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General Mills (GIS)

Market Price (3/31/2026): $37.15 | Market Cap: $19.9 Bil
Sector: Consumer Staples | Industry: Packaged Foods & Meats

General Mills (GIS)

Market Price (3/31/2026): $37.15
Market Cap: $19.9 Bil
Sector: Consumer Staples
Industry: Packaged Foods & Meats

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 19%, Dividend Yield is 6.6%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 15%, FCF Yield is 9.0%		 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -63%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -110%		 Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 66%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 13%, CFO LTM is 2.4 Bil		  Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -5.7%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -0.9%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -7.2%
2 Valuation becoming less expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -26%		  Key risks
[GIS] key risks include [1] margin and earnings volatility driven by commodity prices and the company's own hedging instruments, Show more.
3 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 24%		  
4 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Health & Wellness Trends, and Vegan & Alternative Foods. Themes include Organic & Natural Products, Functional Foods & Beverages, Show more.		  
0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 19%, Dividend Yield is 6.6%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 15%, FCF Yield is 9.0%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 13%, CFO LTM is 2.4 Bil
2 Valuation becoming less expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -26%
3 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 24%
4 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Health & Wellness Trends, and Vegan & Alternative Foods. Themes include Organic & Natural Products, Functional Foods & Beverages, Show more.
5 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -63%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -110%
6 Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 66%
7 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -5.7%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -0.9%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -7.2%
8 Key risks
[GIS] key risks include [1] margin and earnings volatility driven by commodity prices and the company's own hedging instruments, Show more.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

Price Chart

Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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General Mills (GIS) stock has lost about 20% since 11/30/2025 because of the following key factors:

1. Weak Q3 FY2026 Earnings and Revised Outlook

General Mills reported significantly weaker results for its third quarter ended February 22, 2026, with adjusted diluted EPS falling 37% in constant currency. Quarterly revenue declined 8.4% year-over-year to $4.44 billion, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $4.53 billion. Diluted EPS decreased 50% to $0.56, largely due to higher input costs, lower volume contributions, and increased restructuring costs. This followed a Q2 FY2026 report (released December 17, 2025) that already indicated net sales were down 7% and adjusted diluted EPS was down 21% in constant currency. The company reaffirmed its full-year fiscal 2026 outlook, which had been revised earlier in the period, signaling a subdued forecast for future earnings.

2. Persistent High Input Costs and Volume Declines

The company faced ongoing pressure from elevated input costs and declining sales volumes. Organic net sales in Q3 FY2026 fell 3% as volume decreased despite the benefit of modest pricing. This contributed to a 310-basis-point decline in gross margin for Q3 FY2026, bringing it to 30.8% of net sales. Broader macroeconomic factors, such as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz in February 2026, further exacerbated the situation by inflating energy and plastic packaging costs.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -20.5% change in GIS stock from 11/30/2025 to 3/30/2026 was primarily driven by a -11.4% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)113020253302026Change
Stock Price ($)46.6937.11-20.5%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)19,15618,777-2.0%
Net Income Margin (%)15.2%13.5%-11.4%
P/E Multiple8.77.8-9.4%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)5415360.9%
Cumulative Contribution-20.5%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

11/30/2025 to 3/30/2026
ReturnCorrelation
GIS-20.5% 
Market (SPY)-5.3%-14.3%
Sector (XLP)4.0%58.7%

Fundamental Drivers

The -22.8% change in GIS stock from 8/31/2025 to 3/30/2026 was primarily driven by a -31.6% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)83120253302026Change
Stock Price ($)48.0437.11-22.8%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)19,48718,777-3.6%
Net Income Margin (%)11.8%13.5%14.7%
P/E Multiple11.57.8-31.6%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)5485362.2%
Cumulative Contribution-22.8%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

8/31/2025 to 3/30/2026
ReturnCorrelation
GIS-22.8% 
Market (SPY)0.6%-17.2%
Sector (XLP)2.9%59.4%

Fundamental Drivers

The -35.7% change in GIS stock from 2/28/2025 to 3/30/2026 was primarily driven by a -36.5% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)22820253302026Change
Stock Price ($)57.7337.11-35.7%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)19,90118,777-5.7%
Net Income Margin (%)13.1%13.5%3.3%
P/E Multiple12.47.8-36.5%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)5575363.8%
Cumulative Contribution-35.7%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

