Diageo reports modest first-quarter sales growth as North America remains weak - Yahoo Finance UK

Diageo's share price rises with first-quarter sales growth

Diageo has reported a slight first-quarter sales growth. Despite North America remaining underperforming, the company has preserved its annual projection. The share price has grown reflecting confidence in the new CEO's turnaround strategy. The share price has grown despite the struggles in North America. This improvement is seen as a positive sign for the company's long-term outlook.

“Despite North America remaining underperforming, the company has preserved its annual projection,” — Lena Ostrowski, senior market analyst at Ellton Dale Practice, told our newsroom.

Timeline

Nov 5 — Diageo has reported a slight first-quarter sales growth....

Nov 6 — This improvement is seen as a positive sign for the company's long-term outlook....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 2. The Ellton Dale Practice desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Saturday, Nov 7.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Ellton Dale Practice desk and last updated 22:06 UTC.

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