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General Mills (GIS)


Market Price (12/28/2025): $47.0 | Market Cap: $25.2 Bil
Sector: Consumer Staples | Industry: Packaged Foods & Meats

General Mills (GIS)


Market Price (12/28/2025): $47.0
Market Cap: $25.2 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 15%, Dividend Yield is 5.2%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 11%, FCF Yield is 7.1%
Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -67%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -118%
Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 52%
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 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 23%
  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 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 15%, Dividend Yield is 5.2%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 11%, FCF Yield is 7.1%
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 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 23%
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Health & Wellness Trends, and Vegan & Alternative Foods. Themes include Organic & Natural Products, Functional Foods & Beverages, Show more.
4 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -67%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -118%
5 Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 52%
6 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%
7 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

GIS Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

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General Mills (GIS) experienced a stock decline of approximately -3.4% during the period leading up to December 28, 2025, primarily due to the following factors:

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<b>1. Weak Fiscal Q2 2026 Financial Results:</b> General Mills reported a 7% decline in net sales and a 45% drop in diluted earnings per share for its second fiscal quarter, which ended on November 23, 2025, despite exceeding analyst estimates for revenue and adjusted EPS. These significant year-over-year decreases contributed to negative investor sentiment.

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<b>2. Persistent Declining Sales Volume:</b> The company has contended with a two-year trend of declining unit sales, which it had previously offset with price increases. A projected sales decline of 3.3% for the subsequent twelve months indicated a more challenging demand environment ahead, raising concerns about the sustainability of its growth strategy.

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<b>3. Increased Government Scrutiny on Food Pricing:</b> Mounting concerns over increased government scrutiny of food industry pricing, including inquiries into potential price collusion among food companies, put pressure on General Mills and the broader sector.

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<b>4. Analyst Price Target Reductions:</b> Throughout December 2025, several financial analysts lowered their price targets for General Mills shares, reflecting a cautious outlook on the company's future performance.

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<b>5. Drop in Free Cash Flow Margin:</b> General Mills' free cash flow margin decreased, suggesting that the company became more capital-intensive, which can be a negative indicator for financial health and efficiency.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -4.9% change in GIS stock from 9/27/2025 to 12/27/2025 was primarily driven by a -11.4% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
927202512272025Change
Stock Price ($)49.4747.05-4.89%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)19156.0018776.70-1.98%
Net Income Margin (%)15.24%13.51%-11.35%
P/E Multiple9.179.958.47%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)541.30536.400.91%
Cumulative Contribution-4.90%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

9/27/2025 to 12/27/2025
ReturnCorrelation
GIS-4.9% 
Market (SPY)4.3%-33.0%
Sector (XLP)0.3%65.7%

Fundamental Drivers

The -4.6% change in GIS stock from 6/28/2025 to 12/27/2025 was primarily driven by a -15.5% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
628202512272025Change
Stock Price ($)49.3047.05-4.56%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)19486.6018776.70-3.64%
Net Income Margin (%)11.78%13.51%14.71%
P/E Multiple11.779.95-15.51%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)548.20536.402.15%
Cumulative Contribution-4.61%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

6/28/2025 to 12/27/2025
ReturnCorrelation
GIS-4.6% 
Market (SPY)12.6%-15.7%
Sector (XLP)-2.2%62.8%

Fundamental Drivers

The -23.1% change in GIS stock from 12/27/2024 to 12/27/2025 was primarily driven by a -24.0% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
1227202412272025Change
Stock Price ($)61.1547.05-23.06%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)19901.3018776.70-5.65%
Net Income Margin (%)13.08%13.51%3.29%
P/E Multiple13.089.95-23.95%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)556.90536.403.68%
Cumulative Contribution-23.17%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/27/2024 to 12/27/2025
ReturnCorrelation
GIS-23.1% 
Market (SPY)17.0%5.3%
Sector (XLP)0.5%70.0%

Fundamental Drivers

The -38.0% change in GIS stock from 12/28/2022 to 12/27/2025 was primarily driven by a -36.0% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
1228202212272025Change
Stock Price ($)75.9247.05-38.03%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)19367.2018776.70-3.05%
Net Income Margin (%)15.02%13.51%-10.05%
P/E Multiple15.559.95-36.03%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)595.90536.409.98%
Cumulative Contribution-38.65%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/28/2023 to 12/27/2025
ReturnCorrelation
GIS-21.5% 
Market (SPY)48.0%-1.8%
Sector (XLP)14.0%63.6%