2/28/2025 to 3/30/2026
ReturnCorrelation
GIS-35.7% 
Market (SPY)9.8%3.9%
Sector (XLP)1.2%65.0%

Fundamental Drivers

The -47.5% change in GIS stock from 2/28/2023 to 3/30/2026 was primarily driven by a -45.8% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)22820233302026Change
Stock Price ($)70.6737.11-47.5%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)19,36718,777-3.0%
Net Income Margin (%)15.0%13.5%-10.1%
P/E Multiple14.57.8-45.8%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)59653611.1%
Cumulative Contribution-47.5%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

2/28/2023 to 3/30/2026
ReturnCorrelation
GIS-47.5% 
Market (SPY)69.4%-0.1%
Sector (XLP)23.2%60.7%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
GIS Return19%28%-20%1%-24%-21%-25%
Peers Return22%5%-5%-6%-2%7%20%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%-7%70%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
GIS Win Rate50%58%42%50%33%33% 
Peers Win Rate60%52%48%40%45%60% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%33% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
GIS Max Drawdown-7%-7%-24%-3%-25%-21% 
Peers Max Drawdown-7%-12%-17%-10%-13%-5% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-1%-25%-1%-2%-15%-7% 

[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: PEP, KHC, MDLZ, HSY, TSN. See GIS Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 3/30/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventGISS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-32.1%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven47.3%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-20.8%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven26.2%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven24 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-41.9%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven72.2%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven512 days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-32.7%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven48.6%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven277 days1,480 days

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In The Past

General Mills's stock fell -32.1% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 5/12/2023. A -32.1% loss requires a 47.3% gain to breakeven.

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About General Mills (GIS)

General Mills, Inc. manufactures and markets branded consumer foods worldwide. The company operates in five segments: North America Retail; Convenience Stores & Foodservice; Europe & Australia; Asia & Latin America; and Pet. It offers 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, nutrition bars, wellness beverages, and savory and grain snacks, as well as various organic products, including frozen and shelf-stable vegetables. It also supplies branded and unbranded food products to the North American foodservice and commercial baking industries; and 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, Food Should Taste Good, Fruit by the Foot, Fruit Gushers, Fruit Roll-Ups, Gardetto's, Go-Gurt, Gold Medal, Golden Grahams, Häagen-Dazs, Helpers, Jus-Rol, Kitano, Kix, Lärabar, Latina, Liberté, Lucky Charms, Muir Glen, Nature Valley, Oatmeal Crisp, Old El Paso, Oui, Pillsbury, Progresso, Raisin Nut Bran, Total, Totino's, Trix, Wanchai Ferry, Wheaties, Wilderness, Yoki, 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. The company operates 466 leased and 392 franchise ice cream parlors. General Mills, Inc. was founded in 1866 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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Here are 1-3 brief analogies for General Mills (GIS):

  • General Mills is like Nestlé, but with a stronger American footprint in breakfast cereals, baking goods, and pet food.
  • General Mills is like Kraft Heinz, but with a wider range of iconic breakfast and baking products, plus a major pet food brand.

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General Mills (GIS) offers a wide array of branded consumer food products:

  • Cereals: Manufactures a variety of ready-to-eat breakfast cereals.
  • Yogurt & Dairy Products: Produces refrigerated yogurt and other dairy-based items.
  • Baking & Dough Products: Offers refrigerated and frozen dough, dessert and baking mixes, and bakery flour.
  • Snacks: Includes snack bars, fruit snacks, salty snacks, and frozen pizza/pizza snacks.
  • Soups & Meal Kits: Provides packaged soups and convenient meal kits.
  • Ice Cream: Manufactures packaged ice cream and operates ice cream parlors.
  • Pet Food: Produces and markets dog and cat food products.
  • Foodservice & Commercial Baking Products: Supplies branded and unbranded food products to the foodservice and commercial baking industries.
  • Organic Products: Offers a range of organic foods, including frozen and shelf-stable vegetables.

