Should I buy or sell General Mills stock right now?

16 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for General Mills in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 11 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research 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. View GIS analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is General Mills' stock price target for 2024?

16 brokers have issued 12 month price targets for General Mills' stock. Their GIS share price targets range from $58.00 to $96.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $72.67 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 16.6% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for GIS or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have GIS shares performed in 2024?

General Mills' stock was trading at $65.14 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, GIS stock has decreased by 4.3% and is now trading at $62.34. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

When is General Mills' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, March 28th 2024. View our GIS earnings forecast .

How were General Mills' earnings last quarter?

General Mills, Inc. (NYSE:GIS) posted its earnings results on Wednesday, December, 20th. The company reported $1.25 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.16 by $0.09. The company earned $5.10 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $5.35 billion. General Mills had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 25.44% and a net margin of 12.06%. The company's revenue for the quarter was down 2.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company posted $1.10 EPS. Read the conference call transcript .

How often does General Mills pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for General Mills?

General Mills announced a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, January 30th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, April 10th will be paid a dividend of $0.59 per share on Wednesday, May 1st. This represents a $2.36 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.79%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, April 9th. Read our dividend analysis for GIS .

Is General Mills a good dividend stock?

General Mills (NYSE:GIS) pays an annual dividend of $2.36 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.79%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 2 consecutive year(s), indicating that it does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 57.42%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, GIS will have a dividend payout ratio of 51.19% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for GIS .

What ETFs hold General Mills' stock?

ETFs with the largest weight of General Mills (NYSE:GIS) stock in their portfolio include First Trust Nasdaq Food & Beverage ETF (FTXG) , Invesco Food & Beverage ETF (PBJ) , iShares MSCI Water Management Multisector ETF (IWTR) , Invesco Dorsey Wright Consumer Staples Momentum ETF (PSL) , Morgan Dempsey Large Cap Value ETF (MDLV) , Amplify YieldShares CWP Dividend & Option Income ETF (DIVO) , VictoryShares US Multi-Factor Minimum Volatility ETF (VSMV) and Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Consumer Staples ETF (RHS) .

What guidance has General Mills issued on next quarter's earnings?

General Mills updated its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Wednesday, December, 20th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 4.470-4.520 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 4.470. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

What is Jeff Harmening's approval rating as General Mills' CEO?

372 employees have rated General Mills Chief Executive Officer Jeff Harmening on Glassdoor.com . Jeff Harmening has an approval rating of 95% among the company's employees. This puts Jeff Harmening in the top 30% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

What other stocks do shareholders of General Mills own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other General Mills investors own include AT&T (T) , Verizon Communications (VZ) , Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) , Pfizer (PFE) , Intel (INTC) , Procter & Gamble (PG) , Cisco Systems (CSCO) , Exxon Mobil (XOM) , Walt Disney (DIS) and AbbVie (ABBV) .

Who are General Mills' major shareholders?

General Mills' stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. (1.18%), Norges Bank (1.02%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (0.88%), Nordea Investment Management AB (0.88%), California Public Employees Retirement System (0.63%) and Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA (0.61%). Insiders that own company stock include Bethany C Quam , Dana M Mcnabb , Jacqueline Williams-Roll , Jeffrey L Harmening , Jodi J Benson , John R Church , Jonathon Nudi , Mark A Pallot , R Kerry Clark , Richard C Allendorf , Sean N Walker and Shawn P Ogrady . View institutional ownership trends .

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. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

