Diageo (NYSE:DEO) Stock Acquired Rep. Lisa C. McClain

by · The Cerbat Gem

Representative Lisa C. McClain (R-Michigan) recently bought shares of Diageo plc (NYSE:DEO). In a filing disclosed on October 22nd, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in Diageo stock on September 11th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “CHARLES SCHWAB BROKERAGE ACCOUNT 924” account.

Representative Lisa C. McClain also recently made the following trade(s):

  • Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of FMC (NYSE:FMC) on 9/25/2025.
  • Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Merit Medical Systems (NASDAQ:MMSI) on 9/25/2025.
  • Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Darden Restaurants (NYSE:DRI) on 9/25/2025.
  • Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) on 9/25/2025.
  • Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Kenvue (NYSE:KVUE) on 9/25/2025.
  • Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Beacon Financial (NYSE:BBT) on 9/25/2025.
  • Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of British American Tobacco (NYSE:BTI) on 9/25/2025.
  • Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Rollins (NYSE:ROL) on 9/25/2025.
  • Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of SAP (NYSE:SAP) on 9/25/2025.
  • Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of MGP Ingredients (NASDAQ:MGPI) on 9/25/2025.

Diageo Stock Down 1.0%

Shares of NYSE:DEO opened at $96.88 on Friday. Diageo plc has a 52-week low of $93.42 and a 52-week high of $135.16. The company has a fifty day moving average of $102.31 and a 200-day moving average of $105.54. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.64, a quick ratio of 0.64 and a current ratio of 1.63. The company has a market capitalization of $53.92 billion, a PE ratio of 14.14, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.33 and a beta of 0.58.

Diageo Increases Dividend

The business also recently declared a semi-annual dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, December 4th. Stockholders of record on Friday, October 17th will be issued a dividend of $2.5192 per share. This represents a dividend yield of 516.0%. This is a boost from Diageo’s previous semi-annual dividend of $1.62. The ex-dividend date is Friday, October 17th. Diageo’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 72.41%.

Institutional Trading of Diageo

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in Diageo during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Abound Financial LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Diageo during the first quarter worth $27,000. Bell Investment Advisors Inc increased its position in shares of Diageo by 94.7% during the second quarter. Bell Investment Advisors Inc now owns 292 shares of the company’s stock worth $29,000 after buying an additional 142 shares during the period. New England Capital Financial Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Diageo during the third quarter worth $29,000. Finally, TruNorth Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Diageo during the first quarter worth $30,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 8.97% of the company’s stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of equities analysts have issued reports on DEO shares. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “sell (d)” rating on shares of Diageo in a report on Wednesday, October 8th. The Goldman Sachs Group raised Diageo from a “sell” rating to a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, August 7th. Finally, Bank of America decreased their price target on shares of Diageo from $117.00 to $109.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, September 26th. Four analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, three have given a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $119.00.

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About Representative McClain

Lisa McClain (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Michigan’s 9th Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2023. Her current term ends on January 3, 2027.

McClain (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Michigan’s 9th Congressional District. She declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Lisa McClain lives in Romeo, Michigan. McClain earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Northwood University. Her career experience includes founding and working as the president of North End Support Team.

About Diageo

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Diageo plc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the production, marketing, and sale of alcoholic beverages. The company offers scotch, gin, vodka, rum, raki, liqueur, wine, tequila, Chinese white spirits, cachaça, and brandy, as well as beer, including cider and flavored malt beverages. It also provides Chinese, Canadian, Irish, American, and Indian-Made Foreign Liquor whiskies, as well as flavored malt beverages, ready to drink, and non-alcoholic products.

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