Yahoo · Sep 17, 2026
Johnnie Walker and Bell’s whisky supplies face disruption as workers walk out
Supplies of Johnnie Walker and Bell’s whisky face disruption as more than 100 workers at Diageo’s biggest Scottish distillery prepare to go on strike.
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NYSE · DEO
Diageo plc
Consumer Defensive · Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries
$85.59
Down-$1.13 (-1.30%)
Updated Sep 19, 2026, 7:10 PM
SID Score
6.7/10
Composite research score
Smart Money
56/100
Neutral
- Market cap
- 48.78B
- P/E ratio
- 13.66
- Dividend yield
- 4.84%
- 52-week range
- $72.45 – $102.74
- Volume
- 985.21K
- Avg. volume
- 1.6M
Price performance
DEO price history
1M range · 20 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices
DEO closed at $85.59 after 20 trading sessions, down 9.54% for the selected period.
- Last close
- $85.59
- Period change
- -9.54%
- Period low
- $85.59
- Period high
- $96.07
Daily close
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| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | $85.97 | $86.22 | $85.52 | $85.59 | 985.21K |
| Sep 17, 2026 | $86.91 | $87.13 | $86.10 | $86.72 | 1.51M |
| Sep 16, 2026 | $87.56 | $87.73 | $86.61 | $86.95 | 1.38M |
| Sep 15, 2026 | $87.10 | $87.465 | $86.625 | $86.80 | 650.39K |
| Sep 14, 2026 | $89.05 | $89.46 | $88.26 | $88.38 | 965.22K |
| Sep 11, 2026 | $87.23 | $87.42 | $85.81 | $86.63 | 1.55M |
| Sep 10, 2026 | $86.37 | $86.92 | $85.74 | $86.31 | 891.62K |
| Sep 9, 2026 | $87.25 | $87.505 | $85.91 | $86.10 | 1.59M |
| Sep 8, 2026 | $88.28 | $88.93 | $87.12 | $87.14 | 861.22K |
| Sep 4, 2026 | $90.25 | $90.70 | $89.14 | $89.19 | 1.07M |
| Sep 3, 2026 | $90.73 | $90.87 | $89.64 | $90.68 | 691.87K |
| Sep 2, 2026 | $90.40 | $91.73 | $90.225 | $91.14 | 840.96K |
| Sep 1, 2026 | $90.30 | $91.17 | $89.865 | $90.06 | 949.84K |
| Aug 31, 2026 | $92.60 | $92.73 | $91.63 | $91.85 | 507.28K |
| Aug 28, 2026 | $92.78 | $93.18 | $92.32 | $92.99 | 486.79K |
| Aug 27, 2026 | $92.38 | $92.74 | $91.97 | $92.09 | 607.71K |
| Aug 26, 2026 | $95.49 | $95.49 | $93.62 | $93.67 | 1.62M |
| Aug 25, 2026 | $94.68 | $95.08 | $94.18 | $94.75 | 1.01M |
| Aug 24, 2026 | $95.34 | $96.99 | $95.34 | $96.07 | 712.09K |
| Aug 21, 2026 | $93.51 | $94.63 | $93.00 | $94.62 | 1.05M |
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Overview
Company profile and research snapshot.
Company profile
Formed in 1997 through the merger of Grand Metropolitan and Guinness, Diageo is the largest distiller globally by sales. Diageo acquired some of the Seagram assets in 2001, which gave it brands such as Captain Morgan rum and Crown Royal Canadian whisky. Since then, mergers and acquisitions have mostly been bolt-on in nature, plugging gaps in the company's product and geographic portfolio. The firm has also shed noncore brands over the years, including the majority of its wine assets in 2015.
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- Consensus
- Buy
- Average target
- $182.50
- Implied upside
- —
- Analysts
- 7
| Date | Firm | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2026 | Jefferies | Buy | — |
| Jun 24, 2026 | Deutsche | Buy | — |
| Jun 8, 2026 | Jefferies | Buy | — |
| May 27, 2026 | RBC Capital Markets | Outperform | — |
| May 6, 2026 | Jefferies | Buy | — |
News briefing
Generated Sep 19, 2026, 5:06 PM
Why Is DEO Down Today?
Diageo plc shares declined 1.30% today amid labor disruptions at key production facilities. Multiple strikes announced at the spirits giant's distilleries threaten to disrupt supplies of major brands including Johnnie Walker and Bell's whisky, raising concerns about near-term revenue and inventory impacts.
Bottom line: Diageo's 1.30% decline reflects near-term production and supply chain concerns from announced labor strikes affecting key whisky brands. While the immediate financial impact remains uncertain pending strike duration and scope, the disruption poses real risks to quarterly earnings and inventory levels. Investors should monitor strike resolution negotiations closely and await company guidance on mitigation strategies before reassessing the stock's near-term outlook.
Yahoo · Sep 17, 2026
Diageo strike dates announced
The Unite union has published the plans for industrial action at the spirits group’s distillery in Cameronbridge in Scotland.
Yahoo · Sep 17, 2026
Strike to bring production ‘to a standstill’ at Diageo distillery, says union
Unite members are set to take action at the Cameronbridge distillery in Fife as part of a dispute over jobs.
Yahoo · Sep 16, 2026
BUCHANAN'S WHISKY INTRODUCES BUCHANAN'S COCONUT, ITS LOUDEST FLAVOR YET, WITH A NEW CAMPAIGN FEATURING NINA SKY THAT'S BURSTING WITH LATIN RHYTHM AND TROPICAL FLAVOR
The House of Buchanan's today introduces Buchanan's Coconut, a bold new spirit that brings tropical richness and unmistakable flavor to the brand's award-winning portfolio. Joining Buchanan's Pineapple as the second flavor in the portfolio, Buchanan's Coconut pairs rich, warm coconut flavor with the signature smoothness of Buchanan's, expanding the brand's tropical and approachable offerings.
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