General Mills, Inc. GIS 35.82 +104.37% NYQ · Consumer Defensive
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GIS — Company Overview

General Mills, Inc. (GIS) trades on NYQ as part of the Consumer Defensive peer group (Packaged Foods).

TickerGIS
SectorConsumer Defensive
IndustryPackaged Foods
ExchangeNYQ
Market cap$19.15B
Last price$35.82
Size categoryLarge Cap

GIS — Business Description

GIS represents a Packaged Foods business in the Consumer Defensive segment. General Mills, Inc. manufactures and markets branded consumer food in the United States and internationally. The company operates through four segments: North America Retail; International; North America Pet; and North America Foodservice. It offers snacks, including grain, fruit and savory snacks, nutrition bars, and frozen hot snacks; ready-to-eat cereal; convenient meals comprising meal kits, ethnic meals, pizza, soup, side dish mixes, frozen breakfast, and frozen entrees; wholesome natural pet food; refrigerated and frozen dough; baking mixes and ingredients; and ice cream products. The company also offers dog and cat food, such as dry food, wet food, fresh food, and treats. In addition, it operates 232 an…

Official website: https://www.generalmills.com.

GIS — Investment Thesis

At a high level, GIS offers exposure to Consumer Defensive with metrics outlined below from public market data.

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GIS — Financial Health

Key financial health indicators for General Mills, Inc. are derived exclusively from public data — no proprietary estimates.

Negative profit margin (-0.5%) signals near-term profitability pressure. Positive free cash flow of $2.31B supports balance-sheet flexibility. Debt-to-equity of 188.88 warrants monitoring in a higher-rate environment.

Forward P/E11.28×
Price / Sales1.04×
Price / Book2.59×
Gross margin33.7%
Operating margin16.1%
Profit margin-0.5%
Return on equity-1.0%
Debt / Equity188.88
Free cash flow$2.31B

GIS — Growth Outlook

Growth outlook for General Mills, Inc. (GIS) depends on demand trends in Packaged Foods and the company's ability to convert revenue into sustainable earnings.

GIS — Competitive Position

General Mills, Inc. (GIS) is evaluated against peers on scale, margin structure, and capital efficiency within Consumer Defensive.

GIS — Strengths

Strengths for General Mills, Inc. (GIS) inferred from public financial metrics:

GIS — Weaknesses

Weaknesses and pressure points for General Mills, Inc. (GIS) based on available data:

GIS — Opportunities

GIS — Risks

GIS — Summary

General Mills, Inc. (GIS) is a large-cap Consumer Defensive company focused on Packaged Foods, listed on NYQ. Last price $35.82 with market cap $19.15B. Revenue grew 1.2% year-over-year per public data. Notable strengths include positive free cash flow ($2.31b). Key watch items include thin profit margin (-0.5%). Premium Terminal tools for General Mills, Inc. add ownership analytics, news, and richer estimate history beyond this public summary.

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General Mills, Inc. FAQ

What does General Mills, Inc. (GIS) do?

General Mills, Inc. manufactures and markets branded consumer food in the United States and internationally. The company operates through four segments: North America Retail; International; North America Pet; and North America Foodservice. It offers snacks, including grain, frui…

What is GIS's P/E ratio?

General Mills, Inc. has a trailing P/E of N/A× based on publicly available market data.

Does GIS pay a dividend?

Indicated dividend yield: 6.9%. Confirm ex-dates and payout history in Vest Terminal.

What sector is GIS in?

General Mills, Inc. is classified in Consumer Defensive (Packaged Foods) on NYQ.

What is GIS's market capitalization?

Approximate market cap: $19.15B.

What are the main risks for GIS?

Standard market, competitive, and execution risks apply; see the Risks section.

What are the strengths of GIS?

Potential positives include positive free cash flow ($2.31b), dividend yield of 6.9% for income-oriented holders.

Where can I get analyst estimates for GIS?

Public analyst price targets and consensus for General Mills, Inc. are on the free /stocks/gis/estimates page. Deeper estimate history and models are available in Vest Terminal.