Does General Mills have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiares of General Mills: Annieâ€™s, Annie’s, Blue Buffalo, Blue Buffalo Company Ltd., Blue Buffalo Pet Products, C.P.D. Cereal Partners Deutschland Gmbh & Co. Ohg, C.P.W. Hellas Breakfast Cereals Societe Anonyme, C.P.W. Mexico S. De R.L. De C.V., CEREAL PARTNERS ESPANA A.E.I.E., CEREAL PARTNERS U.K., CP MIDDLE EAST FZCO, CPW HONG KONG LIMITED, CPW NEW ZEALAND, Carolina Administracao e Participacoes Societarias Ltda., Carolina LaticÃnios, Cereal Associados Portugal A.E.I.E., Cereal Partners (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd., Cereal Partners Australia Pty Limited, Cereal Partners France Snc, Cereal Partners Gida Ticaret Limited Sirketi, Cereal Partners Mexico S.A. De C.V., Cereal Partners Poland Torun-Pacific Sp. Z.O.O., Cereal Partners Rus Llc, Cereales C.P.W. Chile Limitada (Srl), Cpw Ama Dwc—Llc, Cpw Brasil Ltda., Cpw Operations S.A.R.L., Cpw Philippines Inc., Cpw S.A., Cpw Singapore (Pte.) Ltd., EPIC Provisions, Food Should Taste Good, General Mills Capital Inc., General Mills Finance Inc., General Mills Holding B.V., General Mills Holding K (Netherlands) B.V., General Mills Maarssen Holding Inc., General Mills Marketing Inc., General Mills Operations Llc, Gm Cereals Holdings Inc., Gm Cereals Manager Inc., Haagen-Dazs Japan Inc., Haagen-Dazs Korea Co. Ltd., Haagen-Dazs Nederland B.V., Humm Foods, Humm Foods, Parampara Food Products, Saxby Bros, The Pillsbury Company, The Pillsbury Company Llc, Tyson Foods, Yoki Alimentos, Yoplait, and Yoplait. Read More

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General Mills (GIS) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$62.34

-1.72 (-2.68%)

(As of 02/9/2024 08:56 PM ET)

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Volume: 4.26 million shs
Average Volume: 4.13 million shs
Market Capitalization: $35.40 billion

P/E Ratio: 15.17
Dividend Yield: 3.79%
Price Target: $72.67

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General Mills MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Hold
2.06 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 16.6% Upside
$72.67 Price Target
Short Interest: Healthy
2.32% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength: Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: -3.28
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment: 0.67
Based on 22 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: Selling Shares
$4.36 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth: 2.67%
From $4.49 to $4.61 Per Share

Overall MarketRank^™

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank^™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

4.76 out of 5 stars

Consumer Staples Sector

14th out of 133 stocks

Grain Mill Products Industry

1st out of 6 stocks

3.0

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
General Mills has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.06, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 11 hold ratings, and 2 sell ratings.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of $72.67, General Mills has a forecasted upside of 16.6% from its current price of $62.34.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
General Mills has been the subject of 7 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

4.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
2.32% 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 3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in General Mills has recently decreased by 0.08%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

3.3

Dividend Strength

Dividend Leadership
General Mills is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 3.79%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.
Dividend Growth
General Mills has only been increasing its dividend for 2 years.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of General Mills is 57.42%. 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 51.19% next year. This indicates that General Mills will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

2.6

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
General Mills has received a 16.07% net impact score from Upright. The largest positive contribution comes from its "Nutrition" impact, which is mostly driven by its "Pasta", "Ready meals", and "Yoghurt" products. See details.
Environmental Sustainability
The Environmental Impact score for General Mills is -3.28.

2.0

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
General Mills has a news sentiment score of 0.67. 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 0.81 average news sentiment score of Consumer Staples companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 22 news articles for General Mills this week, compared to 13 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
Only 31 people have searched for GIS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -39% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
Only 14 people have added General Mills to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -18% compared to the previous 30 days.

2.5

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, General Mills insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $4,362,103.00 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 0.24% of the stock of General Mills is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
75.31% of the stock of General Mills is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

1.9

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for General Mills are expected to grow by 2.67% in the coming year, from $4.49 to $4.61 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of General Mills is 15.17, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 126.08.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of General Mills is 15.17, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Staples sector average P/E ratio of about 23.88.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
General Mills has a PEG Ratio of 2.18. 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 3.41. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About General Mills Stock (NYSE:GIS)