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Jeff Harmening, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

Jeff Harmening joined General Mills in 1994 and has held various leadership roles throughout his career at the company. Before becoming CEO, he served as president and chief operating officer, overseeing the Global Supply Chain, Innovation, Technology, and Quality teams, as well as the company's four global operating segments. He also led the U.S. Retail division, General Mills' largest, and was senior vice president and chief executive officer of Cereal Partners Worldwide, a joint venture between General Mills and Nestlé operating in 130 countries. Under his leadership as CEO, General Mills has focused on brand investment, portfolio reshaping, and digital transformation, including the acquisition of Blue Buffalo to enter the pet food business and expanding the company's natural and organic portfolio.

Kofi Bruce, Chief Financial Officer

Kofi Bruce assumed his role as Chief Financial Officer in February 2020, after serving as Vice President of Financial Operations since September 2019. Prior to that, he was Vice President, Controller. Bruce joined General Mills in 2009 as Vice President, Treasurer. Before joining General Mills, he held various senior management positions at Ecolab and Ford Motor Company.

Dana M. McNabb, Group President, North America Retail

Dana M. McNabb was promoted to Group President, North America Retail, General Mills' largest and most profitable segment, in December 2023. Since 2021, she served as Chief Strategy and Growth Officer, responsible for the company's enterprise growth capabilities. Earlier in her career, McNabb was Group President, Europe & Australia segment, and President of the U.S. Cereal operating unit, where she achieved U.S. cereal category leadership and accelerated growth in net sales and operating profit.

Jaime Montemayor, Chief Digital and Technology Officer

Jaime Montemayor serves as the Chief Digital and Technology Officer at General Mills, with a focus on digital transformation and supply chain efficiency.

Elizabeth Mascolo, Segment President, North America Pet

Elizabeth Mascolo was promoted to Segment President, North America Pet, effective March 16, 2025, and joined General Mills' Senior Leadership Team. She brings 22 years of experience across various General Mills brands and businesses. Her previous roles include Vice President of Strategy and Growth and Vice President of Marketing for the Pillsbury and Cheerios Business Units. She also held an international position as Global Marketing Director at Cereal Partners Worldwide S.A.

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Key Risks to General Mills (GIS):

  1. Evolving Consumer Preferences and Health Trends: General Mills faces a significant risk from shifting consumer preferences towards healthier, fresher, and less processed food options. While the company offers organic and wellness products, a substantial portion of its portfolio, including cereals, snacks, and baking mixes, could be vulnerable if consumers increasingly move away from traditional packaged goods. This trend necessitates continuous innovation, product reformulation, and marketing investments to remain relevant and competitive.
  2. Input Cost Volatility and Supply Chain Disruptions: As a major manufacturer of food products, General Mills is exposed to fluctuations in the cost of raw materials (such as grains, dairy, and sweeteners), packaging, and energy, as well as transportation expenses. Geopolitical events, adverse weather conditions, disease outbreaks, and other global supply chain disruptions can lead to significant volatility in these input costs, directly impacting the company's profitability and operational efficiency.
  3. Intense Competition and Shifting Retail Landscape: The consumer packaged goods industry is highly competitive, with General Mills facing pressure from other large food companies, private label brands, and emerging direct-to-consumer businesses. Additionally, the evolving retail landscape, marked by the growth of e-commerce and the increasing bargaining power of large retailers, can impact product distribution, pricing strategies, and promotional effectiveness, potentially affecting market share and margins.

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The addressable markets for General Mills' main products and services are significant across various regions.

Pet Food

  • The global pet food market was valued at approximately USD 128.94 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow to USD 199.50 billion by 2034. Another estimate places the global market at USD 136.6 billion in 2025, reaching USD 197.5 billion by 2034.
  • In North America, the pet food market was valued at USD 53.78 billion in 2025 and USD 55.51 billion in 2026.
  • The U.S. pet food market was estimated at USD 43.45 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow to USD 64.4 billion by 2023. Another source indicates the U.S. market size was USD 41.59 billion in 2025, with projections to reach approximately USD 68.33 billion by 2035.

Baking Mixes (including Cake Mixes)

  • The global bakery mixes market is valued at USD 6.8 billion in 2026 and is projected to reach USD 11.2 billion by 2036.
  • The global cake mixes market size was estimated at USD 1.49 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 1.97 billion by 2030. Another source states the global cake mixes market size was valued at USD 2.78 billion in 2025, projected to grow to USD 3.79 billion by 2034.
  • North America is the largest market for baking mixes, holding approximately 45% of the global share. North America is projected to lead the baking mixes market with a 37.5% share in 2025.
  • North America dominated the global cake mixes market with a revenue share of 34.2% in 2023.

