General Mills (GIS) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

General Mills, Inc. (NYSE: GIS) is a leading global food company with a diverse portfolio spanning cereals, snacks, yogurt, frozen desserts and pet food. Established in 1866 as the Minneapolis Milling Company, it gained prominence with its Gold Medal flour brand. Over time, the company expanded through product innovation and strategic acquisitions, positioning itself as a household name in more than 100 countries.

The company’s brand roster includes iconic names such as Cheerios, Häagen-Dazs, Nature Valley, Old El Paso and Yoplait, reflecting a balanced offering across breakfast, snacks, meals and indulgent desserts. In recent years, General Mills has also built a strong presence in the pet nutrition segment through its Blue Buffalo brand, catering to growing consumer demand for premium pet foods.

General Mills operates manufacturing facilities and distribution networks across North America, Europe, Asia, Latin America and Oceania, enabling it to adapt products to local tastes and supply chains. The company invests in research and development to drive innovation in health-oriented foods, sustainability initiatives and packaging improvements, aligning with evolving consumer preferences and environmental goals.

Under the leadership of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey L. Harmening, General Mills emphasizes long-term growth through brand building, operational efficiency and responsible sourcing. Its management team prioritizes community engagement, supplier partnerships and commitments to sustainable agriculture, reflecting a blend of financial discipline and corporate responsibility in the global food industry.

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Key Stats

• Today's Range: $50.50 to $51.77
• 50-Day Range: $50.38 to $58.08
• 52-Week Range: $50.19 to $75.90
• Volume: 1.83 million shs
• Average Volume: 4.57 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $28.06 billion
• P/E Ratio: 12.64
• Dividend Yield: 4.64%
• Price Target: $59.73
• Consensus Rating: Hold

General Mills Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

General Mills scored higher than 92% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 19th out of 152 stocks in the consumer staples sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 3.1 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

General Mills has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.13, and is based on 4 buy ratings, 10 hold ratings, and 2 sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

General Mills has been the subject of 8 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 2.29%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for General Mills are expected to grow by 2.29% in the coming year, from $4.36 to $4.46 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of General Mills is 12.32, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 24.84.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of General Mills is 12.32, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Staples sector average P/E ratio of about 19.65.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

General Mills has a PEG Ratio of 1.27. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

General Mills has a P/B Ratio of 2.97. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

5.14% of the float of General Mills has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

General Mills has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.5.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in General Mills has recently decreased by 4.10%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

Dividend

• Score: 4.2 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Strong

Dividend Leadership

General Mills is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.75%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

Dividend Growth

General Mills has been increasing its dividend for 5 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of General Mills is 52.75%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, General Mills will have a dividend payout ratio of 53.81% next year. This indicates that General Mills will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 2.6 / 5
• Environmental Score: -3.28

Percentage of Shares Shorted

5.14% of the float of General Mills has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

General Mills has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.5.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in General Mills has recently decreased by 4.10%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.4 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.41

News Sentiment

General Mills has a news sentiment score of 0.41. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.83 average news sentiment score of Consumer Staples companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 104 news articles for General Mills this week, compared to 23 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

46 people have searched for GIS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 64% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

Only 8 people have added General Mills to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -47% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, General Mills insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 0.26% of the stock of General Mills is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

75.71% of the stock of General Mills is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

GIS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have GIS shares performed this year?

General Mills' stock was trading at $63.77 at the beginning of the year. Since then, GIS shares have decreased by 20.8% and is now trading at $50.5110.
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How were General Mills' earnings last quarter?

General Mills, Inc. (NYSE:GIS) posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, June, 25th. The company reported $0.74 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.72 by $0.02. The company's revenue was down 3.3% on a year-over-year basis.
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Does General Mills have any subsidiaries?

General Mills subsidiaries include Tyson Foods, Blue Buffalo, Blue Buffalo Pet Products, EPIC Provisions, Carolina Laticínios, Carolina Administracao e Participacoes Societarias Ltda., Annie’s, and others.

How do I buy shares of General Mills?

Shares of GIS stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of General Mills own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that General Mills investors own include AT&T (T), Pfizer (PFE), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Exxon Mobil (XOM), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Chevron (CVX) and Verizon Communications (VZ).

Company Calendar

• Record date for 5/1 Dividend: 4/10/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 5/1 Dividend: 4/10/2025
• Dividend Payable: 5/01/2025
• Last Earnings: 6/25/2025
• Today: 6/30/2025
• Record date for 8/1 Dividend: 7/10/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 8/1 Dividend: 7/10/2025
• Dividend Payable: 8/01/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 9/17/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 5/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Consumer Staples
• Industry: FOOD - MISC/DIVERSIFIED
• Sub-Industry: Packaged Foods & Meats
• Current Symbol: NYSE:GIS
• CIK: 40704
• Web: www.generalmills.com
• Phone: (763) 764-7600
• Fax: 763-764-8330
• Employees: 33,000
• Year Founded: 1928

Price Target and Rating

• Average Stock Price Target: $59.73
• High Stock Price Target: $82.00
• Low Stock Price Target: $49.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +18.3%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.13
• Research Coverage: 16 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $4.55
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 12.32
• Forward P/E Ratio: 11.59
• P/E Growth: 1.27
• Net Income: $2.30 billion
• Net Margins: 11.78%
• Pretax Margin: 14.55%
• Return on Equity: 24.88%
• Return on Assets: 7.16%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 1.38
• Current Ratio: 0.67
• Quick Ratio: 0.43

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $19.49 billion
• Price / Sales: 1.41
• Cash Flow: $5.32 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 9.50
• Book Value: $16.98 per share
• Price / Book: 2.97

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 542,430,000
• Free Float: 541,017,000
• Market Cap: $27.40 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.02