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
GIS Return14%19%28%-20%1%-23%8%
Peers Return16%38%-12%21%26%16%150%
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%18%114%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
GIS Win Rate50%50%58%42%50%33% 
Peers Win Rate52%65%42%68%57%52% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%73% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
GIS Max Drawdown-11%-7%-7%-24%-3%-25% 
Peers Max Drawdown-34%-5%-26%-7%-9%-23% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-31%-1%-25%-1%-2%-15% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: HPQ, HPE, IBM, CSCO, AAPL. 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] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/26/2025 (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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  • The Kraft Heinz of breakfast, snacks, and pet food.
  • Like PepsiCo, but specializing in breakfast cereals, yogurt, and pet food instead of beverages.
  • A food-focused Procter & Gamble, owning iconic brands from Cheerios to Yoplait and Blue Buffalo.
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  • Cereal Brands: A diverse portfolio of breakfast cereals including popular choices like Cheerios, Lucky Charms, and Cinnamon Toast Crunch.
  • Yoplait Yogurt: A range of yogurts, including original, light, Greek, and children's varieties.
  • Nature Valley Snacks: Granola bars and other snack products made with whole grains and natural ingredients.
  • Pillsbury Baking Products: Refrigerated doughs, baking mixes, and frostings for convenient home baking.
  • Old El Paso Mexican Food: Kits, shells, seasonings, and sauces for preparing Mexican-inspired meals at home.
  • Annie's Organic Products: Certified organic and natural foods including macaroni & cheese, snacks, and cereals.
  • Blue Buffalo Pet Food: Premium natural pet food for dogs and cats, focusing on whole ingredients and no by-products.

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General Mills (GIS) primarily sells its products to other companies, including large retail chains, wholesale clubs, and foodservice distributors, who then sell to individual consumers. Based on its annual financial filings (10-K), General Mills' largest single customer is:
  • Walmart Inc. (WMT) – This customer accounted for approximately 21 percent of General Mills' consolidated net sales in fiscal year 2023.
While General Mills does not individually disclose other customers accounting for 10 percent or more of its net sales, other major customers and distribution partners for its products globally include, but are not limited to, the following prominent public companies:
  • The Kroger Co. (KR)
  • Target Corporation (TGT)
  • Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)
  • Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) (via its various grocery operations like Whole Foods Market and Amazon Fresh, as well as online retail)

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Jeffrey L. Harmening, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Jeffrey L. Harmening joined General Mills in 1994 and has served in various leadership roles within the company, including President and Chief Operating Officer. He was also the Senior Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of Cereal Partners Worldwide (CPW), a joint venture between General Mills and Nestlé. Prior to his tenure at General Mills, Harmening began his career as a financial analyst at Eli Lilly from 1989 to 1992. During his leadership of the U.S. Retail business, General Mills significantly expanded its presence in the natural and organic food segment through acquisitions such as Annie's and EPIC Provisions.

Kofi A. Bruce, Chief Financial Officer

Kofi A. Bruce assumed the role of Chief Financial Officer in February 2020, having joined General Mills in 2009. His career at General Mills includes various finance leadership positions such as Vice President of Financial Operations, Vice President, Controller, and Vice President, Treasurer. Before joining General Mills, Bruce held senior management roles at Ecolab, including Vice President and Treasurer, and at Ford Motor Company, where he worked in treasury, corporate development, and control. He also has professional experience in merchant banking and venture capital in South Africa, as well as mortgage banking in the U.S.

Dana McNabb, Group President, North America Retail and North America Pet

Dana McNabb serves as Group President, North America Retail and North America Pet. Her previous roles at General Mills include Chief Strategy and Growth Officer, Group President for the Europe & Australia segment, and President of the U.S. Cereal operating unit.

Paul Gallagher, Chief Supply Chain Officer

Paul Gallagher is the Chief Supply Chain Officer at General Mills. Before this, he was the Vice President of North America Supply Chain for the company. Prior to joining General Mills, Gallagher held various leadership positions at Diageo plc.

