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General Mills (GIS) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$38.36 -0.90 (-2.29%)
As of 09/4/2026 03:58 PM Eastern

General Mills - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
6
Hold
12
Buy
4

Based on 22 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for General Mills in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Reduce." Out of the 22 analysts, 6 have given a sell rating, 12 have given a hold rating, and 4 have given a buy rating for GIS.

Consensus Price Target

$39.37
2.63% Upside
According to the 22 analysts' twelve-month price targets for General Mills, the average price target is $39.37. The highest price target for GIS is $57.00, while the lowest price target for GIS is $31.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 2.63% from the current price of $38.36.
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.
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GIS Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/5/25 to 9/5/26
1 Month Ago
8/6/25 to 8/6/26
3 Months Ago
6/7/25 to 6/7/26
1 Year Ago
9/5/24 to 9/5/25
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)
4 Buy rating(s)
Hold
12 Hold rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
Sell
6 Sell rating(s)
7 Sell rating(s)
7 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$39.37$39.16$39.39$58.80
Forecasted Upside2.63% Upside8.70% Upside18.70% Upside16.38% Upside
Consensus RatingReduceReduceReduceHold

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

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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General Mills Stock vs. The Competition

TypeGeneral MillsConsumer Staples CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
1.91
2.22
2.53
Consensus RatingReduceHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside2.63% Upside147.74% Upside14.02% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/1/2026
Bank of America Corporation logo
Bank of America
4 of 5 stars
Peter Galbo
Peter Galbo
Not Rated
Boost TargetNeutral$39.00 ➝ $43.00+4.24%
8/12/2026
Zacks Research logo
Zacks Research
5 of 5 stars
 UpgradeStrong SellHold
7/6/2026
UBS Group AG logo
UBS Group
4 of 5 stars
Peter Grom
2 of 5 stars
Set Target$33.00-8.14%
7/2/2026 UpgradeSell (D)Sell (D+)
7/2/2026Lower TargetHold$32.00 ➝ $31.00-17.57%
7/2/2026Boost TargetUnderweight$30.00 ➝ $33.00-12.25%
7/2/2026Boost TargetNeutral$37.00 ➝ $38.00+1.93%
7/2/2026Boost TargetUnderweight$31.00 ➝ $35.00-6.12%
7/2/2026Boost TargetHold$32.00 ➝ $33.00-11.66%
7/1/2026Boost TargetHold$33.00 ➝ $36.00-4.28%
6/5/2026Lower TargetUnderweight$37.00 ➝ $32.00-3.09%
6/3/2026 DowngradeMarket PerformUnderperform$31.00-6.27%
6/2/2026Reiterated RatingNeutral$36.00+7.05%
5/13/2026Lower TargetOverweight$45.00 ➝ $41.00+20.22%
5/11/2026Lower TargetEqual Weight$41.00 ➝ $36.00+3.90%
4/21/2026Lower TargetBuy$44.00 ➝ $40.00+13.43%
4/13/2026Initiated CoverageNeutral
3/19/2026Lower TargetNeutral$47.00 ➝ $39.00+4.63%
3/19/2026Lower TargetOutperform$60.00 ➝ $55.00+46.80%
2/18/2026Set Target$45.00+1.42%
9/18/2025 Lower TargetMarket Perform$55.00 ➝ $54.00+8.24%
9/18/2025 Lower TargetHold$59.00 ➝ $57.00+14.25%
3/14/2025Lower TargetNeutral$60.00 ➝ $58.00-2.72%

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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, September 2, 2026. 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.:

  • General Mills, Inc. offers a high dividend yield of 5.94%, providing a substantial income stream for investors. The company recently paid a quarterly dividend of $0.61 per share, which annualizes to $2.44, making it an attractive option for those seeking consistent cash flow from their portfolio.
  • The stock is currently trading at $40.65, which is below the 50-day simple moving average of $37.47 and the 200-day simple moving average of $37.40, suggesting potential value for investors looking to buy at a discount relative to recent trading levels. This price point is also below the 52-week high of $51.33, offering a margin of safety for long-term holders.
  • General Mills, Inc. reported strong earnings in the most recent quarter, with an EPS of $0.95, which exceeded the consensus estimate of $0.80 by $0.15. This beat indicates that the company is performing better than expected, which could boost investor confidence and potentially lead to a re-rating of the stock.
  • The company has a positive return on equity of 21.37%, indicating that it is efficiently using shareholder equity to generate profits. This metric is a key indicator of financial health and suggests that General Mills, Inc. is a well-managed company with a strong track record of profitability.
  • General Mills, Inc. is focusing on innovation and clean-label products, such as removing certified colors from U.S. cereals and expanding protein and fiber offerings. This strategic shift could help the company attract health-conscious consumers and drive future growth, positioning it well in a competitive market.

General Mills
Bear Case

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

  • General Mills, Inc. has a negative P/E ratio of -225.80, indicating that the company is currently unprofitable on a GAAP basis. This negative valuation metric can be a red flag for investors, as it suggests that the company is not generating sufficient earnings to justify its current stock price.
  • The consensus rating for General Mills, Inc. is "Reduce," with an average price target of $39.16, which is below the current stock price of $40.65. This suggests that analysts believe the stock is overvalued and may decline in the near term, posing a risk for investors who buy at current levels.
  • General Mills, Inc. has a high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.68, indicating that the company is heavily leveraged. This high level of debt can increase financial risk, especially in a rising interest rate environment, and may limit the company's ability to invest in growth initiatives or weather economic downturns.
  • The company's revenue growth has been sluggish, with a year-over-year increase of only 1.2% in the most recent quarter. This slow growth rate suggests that General Mills, Inc. is struggling to expand its top line, which could limit its ability to generate future earnings and dividends.
  • General Mills, Inc. has a negative net margin of 0.48%, indicating that the company is not generating sufficient profit from its operations. This negative margin can be a sign of operational inefficiencies or pricing pressures, which could erode shareholder value over time.

GIS Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 22 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for General Mills is $39.37, with a high forecast of $57.00 and a low forecast of $31.00.

22 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for General Mills in the last twelve months. There are currently 6 sell ratings, 12 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "reduce" GIS shares.

According to analysts, General Mills's stock has a predicted upside of 2.63% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, General Mills's stock had 2 upgrades by analysts.

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


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for General Mills analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 9/1/2026.
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