Diageo plc Dividend History | Yield & Payout Insights

For Diageo plc (DEO), the latest fiscal-year data shows a dividend yield of 5.66% and a payout ratio of 97.62%. Together, these metrics help you judge how much earnings are returned as dividends and whether the payout looks supported. Review the FY summary and payout history tables below to see the trend over time.

Dividend Performance Chart

Dividend Summary (FY)

33 years
Metric (FY)202520242023202220212020201920182017201620152014201320122011201020092008200720062005200420032002200120001999199819951994199319921991
Dividends per share (FY)$4.10$4.14$3.93$3.84$4.00$3.64$3.46$3.52$3.22$3.12$3.44$5.63$2.99$2.77$2.59$2.35$2.27$2.51$2.60$2.29$2.19$1.99$1.69$1.60$1.44$1.40$1.39$6.16$0.70$1.01$0.96$1.09$3.19
Dividend yield (FY) %5.66%4.26%2.93%2.10%2.04%2.62%1.99%2.34%2.66%2.76%2.91%2.63%2.33%2.53%3.07%3.47%4.02%3.61%3.08%3.34%3.47%3.52%3.81%2.69%2.75%3.39%2.79%52.86%N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Payout ratio (FY) %97.62%60.96%50.46%43.60%61.88%94.91%51.36%52.32%56.91%64.30%56.32%54.63%45.27%53.35%51.21%56.11%54.21%56.34%57.62%45.28%63.17%57.47%790.72%45.72%59.94%69.88%69.76%865.05%N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

Dividend Payout History

67 payments
Pay DateEx-DateRecord DateAmount
2025-12-04October 17, 252025-10-17$2.48
2025-04-24February 28, 252025-02-28$1.62
2024-10-17August 30, 242024-08-30$2.52
2024-04-17February 29, 242024-03-01$1.62
2023-10-17August 24, 232023-08-25$2.39
2023-04-18March 02, 232023-03-03$1.54
2022-10-25August 25, 222022-08-26$2.28
2022-04-12February 24, 222022-02-25$1.56
2021-10-13August 26, 212021-08-27$2.47
2021-04-13February 25, 212021-02-26$1.53
2020-10-14August 13, 202020-08-14$2.20
2020-04-14February 27, 202020-02-28$1.44
2019-10-08August 08, 192019-08-09$2.09
2019-04-16February 28, 192019-03-01$1.37
2018-10-10August 09, 182018-08-10$2.10
2018-04-11February 22, 182018-02-23$1.42
2017-10-11August 09, 172017-08-11$2.03
2017-04-11February 22, 172017-02-24$1.19
2016-10-12August 10, 162016-08-12$1.85
2016-04-12February 24, 162016-02-26$1.27
2015-10-14August 12, 152015-08-14$2.14
2015-04-10February 25, 152015-02-27$1.30
2014-10-07September 19, 142014-08-15$2.16
2014-10-07August 13, 142014-08-15$2.17
2014-04-10February 26, 142014-02-28$1.30
2013-10-08August 14, 132013-08-16$1.89
2013-04-12February 27, 132013-03-01$1.10
2012-10-26September 05, 122012-09-07$1.72
2012-04-13February 29, 122012-03-02$1.05
2011-10-28September 07, 112011-09-09$1.59
2011-04-11March 02, 112011-03-04$1.00
2010-10-25September 08, 102010-09-10$1.46
2010-04-12March 03, 102010-03-05$0.89
2009-10-23September 09, 092009-09-11$1.45
2009-04-14March 04, 092009-03-06$0.82
2008-10-24September 10, 082008-09-12$1.46
2008-04-11March 05, 082008-03-07$1.05
2007-10-26September 12, 072007-09-14$1.62
2007-04-16March 07, 072007-03-09$0.98
2006-10-30September 13, 062006-09-15$1.46
2006-04-12March 08, 062006-03-10$0.83
2005-10-28September 14, 052005-09-16$1.34
2005-04-12March 02, 052005-03-04$0.85
2004-10-29September 15, 042004-09-17$1.22
2004-04-13March 03, 042004-03-05$0.77
2003-10-31September 17, 032003-09-19$0.99
2003-04-11March 05, 032003-03-07$0.70
2002-11-08September 18, 022002-09-20$1.01
2002-05-02March 06, 022002-03-08$0.59
2001-11-15September 19, 012001-09-21$0.87
2001-04-27March 07, 012001-03-09$0.57
2000-11-27October 11, 002000-10-13$0.80
2000-04-20March 08, 002000-03-10$0.60
1999-11-19October 06, 991999-10-08$0.83
1999-05-07March 24, 991999-03-26$0.56
1998-12-04October 07, 981998-10-09$0.71
1998-05-01April 01, 981998-04-03$0.83
N/AFebruary 16, 981998-02-13$4.62
N/AJanuary 20, 95N/A$0.70
N/AJuly 18, 94N/A$0.41
N/AJanuary 24, 94N/A$0.60
N/AAugust 02, 93N/A$0.36
N/AJanuary 15, 93N/A$0.60
N/AAugust 03, 92N/A$0.42
N/AJanuary 17, 92N/A$0.67
N/AAugust 05, 91N/A$0.78
N/AApril 15, 91N/A$2.41

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Diageo plc's current dividend yield and payout ratio?

The dividend yield shows how much Diageo plc returns to shareholders relative to its stock price, while the payout ratio indicates how much of its earnings are distributed. Monitoring these metrics helps investors evaluate whether the dividend is sustainable and supported by earnings or cash flow.

How has Diageo plc's dividend changed over the last 5 years?

By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for Diageo plc, investors can identify trends in growth or cuts. Consistent or rising dividends over time often signal financial stability, while decreasing dividends may indicate potential risks or shifts in business strategy. Use the FY summary and payout history tables to track changes across multiple years.

Is Diageo plc a high-yield stock compared to its industry peers?

Comparing Diageo plc's dividend yield with similar companies in the same sector helps gauge relative attractiveness. A higher yield can be appealing for income-focused investors, but it's important to assess sustainability alongside profitability and balance-sheet strength. Use the related peers section to benchmark dividend yield and payout characteristics.

Can Diageo plc maintain its dividend during market downturns?

Analyzing Diageo plc's liquidity, cash flow, and debt levels provides insight into whether it can sustain dividend payments during economic volatility. Stocks with strong financial health are more likely to maintain consistent dividends even when markets fluctuate. Pair dividend metrics with the FY payout ratio and the multi-year history tables for context.

Should I consider Diageo plc dividends as part of my long-term investment strategy?

Investors often include Diageo plc dividends in a long-term portfolio to generate passive income. Assessing dividend yield, payout ratio, growth history, and financial stability helps determine whether the company fits an income-focused or total-return investment strategy. Review the dividend summary and payout history tables to validate consistency over time.