General Mills, Inc. manufactures and markets branded consumer foods worldwide. The company operates through four segments: North America Retail; International; Pet; and North America Foodservice. It offers grain, ready-to-eat cereals, refrigerated yogurt, soup, meal kits, refrigerated and frozen dough products, dessert and baking mixes, bakery flour, frozen pizza and pizza snacks, snack bars, fruit and salty snacks, ice cream and frozen desserts, nutrition bars, and savory snacks, as well as various organic products, including frozen and shelf-stable vegetables. It also manufactures and markets pet food products, including dog and cat food. The company markets its products under the Annie's, Betty Crocker, Bisquick, Blue Buffalo, Blue Basics, Blue Freedom, Bugles, Cascadian Farm, Cheerios, Chex, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Cocoa Puffs, Cookie Crisp, EPIC, Fiber One, Fruit by the Foot, Fruit Gushers, Fruit Roll-Ups, Gardetto's, Go-Gurt, Gold Medal, Golden Grahams, Häagen-Dazs, Kitano, Kix, Lärabar, Latina, Lucky Charms, Muir Glen, Nature Valley, Nudges, Oatmeal Crisp, Old El Paso, Pillsbury, Progresso, Raisin Nut Bran, Total, Top Chews Naturals, Totino's, Trix, True Chews, Wanchai Ferry, Wheaties, Wilderness, Yoki, Reese's Puffs, Green Giant, and Yoplait trademarks. It sells its products directly, as well as through broker and distribution arrangements to grocery stores, mass merchandisers, membership stores, natural food chains, e-commerce retailers, commercial and noncommercial foodservice distributors and operators, restaurants, convenience stores, and pet specialty stores, as well as drug, dollar, and discount chains. In addition, the company operates ice cream parlors. General Mills, Inc. was founded in 1866 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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GIS Stock News Headlines

February 10, 2024 | seekingalpha.com

General Mills: Potential For Long-Term Value And Returns For Investors

February 10, 2024 | msn.com

Tests reveal "concerning" levels of plastics found in General Mills products

February 12, 2024 | Stansberry Research (Ad)

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February 9, 2024 | msn.com

Consumer Reports calls out General Mills for plastic chemicals in food

February 9, 2024 | msn.com

Walmart and General Mills team up on remarkable project using 600,000 acres of farmland — here’s what they’re planning to do

February 9, 2024 | seekingalpha.com

General Mills: Pricing Power And Low Valuation Make The Stock Attractive

February 9, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

General Mills (NYSE:GIS) Is Doing The Right Things To Multiply Its Share Price

February 8, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

General Mills (GIS) Surpasses Market Returns: Some Facts Worth Knowing

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February 8, 2024 | bizjournals.com

Executive leadership changes continue at General Mills

February 8, 2024 | msn.com

General Mills Reshapes Leadership, Nudi Gains Expanded Role

February 8, 2024 | seekingalpha.com

General Mills: Losing Market Share To Store Brands

February 7, 2024 | msn.com

General Mills urged to reduce plastic chemicals in food products

February 7, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

General Mills Announces Long-time Senior Executive Shawn O’Grady to Retire

February 5, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Heard on the Street: How Ultra-Processed Foods Swell Profits

February 5, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Introducing This Season’s Most Valuable Taco — the New Old El Paso™ Cinnamon Toast Crunch™ Dessert Taco Shells

February 5, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

General Mills to Webcast Presentation at CAGNY Conference on Feb. 20, 2024

February 4, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

20 Highest Quality Ice Cream Brands in the US

February 3, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

With 79% ownership of the shares, General Mills, Inc. (NYSE:GIS) is heavily dominated by institutional owners

February 3, 2024 | americanbankingnews.com

Insider Selling: General Mills, Inc. (NYSE:GIS) Insider Sells $492,094.65 in Stock

February 3, 2024 | americanbankingnews.com

General Mills (NYSE:GIS) Now Covered by Citigroup

February 2, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

General Mills (GIS) Stock Dips While Market Gains: Key Facts

February 1, 2024 | msn.com

Fastly, General Mills And 2 Other Stocks Insiders Are Selling

February 1, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Live "Cereal Rich" with LOADED, General Mills’ Biggest, Boldest Cereal Yet, and Limited-Editon Accessories

February 1, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Totino’s™ Delivers Pizza Rolls™ Hot-and-Ready to Your Doorstep for the Big Game

January 31, 2024 | morningstar.com

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January 31, 2024 | msn.com

General Mills Welcomes New Independent Board Members

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 12/20/2023
Ex-Dividend for 2/1 Dividend: 1/09/2024
Dividend Payable: 2/01/2024
Today: 2/11/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated): 3/28/2024
Fiscal Year End: 5/31/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NYSE
Sector: Consumer Staples
Industry: Grain mill products
Sub-Industry: Packaged Foods & Meats
Current Symbol: NYSE:GIS
CUSIP: 37033410
CIK: 40704
Web: www.generalmills.com
Phone: (763) 764-7600
Fax: 763-764-8330
Employees: 34,000
Year Founded: 1928