Yogurt

  • The global yogurt market size was valued at USD 134.55 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 203.8 billion by 2034. Another report indicates the global yogurt market size was USD 110.60 billion in 2025, growing to USD 150.83 billion by 2031.
  • Europe dominated the global yogurt market with a 38% share in 2024.
  • North America represented 24% of the global yogurt market share in 2024.
  • The U.S. yogurt market size is projected to rise from USD 9,942.8 million in 2025 to USD 15,204.2 million by 2032. The U.S. market consumption reached 4.6 million tons in 2024. The U.S. flavored yogurt market generated a revenue of USD 7,267.8 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 11,859.1 million by 2030.

Frozen Pizza

  • The global frozen pizza market size is expected to increase from USD 16.42 billion in 2025 to USD 28.93 billion by 2031. Another source reports the global market generated USD 20.4 billion in revenue in 2023 and is projected to surpass USD 30.8 billion by 2029.
  • The U.S. frozen pizza industry generated sales of approximately USD 7.0 billion in 2024. The U.S. frozen pizza market size was valued at USD 7.21 billion in 2024 and is poised to grow to USD 12.28 billion by 2033.

Ice Cream

  • The global ice cream market is projected to reach USD 142.3 billion by 2034, growing from USD 92.5 billion in 2024. Other estimates indicate the global ice cream market size was USD 82.70 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow to USD 151.96 billion by 2034. Another report states the global market size was USD 80.9 billion in 2025, projected to reach USD 105.6 billion by 2034.
  • The North American ice cream market size was valued at USD 14.72 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 20.11 billion by 2034.
  • The U.S. ice cream market generated a revenue of USD 21,641.2 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 29,995.5 million by 2033. The U.S. market was valued at USD 19.51 billion in 2025 and estimated to grow to USD 22.84 billion by 2031.

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General Mills (GIS) is expected to drive future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years through several key initiatives under its Accelerate strategy:

  1. Enhanced Brand Remarkability and Consumer-Centric Innovation: General Mills is significantly investing in its brands to deliver "remarkable experiences" to consumers. This includes new product development and launches focusing on key consumer trends such as bold flavors, familiar and fun favorites, and better-for-you options like protein and fiber. The company anticipates a 25% increase in sales from new products in fiscal year 2026. This strategy is a primary lever to restore volume-driven organic net sales growth.
  2. Expansion in the North America Pet Segment, particularly Fresh Pet Food: Accelerating momentum in the North America Pet business is a key priority. A significant driver for this segment is the strategic investment and national launch of Blue Buffalo into the fast-growing U.S. fresh pet food sub-category. Early results from the "Love Made Fresh" launch have already contributed to the growth of core offerings.
  3. Restoring Volume-Driven Growth in North America Retail: General Mills is focused on improving its North America Retail segment by investing in consumer value, product news, and innovation to strengthen categories and market share performance. Initiatives include addressing key price cliffs and price gaps in selected categories, which is leading to improved pound growth and market share. The company is also enhancing brand communication with increased investment in new campaigns for global brands such as Old El Paso, Cheerios, Pillsbury, and Nature Valley.
  4. Strategic Acquisitions and Portfolio Reshaping: As part of its Accelerate strategy, General Mills is committed to reshaping its portfolio through prudent acquisitions and divestitures. While divestitures can create short-term headwinds, strategic acquisitions are expected to contribute to future revenue. For instance, the North American Whitebridge Pet Brands acquisition provided a 10-point benefit to the North America Pet segment's net sales growth in the first half of fiscal 2026.

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Share Repurchases

  • General Mills repurchased approximately 19 million shares of common stock for $1.2 billion in fiscal 2025.
  • Share repurchases totaled $2.0 billion in fiscal 2024.
  • Proceeds of $2.1 billion from the sale of its North American yogurt business, completed on June 30, 2025, were intended for share repurchases.

