GUI Dividend History & Analysis | 4.1% Yield

GUI has a dividend yield of 4.1% and paid 0.92 GBP per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.06%

Payout Ratio 96.2%

Growth Rate CAGR 5y 2.28%

Consistency Lifetime 98.0%

Yield on Cost 5y 3.59%

Payout FCF 65.6%

Streak Years 25

Dividend Rating 56.30%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Dividend Growth Year over Year

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield

Total Return 12m: -22%

Total Return 5y: -31.3%

Top Dividend Payers in Beverages

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group

Symbol	Market Cap USD	Dividend Yield TTM	Yield on Cost 5y
FMX	36,292 M	7.80%	13.5%
ABEV	45,694 M	8.70%	9.44%
KOF	22,105 M	4.34%	10.8%
COKE	13,798 M	0.76%	12.2%
PEP	229,070 M	3.92%	4.67%

Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group

Symbol	Market Cap USD	Growth Rate	Consistency
FMX	36,292 M	55.4%	87.9%
COKE	13,798 M	53.1%	92.5%
TAP	9,500 M	29.0%	94.7%
KDP	38,000 M	8.01%	88.6%
STZ	27,281 M	7.66%	100%

GUI Dividend History: Last 49 Payments (GBP) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date	Dividend per Share	Dividend Growth Rate QoQ	Payout Yield
2025-10-16	0.554	52.2%	2.73%
2025-02-27	0.364	-33.3%	1.42%
2024-08-29	0.5461	47.4%	1.83%
2024-02-29	0.3706	-34.8%	1.07%
2023-08-24	0.5686	59.5%	1.47%
2023-03-02	0.3565	-34.2%	0.89%
2022-08-25	0.5414	59.5%	1.17%
2022-02-24	0.3395	-34.2%	0.79%
2021-08-26	0.5156	59.5%	1.27%
2021-02-25	0.3233	-34.2%	0.95%
2020-08-13	0.4911	54.9%	N/A
2020-02-27	0.3169	-35.5%	N/A
2019-08-08	0.4911	62.7%	N/A
2019-02-28	0.3018	-35.4%	N/A
2018-08-09	0.4672	62.2%	N/A
2018-02-22	0.2879	-35.3%	N/A
2017-08-10	0.4452	62.5%	N/A
2017-02-23	0.274	-35.2%	N/A
2016-08-11	0.4232	48.1%	N/A
2016-02-25	0.2857	-41.6%	N/A
2015-08-13	0.4888	65.5%	N/A
2015-02-26	0.2954	-26%	N/A
2014-08-13	0.3993	66.5%	N/A
2014-02-26	0.2398	-30.1%	N/A
2013-08-14	0.3432	64.2%	N/A
2013-02-27	0.209	-38.5%	N/A
2012-09-05	0.3397	71.3%	N/A
2012-02-29	0.1982	-29.9%	N/A
2011-09-07	0.2829	55.2%	N/A
2011-03-02	0.1823	-36.2%	N/A
2010-09-08	0.2855	77.7%	N/A
2010-03-03	0.1607	-36.3%	N/A
2009-09-09	0.2522	61.5%	N/A
2009-03-04	0.1561	-40.9%	N/A
2008-09-10	0.2641	53.6%	N/A
2008-03-05	0.172	-41.6%	N/A
2007-09-12	0.2947	59.9%	N/A
2007-03-07	0.1843	-34.9%	N/A
2006-09-13	0.2832	62.8%	N/A
2006-03-08	0.174	-35.6%	N/A
2005-09-14	0.2703	63.5%	N/A
2005-03-02	0.1653	-33.5%	N/A
2004-09-15	0.2486	56%	N/A
2004-03-03	0.1594	-28.9%	N/A
2003-09-17	0.224	55.2%	N/A
2003-03-05	0.1444	-37.2%	N/A
2002-09-18	0.2299	52.1%	N/A
2002-03-06	0.1512	-28.6%	N/A
2001-09-19	0.2117	0%	N/A

GUI Dividend FAQ

Diageo plc (XETRA:GUI) is a global leader in alcoholic-beverage production, marketing and distribution, operating across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America & the Caribbean, and Africa. Its portfolio spans beer, Scotch, gin, vodka, rum, liqueurs, whisky (Irish, Canadian, US, Indian, Chinese), tequila, brandy, Chinese white spirit, ready-to-drink and non-alcoholic drinks, with marquee brands such as Johnnie Walker, Guinness, Smirnoff, Baileys, Crown Royal, Don Julio, Captain Morgan, Casamigos, Shui Jing Fang and McDowell’s.

What is the Dividend Yield of GUI?

As of February 2026, GUI`s dividend yield is 4.06%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.92 GBP by the current share price of 20.30.

Does GUI pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, GUI paid a dividend of 0.92 GBP in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-10-16 and the payout was 0.55398 GBP.

How often does GUI pay dividends?

GUI pays dividends semi-annually. Over the last 12 months, GUI has issued 2 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-10-16.

GUI dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for GUI for the next 4 payments are between 0.396 (-28.5%) and 0.621 (+12.1%).
This indicates a moderate dividend reduction compared to the last payment.

Will GUI pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.55398 GBP with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-10-16. The next Ex-Dividend date for Diageo (GUI) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for GUI?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Diageo (GUI) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of GUI?

GUI's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 2.28% per year.
Weak growth: GUI's Dividend growth is lower than inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of GUI?

GUI's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.59%. If you bought GUI's shares at 29.56 GBP five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.92 GBP per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.59% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of GUI?

GUI Payout Consistency is 98.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Diageo has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does GUI have a good Dividend Yield?

GUI`s 4.06% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of GUI?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of GUI is 96.2%. Very high - REITs and BDCs are required by law to distribute 90% or more of their taxable income as dividends, making high payout ratios standard. Otherwise, proceed with caution.

What is the Dividend Rating of GUI?

GUI`s Overall Dividend Rating is 56.30%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

GUI Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in GUI's Outstanding Shares?

Diageo's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.42% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -81.6%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has GUI ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

Year	Number of Shares	Annual Growth Rate
1998	3,616,774,200
1999	3,449,523,800	-4.62%
2000	3,374,456,100	-2.18%
2001	3,384,861,400	+0.31%
2002	3,150,621,700	-6.92%
2003	3,043,000,000	-3.42%
2004	2,999,000,000	-1.45%
2005	2,886,000,000	-3.77%
2006	2,765,797,500	-4.17%
2007	2,623,903,700	-5.13%
2008	2,485,000,000	-5.29%
2009	2,486,000,000	+0.04%
2010	2,493,000,000	+0.28%
2011	2,495,000,000	+0.08%
2012	2,518,211,900	+0.93%
2013	2,520,000,000	+0.07%
2014	2,513,000,000	-0.28%
2015	2,518,000,000	+0.2%
2016	2,523,000,000	+0.2%
2017	2,517,000,000	-0.24%
2018	2,452,000,000	-2.58%
2019	2,366,000,000	-3.51%
2020	2,343,000,000	-0.97%
2021	2,339,000,000	-0.17%
2022	2,281,000,000	-2.48%
2023	2,247,000,000	-1.49%
2024	2,228,000,000	-0.85%
2025	2,228,000,000

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF: Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR): Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency: Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost: Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak: Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating: Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-05 02:38