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The best distillery stocks depend on your portfolio and investment goals — while volatility can be ideal for day traders, long-term investors will want to look to stocks with steadier gains over time.
Top 6 stocks of Sep 2024
The top liquor stocks included on this page all trade on the S&P 500, have an analyst recommendation of "Buy" or better and are sorted by year-to-date performance.
- Diageo PLC ADR (DEO)
- Constellation Brands Inc Class A (STZ)
- Pernod Ricard S-A (RI)
- Brown-Forman Corporation (BF-B)
- MGP Ingredients (MGPI)
- Eastside Distilling (EAST)
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Take a deeper dive into distillery stocks
If you're interested in investing in the liquor industry, take a closer look at what companies in this industry do and how the stocks have historically performed. Keep in mind that positive past performance doesn't guarantee that a stock will continue to rise in the future.1. Diageo PLC ADR (DEO)
Diageo plc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the production, marketing, and sale of alcoholic beverages. The company offers scotch, gin, vodka, rum, raki, liqueur, wine, tequila, Chinese white spirits, cachaça, and brandy, as well as beer, including cider and flavored malt beverages. It also provides Chinese, Canadian, Irish, American, and Indian-Made Foreign Liquor whiskies, as well as flavored malt beverages, ready to drink, and non-alcoholic products.
Diageo PLC ADR stock opened the day at $127.82 after a previous close of $128.63. The latest price was $126.43 (25-minute delay). Diageo PLC ADR is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD20.3 billion and employs 30,092 staff.
- Market capitalization: $72,902,221,824
- P/E ratio: 18.896
- PEG ratio: 1.6658
2. Constellation Brands Inc Class A (STZ)
Constellation Brands, Inc. , together with its subsidiaries, produces, imports, markets, and sells beer, wine, and spirits in the United States, Canada, Mexico, New Zealand, and Italy. The company provides beer primarily under the Corona Extra, Corona Familiar, Corona Hard Seltzer, Corona Light, Corona Non-Alcoholic, Corona Premier, Corona Refresca, Modelo Especial, Modelo Chelada, Modelo Negra, Modelo Oro, Victoria, Vicky Chamoy, and Pacifico brands.
Constellation Brands Inc Class A stock opened the day at $246.86 after a previous close of $248.29. The latest price was $249.01 (25-minute delay). Constellation Brands Inc Class A is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$10.1 billion and employs 10,600 staff.
- Market capitalization: $43,867,955,200
- P/E ratio: 17.9233
- PEG ratio: 1.5241
3. Pernod Ricard S-A (RI)
Pernod Ricard SA produces and sells wines and spirits worldwide. The company offers whiskey, vodka, gin, rum, liqueur and bitters, champagne, tequila and mezcal, and aperitif under the brands 100 Pipers, Aberlour, Absolut, Absolut Elyx, Altos, ARARAT, Augier, Avion, Ballantine's, Becherovka, Beefeater, Blenders Pride, Brancott Estate, Campo Viejo, Ceder's, Chivas, Church Road, Clan Campbell, Del Maguey, George Wyndham, Green Spot, Havana Club, Imperial, Imperial Blue, Italicus, J. P. Wiser's, Jacob's Creek, Jameson, Jefferson's, Kahlúa, Kenwood, KI NO BI, Lillet, Long John, L'Orbe, Lot No.
Pernod Ricard S-A stock opened the day at €124.00 after a previous close of €123.15. The latest price was €123.15 (25-minute delay). Pernod Ricard S-A is listed on the PA and has a trailing 12-month revenue of around EUR$11.6 billion. All prices are listed in Euros.
- Market capitalization: $32,631,306,240
- P/E ratio: 16.1505
- PEG ratio: 3.6727
4. Brown-Forman Corporation (BF-B)
Brown-Forman Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures, distills, bottles, imports, exports, markets, and sells various alcoholic beverages. It provides wines, whiskey spirits, whiskey-based flavored liqueurs, ready-to-drink cocktails, ready-to-pour products, vodkas, tequilas, gin, brandy, rum, bourbons, and liqueurs. The company offers its products primarily under the Jack Daniel's, Woodford Reserve, Old Forester, Coopers' Craft, Gentleman Jack, Herradura, el Jimador, Korbel, Sonoma-Cutrer, Finlandia, Chambord, Gin Mare, Diplomático, Fords Gin, The Glendronach, Benriach, Glenglassaugh, and Slane brands.
Brown-Forman Corporation stock opened the day at $45.16 after a previous close of $45.22. The latest price was $45.14 (25-minute delay). Brown-Forman Corporation is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD€4.1 billion and employs 5,700 staff.
- Market capitalization: $21,575,651,328
- P/E ratio: 22.0242
- PEG ratio: 4.6646
5. MGP Ingredients (MGPI)
MGP Ingredients, Inc. , together with its subsidiaries, engages in the production and supply of distilled spirits, branded spirits, and food ingredients in the United States and internationally. The company operates through three segments: Distillery Solutions; Branded Spirits; and Ingredient Solutions.
MGP Ingredients stock opened the day at $88.53 after a previous close of $87.91. The latest price was $89.05 (25-minute delay). MGP Ingredients is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$787.9 million and employs 705 staff.
- Market capitalization: $1,969,949,696
- P/E ratio: 20.6905
- PEG ratio: 1.3711
6. Eastside Distilling (EAST)
Eastside Distilling, Inc. acquires, manufactures, blends, bottles, imports, exports, markets, and sells various alcoholic beverages. It operates through two segments, Spirits and Craft Canning + Printing.
Eastside Distilling stock opened the day at $1.24 after a previous close of $1.44. The latest price was $1.42 (25-minute delay). Eastside Distilling is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$10.3 million and employs 49 staff.
- Market capitalization: $1,506,373
Bottom line
While it’s possible to turn a profit investing in distillery stocks, keep in mind that — like any investment — distillery stocks are not immune to risk. These stocks are subject to fluctuating conditions — both in the market and in the liquor industry, so carefully vet your picks before you invest. And if you’re new to investing, or if it’s been awhile since you’ve taken a critical look at your investing accounts, compare brokers to make sure you’re getting the best features in your trading account.Paid non-client promotion. Finder does not invest money with providers on this page. If a brand is a referral partner, we're paid when you click or tap through to, open an account with or provide your contact information to the provider. Partnerships are not a recommendation for you to invest with any one company. Learn more about how we make money.
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