Diageo plc (DEO) Stock Forecast
DEO analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 3.88 / 5 from 8 analysts
- Price target
- $106.29 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +11.8% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- —
- 52-week range
- $72.47 – $102.14
DEO analyst ratings
8 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
DEO price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
DEO earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $6.71 | $6.54 | $7.00 | $6.59 | +1.8% | 5 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $7.15 | $6.90 | $7.68 | $6.71 | +6.6% | 5 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
DEO revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $4.81B | $4.81B | $4.81B | — | 1 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $19.15B | $18.44B | $19.77B | −2.5% | 20 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $19.31B | $18.55B | $20.41B | +0.9% | 20 |
DEO EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
DEO revenue: reported and forecast
DEO EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $6.29 | $6.72 | $6.72 | $6.72 | $6.71 | +6.6% | 2 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $6.74 | $6.91 | $7.19 | $7.19 | $7.15 | +6.1% | 2 up · 1 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
DEO earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; DEO beat in 10 of 12.
What analysts expect from DEO
8 analysts cover Diageo; their consensus rating is buy (3.88 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $106.29, 11.8% above the latest close of $95.11. Analysts expect earnings of $6.71 per share for FY2027, +1.8% from a year earlier. For FY2028 the average estimate is $7.15 per share on revenue of $19.3 billion. Diageo beat the EPS estimate in 10 of the last 12 quarters.
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DEO forecast FAQ
What is Diageo's price target?
The average analyst price target for Diageo is $106.29, 11.8% above the latest close of $95.11.
Is Diageo a buy, hold or sell?
Of 8 analysts covering Diageo, 4 rate it a strong buy, 1 a buy, 2 a hold, 0 a sell and 1 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Diageo's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $6.71 per share for FY2027 (range $6.54 to $7.00); for FY2028 the estimate is $7.15.
What is Diageo's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2027 is $19.1 billion, growth of −2.5%; for FY2028 it is $19.3 billion.
Does Diageo usually beat earnings estimates?
Diageo reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 10 of the last 12 quarters.