share annually), with a blended fair-value estimate of $21.90 — +2% upside, so it screens as fairly valued. Dividend safety grade: D (49/100).

Is DGEAF a good dividend stock?

Mixed

Diageo plc (DGEAF) pays a semiannual dividend yielding 2.76% ($0.60/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of D. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.

Advantages

    Risks

    • Cut its dividend in 2022
    • Elevated payout ratio (107%)
    • Dividend has been shrinking, not growing
    • Share price is down over the past 5 years
    • Below-average dividend safety score

    Key Data

    Dividend Yield
    2.76%
    Payout Ratio
    107%
    Annual Dividend
    $0.60
    5-Yr Avg Growth
    -2.5%
    Ex-Dividend Date
    Oct 15, 2026
    Years of Growth
    0
    Frequency
    semiannual
    Beta
    0.32
    Market Cap
    $47.9B
    P/E Ratio
    27.6
    5-Yr Total Return
    -57%
    52-Week Range
    $17.85 – $25.90
    Dividend Safety
    D · 49/100
    Ever Cut?
    Yes (2022)
    DGEAF ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Oct 15, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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