General Mills, Inc. (gis)
GIS — Company Overview
General Mills, Inc. (GIS) trades on NYQ as part of the Consumer Defensive peer group (Packaged Foods).
| Ticker | GIS |
| Sector | Consumer Defensive |
| Industry | Packaged Foods |
| Exchange | NYQ |
| Market cap | $19.15B |
| Last price | $35.82 |
| Size category | Large 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.
- Revenue is expanding at roughly 1.2% year-over-year (public data).
- Dividend yield near 6.9% adds an income component to total return.
- Equity market capitalization is approximately $19.15B.
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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/E | 11.28× |
| Price / Sales | 1.04× |
| Price / Book | 2.59× |
| Gross margin | 33.7% |
| Operating margin | 16.1% |
| Profit margin | -0.5% |
| Return on equity | -1.0% |
| Debt / Equity | 188.88 |
| 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.
- Revenue growth of 1.2% suggests steady but measured expansion.
- Price is 30.2% below the 52-week high.
- Shares trade 12.8% above the 52-week low — limited rebound so far.
GIS — Competitive Position
General Mills, Inc. (GIS) is evaluated against peers on scale, margin structure, and capital efficiency within Consumer Defensive.
- Competes within Consumer Defensive, specifically in Packaged Foods.
- Market capitalization of $19.15B places GIS among large-cap peers.
- Gross margin of 33.7% should be benchmarked against direct competitors.
GIS — Strengths
Strengths for General Mills, Inc. (GIS) inferred from public financial metrics:
- Positive free cash flow ($2.31B).
- Dividend yield of 6.9% for income-oriented holders.
- Large Cap scale ($19.15B) may provide distribution and funding advantages.
GIS — Weaknesses
Weaknesses and pressure points for General Mills, Inc. (GIS) based on available data:
- Thin profit margin (-0.5%).
- Elevated debt-to-equity (188.88).
- Price 30% below the 52-week high — sustained negative sentiment.
GIS — Opportunities
- Trading 12.8% above the 52-week low — potential recovery if fundamentals stabilize.
- Dividend yield of 6.9% appeals to total-return investors.
- Positive free cash flow enables reinvestment, debt reduction, or shareholder returns.
GIS — Risks
- Leverage (debt/equity 188.88) raises sensitivity to credit conditions.
- Thin margins leave less room for operational missteps.
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.