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GIS Stock Forecast: General Mills, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 4 Nov 2026
$36
+5.19% on the day

The 20 Wall Street analysts covering General Mills, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $38 — +4.6% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 59 of 100 as at 4 Nov 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$18.6B
Ticker Nerd rank
59/ 100
Median analyst target
$38
Analysts covering
20
Revenue$4.6B
Operating income$715.4M
Net income−$2.0B
Free cash flow$367.6M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 31 May 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+8.5%
1M
+14.1%
YTD
−17.7%
1Y
−17.5%
From 52W high
−23.0%
From 52W low
+15.4%
$31
$47
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

GIS stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores General Mills, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 4 Nov 2026
59/ 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Issuance
94
Accruals
93
Volatility
92
Value
83
Revisions
53
Quality
40
Momentum
34
Growth
20
Size
10

Issuance (94): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.

Growth (20): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.

Size (10): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs systematic trader with 15+ years in markets.

Wall Street

GIS stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on GIS, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$30$35$40$45Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26GISHigh $45Median $38Low $30

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says20 analysts
4 Buy12 Hold4 Sell
Low $30Median $38High $45

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +4.6% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 8 moved their price target up and 2 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
25 Sept 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight$36 → $37
24 Sept 2026RBC CapitalReiteratesOutperform$45
24 Sept 2026TD CowenMaintainsHold$32 → $33
21 Sept 2026RBC CapitalReiteratesOutperform$45
14 Sept 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsIn-Line$39 → $38
14 Sept 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsIn-Line—
1 Sept 2026B of A SecuritiesMaintainsNeutral—
1 Sept 2026B of A SecuritiesMaintainsNeutral$39 → $43
2 July 2026B of A SecuritiesMaintainsNeutral—
2 July 2026B of A SecuritiesMaintainsNeutral$36 → $39
2 July 2026BNP ParibasMaintainsNeutral—
2 July 2026BNP ParibasMaintainsNeutral$37 → $38
2 July 2026Deutsche BankMaintainsHold—
2 July 2026Deutsche BankMaintainsHold$32 → $33
2 July 2026Freedom BrokerMaintainsHold—
2 July 2026Freedom BrokerMaintainsHold$70 → $42
2 July 2026JefferiesMaintainsHold$33 → $36
2 July 2026JefferiesMaintainsHold—
2 July 2026JP MorganMaintainsUnderweight$31 → $35
2 July 2026JP MorganMaintainsUnderweight—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

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Performance

GIS vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 4 Nov 2026, General Mills, Inc. returned −17.5% against +14.8% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

GIS vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
708090100110120Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26GISS&P 500

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Estimates

GIS analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingThis fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−0.0%
Analysts raising
8
Analysts cutting
6
Fundamentals

General Mills, Inc. (GIS) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
8.5×

Cheaper than 61% of US stocks

Price / sales
1.0×

Cheaper than 68% of US stocks

Price / book
2.4×

Cheaper than 36% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
9.3×

Cheaper than 40% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
−2.8%

Higher than 23% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−67.0%

Higher than 7% of US stocks

Gross margin
34.8%

Higher than 42% of US stocks

Operating margin
15.2%

Higher than 73% of US stocks

Net margin
−4.9%

Higher than 24% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
−10.5%

Higher than 36% of US stocks

Return on assets
5.6%

Higher than 80% of US stocks

Dividend yield
7.2%

Higher than 95% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

General Mills, Inc. (GIS) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • General Mills, Inc. has a market value of $18.6B and an enterprise value of $31.8B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 31 May 2026: $18.4B. The latest quarter shrank 2.8% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: −$85.3M, a −0.5% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $−0.18.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 31 May 2026: $1.6B, after $535.1M of capital spending.

  • General Mills, Inc. spent $500.3M on share buybacks and $1.3B on dividends in the twelve months to 31 May 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 533.7M.

  • Trailing P/E: 8.5×; forward P/E: 10.8× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 7.21%, paying out 59% of earnings.