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: $72.67
High Stock Price Target: $96.00
Low Stock Price Target: $58.00
Potential Upside/Downside: +16.6%
Consensus Rating: Hold
Rating Score (0-4): 2.06
Research Coverage: 16 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $4.11
Trailing P/E Ratio: 15.17
Forward P/E Ratio: 13.88
P/E Growth: 2.18
Net Income: $2.59 billion
Net Margins: 12.06%
Pretax Margin: 14.53%
Return on Equity: 25.44%
Return on Assets: 8.40%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 1.09
Current Ratio: 0.64
Quick Ratio: 0.36

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $20.09 billion
Price / Sales: 1.76
Cash Flow: $5.36 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 11.64
Book Value: $18.28 per share
Price / Book: 3.41

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 567,900,000
Free Float: 566,537,000
Market Cap: $35.40 billion
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 0.16

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Key Executives

Mr. Jeffrey L. Harmening (Age 57)
Chairman & CEO
Comp: $5.21M
Mr. Kofi A. Bruce (Age 53)
CFO and Interim Chief Strategy & Growth Officer
Comp: $2.16M
Ms. Karen Wilson Thissen (Age 57)
General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
Comp: $1.84M
Mr. Jonathon J. Nudi (Age 54)
Group President of Pet & International
Comp: $2.65M
Mr. Jaime Montemayor (Age 59)
Chief Digital & Technology Officer
Comp: $1.76M
Mr. Mark A. Pallot (Age 50)
VP & Chief Accounting Officer
Ms. Lanette Shaffer Werner (Age 52)
Chief Innovation, Technology & Quality (ITQ) Officer
Jeff Siemon
Vice President of Investor Relations
Mr. Jano Cabrera (Age 49)
Chief Communications Officer
Ms. Jacqueline R. Williams-Roll (Age 55)
Chief Human Resources Officer

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Insiders & Institutions

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Should I Buy General Mills Stock? GIS Pros and Cons Explained

These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of General Mills was last updated on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at 8:34 PM.

Pros

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

General Mills, Inc. operates in the packaged foods industry, which is known for its stability and consistent demand.
The company has a diverse product portfolio, offering a wide range of consumer foods including grain, ready-to-eat cereals, yogurt, soup, meal kits, and more.
General Mills, Inc. has a strong presence in both domestic and international markets, providing opportunities for growth and expansion.
The company has a history of innovation and adapting to changing consumer preferences, including offering organic products and catering to specific dietary needs.
General Mills, Inc. has a track record of delivering consistent financial performance, with a focus on generating shareholder value.

Cons

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

The packaged foods industry is highly competitive, with many established players and potential threats from new entrants.
General Mills, Inc. faces risks related to commodity price fluctuations, as its products rely on ingredients such as grains and dairy.
The company's performance may be impacted by changing consumer preferences and trends, requiring continuous innovation and adaptation.
General Mills, Inc. operates in a regulated industry, with potential risks related to food safety and labeling regulations.
Investors should consider the current stock price and conduct thorough analysis of the company's financials and market conditions before making investment decisions.

GIS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell General Mills stock right now?: 16 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for General Mills in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 11 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research 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.
View GIS analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is General Mills' stock price target for 2024?: 16 brokers have issued 12 month price targets for General Mills' stock. Their GIS share price targets range from $58.00 to $96.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $72.67 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 16.6% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for GIS or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have GIS shares performed in 2024?: General Mills' stock was trading at $65.14 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, GIS stock has decreased by 4.3% and is now trading at $62.34.
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When is General Mills' next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, March 28th 2024.
View our GIS earnings forecast.
How were General Mills' earnings last quarter?: General Mills, Inc. (NYSE:GIS) posted its earnings results on Wednesday, December, 20th. The company reported $1.25 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.16 by $0.09. The company earned $5.10 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $5.35 billion. General Mills had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 25.44% and a net margin of 12.06%. The company's revenue for the quarter was down 2.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company posted $1.10 EPS.
Read the conference call transcript.
How often does General Mills pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for General Mills?: General Mills announced a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, January 30th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, April 10th will be paid a dividend of $0.59 per share on Wednesday, May 1st. This represents a $2.36 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.79%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, April 9th.
Read our dividend analysis for GIS.
Is General Mills a good dividend stock?: General Mills (NYSE:GIS) pays an annual dividend of $2.36 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.79%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 2 consecutive year(s), indicating that it does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 57.42%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, GIS will have a dividend payout ratio of 51.19% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for GIS.
What ETFs hold General Mills' stock?: ETFs with the largest weight of General Mills (NYSE:GIS) stock in their portfolio include First Trust Nasdaq Food & Beverage ETF (FTXG), Invesco Food & Beverage ETF (PBJ), iShares MSCI Water Management Multisector ETF (IWTR), Invesco Dorsey Wright Consumer Staples Momentum ETF (PSL), Morgan Dempsey Large Cap Value ETF (MDLV), Amplify YieldShares CWP Dividend & Option Income ETF (DIVO), VictoryShares US Multi-Factor Minimum Volatility ETF (VSMV) and Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Consumer Staples ETF (RHS).