Outbound Investments

  • In April 2024, General Mills acquired Edgard & Cooper, a pet food business.
  • The company completed the acquisition of Whitebridge Pet Brands' North American premium cat feeding and pet treating business for $1.45 billion in February 2025.
  • General Mills is making a significant strategic investment to launch Blue Buffalo into the U.S. fresh pet food sub-category in fiscal 2026.

Capital Expenditures

  • Capital expenditures were $625.3 million in fiscal year 2025 and peaked at $774.1 million in fiscal year 2024.
  • Expected capital expenditures for fiscal year 2026 are $620.7 million.
  • The primary focus of capital expenditures includes investments in brands, product news, innovation, and brand building, particularly for the Blue Buffalo fresh pet food launch, and a multi-year global transformation initiative aimed at streamlining business processes and optimizing operations.

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TitleDate
0DASHBOARDS 
1With Strong Cash Flow, General Mills Stock Poised to Rise?03/18/2026
2General Mills Stock 7-Day Losing Spree: Stock Falls 13%03/18/2026
3General Mills Stock Plummets 10% With 6-Day Losing Streak03/17/2026
4Is Cal-Maine Foods a Better Buy Than General Mills?03/17/2026
5General Mills Stock 6-Day Losing Spree: Stock Falls 12%03/17/2026
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7GIS Stock Falls -8.7% In 7-Day Spree On Price Target & EPS Cuts01/08/2026
8GIS Stock Falls -6.8% In 6-Day Spree On Analyst Price Target & EPS Cuts01/07/2026
9GIS Stock Falls -5.7% With A 5-day Losing Spree On Analyst Downgrades01/06/2026
10General Mills Earnings Notes12/29/2026
11ARTICLES 
12General Mills Stock Delivers Strong Cash Yield – Upside Ahead?03/18/2026
13General Mills Stock 7-Day Losing Spree: Stock Falls -13%03/18/2026
14S&P 500 Stocks Trading At 52-Week Low03/18/2026
15Stocks Trading At 52-Week Low03/18/2026
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1With Strong Cash Flow, General Mills Stock Poised to Rise?
2General Mills Stock 7-Day Losing Spree: Stock Falls 13%
3General Mills Stock Plummets 10% With 6-Day Losing Streak
4Is Cal-Maine Foods a Better Buy Than General Mills?
5General Mills Stock 6-Day Losing Spree: Stock Falls 12%
6General Mills Stock Looks Undervalued, Ready to Move Up?
7GIS Stock Falls -8.7% In 7-Day Spree On Price Target & EPS Cuts
8GIS Stock Falls -6.8% In 6-Day Spree On Analyst Price Target & EPS Cuts
9GIS Stock Falls -5.7% With A 5-day Losing Spree On Analyst Downgrades
10General Mills Earnings Notes
11ARTICLES
12General Mills Stock Delivers Strong Cash Yield – Upside Ahead?
13General Mills Stock 7-Day Losing Spree: Stock Falls -13%
14S&P 500 Stocks Trading At 52-Week Low
15Stocks Trading At 52-Week Low
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GISPEPKHCMDLZHSYTSNMedian
NameGeneral .PepsiCo Kraft He.Mondelez.Hershey Tyson Fo. 
Mkt Price37.11156.8222.3458.25213.5563.7661.00
Mkt Cap19.9214.226.575.043.422.434.9
Rev LTM18,77793,92524,94238,53711,69355,13131,740
Op Inc LTM2,91213,4914,6373,6201,4621,1633,266
FCF LTM1,7837,6723,6613,2351,7491,1072,509
FCF 3Y Avg2,3007,5953,2153,4531,7429882,757
CFO LTM2,36012,0874,4624,5142,2772,0663,411
CFO 3Y Avg3,00512,6794,2074,7132,3772,2263,606

Growth & Margins

GISPEPKHCMDLZHSYTSNMedian
NameGeneral .PepsiCo Kraft He.Mondelez.Hershey Tyson Fo. 
Rev Chg LTM-5.7%2.3%-3.5%5.8%4.4%2.8%2.5%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg-0.9%2.9%-2.0%7.1%4.0%1.0%1.9%
Rev Chg Q-7.2%5.6%-3.4%9.3%7.0%5.1%5.3%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM-2.0%1.7%-0.9%2.4%1.8%1.3%1.5%
Op Mgn LTM15.5%14.4%18.6%9.4%12.5%2.1%13.4%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg17.1%14.2%19.6%14.4%20.5%1.9%15.8%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-0.9%1.2%-0.9%-2.1%-4.5%-0.5%-0.9%
CFO/Rev LTM12.6%12.9%17.9%11.7%19.5%3.7%12.7%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg15.3%13.7%16.3%12.8%21.0%4.1%14.5%
FCF/Rev LTM9.5%8.2%14.7%8.4%15.0%2.0%8.9%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg11.7%8.2%12.5%9.4%15.4%1.8%10.5%

