General Mills Inc's Dividend Analysis
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Model output · Signal date 2026-10-14
General Mills Inc (GIS) Stock Forecast Oct. 14, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 14, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · NYSE
Rating · 90D
▼ Bearish
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Alpha
Rank in coverage
Bottom 35%
of 5379 stocks scored
Rank correlation · 90D
n/a
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Market Cap
$16.99B
large-cap
Summary
General Mills Inc (GIS) stock forecast summary
Our AI ranks General Mills Inc outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
General Mills Inc is a large-cap company with a market capitalization of $16.99B.
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for GIS is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.3%, buy ≥ +0.5%, sell < -0.5%, strong sell < -1.6% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-13 signals)
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How GIS ranks among 5379 stocks
90D Alpha forecasts of every company scored, cut into five relative ratings at the 15th, 35th, 65th and 85th percentiles (dashed lines).
Fundamentals
General Mills Inc (GIS) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Grain Mill Products peers listed below that report each metric.
Reported net income does not reconcile with earnings per share and the share count, so net-income-based ratios are withheld.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | GIS | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $16.99B | – |
| P/B Ratio | 2.28x | – |
| Dividend Yield | 7.74% | – |
| EPS | $-1.64 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $13.96 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $34.28 | – |
| FCF/Share | $2.90 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | GIS | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROIC | -0.9% | – |
| Gross Margin | 33.6% | – |
| Operating Margin | -1.1% | – |
| EBT Margin | -4.2% | – |
| Tax Rate | -16.5% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | GIS | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.70x | – |
| Quick Ratio | 0.39x | – |
| D/E Ratio | 3.06x | 1/5 |
| Financial Leverage | 4.06x | 1/5 |
| Interest Coverage | 6.8x | 2/5 |
| Working Capital | -$2.06B | – |
Cash Flow
| Metric | GIS | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $2.07B | 1/5 |
| Free Cash Flow | $1.55B | – |
| Capital Spending | -$521M | – |
| OCF Growth YoY | -23.2% | – |
| FCF Growth YoY | -13.3% | – |
| FCF/Sales | 8.4% | – |
| CapEx/Sales | 2.9% | – |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | GIS | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.60x | – |
| Receivables Turnover | 10.3x | – |
| Inventory Turnover | 5.6x | – |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 5.4x | – |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 35 days | – |
| Days Inventory | 65 days | – |
| Payables Period | 112 days | – |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | -11 days | – |
Income Statement
| Metric | GIS | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $18.30B | – |
| Operating Income | -$206M | 5/5 |
| SG&A Expense | $3.38B | – |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $12.15B | 1/5 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | GIS | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends Per Share | $2.46 | – |
| Shares Outstanding | 534M | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $4.88B | 16.1% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $433M | 1.4% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $1.78B | 5.9% of assets |
| Inventory | $2.16B | 7.1% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $22.81B | 75.3% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $3.22B | 10.7% of assets |
Quarterly Financial Reports
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Industry Peers · Grain Mill Products
General Mills Inc (GIS) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as General Mills Inc (Grain Mill Products): 5 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Manufacturing · Grain Mill Products
News
General Mills Inc (GIS) stock news
Does General Mills’ Steep Profit Drop And Completed Buyback Shift The Bull Case For GIS?
General Mills, Inc. reported first-quarter 2026 results showing sales of US$4,389.5 million, down from US$4,517.5 million a year earlier, and net income of US$397 million versus US$1,204.2 million, ...
General Mills posts Q1 beat; there’s still 'more work to be done,' analysts say
Shares of General Mills Inc GIS came under pressure in early trading on Thursday, despite the company reporting upbeat fiscal first-quarter earnings. Here are some key analyst takeaways: TD Cowen ...
FAQ
General Mills Inc (GIS) stock forecast FAQ
What is the General Mills Inc (GIS) stock forecast?
Our AI ranks General Mills Inc outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
How accurate are General Mills Inc stock predictions?
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for GIS is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are General Mills Inc forecasts updated?
General Mills Inc forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 14, 2026.
Which companies are General Mills Inc's industry peers?
5 issuers in our coverage, GIS included, share the SEC industry code Grain Mill Products. The largest are: Ingredion Inc (INGR), Post Holdings, Inc. (POST), Freshpet, Inc. (FRPT), Tanke Biosciences Corp (TNBI).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.