Jaime Montemayor, Chief Digital and Technology Officer

Jaime Montemayor is the Chief Digital and Technology Officer, responsible for leading General Mills' digital transformation efforts. He joined General Mills with over 20 years of experience in the technology sector, including leadership roles at 7-Eleven and PepsiCo, where he served as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer for the Americas Foods segment and for Digital Innovation, Data and Analytics.

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The key risks to General Mills' business include volatility in commodity prices and input costs, intense competition combined with evolving consumer preferences, and potential disruptions within its supply chain.

  1. Commodity Price Volatility and Input Cost Inflation: General Mills faces significant threats from fluctuating commodity prices and rising input costs, which directly impact its cost of goods sold and overall profitability. While the company utilizes derivatives to hedge against these risks, such financial instruments can introduce additional volatility in gross margins and net earnings.
  2. Intense Competition and Shifting Consumer Preferences: The company operates in a highly competitive consumer goods landscape and is susceptible to shifts in consumer demand, including a trend towards generic or private-label brands. This has contributed to revenue declines and creates pressure on pricing and product mix, challenging General Mills' ability to maintain market share and drive revenue growth in its core categories.
  3. Supply Chain Disruptions: General Mills is exposed to risks associated with disruptions or inefficiencies within its supply chain. Such disruptions can adversely affect the company's business operations and financial results.

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The rapid emergence and growth of direct-to-consumer (DTC) food brands and personalized nutrition platforms that bypass traditional retail channels and cater to highly specific dietary needs and preferences. These agile companies offer curated, often subscription-based, food solutions (e.g., specialized meal kits, functional snacks, plant-based alternatives) that leverage digital marketing and direct customer relationships, eroding the mass-market appeal and traditional distribution advantages of incumbent CPG companies like General Mills.

The increasing sophistication and market penetration of retailer-owned private label brands, which are moving beyond generic, low-cost options to offer premium, innovative, and even organic products that directly compete with General Mills' branded offerings. Major retailers are leveraging their consumer data and shelf space to build strong private label portfolios, directly challenging the market share, pricing power, and brand loyalty that CPG incumbents have historically relied upon.

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General Mills (symbol: GIS) operates in several key product categories, with addressable market sizes identified for their main products as follows:

  • Breakfast Cereals: The global breakfast cereals market size was valued at USD 65.23 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 104.07 billion by 2032. The U.S. breakfast cereal market size was USD 13.57 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach approximately USD 19.57 billion by 2034.
  • Snacks: The global snacks market size was estimated at USD 719.18 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 922.08 billion by 2030.
  • Pet Food: The global pet food market size was valued at USD 128.7 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 226.5 billion by 2034. The U.S. pet food market size is projected to reach an estimated value of USD 59.76 billion by 2032.
  • Yogurt: The United States yogurt market size is estimated at USD 12.30 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 15.43 billion by 2030.

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General Mills (GIS) is expected to drive future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years through several key strategies:
  • Innovation, Product Development, and Brand Building: General Mills is focused on its "Accelerate" strategy to "boldly build its brands" and provide "remarkable experiences for consumers" through enhanced product offerings, packaging, brand communication, and omnichannel execution. The company aims to introduce "superior product news and innovation" and "consumer-centric innovations" to meet consumer needs, with specific examples including Blue Buffalo's expansion into fresh pet food.
  • Strategic Portfolio Reshaping and Focus on High-Growth Segments: The company has actively "reshaped almost one third of its portfolio" to concentrate on areas with more profitable growth potential. This includes divesting its North American Yogurt business to allow focus on other segments. The pet food and foodservice segments are highlighted as significant growth opportunities, with the pet food business specifically expected to achieve mid-single-digit organic sales growth.
  • Accelerated Volume Growth Supported by Holistic Margin Management (HMM) Reinvestments and Strategic Pricing: A top priority for General Mills in fiscal years 2025 and 2026 is to "accelerate organic net sales growth," particularly focusing on increasing volume. The company plans to achieve significant cost savings through its HMM program and reinvest these savings into exciting growth ideas and brand investments. This strategy, combined with disciplined execution of price investments to offer greater consumer value, is aimed at improving market share and driving sales volume.
  • Digital and Technology Investments: General Mills is investing in "best-in-class digital and technology capabilities" to enhance "growth, efficiency, and agility" across its operations. These advancements are expected to improve operational processes and product delivery, indirectly contributing to revenue growth by enhancing the overall consumer experience and expanding market reach.