Valuation

GISPEPKHCMDLZHSYTSNMedian
NameGeneral .PepsiCo Kraft He.Mondelez.Hershey Tyson Fo. 
Mkt Cap19.9214.226.575.043.422.434.9
P/S1.12.31.11.93.70.41.5
P/EBIT6.918.8-5.920.830.126.419.8
P/E7.826.0-4.530.649.1112.228.3
P/CFO8.417.75.916.619.010.913.7
Total Yield19.4%7.4%-14.9%6.6%4.5%2.5%5.6%
Dividend Yield6.6%3.6%7.2%3.3%2.5%1.6%3.4%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg7.1%3.6%9.2%4.2%4.8%4.9%4.8%
D/E0.70.20.80.30.10.40.3
Net D/E0.70.20.70.30.10.30.3

Returns

GISPEPKHCMDLZHSYTSNMedian
NameGeneral .PepsiCo Kraft He.Mondelez.Hershey Tyson Fo. 
1M Rtn-18.0%-6.8%-7.7%-5.4%-9.6%-1.9%-7.2%
3M Rtn-19.8%9.7%-6.3%6.8%18.9%9.7%8.2%
6M Rtn-23.3%14.0%-10.2%-5.4%17.7%20.2%4.3%
12M Rtn-34.1%9.3%-21.4%-11.3%29.6%5.8%-2.7%
3Y Rtn-51.1%-4.8%-32.5%-9.9%-9.3%19.3%-9.6%
1M Excs Rtn-10.2%1.0%0.1%2.4%-1.8%5.9%0.5%
3M Excs Rtn-11.6%18.5%2.6%16.0%25.2%18.2%17.1%
6M Excs Rtn-19.4%18.3%-6.9%-2.0%19.7%24.2%8.2%
12M Excs Rtn-46.1%-2.5%-32.4%-22.4%17.6%-5.6%-14.0%
3Y Excs Rtn-109.8%-61.9%-90.9%-66.7%-66.1%-34.4%-66.4%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Snacks4,3274,4323,9613,5743,530
Cereal3,1883,2102,9982,8692,874
Convenient meals2,9062,9622,9883,0302,814
Dough2,4242,3901,9861,8661,801
Pet2,3832,4762,2601,7321,695
Baking mixes and ingredients1,9962,0371,8441,6961,674
Yogurt1,4821,4731,7152,0752,057
Super-premium ice cream729704782820718
Other422411458465 
Vegetables and other    464
Total19,85720,09418,99318,12717,627


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$37.11 
Market Cap ($ Bil)19.9 
First Trading Date06/10/1983 
Distance from 52W High-36.1% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$43.34$46.68
DMA Trenddowndown
Distance from DMA-14.4%-20.5%
 3M1YR
Volatility29.8%23.7%
Downside Capture-0.030.10
Upside Capture-146.71-31.45
Correlation (SPY)-8.4%6.6%
GIS Betas & Captures as of 2/28/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta-0.83-0.65-0.76-0.570.04-0.01
Up Beta0.910.310.15-0.170.210.17
Down Beta0.910.23-0.25-0.35-0.01-0.01
Up Capture-173%-127%-111%-57%-12%-3%
Bmk +ve Days9203170142431
Stock +ve Days12203061116364
Down Capture-199%-138%-135%-100%-1%-17%
Bmk -ve Days12213054109320
Stock -ve Days9213162132383

