Diageo plc Profit Margin

Diageo plc's profit margin stands at 14.31% as of December 2025. That compares with 19.48% in the prior-year period — down 26.5% year over year. That is below the Consumer Staples sector average of 14.42%. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.

Diageo plc reported 14.31% in profit margin versus 19.48% a year earlier — a 26.5% year-over-year decrease. The historical chart on this page makes it easier to see whether that move is part of a longer pattern.

Diageo plc sits lower the Consumer Staples benchmark (14.42%) with a profit margin of 14.31%. That is roughly 0.8% below the sector mean. Peer context matters because what looks expensive or cheap in absolute terms can be normal for the sector.

A profit margin of 14.31% for Diageo plc means each unit of related capital or sales is generating that return rate. Higher is usually better for profitability metrics, but extremely high figures can reflect one-time items or thin equity bases. Review several years of data on this page before extrapolating.

The history chart shows how Diageo plc's profit margin evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places DEO next to similar companies. Use both: a rising metric that still lags peers tells a different story than a rising metric that already leads the group. Growth charts, when available, highlight acceleration or slowdown.