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

Last close, 18 Sept 2026
$36
−0.93% on the day

The 20 Wall Street analysts covering General Mills, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $37 — +1.9% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 63 of 100 as at 19 Sept 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$19.4B
Ticker Nerd rank
63 / 100
Median analyst target
$37
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
+1.3%
1M
−4.6%
YTD
−18.1%
1Y
−22.7%
From 52W high
−24.6%
From 52W low
+14.8%
$32
$48
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 19 Sept 2026
63 / 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
98
Volatility
94
Accruals
90
Value
82
Revisions
54
Quality
45
Momentum
37
Growth
21
Size
10

Issuance (98): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.

Growth (21): 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 quant trader with fourteen 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$45$50Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26GISHigh $47Median $37Low $31

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 $31Median $37High $47

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +1.9% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

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

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
14 Sept 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsIn-Line$39 → $38
1 Sept 2026B of A SecuritiesMaintainsNeutral$39 → $43
1 Sept 2026B of A SecuritiesMaintainsNeutral—
2 July 2026B of A SecuritiesMaintainsNeutral$36 → $39
2 July 2026B of A SecuritiesMaintainsNeutral—
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—
2 July 2026JP MorganMaintainsUnderweight$31 → $35
2 July 2026TD CowenMaintainsHold—
2 July 2026TD CowenMaintainsHold$31 → $32
2 July 2026Wells FargoMaintainsUnderweight—
2 July 2026Wells FargoMaintainsUnderweight$30 → $33
26 June 2026TD CowenMaintainsHold—

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

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

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.

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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 18 Sept 2026, General Mills, Inc. returned −22.7% against +16.3% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

GIS vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
708090100110120Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26GISS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

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 movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−1.7%
Analysts raising
0
Analysts cutting
2
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
1.1×

Cheaper than 68% of US stocks

Price / book
3.5×

Cheaper than 28% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
9.5×

Cheaper than 39% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
1.2%

Higher than 30% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−13.3%

Higher than 24% of US stocks

Gross margin
34.8%

Higher than 42% of US stocks

Operating margin
16.1%

Higher than 74% of US stocks

Net margin
−0.5%

Higher than 29% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
−1.0%

Higher than 43% of US stocks

Return on assets
5.7%

Higher than 80% of US stocks

Dividend yield
6.7%

Higher than 87% 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 $19.4B and an enterprise value of $32.9B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 31 May 2026: $18.4B. The latest quarter grew 1.2% 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: 11.4× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 6.72%, 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 19 Sept 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.$19.4B
63
SJMThe J. M. Smucker Co.$13.1B
98
MKCMcCormick & Co., Inc.$13.1B
57
KHCThe Kraft Heinz Co.$28.9B
74
HRLHormel Foods Corp.$11.5B
53
DARDarling Ingredients, Inc.$10.3B
94
SFDSmithfield Foods, Inc.$7.8B
35

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

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

Trump-Xi Summit, Costco, Autozone, General Mills, and More to Watch This Week

Barrons · 20 Sept 2026neutral

This week will feature a summit between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping on economic and geopolitical topics, along with new data on manufacturing, services, and new-home sales, and earnings reports from KB Home and Paychex. General Mills is listed among companies to watch this week.

Why it matters — A GIS watcher would care because broader economic data and trade discussions between the U.S. and China could affect consumer spending and input costs relevant to a packaged-foods company.

General Mills (GIS) Q1 Earnings Preview: What You Should Know Beyond the Headline Estimates

Zacks Investment Research · 18 Sept 2026neutral

A Zacks Investment Research preview of General Mills' fiscal first-quarter earnings (quarter ended August 2026) notes that beyond analysts' top-and-bottom-line estimates, investors should also evaluate projections for the company's key metrics to better gauge how the business performed.

Why it matters — The preview highlights additional key business metrics beyond headline estimates, which could give General Mills watchers a fuller view of the company's operating performance in the upcoming earnings release.

Can General Mills' Portfolio Shift Create a Stronger Growth Profile?

Zacks Investment Research · 17 Sept 2026neutral

General Mills is shifting its portfolio by pruning certain businesses while investing in premium pet food and emerging brands, following a 2% decline in fiscal 2026 organic sales. The company is repositioning its mix to pursue a stronger growth profile.

Why it matters — GIS watchers would care because the portfolio rebalancing signals how the company plans to respond to declining organic sales and reshape its growth prospects.

Two Beaten-Down Food Stocks Pay 6.5% Yields. Which Dividend Is Safer?

24/7 Wall Street · 16 Sept 2026negative

24/7 Wall Street compares General Mills and Kraft Heinz, noting both offer nearly identical 6.5% dividend yields at beaten-down valuations. The article highlights that one of the two companies has already cut its dividend once and recorded multi-billion-dollar brand value write-downs for the second consecutive year.

Why it matters — The piece draws attention to dividend sustainability concerns that could influence how investors view General Mills's payout and valuation.

General Mills (GIS) Expected to Beat Earnings Estimates: Can the Stock Move Higher?

Zacks Investment Research · 16 Sept 2026positive

Zacks reports that General Mills (GIS) shows the right combination of key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report, with expectations outlined for the release.

Why it matters — A GIS watcher would care because the report signals that General Mills' upcoming earnings could outperform expectations, a key event for the stock.

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 $37, with estimates ranging from $31 to $47. 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. 63 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 19 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank GIS?

As at 19 Sept 2026, General Mills, Inc. ranks 63 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 (98 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 +1.9% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks General Mills, Inc. 63 out of 100 as at 19 Sept 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: $31 to $47 over the next 12 months.

How has GIS stock performed over the past year?

General Mills, Inc. returned -22.7% over the 12 months to 18 Sept 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 (Barrons, 20 Sept 2026): "Trump-Xi Summit, Costco, Autozone, General Mills, and More to Watch This Week". This week will feature a summit between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping on economic and geopolitical topics, along with new data on manufacturing, services, and new-home sales, and earnings reports from KB Home and Paychex. General Mills is listed among companies to watch this week.

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