Diageo plc, together with its subsidiaries, produces, markets, and sells alcoholic beverages. The company offers scotch, whisky, gin, vodka, rum, ready to drink products, raki, liqueur, wine, tequila, Canadian whisky, American whiskey, cachaca, and brandy, as well as beer, including cider and non-alcoholic products. It provides its products under the Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, Bulleit and Buchanan's whiskies, Smirnoff, Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas, Casamigos, DeLeon and Don Julio tequilas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Tanqueray, and Guinness brands. The company operates in North America, Europe, Turkey, Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, the Asia Pacific, and internationally. The company was incorporated in 1886 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
Diageo Dividend Announcement
• Diageo announced a semi annually dividend of $2.52 per ordinary share which will be made payable on 2024-10-17. Ex dividend date: 2024-08-30
• Diageo annual dividend for 2024 was $4.14
• Diageo annual dividend for 2023 was $4.04
• Diageo's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 4.26%
• Diageo's payout ratio for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is 58.64%
• Diageo's dividend growth over the last five years (2018-2023) was 2.76% year
• Diageo's dividend growth over the last ten years (2013-2023) was 3.02% year
Diageo Dividend History
Ex-Div date | Dividend amount | Dividend type | Pay date |
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2024-08-30 | $2.52 | semi annually | 2024-10-17 |
2024-02-29 | $1.62 | semi annually | 2024-04-17 |
2023-08-24 | $2.51 | semi annually | 2023-10-17 |
2023-03-02 | $1.53 | semi annually | 2023-04-18 |
2022-08-25 | $2.28 | semi annually | 2022-10-25 |
2022-02-24 | $1.56 | semi annually | 2022-04-12 |
2021-08-26 | $2.47 | semi annually | 2021-10-13 |
2021-02-25 | $1.53 | semi annually | 2021-04-13 |
2020-08-13 | $2.20 | semi annually | 2020-10-14 |
2020-02-27 | $1.44 | semi annually | 2020-04-14 |
2019-08-08 | $2.09 | semi annually | 2019-10-08 |
2019-02-28 | $1.37 | semi annually | 2019-04-16 |
2018-08-09 | $2.10 | semi annually | 2018-10-10 |
2018-02-22 | $1.42 | semi annually | 2018-04-11 |
2017-08-09 | $2.03 | semi annually | 2017-10-11 |
2017-02-22 | $1.19 | semi annually | 2017-04-11 |
2016-08-10 | $1.85 | semi annually | 2016-10-12 |
2016-02-24 | $1.27 | semi annually | 2016-04-12 |
2015-08-12 | $2.14 | semi annually | 2015-10-14 |
2015-02-25 | $1.30 | semi annually | 2015-04-10 |
2014-09-19 | $2.16 | semi annually | 2014-10-07 |
2014-08-13 | $2.16 | semi annually | 2014-10-07 |
2014-02-26 | $1.30 | semi annually | 2014-04-10 |
2013-08-14 | $1.89 | semi annually | 2013-10-08 |
2013-02-27 | $1.10 | semi annually | 2013-04-12 |
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Diageo Dividend Yield
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1. Determination of Dividend: Diageo's board of directors reviews the company's financial performance, cash flow, future investment needs, and other relevant factors to determine the amount and timing of dividend payments.
2. Dividend Declaration: Once the board approves a dividend, Diageo publicly announces the dividend amount, currency, and the ex-dividend date. The ex-dividend date is the date on or after which the buyer of the stock will not be eligible to receive the upcoming dividend payment.
3. Record Date: The record date is the date on which the company checks its records to identify shareholders who are eligible to receive the dividend. Only shareholders on record as of this date will receive the dividend.
4. Payment Date: On the designated payment date, Diageo distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The dividend is usually paid in the form of cash directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or through other designated payment methods.
5. Tax Implications: Dividends received from Diageo are generally taxable as income. Shareholders may need to report dividend income on their tax returns and pay applicable taxes according to their jurisdiction's tax regulations.
1. Record Date: Diageo sets a record date, which is the date on which the company checks its records to determine the eligible shareholders. Only those who are shareholders on record as of this date will receive the dividend.
2. Payment Date: On the designated payment date, Diageo distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The payment is usually made electronically, directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or bank account.
3. Currency: Diageo declares the currency in which the dividend will be paid. Depending on the shareholder's location and the currency election made by the shareholder, the dividend will be converted to the appropriate currency during the payment process.
To assess the safety of Diageo's dividend, it is crucial to analyze the company's financial health, debt levels, cash flow generation, and ability to sustain dividend payments over the long term. Additionally, monitoring the company's future earnings, cash flow projections, and management's commitment to dividend policies can provide valuable insights.
It is recommended to review Diageo's financial reports, official announcements, and consult with financial advisors or experts who have access to the most current and comprehensive information about the company's financial situation.