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3Q25 Results: Confidence in Cash Summary

Core Content

This report provides an analysis of Diageo's 3Q25 results and outlines the investment thesis, key financial guidance, and strategic initiatives for the company moving forward. The focus is on the company's financial resilience, cost management, and the outlook for recovery in the spirits industry.

Main Points

• Investor Sentiment: Diageo is currently at peak pessimism, with investor perceptions on alcohol being particularly bearish. The report suggests that sentiment could shift if the macroeconomic environment improves or tariffs are reversed.
• Accelerate Programme: The new CFO, Nik Jhangiani, has launched the Accelerate Programme, which aims to create a more agile operating model and deliver sustainable free cash flow (FCF) of around $3 billion annually from F26 onwards.
• FCF Target: The company's FCF target of $3 billion for F26 is contingent on EBIT growth of over 2% and a reduction in capex as a percentage of sales.
• Cost Discipline: The new CFO is emphasizing cost efficiency and operational improvements, including a $500 million cost savings program and a focus on returns.
• Leverage and Deleveraging: The company is working towards reducing leverage to within the 2.5x-3.0x ND/EBITDA range by F28, with a likely achievement in F27.
• Topline Uncertainty: There is no specific topline guidance for F26, reflecting a cautious approach. The report suggests that the lack of guidance is due to a muted recovery rather than a steep decline in growth.
• Sensitivity Analysis: The report indicates that a $3 billion FCF target becomes less achievable if organic EBIT and sales growth fall below 2% and 1% respectively.
• Investment Thesis: The report argues that Diageo will begin to show structural changes in growth, profit, and cash generation as the macroeconomic environment improves and the new CFO's initiatives take effect.

Key Financial Guidance

• Revenue (FY25):
  • Total revenue: £20.264 billion
  • Organic revenue growth: +1.8% for 2025 and +2.3% for 2026
• EPS (FY25):
  • Estimated EPS: £161.50 for 2025, rising to £172.00 for 2026
• EBIT:
  • Expected EBIT growth of 2.3% in 2026
• Capex:
  • Capex is expected to drop from 7.4% of sales in 2025 to 5.4% in 2026
• Working Capital:
  • Expected working capital unlock of $300 million
• Leverage:
  • The company is currently above the target leverage range of 2.5-3.0x ND/EBITDA
• Price Target:
  • The current price target is £2,500 (16% above the current price), with a downside scenario at £1,600 (26% below current price) and an upside scenario at £3,200 (49% above current price)

Strategic Focus

• Disposals: The company is broadening its disposal strategy to include more material assets, not just portfolio trimming, to accelerate deleveraging.
• Management Incentives: The report suggests that management incentives will evolve to reflect the company's new priorities, focusing on growth, profit, and cash.
• ESG Initiatives: Diageo has set ambitious ESG goals, including rolling out DRINKiQ in every market, achieving 50% women in leadership by 2030, and reducing water use by 40% in water-stressed areas.
• Consumer Trends: The report notes a shift in consumer behavior, including moderation in alcohol consumption, which is not new but has intensified due to economic pressures.

Industry Outlook

• GDP Impact: The report highlights the potential for a mild recession in the global economy, with GDP growth projected at 2.8% in 2025 and 3.0% in 2026.
• Cyclical vs Structural Pressures: The current challenges in the spirits industry are viewed as cyclical rather than structural, with a recovery expected from F26 onwards.
• Comparison with Peers: Diageo is expected to deliver organic sales growth within the top quartile of CPG growth, with a potential re-rating to 20x PE if recovery is strong.

Investment Scenarios

• Base Case: A DCF-driven price target of £2,500 (16% above current price)
• Upside Scenario: A price target of £3,200 (49% above current price), assuming faster growth and stronger margin delivery
• Downside Scenario: A price target of £1,600 (26% below current price), assuming a prolonged slowdown in growth and adverse macroeconomic conditions

Conclusion

Diageo is navigating a challenging environment with a focus on cost discipline, deleveraging, and sustainable FCF generation. The company's cautious approach to topline guidance reflects a muted recovery outlook, but the new CFO's initiatives and the Accelerate Programme suggest a path to long-term value creation. The report remains optimistic about Diageo's ability to deliver top-quartile growth and re-rate its stock, contingent on the recovery in the spirits industry and improved macroeconomic conditions.