General Mills faces persistent revenue contraction, with sales down in six of the last eight quarters and a 1.2% decline in the latest quarter, while gross margins remain volatile between 30.6% and 36.9%. The company's profitability has been severely strained ...
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Revenue has declined in six of the last eight quarters, with the latest quarter showing a 1.2% year-over-year drop, while gross margins fluctuated between 30.6% and 36.9%, and operating income swung to a $2.1B loss in 2026Q4.
General Mills' trailing P/E of 9.51 and forward P/E of 13.79 suggest the stock may be undervalued relative to earnings potential.
Vanguard Group holds 9.5% of GIS shares, indicating confidence from major institutional investors.
The bullish thesis from Compounding Dividends highlights GIS as an attractive dividend growth investment.
Trailing total returns as of 9/24/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Sep 23, 2026 | $0.75+4.6% vs $0.72 | $4.4B+0.9% vs $4.4B |
Q3 2026 Jul 1, 2026 | $0.95+19.2% vs $0.80 | $4.6B+0.5% vs $4.6B |
Q2 2026 Mar 18, 2026 | $0.64-12.1% vs $0.73 | $4.4B+0.6% vs $4.4B |
Q4 2025 Dec 17, 2025 | $1.10+6.8% vs $1.03 | $4.9B+1.7% vs $4.8B |
General Mills' innovation, premium offerings and broader distribution efforts are set to support brand relevance, engagement and first-quarter performance.
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General Mills, Inc. (NYSE:GIS) will release first-quarter earnings before the opening bell on Wednesday, Sept. 23.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for General Mills, Inc. (GIS)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $35.82 | $19.12B | -223.88 | -5.45% | -0.48% | -1.06% | 6.71% | |
| $83.44 | $29.03B | 21.51 | -2.84% | 10.56% | 31.71% | — | |
| $20.34 | $6.07B | 10.12 | 6.4% | 4.14% | 9.98% | — | |
| $14.78 | $7.07B | -3.70 | -2.85% | -0.39% | -0.51% | — | |
| $122.41 | $13.05B | -94.16 | 3.72% | 2.51% | 4.06% | — | |
| $19.91 | $10.96B | 22.89 | 1.55% | 2.82% | 4.33% | — |
General Mills, Inc. (GIS) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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General Mills, Inc. (GIS) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
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General Mills, Inc. (GIS) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
General Mills, Inc. (GIS) reported $18.42B in revenue for fiscal year 2026. This represents a 228% increase from $5.61B in 1997.
General Mills, Inc. (GIS) saw revenue decline by 5.4% over the past year.
General Mills, Inc. (GIS) reported a net loss of $87.6M for fiscal year 2026.
Yes, General Mills, Inc. (GIS) pays a dividend with a yield of 6.71%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
General Mills, Inc. (GIS) has a return on equity (ROE) of -1.1%. Negative ROE indicates the company is unprofitable.
General Mills, Inc. (GIS) generated $1.63B in free cash flow for fiscal year 2026. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.
