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General Mills (GIS) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$56.73 +0.58 (+1.03%)
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General Mills - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
2
Hold
12
Buy
4

Based on 18 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for General Mills in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 18 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 12 have given a hold rating, and 4 have given a buy rating for GIS.

Consensus Price Target

$65.00
14.58% Upside
According to the 18 analysts' twelve-month price targets for General Mills, the average price target is $65.00. The highest price target for GIS is $82.00, while the lowest price target for GIS is $53.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 14.58% from the current price of $56.73.
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GIS Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
4/30/24 to 4/30/25
1 Month Ago
3/31/24 to 3/31/25
3 Months Ago
1/31/24 to 1/30/25
1 Year Ago
5/1/23 to 4/30/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
4 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
Hold
12 Hold rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
Sell
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$65.00$65.69$70.94$72.18
Forecasted Upside14.58% Upside9.80% Upside16.94% Upside2.44% Upside
Consensus Rating
Hold
Hold
Hold
Hold

GIS Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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GIS Price Targets by Month

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General Mills Stock vs. The Competition

TypeGeneral MillsConsumer Staples CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.11
2.55
2.54
Consensus RatingHoldModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside15.66% Upside56.12% Upside20.03% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
4/23/2025UBS Group
3 of 5 stars
Peter Grom
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Initiated CoverageNeutral ➝ Sell$54.00-7.02%
3/24/2025Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
Megan Alexander
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Initiated CoverageUnderweight ➝ Underweight$53.00-9.84%
3/20/2025Mizuho
3 of 5 stars
John Baumgartner
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Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$62.00 ➝ $60.00+2.52%
3/20/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Ken Goldman
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Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$60.00 ➝ $54.00-7.20%
3/20/2025Bank of America
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Bryan Spillane
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$70.00 ➝ $68.00+14.80%
3/18/2025Barclays
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Andrew Lazar
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Lower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$68.00 ➝ $65.00+6.55%
3/17/2025Royal Bank of Canada
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Nik Modi
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Reiterated RatingSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$70.00 ➝ $70.00+14.96%
3/14/2025Citigroup
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Thomas Palmer
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Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$60.00 ➝ $58.00-2.72%
3/10/2025Jefferies Financial Group
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Rob Dickerson
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Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$58.00 ➝ $62.00-7.39%
2/25/2025Piper Sandler
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Michael Lavery
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$84.00 ➝ $71.00+15.25%
2/19/2025Wells Fargo & Company
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Chris Carey
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Lower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$64.00 ➝ $61.00+6.04%
2/19/2025Stifel Nicolaus
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Matthew Smith
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$72.00 ➝ $65.00+12.99%
12/19/2024TD Cowen
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 Lower TargetHold ➝ Hold$75.00 ➝ $64.00-0.82%
12/18/2024Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Lower TargetHold ➝ Hold$83.00 ➝ $82.00+27.31%
8/12/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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L. Jordan
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Initiated CoverageBuy$76.00+9.95%
7/16/2024Argus
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T. Conrad
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Hold
6/28/2024Evercore ISI
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 Lower TargetIn-Line ➝ In-Line$76.00 ➝ $72.00+13.44%
5/15/2024Sanford C. Bernstein
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 UpgradeUnderperform ➝ Market Perform$62.00 ➝ $70.00-1.20%
3/21/2024HSBC
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 Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$74.00 ➝ $76.00+10.98%
9/5/2023BNP Paribas
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 DowngradeOutperform ➝ Neutral$72.00+8.68%
6/29/2023888
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Should I Buy General Mills Stock? GIS Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these General Mills pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

General Mills
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in General Mills, Inc.:

  • The current stock price is around $57, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the food sector.
  • General Mills, Inc. has a strong dividend yield of approximately 4.11%, providing a steady income stream for investors.
  • The company reported a return on equity of 27.55%, indicating effective management and profitability relative to shareholder equity.
  • Despite a slight decline in revenue year-over-year, the company has consistently delivered earnings per share (EPS) that beat analysts' expectations, showcasing resilience in its financial performance.
  • General Mills, Inc. operates in diverse segments, including North America Retail and International, which helps mitigate risks associated with market fluctuations.

General Mills
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in General Mills, Inc. for these reasons:

  • The company experienced a 5.1% decline in revenue compared to the previous year, which may raise concerns about its growth trajectory.
  • General Mills, Inc. has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.32, indicating a higher level of debt relative to equity, which could pose risks in a rising interest rate environment.
  • Analysts have mixed ratings on the stock, with a consensus rating of "Hold," suggesting uncertainty about its future performance.
  • The company's current ratio of 0.92 indicates that it may struggle to cover its short-term liabilities, which could affect liquidity.
  • Recent price target adjustments by analysts suggest a cautious outlook, with some lowering their expectations for the stock's performance.

GIS Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 18 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for General Mills is $65.00, with a high forecast of $82.00 and a low forecast of $53.00.

18 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for General Mills in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 12 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" GIS shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in GIS, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, General Mills's stock has a predicted upside of 14.58% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Analysts like General Mills less than other "consumer staples" companies. The consensus rating for General Mills is Hold while the average consensus rating for "consumer staples" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how GIS compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:GIS) was last updated on 4/30/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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