# Johnnie Walker whisky maker posted 0.3 percent organic growth in net sales.

*business · news · 2026-05-06 · The Manila Times*

## Key points

- Diageo reported 0.3 percent organic net sales growth, beating forecasts of a 2.3 percent decline.
- North American sales declined 9.4 percent, remaining Diageo's most significant challenge.
- CEO Dave Lewis will present Diageo's full strategic plan in August 2024.
- Diageo is watching for supply chain and cost risks due to the Iran war but kept annual forecasts unchanged.

**Companies:** DIAGEO
**Countries:** United Kingdom, United States

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