Diageo plc

Diageo plc is a global leader in the production, marketing, and distribution of alcoholic beverages. The company offers a wide range of products including beer, scotch, gin, vodka, rum, liqueur, raki, wine, Irish and Canadian whisky, US and Indian whisky, Chinese whisky, cachaça, tequila, brandy, and Chinese white spirit beverages. It also produces ready-to-drink and non-alcoholic beverages. Diageo's portfolio includes iconic brands such as Johnnie Walker, Don Julio, Guinness, Crown Royal, Smirnoff, Baileys, Captain Morgan, Casamigos, Shui Jing Fang, and McDowell's. The company serves customers across North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America and Caribbean, and Africa.

Diageo plc is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol DEO. Its shares are traded in US Dollars (USD). While the company is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, its listing on the NYSE allows investors in the United States and globally to trade its stock in USD. This dual listing provides accessibility for international investors and reflects Diageo's significant presence in the US market.

Diageo plc operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically within the Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries industry. As a consumer defensive company, Diageo produces essential goods—alcoholic beverages—that tend to have stable demand regardless of economic cycles. The wineries and distilleries industry focuses on the production of wine and spirits, and Diageo is one of the largest players globally, with a diverse portfolio spanning beer, whisky, vodka, rum, gin, tequila, and other spirits.

Diageo plc is headquartered in London, United Kingdom. The company was incorporated in 1886 and originally known as Guinness plc before rebranding in February 1998. Diageo serves a global customer base across five major regions: North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America and Caribbean, and Africa. Its extensive distribution network and strong brand portfolio allow it to reach consumers in both developed and emerging markets, making it one of the most geographically diversified beverage companies in the world.

Diageo's principal brands include some of the most recognized names in the alcoholic beverage industry. In scotch whisky, Johnnie Walker is a leading brand. Don Julio and Casamigos are prominent tequila brands. Guinness is a globally famous stout beer. Crown Royal is a popular Canadian whisky. Smirnoff is a top-selling vodka. Baileys is a well-known Irish cream liqueur. Captain Morgan is a leading rum brand. Shui Jing Fang is a Chinese white spirit, and McDowell's is a major Indian whisky. These brands span multiple categories including beer, spirits, and ready-to-drink beverages, and are sold in over 180 countries.