GIS Stock Falls -5.7% With A 5-day Losing Spree On Analyst Downgrades
General Mills (GIS) stock hit day 5-day losing streak, with cumulative losses over this period amounting to a -5.7%. The company market cap has crashed by about $1.4 Bil over the last 5 days, and currently stands at $24 Bil.
The stock has YTD (year-to-date) return of 4.6% compared to 0.8% for S&P 500. This calls for a re-evaluation of the stock’s valuation to find out whether this is an opportunity, or a trap.
What Triggered The Slide?
[1] Analyst Price Target Downgrades
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- Wells Fargo lowered its price target on GIS from $51.00 to $49.00 on January 5, 2026.
- Morgan Stanley maintained an “Underweight” rating and lowered its price target from $48.00 to $47.00 on December 22, 2025.
- Impact: Stock hit a new 52-week low of $45.14 on January 5, 2026., Increased negative sentiment among investors
[2] Negative Sector-Wide Sentiment and Weak Q2 Sales
- Q2 2026 earnings on December 17, 2025, reported a 7% drop in net sales to $4.9 billion, despite beating EPS estimates.
- The broader consumer staples sector is facing headwinds from a “K-shaped” consumer recovery and the rising popularity of store brands.
- Impact: Contributed to the stock’s 26.5% decline over the previous twelve months., Heightened concerns about the future growth prospects of consumer staples companies
Opportunity or Trap?
Below is our take on valuation.
There are several things to fear in GIS stock given its overall Weak operating performance and financial condition. Hence, despite its Low valuation, this makes the stock look Risky (For details, see Buy or Sell GIS).
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Returns vs S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for GIS stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | GIS | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | -3.0% | 0.6% |
| 5D (Current Streak) | -5.7% | -0.4% |
| 1M (21D) | -4.0% | 0.8% |
| 3M (63D) | -11.9% | 2.8% |
| YTD 2026 | -4.6% | 0.8% |
| 2025 | -23.7% | 16.4% |
| 2024 | 1.4% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | -20.0% | 24.2% |
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 9 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 49 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 2 | 20 |
| 4D | 2 | 13 |
| 5D | 3 | 8 |
| 6D | 1 | 6 |
| 7D or more | 1 | 2 |
| Total >=3 D | 9 | 49 |
Key Financials for General Mills (GIS)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2024 | FY2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $19.9 Bil | $19.5 Bil |
| Operating Income | $3.7 Bil | $3.3 Bil |
| Net Income | $2.5 Bil | $2.3 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2026 FQ1 | 2026 FQ2 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $4.5 Bil | $4.9 Bil |
| Operating Income | $687.7 Mil | $850.1 Mil |
| Net Income | $1.2 Bil | $413.0 Mil |
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