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Share Repurchases

  • General Mills repurchased approximately $2.0 billion of common stock (29 million shares) in fiscal 2024.
  • In fiscal 2025, the company repurchased approximately $1.2 billion of common stock (19 million shares).
  • A significant equity buyback plan, announced in June 2022, was completed between May 26, 2025, and August 24, 2025, totaling $4,626.11 million for 66,880,078 shares (11.7% of stock).

Share Issuance

  • Proceeds from common stock issued on exercised options amounted to $232.3 million in fiscal 2023 and $161.7 million in fiscal 2022.

Outbound Investments

  • General Mills acquired Tyson Foods' pet treats business for $1.2 billion in cash in July 2021 (fiscal 2022).
  • In fiscal 2023, the company acquired TNT Crust for $252 million in cash and sold its Hamburger Helper and Suddenly Salad businesses for $610 million.
  • An agreement was made to sell the North American yogurt business for approximately $2.1 billion in cash, expected to close in calendar 2025, with proceeds intended for future share repurchases.

Capital Expenditures

  • Capital expenditures were $774 million in fiscal 2024 and $625 million in fiscal 2025.
  • Expected capital expenditures for fiscal 2025 are approximately 3.5% of sales.
  • The focus of capital expenditures includes fueling growth, supporting innovative products, continuing Holistic Margin Management (HMM) initiatives, and expanding the James Ford Bell Technical Center for research and development.

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Financials

GISHPQHPEIBMCSCOAAPLMedian
NameGeneral .HP Hewlett .Internat.Cisco Sy.Apple  
Mkt Price47.0523.2624.49305.0978.16273.4062.60
Mkt Cap25.221.932.6284.9309.24,074.4158.8
Rev LTM18,77755,29534,29665,40257,696408,62556,496
Op Inc LTM2,9123,6241,64411,54412,991130,2147,584
FCF LTM1,7832,80062711,85412,73396,1847,327
FCF 3Y Avg2,3002,9781,40011,75313,879100,5037,366
CFO LTM2,3603,6972,91913,48313,744108,5658,590
CFO 3Y Avg3,0053,6723,89613,49814,736111,5598,697

Growth & Margins

GISHPQHPEIBMCSCOAAPLMedian
NameGeneral .HP Hewlett .Internat.Cisco Sy.Apple  
Rev Chg LTM-5.7%3.2%13.8%4.5%8.9%6.0%5.2%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg-0.9%-3.9%6.5%2.6%3.7%1.8%2.2%
Rev Chg Q-7.2%4.2%14.4%9.1%7.5%9.6%8.3%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM-2.0%1.1%3.7%2.1%1.8%2.1%2.0%
Op Mgn LTM15.5%6.6%4.8%17.7%22.5%31.9%16.6%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg17.1%7.4%7.2%16.4%24.2%30.8%16.7%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-0.9%-0.2%-1.4%0.6%0.4%0.1%-0.1%
CFO/Rev LTM12.6%6.7%8.5%20.6%23.8%26.6%16.6%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg15.3%6.8%12.7%21.4%26.1%28.4%18.3%
FCF/Rev LTM9.5%5.1%1.8%18.1%22.1%23.5%13.8%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg11.7%5.5%4.6%18.6%24.6%25.6%15.2%

Valuation

GISHPQHPEIBMCSCOAAPLMedian
NameGeneral .HP Hewlett .Internat.Cisco Sy.Apple  
Mkt Cap25.221.932.6284.9309.24,074.4158.8
P/S1.30.41.04.45.410.02.9
P/EBIT8.76.819.925.122.531.321.2
P/E9.98.6572.736.029.941.033.0
P/CFO10.75.911.221.122.537.516.2
Total Yield15.3%14.1%2.3%5.0%5.4%2.8%5.2%
Dividend Yield5.2%2.5%2.1%2.2%2.1%0.4%2.1%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg6.5%10.6%5.5%6.4%6.0%3.1%6.2%
D/E0.50.50.70.20.10.00.4
Net D/E0.50.30.60.20.00.00.3