  • General Mills, Inc. employs 30,000 people — $614K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 31 May 2026 · market figures as at 5 Nov 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

GIS vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelPackaged Foods
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
GISGeneral Mills, Inc.$18.6B59
SJMThe J. M. Smucker Co.$14.1B99
JBSJBS NV$13.9B36
MKCMcCormick & Co., Inc.$13.6B55
HRLHormel Foods Corp.$12.5B52
KHCThe Kraft Heinz Co.$30.1B76
DARDarling Ingredients, Inc.$8.3B92

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The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own General Mills, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest GIS news & analysis

General Mills: A 7.3% Yield Value Opportunity With Major Cost Savings Ahead

Seeking Alpha · 29 Oct 2026positive

A Seeking Alpha article argues that General Mills has substantial cost-saving initiatives underway, targeting $750 million in FY27 and $3 billion through FY30, despite volume declines and consumer headwinds. It also describes a possible dividend cut as a means to accelerate deleveraging.

Why it matters — GIS watchers may note the scale of planned savings and the article’s discussion of a potential dividend change amid business pressures.

Kraft Heinz vs. General Mills: Which Dividend Can Avoid Campbell's Fate?

24/7 Wall Street · 28 Oct 2026neutral

The article frames Kraft Heinz and General Mills’ dividends against Campbell’s recent dividend cut, which had followed more than two decades of protection. It says the cut has prompted income investors to scrutinize high-yield grocery stocks.

Why it matters — GIS watchers may find the comparison relevant as investors assess dividend policies among grocery companies.

Natural Food Stocks to Gain Momentum as Health Trends Drive Demand

Zacks Investment Research · 27 Oct 2026positive

The article says health-conscious consumers are fueling demand for natural foods and notes that General Mills, Dole and United Natural Foods are responding to the growing market.

Why it matters — The item links General Mills to consumer interest in natural foods, a demand trend relevant to GIS watchers.

General Mills Yields Nearly 7%. Is Its Dividend Safer Than Kraft Heinz or Smucker?

24/7 Wall Street · 26 Oct 2026neutral

The article compares the nearly 7% dividend yield highlighted for General Mills with yields at Kraft Heinz and Smucker, noting that high yields can reflect differing leverage, frozen payouts, and falling share prices.

Why it matters — GIS watchers may find the comparison relevant because it frames General Mills’ yield alongside factors that can affect how dividend yields are interpreted.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about GIS stock

What is the GIS stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 20 Wall Street analysts covering General Mills, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $38, with estimates ranging from $30 to $45. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is GIS stock a buy right now?

Of the 20 analysts covering General Mills, Inc., 4 rate it a Buy, 12 a Hold and 4 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks General Mills, Inc. 59 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 4 Nov 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank GIS?

As at 4 Nov 2026, General Mills, Inc. ranks 59 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Issuance (94 of 100).

Will GIS stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 20 analysts implies +4.6% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks General Mills, Inc. 59 out of 100 as at 4 Nov 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the GIS stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering General Mills, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for GIS are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $30 to $45 over the next 12 months.

How has GIS stock performed over the past year?

General Mills, Inc. returned -17.5% over the 12 months to 4 Nov 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does General Mills, Inc. do?

General Mills Inc. is a global packaged food company that develops, manufactures, and markets a broad portfolio of branded consumer foods for households, retailers, foodservice operators, and pet owners.

What is the latest news on GIS?

The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 29 Oct 2026): "General Mills: A 7.3% Yield Value Opportunity With Major Cost Savings Ahead". A Seeking Alpha article argues that General Mills has substantial cost-saving initiatives underway, targeting $750 million in FY27 and $3 billion through FY30, despite volume declines and consumer headwinds. It also describes a possible dividend cut as a means to accelerate deleveraging.

Company

About General Mills, Inc.

General Mills Inc. is a global packaged food company that develops, manufactures, and markets a broad portfolio of branded consumer foods for households, retailers, foodservice operators, and pet owners. Its product lineup includes breakfast cereals, snacks, baking mixes, refrigerated and frozen dough, meals, yogurt, ice cream, soups, and pet food, supported by well-known brands across North America and international markets. The company also serves the foodservice segment with products designed for restaurants, institutions, and commercial kitchens. General Mills Inc. focuses on everyday food occasions, combining brand recognition, manufacturing scale, and distribution reach to maintain a strong presence in consumer staples. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the company remains a significant participant in the packaged foods market through its diversified portfolio and multi-channel sales strategy.

CEO Mr. Jeffrey L. Harmening · 30,000 employees · United States · https://www.generalmills.com