What guidance has General Mills issued on next quarter's earnings?: General Mills updated its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Wednesday, December, 20th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 4.470-4.520 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 4.470. The company issued revenue guidance of -.
What is Jeff Harmening's approval rating as General Mills' CEO?: 372 employees have rated General Mills Chief Executive Officer Jeff Harmening on Glassdoor.com. Jeff Harmening has an approval rating of 95% among the company's employees. This puts Jeff Harmening in the top 30% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.
What other stocks do shareholders of General Mills own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other General Mills investors own include AT&T (T), Verizon Communications (VZ), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Pfizer (PFE), Intel (INTC), Procter & Gamble (PG), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Exxon Mobil (XOM), Walt Disney (DIS) and AbbVie (ABBV).
Who are General Mills' major shareholders?: General Mills' stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. (1.18%), Norges Bank (1.02%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (0.88%), Nordea Investment Management AB (0.88%), California Public Employees Retirement System (0.63%) and Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA (0.61%). Insiders that own company stock include Bethany C Quam, Dana M Mcnabb, Jacqueline Williams-Roll, Jeffrey L Harmening, Jodi J Benson, John R Church, Jonathon Nudi, Mark A Pallot, R Kerry Clark, Richard C Allendorf, Sean N Walker and Shawn P Ogrady.
View institutional ownership trends.
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.
Compare Top Brokerages Here.
Does General Mills have any subsidiaries?: The following companies are subsidiares of General Mills: Annieâ€™s, Annie’s, Blue Buffalo, Blue Buffalo Company Ltd., Blue Buffalo Pet Products, C.P.D. Cereal Partners Deutschland Gmbh & Co. Ohg, C.P.W. Hellas Breakfast Cereals Societe Anonyme, C.P.W. Mexico S. De R.L. De C.V., CEREAL PARTNERS ESPANA A.E.I.E., CEREAL PARTNERS U.K., CP MIDDLE EAST FZCO, CPW HONG KONG LIMITED, CPW NEW ZEALAND, Carolina Administracao e Participacoes Societarias Ltda., Carolina LaticÃnios, Cereal Associados Portugal A.E.I.E., Cereal Partners (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd., Cereal Partners Australia Pty Limited, Cereal Partners France Snc, Cereal Partners Gida Ticaret Limited Sirketi, Cereal Partners Mexico S.A. De C.V., Cereal Partners Poland Torun-Pacific Sp. Z.O.O., Cereal Partners Rus Llc, Cereales C.P.W. Chile Limitada (Srl), Cpw Ama Dwc—Llc, Cpw Brasil Ltda., Cpw Operations S.A.R.L., Cpw Philippines Inc., Cpw S.A., Cpw Singapore (Pte.) Ltd., EPIC Provisions, Food Should Taste Good, General Mills Capital Inc., General Mills Finance Inc., General Mills Holding B.V., General Mills Holding K (Netherlands) B.V., General Mills Maarssen Holding Inc., General Mills Marketing Inc., General Mills Operations Llc, Gm Cereals Holdings Inc., Gm Cereals Manager Inc., Haagen-Dazs Japan Inc., Haagen-Dazs Korea Co. Ltd., Haagen-Dazs Nederland B.V., Humm Foods, Humm Foods, Parampara Food Products, Saxby Bros, The Pillsbury Company, The Pillsbury Company Llc, Tyson Foods, Yoki Alimentos, Yoplait, and Yoplait.
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General Mills (GIS) Stock Price, News & Analysis

General Mills MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

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About General Mills Stock (NYSE:GIS)

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Should I Buy General Mills Stock? GIS Pros and Cons Explained

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GIS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

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