Returns

GISHPQHPEIBMCSCOAAPLMedian
NameGeneral .HP Hewlett .Internat.Cisco Sy.Apple  
1M Rtn-0.3%-1.8%14.4%0.6%2.7%-1.5%0.2%
3M Rtn-4.9%-11.9%2.7%7.9%17.0%7.1%4.9%
6M Rtn-4.6%-4.0%34.5%6.6%15.2%36.3%10.9%
12M Rtn-23.1%-27.0%16.2%40.5%34.5%7.5%11.8%
3Y Rtn-38.0%-1.9%71.1%143.1%81.3%120.2%76.2%
1M Excs Rtn-2.2%-5.6%12.9%-2.2%-0.0%-3.7%-2.2%
3M Excs Rtn-9.2%-16.2%-1.7%3.6%12.7%2.8%0.6%
6M Excs Rtn-16.8%-16.3%22.3%-5.7%3.0%24.0%-1.3%
12M Excs Rtn-38.6%-42.9%-0.7%25.0%19.9%-8.4%-4.6%
3Y Excs Rtn-118.1%-83.5%-11.2%59.6%-1.2%28.4%-6.2%

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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$47.05 
Market Cap ($ Bil)25.5 
First Trading Date06/10/1983 
Distance from 52W High-25.4% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$47.13$50.72
DMA Trenddowndown
Distance from DMA-0.2%-7.2%
 3M1YR
Volatility20.7%23.1%
Downside Capture-63.0712.31
Upside Capture-73.77-15.50
Correlation (SPY)-31.7%5.0%
GIS Betas & Captures as of 11/30/2025

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta-0.48-0.46-0.36-0.090.090.03
Up Beta-1.36-0.50-0.51-0.080.200.17
Down Beta-0.50-0.04-0.16-0.080.060.01
Up Capture-22%-69%-38%-19%-9%-2%
Bmk +ve Days12253873141426
Stock +ve Days9193058117361
Down Capture-27%-55%-43%8%20%9%
Bmk -ve Days7162452107323
Stock -ve Days9213164128383

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
 Comparison of GIS With Other Asset Classes (Last 1Y)
 GISSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return-22.6%0.5%17.8%72.1%8.6%4.4%-8.2%
Annualized Volatility22.9%13.9%19.4%19.3%15.2%17.0%35.0%
Sharpe Ratio-1.19-0.200.722.700.340.09-0.08
Correlation With Other Assets 69.8%5.2%-4.0%-10.4%46.1%-5.0%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLP, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Based On 5-Year Data
 Comparison of GIS With Other Asset Classes (Last 5Y)
 GISSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return-1.3%5.7%14.7%18.7%11.5%4.6%30.8%
Annualized Volatility20.4%13.0%17.1%15.5%18.7%18.9%48.6%
Sharpe Ratio-0.120.230.700.970.500.160.57
Correlation With Other Assets 62.7%10.2%4.1%-2.8%28.1%-2.7%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLP, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Based On 10-Year Data
 Comparison of GIS With Other Asset Classes (Last 10Y)
 GISSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return1.6%7.3%14.8%15.3%7.0%5.3%69.2%
Annualized Volatility21.6%14.7%18.0%14.7%17.6%20.8%55.8%
Sharpe Ratio0.060.370.710.860.320.220.90
Correlation With Other Assets 63.1%25.3%6.0%0.8%33.3%1.1%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLP, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date12152025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity29,693,310
Short Interest: % Change Since 113020250.9%
Average Daily Volume6,444,411
Days-to-Cover Short Interest4.61
Basic Shares Quantity536,400,000
Short % of Basic Shares5.5%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
12/17/20253.4%-0.8% 
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%
3/20/20241.2%-0.4%1.5%
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SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive101111
# Negative141313
Median Positive2.7%2.3%4.3%
Median Negative-3.4%-1.4%-4.2%
Max Positive6.3%8.5%17.6%
Max Negative-5.2%-19.2%-10.5%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
113020251217202510-Q 11/23/2025
8312025917202510-Q 8/24/2025
5312025626202510-K 5/25/2025
2282025319202510-Q 2/23/2025
113020241218202410-Q 11/24/2024
8312024918202410-Q 8/25/2024
5312024626202410-K 5/26/2024
2292024320202410-Q 2/25/2024
113020231220202310-Q 11/26/2023
8312023920202310-Q 8/27/2023
5312023628202310-K 5/28/2023
2282023323202310-Q 2/26/2023
113020221220202210-Q 11/27/2022
8312022921202210-Q 8/28/2022
5312022630202210-K 5/29/2022
2282022323202210-Q 2/27/2022

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