General Mills faces a challenging outlook with revenue contracting by 2.8% in 2027Q1, marking seven consecutive quarters of decline and suggesting pricing fatigue is not offsetting volume softness.
Price trend, volume and key moving averages
Start with the evidence for owning the stock and the risks that can break the thesis.
Revenue has contracted for seven consecutive quarters, with a 2.8% year-over-year decline in 2027Q1, and gross margins have stabilized around 33.9% but remain below historical peaks like 36.9%, indicating ongoing margin pressure from promotional activities and volume weakness.
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 11/8/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).
Check whether operating performance supports the current valuation.
Recent results and news deserve attention only when they alter the forward view.
| 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 |
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General Mills reported flat organic growth last quarter, and its earnings declined by more than 10%. Its free cash flow remains strong and exceeds what it has paid out in dividends.
Three packaged food giants all flash ultra-high yields right now, but a big number on a dividend screener can hide very different stories about leverage, frozen payouts, and falling share prices.
General Mills' (GIS) core products face significant issues with consumer demand, but at this valuation that is reflected in the share price. Despite recent revenue and EPS declines, GIS's disciplined cost controls and the pet food business provide some operational stability. Valuations are depressed across the packaged food sector. With high short interest, there could be a sharp snapback rally in a broader market rotation.
Benchmark GIS against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $35.51 | $18.95B | -21.35 | -5.45% | -4.89% | -10.67% | 6.77% | |
| $23.13 | $6.9B | 17.45 | -4.96% | 4.14% | 9.98% | 6.77% | |
| $15.24 | $7.29B | -3.84 | -2.85% | -16.95% | -26.28% | 9.17% | |
| $130.55 | $13.92B | 60.92 | 3.72% | 2.51% | 4.06% | 3.34% | |
| $21.95 | $12.08B | 35.30 | 1.55% | 2.82% | 4.32% | 5.24% | |
| $48.40 | $13.01B | 8.75 | 1.73% | 19.39% | 20.93% | 3.7% |
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)
Oct 2, 2026·SEC
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General Mills, Inc. (GIS) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
General Mills, Inc. (GIS) reported $18.30B in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $18.42B in fiscal year 2026. That is 228% more than the $5.61B of fiscal year 1997.
General Mills, Inc. (GIS) revenue fell by 4.5% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
No. General Mills, Inc. (GIS) reported a net loss of $894.8M over the trailing twelve months.
Yes. General Mills, Inc. (GIS) pays a dividend that yields 6.77% at the current price, a high yield.
General Mills, Inc. (GIS) had a return on equity (ROE) of -10.7% over the trailing twelve months. A negative ROE means the company lost money over the period.
General Mills, Inc. (GIS) generated $1.55B in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.