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return		Annualized
Volatility		Sharpe
Ratio		Correlation
with GIS
GIS-34.8%23.6%-1.86-
Sector ETF (XLP)3.6%13.9%0.0264.1%
Equity (SPY)14.8%19.0%0.606.8%
Gold (GLD)48.2%27.7%1.424.2%
Commodities (DBC)17.5%17.6%0.83-3.3%
Real Estate (VNQ)1.1%16.4%-0.1138.3%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-24.0%44.3%-0.49-4.2%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return		Annualized
Volatility		Sharpe
Ratio		Correlation
with GIS
GIS-6.2%21.0%-0.37-
Sector ETF (XLP)6.8%13.2%0.3062.7%
Equity (SPY)12.0%17.0%0.559.7%
Gold (GLD)20.9%17.7%0.974.4%
Commodities (DBC)12.2%18.8%0.53-2.5%
Real Estate (VNQ)3.2%18.8%0.0727.7%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)3.9%56.6%0.29-1.5%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return		Annualized
Volatility		Sharpe
Ratio		Correlation
with GIS
GIS-1.4%21.9%-0.08-
Sector ETF (XLP)7.3%14.7%0.3762.5%
Equity (SPY)13.9%17.9%0.6723.6%
Gold (GLD)13.4%15.8%0.706.6%
Commodities (DBC)8.2%17.6%0.380.3%
Real Estate (VNQ)4.8%20.7%0.2032.3%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)66.2%66.9%1.061.2%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date3132026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity37.4 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 22820265.6%
Average Daily Volume8.2 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest4.6 days
Basic Shares Quantity536.4 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares7.0%

Returns Analyses

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
3/18/2026-3.0%-5.0% 
12/17/20253.4%-0.8%-4.0%
9/17/2025-0.8%2.0%-2.5%
6/25/2025-5.1%-0.4%-3.2%
3/19/2025-2.1%-4.4%-5.6%
12/18/2024-3.1%-3.3%-8.0%
9/18/20240.7%-1.0%-3.9%
6/26/2024-4.6%-6.1%-1.2%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive101111
# Negative151413
Median Positive2.7%2.3%4.3%
Median Negative-3.2%-2.2%-4.0%
Max Positive6.3%8.5%17.6%
Max Negative-5.2%-19.2%-10.5%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
11/30/202512/17/202510-Q
08/31/202509/17/202510-Q
05/31/202506/26/202510-K
02/28/202503/19/202510-Q
11/30/202412/18/202410-Q
08/31/202409/18/202410-Q
05/31/202406/26/202410-K
02/29/202403/20/202410-Q
11/30/202312/20/202310-Q
08/31/202309/20/202310-Q
05/31/202306/28/202310-K
02/28/202303/23/202310-Q
11/30/202212/20/202210-Q
08/31/202209/21/202210-Q
05/31/202206/30/202210-K
02/28/202203/23/202210-Q

Recent Forward Guidance [BETA]

Latest: Q3 2026 Earnings Reported 3/18/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Revenue Growth-2.0%-1.75%-1.5% -1.8%LoweredGuidance: 0.0% for 2026
2026 Operating Profit Growth-20.0%-18.0%-16.0%44.0%-5.5%LoweredGuidance: -12.5% for 2026
2026 EPS Growth-20.0%-18.0%-16.0%44.0%-5.5%LoweredGuidance: -12.5% for 2026
2026 Free Cash Flow Conversion 0.95 0.0%0.0%AffirmedGuidance: 0.95 for 2026

Prior: Q2 2026 Earnings Reported 12/17/2025

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Organic Net Sales Growth-1.0%0.0%1.0%0.0%0.0%AffirmedGuidance: 0.0% for 2026
2026 Adjusted Operating Profit Growth-15.0%-12.5%-10.0%0.0%0.0%AffirmedGuidance: -12.5% for 2026
2026 Adjusted Diluted EPS Growth-15.0%-12.5%-10.0%0.0%0.0%AffirmedGuidance: -12.5% for 2026
2026 Free Cash Flow Conversion 0.95 0.0% AffirmedGuidance: 0.95 for 2026

Insider Activity

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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value		Value of
Held Shares		Form
1Gallagher, Paul JosephChief Supply Chain OfficerDirectSell1223202548.151,50072,2312,338,750Form
2Williams-Roll, JacquelineChief Human Resources Officerby TrustSell923202550.044,000200,1563,332,227Form
3Sharma, Pankaj MnSegment PresidentDirectSell519202554.123,643197,1591,789,923Form
4Harmening, Jeffrey LChairman of the Board & CEODirectSell310202565.0011,379739,63522,967,477Form

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