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GIS·General Mills, Inc.

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-. (-.%)
After Hours
High
$33.90
Open
$33.51
Market Cap
17.98B
52W High
$55.19
Low
$33.15
P. Close
$33.18
P/E
8.12
52W Low
$32.64
Fwd P/E
-
Mean Target
$39.79
Technical Score (1D)
14
SELL
News Sentiment
50
MIXED
General Mills is facing headwinds with declining sales and market share, which has impacted its stock. Despite these challenges, the company's dividend payments continue to be a strong point for investors. The current outlook suggests a neutral stance, with a 'Hold' rating reflecting the balance between these competing factors. Investors should monitor upcoming earnings reports for any signs of a turnaround in sales trends or further market share erosion.
Earnings Summary
General Mills, Inc. is a global food manufacturer specializing in branded consumer food products, with a diverse portfolio including cereals, yogurt, snacks, and pet food, operating within the Consumer Defensive sector's Packaged Foods industry. The company leverages well-known brands like Cheerios and Häagen-Dazs, distributed through extensive retail and online channels. In its most recent reported quarters, General Mills demonstrated a positive earnings trend, with Q2 2026 EPS of $1.10 beating the estimate of $1.0371 and Q4 2025 EPS of $1.10 exceeding the estimate of $1.02714. Revenue for Q2 2026 was $4.86 billion, slightly surpassing the estimate of $4.829 billion. This performance follows a pattern of EPS beats in Q3 2025 ($0.86 actual vs. $0.81559 estimate) and Q2 2025 ($0.74 actual vs. $0.71057 estimate), indicating a consistent ability to meet or exceed analyst expectations in recent periods. The company has shown a beat in EPS in at least the last four reported quarters where estimates were available. Looking at historical trends, General Mills has generally shown a positive year-over-year growth trajectory in revenue, though specific EPS growth patterns can fluctuate. The company has a history of beating analyst estimates, particularly in recent quarters, demonstrating operational execution. Recent news highlights General Mills' strategic initiatives, including extending licensing agreements for branded ornaments and launching new fruit snack products like Gushers Super Sour and Sweet & Fiery, aimed at aligning with evolving consumer preferences and diversifying brand presence. However, a reduction in institutional ownership by Pinnacle Associates Ltd. is also noted. Investors will be watching for the company's continued success in product innovation and its ability to navigate market dynamics, particularly the impact of inflation on costs and pricing, as well as volume trends, to gauge the effectiveness of its turnaround strategy in the upcoming quarters.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.65$0.78$0.91$1.03$1.16Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q2'26Q4'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q4'26$0.82 - -
Q2'26$1.04$1.10+6.1%
Q4'25$1.03$1.10+7.1%
Q3'25$0.82$0.86+5.4%
Q2'25$0.71$0.74+4.1%
Q1'25$0.96$1.00+4.0%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$4.5B$4.6B$4.7B$4.8B$4.9BQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q2'26Q4'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q4'26$4.6B - -
Q2'26$4.8B$4.9B+0.7%
Q4'25 - $4.9B -
Q3'25 - $4.5B -
Q2'25 - $4.6B -
Q1'25 - $4.8B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

GIS Stock Snapshot

GIS is currently trading at $33.21, giving General Mills, Inc. a market cap of 17.98B and a P/E ratio of 8.1. Today's range spans $33.15–$33.90, with shares opening at $33.51 and moving up $0.03 (0.1%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 14/100 (SELL) with a news sentiment reading of 50/100.

Over the past year GIS has traded between $32.64 and $55.19 - the current price is +1.7% off the 52-week low and -39.8% from the high. 29 analysts cover the stock with a Hold consensus and a mean 12-month target of $39.79 (range $30.00–$57.00), implying upside of +19.8%.

The options market is expressing concern about GIS - elevated put activity in large-cap Consumer Defensive names with SELL signals (14/100) is common when the technical and sentiment inputs (neutral, 50/100) both deteriorate. Price: $33.21 (near 52-week lows). (P/E: 8.1) At 17.98B in capitalization, that hedging activity from institutional holders can become a feedback loop that amplifies the initial selling pressure. Range: $32.64–$55.19.

When a large-cap Consumer Defensive name with 17.98B in capitalization prints a SELL signal (14/100) alongside neutral news sentiment (50/100), the risk isn't just price depreciation — it's the loss of institutional sponsorship that makes recovery harder. At $33.21 (near 52-week lows in the $32.64–$55.19 range), the structural support levels are where that sponsorship question gets answered.