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

Last close, 4 Sept 2026
$38
−2.47% on the day

The 20 Wall Street analysts covering General Mills, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $37 — -3.4% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 56 of 100 as at 5 Sept 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$20.5B
Ticker Nerd rank
56 / 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
−7.8%
1M
+5.8%
YTD
−13.7%
1Y
−18.1%
From 52W high
−20.5%
From 52W low
+21.0%
$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 5 Sept 2026
56 / 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
93
Accruals
89
Value
81
Revisions
46
Quality
45
Momentum
29
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 −3.4% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 8 moved their price target up and 3 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
1 Sept 2026B of A SecuritiesMaintainsNeutral$39 → $43
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$70 → $42
2 July 2026Freedom BrokerMaintainsHold—
2 July 2026JefferiesMaintainsHold—
2 July 2026JefferiesMaintainsHold$33 → $36
2 July 2026JP MorganMaintainsUnderweight$31 → $35
2 July 2026JP MorganMaintainsUnderweight—
2 July 2026TD CowenMaintainsHold—
2 July 2026TD CowenMaintainsHold$31 → $32
2 July 2026Wells FargoMaintainsUnderweight$30 → $33
2 July 2026Wells FargoMaintainsUnderweight—
26 June 2026TD CowenMaintainsHold—
26 June 2026TD CowenMaintainsHold$32 → $31
25 June 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsIn-Line$43 → $39

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 4 Sept 2026, General Mills, Inc. returned −18.1% against +20.0% 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
−5.2%
Analysts raising
4
Analysts cutting
13
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
3.7×

Cheaper than 28% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
6.8×

Cheaper than 49% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
2.2%

Higher than 32% 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
19.2%

Higher than 78% of US stocks

Net margin
−0.5%

Higher than 30% 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
6.4%

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 $20.5B and an enterprise value of $23.4B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 31 May 2026: $18.4B. The latest quarter grew 2.2% 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: 11.9× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 6.37%, 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 6 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.$20.5B
56
KHCThe Kraft Heinz Co.$29.4B
72
MKCMcCormick & Co., Inc.$14.0B
53
SJMThe J. M. Smucker Co.$13.4B
97
HRLHormel Foods Corp.$11.8B
57
DARDarling Ingredients, Inc.$10.3B
94
SFDSmithfield Foods, Inc.$8.6B
40

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

Buy 3 Ideal September Dividend Dogs Out Of Barron's 58 August Picks

Seeking Alpha · 5 Sept 2026neutral

Barron's August 24th, 2026 stock picks highlight 47 dividend payers, with Danone, Gap, and Kohl's emerging as "safer" ideal candidates. The dividend dog strategy identifies contrarian opportunities, emphasizing price pull-backs and yield improvement for both new and existing positions.

Why it matters — The article discusses dividend-focused stock strategies and competitors but does not mention General Mills, so its relevance to GIS watchers is limited to the broader dividend-investing context.

2 Big Food Dividends Were Just Cut. 3 More Quietly Stopped Growing.

24/7 Wall Street · 5 Sept 2026negative

Conagra and Campbell's have cut their dividends, and the report notes that several other legacy food companies are quietly signalling stalled dividend growth. The article identifies three warning patterns that can distinguish a frozen payout from an upcoming cut.

Why it matters — As a legacy food giant, GIS investors will watch whether its dividend shows any of the same warning patterns described in the report.

Can General Mills' Brazil Exit Sharpen Its Portfolio Strategy?

Zacks Investment Research · 4 Sept 2026positive

General Mills sold its Brazil operations, a move aimed at simplifying its portfolio and sharpening its focus on higher-growth businesses. The divestiture also supports the company's debt-reduction efforts.

Why it matters — The sale signals a strategic shift that could reshape General Mills' portfolio and balance sheet, giving watchers insight into its capital priorities.

Campbell's Slides 9% on 36% Dividend Cut, General Mills Falls 4%, Kraft Heinz Drops 3%

24/7 Wall Street · 3 Sept 2026negative

Packaged-food stocks fell sharply on Thursday even as the broader staples sector held steady. Campbell's dropped 9% following a 36% dividend cut, General Mills fell 4%, and Kraft Heinz declined 3%.

Why it matters — The decline shows weakness spreading across packaged-food peers, which could signal sector-wide pressure relevant to General Mills investors.

General Mills Completes Sale of Business in Brazil to 3corações

Business Wire · 3 Sept 2026neutral

General Mills announced it has completed the sale of its business in Brazil to 3corações. The divestiture includes local brands such as Yoki and Kitano, along with supply chain facilities in Pouso Alegre and Campo Novo do Parecis.

Why it matters — The sale represents progress in General Mills' effort to reshape its portfolio and focus on brands and platforms with the strongest opportunities.

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. 56 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 5 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank GIS?

As at 5 Sept 2026, General Mills, Inc. ranks 56 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 -3.4% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks General Mills, Inc. 56 out of 100 as at 5 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 -18.1% over the 12 months to 4 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 (Seeking Alpha, 5 Sept 2026): "Buy 3 Ideal September Dividend Dogs Out Of Barron's 58 August Picks". Barron's August 24th, 2026 stock picks highlight 47 dividend payers, with Danone, Gap, and Kohl's emerging as "safer" ideal candidates. The dividend dog strategy identifies contrarian opportunities, emphasizing price pull-backs and yield improvement for both new and existing positions.

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