# General Mills, Inc. (GIS): Dividend & Fundamentals

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- Sector: Consumer Defensive · Industry: Packaged Foods
- Exchange: NYSE · Trading currency: USD

General Mills, Inc. functions as a prominent global producer and vendor of well-known consumer food brands. The company structures its widespread operations into five main divisions: North American retail, convenience stores and foodservice providers, Europe and Australia, Asia and Latin America, and a dedicated pet segment. Their broad catalog of products features a diverse range of items for consumers. This includes breakfast cereals, chilled yogurts, various soups, and ready-to-prepare meal kits. The offering also extends to refrigerated and frozen dough items, baking and dessert mixes,...

## Quote & Key Metrics

As of 2026-10-22:

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $35.18 USD |
| Market Cap | $18.81B |
| P/E (TTM) | 10.23 |
| EPS (TTM) | $3.44 |
| 52-Week Range | $31.18 – $49.59 |
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 6.94% |

## Dividend

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield (TTM) | 6.94% |
| Annual Dividend (TTM) | $2.44 /share |
| Annual Dividend (Forward) | $2.44 /share |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Consecutive Growth Streak | 6 years |
| Growth CAGR 1Y / 3Y / 5Y / 10Y | 0.0% / 1.1% / 3.6% / 2.4% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, TTM) | -147.0% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, TTM) | 84.8% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, forward dividend) | -147.0% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, forward dividend) | 84.8% |

### Recent Payments

| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-13 | $0.6100 | 2026-11-02 |
| 2026-07-10 | $0.6100 | 2026-08-03 |
| 2026-04-10 | $0.6100 | 2026-05-01 |
| 2026-01-09 | $0.6100 | 2026-02-02 |
| 2025-10-10 | $0.6100 | 2025-11-03 |
| 2025-07-10 | $0.6100 | 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-04-10 | $0.6000 | 2025-05-01 |
| 2025-01-10 | $0.6000 | 2025-02-03 |
| 2024-10-10 | $0.6000 | 2024-11-01 |
| 2024-07-10 | $0.6000 | 2024-08-01 |
| 2024-04-09 | $0.5900 | 2024-05-01 |
| 2024-01-09 | $0.5900 | 2024-02-01 |

Full history: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/gis/dividend

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does General Mills, Inc. do?

General Mills, Inc. (GIS) operates in the Packaged Foods industry within the Consumer Defensive sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

### What is GIS's market cap?

General Mills, Inc. (GIS) has a market capitalization of approximately $18.81 billion, as of October 22, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

### Does GIS pay a dividend?

Yes, General Mills, Inc. (GIS) pays a dividend quarterly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 6.94%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

### How often does GIS pay dividends?

General Mills, Inc. pays dividends quarterly. The forward annual rate is $2.44 per share at the current declared cadence. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is GIS's payout ratio?

General Mills, Inc.'s payout ratio is the percentage of earnings (and free cash flow) returned to shareholders as dividends. Current EPS and FCF coverage are shown in the payout cards above, with green / amber / red coloring indicating sustainability.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/gis
- Dividend history & safety: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/gis/dividend
- Earnings & EPS: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/gis/earnings
- Financial statements: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/gis/financials/income
- Valuation multiples: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/gis/valuation
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/gis/peers

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