GISConsumer Defensive · Packaged FoodsThe 20 Wall Street analysts covering General Mills, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $38 — +16.8% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 61 of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026 — in the upper half.
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.
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): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.
Growth (22): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.
Size (11): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on GIS, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
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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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +16.8% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 8 moved their price target up and 2 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sept 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $36 → $37 |
| 24 Sept 2026 | RBC Capital | Reiterates | Outperform | $45 |
| 24 Sept 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Hold | $32 → $33 |
| 21 Sept 2026 | RBC Capital | Reiterates | Outperform | $45 |
| 14 Sept 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | In-Line | $39 → $38 |
| 14 Sept 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | In-Line | — |
| 1 Sept 2026 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 1 Sept 2026 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Neutral | $39 → $43 |
| 2 July 2026 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 2 July 2026 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Neutral | $36 → $39 |
| 2 July 2026 | BNP Paribas | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 2 July 2026 | BNP Paribas | Maintains | Neutral | $37 → $38 |
| 2 July 2026 | Deutsche Bank | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 2 July 2026 | Deutsche Bank | Maintains | Hold | $32 → $33 |
| 2 July 2026 | Freedom Broker | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 2 July 2026 | Freedom Broker | Maintains | Hold | $70 → $42 |
| 2 July 2026 | Jefferies | Maintains | Hold | $33 → $36 |
| 2 July 2026 | Jefferies | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 2 July 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Underweight | $31 → $35 |
| 2 July 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Underweight | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. GIS appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 14 Oct 2026, General Mills, Inc. returned −30.7% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
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Higher than 23% of US stocks
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Higher than 73% of US stocks
Higher than 24% of US stocks
Higher than 36% of US stocks
Higher than 80% of US stocks
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.
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 $17.0B and an enterprise value of $30.7B.
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.
Trailing P/E: 8.5×; forward P/E: 10.1× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 7.66%, paying out 59% of earnings.
General Mills, Inc. employs 30,000 people — $614K of revenue per employee.
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General Mills topped expectations for first-quarter fiscal 2027 earnings and sales, with better execution supporting results. However, profit measures declined year over year, while the headline says guidance held.
Why it matters — GIS watchers may weigh the quarterly beat against declining profit measures and unchanged guidance.
General Mills’ valuation has fallen well below historical norms, while fiscal 2027 is still expected to bring lower earnings and profit.
Why it matters — GIS watchers may weigh the unusually low valuation against the near-term earnings and profit pressure described in the report.
General Mills shares fell about 13% over the past month, with the fiscal 2027 outlook still characterized by weak demand and earnings pressure. The excerpt raises whether improving execution could provide investor support.
Why it matters — GIS watchers may track whether execution improves enough to offset continued demand weakness and earnings pressure.
The Motley Fool highlights General Mills alongside Molson Coors, Hormel Foods, and Clorox as consumer stocks with long combined dividend histories. It says their dividend yields have risen as their share prices declined, offering new investors a higher starting income.
Why it matters — GIS watchers may note the article’s focus on the company’s dividend history and the rise in its yield amid a share-price decline.
General Mills announced the pricing terms, expiration and results of its previously announced cash tender offers for its senior notes.
Why it matters — The announcement provides GIS watchers with an update on the company’s tender offers for its senior notes.
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.
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. 61 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 14 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 14 Oct 2026, General Mills, Inc. ranks 61 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).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 20 analysts implies +16.8% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks General Mills, Inc. 61 out of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
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.
General Mills, Inc. returned -30.7% over the 12 months to 14 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
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.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 14 Oct 2026): "General Mills Q1 Beat Masks Earnings Pressure While Guidance Holds". General Mills topped expectations for first-quarter fiscal 2027 earnings and sales, with better execution supporting results. However, profit measures declined year over year, while the headline says guidance held.
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
