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General Mills, through its EPIC brand, has already launched EPIC Sticks, a four flavor meat snack line using 100% grass fed beef or free range chicken with gluten free, dairy free and Paleo friendly positioning. The EPIC Sticks launch pushes General Mills deeper into protein rich, on the go snacking, where ingredient sourcing, clean labels and dietary claims can influence demand and shelf space decisions. We will look at how General Mills' investment narrative is affected by this EPIC Sticks...

General Mills (GIS) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.

General Mills (GIS) just pushed further into high protein snacking with the launch of EPIC Sticks, a new meat stick line positioned around clean-label, on-the-go protein and specific dietary preferences. General Mills has seen a sharp short term bounce, with an 8.01% 1 day share price return and 7.00% 7 day gain, even though the year to date share price return is down 23.05% and the 5 year total shareholder return has fallen 30.34%. This suggests recent momentum is improving from a weak...

Is KHC a good stock to buy? We came across a bullish thesis on The Kraft Heinz Company on Astute Optics – US’s Substack. In this article, we will summarize the bulls’ thesis on KHC. The Kraft Heinz Company’s share was trading at $23.50 as of October 21st 2026. KHC’s forward P/E was 11.15 according to Yahoo […]
The launch taps into growing consumer interest in protein snacks, pitting it against competitors such as Chomps and PepsiCo’s Good Warrior.

MINNEAPOLIS, October 22, 2026--Muhammad Ali will grace the Wheaties box for the fourth time with a limited-edition collector’s box on October 26 ahead of the upcoming Prime Video series "The Greatest," premiering on November 4. The box features the legendary champion alongside actor, Jaalen Best who portrays him on-screen.

General Mills is facing material headwinds, and Wall Street analysts are increasingly downbeat, but you may still want to own the ultra-high-yield stock.

Over the last six months, General Mills’s shares have sunk to $32.64, producing a disappointing 7.5% loss - a stark contrast to the S&P 500’s 7.7% gain. This might have investors contemplating their next move.

General Mills (NYSE: GIS) shareholders approved restrictions on issuing new blank check preferred stock at the latest annual general meeting. Investors backed bylaw changes introducing officer exculpation provisions that limit certain personal liability for company executives. The AGM also endorsed a federal forum selection clause that directs Securities Act claims to federal courts rather than state venues. These new limits on blank check preferred stock and the bylaw shifts on liability...

In early October 2026, General Mills completed cash tender offers for seven series of senior notes totaling up to US$750,000,000 in tender consideration, accepting hundreds of millions of US dollars of longer-dated debt and confirming settlement for participating holders. Alongside these tenders, the company is emphasizing debt reduction while maintaining its current dividend, underlining a focus on balance sheet strength amid earnings pressure. We will now examine how General Mills’...
Key TakeawaysGeneral Mills yields 7. 7% and Altria 6.

General Mills beat fiscal Q1 earnings and sales estimates, but declining margins and weak demand persist. Can steady guidance and improving execution fuel recovery?

Current CEO Jeff Harmening will move to the role of executive chair of the US group’s board of directors.

Dana McNabb, who has spent 27 years at the company, will take over on Jan. 1, 2027, as General Mills works to return to profitable growth

General Mills (NYSE:GIS) has appointed Chief Operating Officer Dana McNabb as its next chief executive officer, succeeding Jeff Harmening from January 1, 2027. The company’s board of directors unanimously elected McNabb to the position, while Harmening will transition to executive chair of the board on the same date.

MINNEAPOLIS, September 30, 2026--General Mills announced today that Dana McNabb, current Chief Operating Officer, will succeed Jeff Harmening as Chief Executive Officer.

General Mills, Inc. reported first-quarter 2026 results showing sales of US$4,389.5 million, down from US$4,517.5 million a year earlier, and net income of US$397 million versus US$1,204.2 million, while also confirming completion of a share repurchase program totaling 73,102,831 shares for US$4,930.31 million announced in 2022. The combination of weaker quarterly earnings, including lower basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of US$0.74 versus US$2.22, and the...

MINNEAPOLIS, September 29, 2026--The General Mills Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend at the prevailing rate of $0.61 per share, payable Nov. 2, 2026, to shareholders of record as of Oct. 13, 2026. General Mills (NYSE: GIS) and its predecessor company have paid dividends without interruption for 128 years.
General Mills (NYSE:GIS) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Harmening told shareholders at the company’s 98th annual meeting that fiscal 2026 ended with fourth-quarter results in line with expectations and improving volume trends, household penetration and innovation. He said the company is a

2026-09-29. The following slide deck was published by General Mills, Inc.

General Mills (GIS) could see improved performance as North America Retail sales trends improve, gui

General Mills is accelerating its pace of product innovation following recent “decisive actions” by the Cheerios maker to cut prices across much of its portfolio, a top executive said Wednesday. The Minnesota-based company is prioritizing trends that are in demand with today&...

General Mills tops Q1 earnings and revenue estimates as retail trends improve, innovation expands and inflation stays near 4%.

RBC Capital analyst Nik Modi reiterates General Mills (NYSE:GIS) with a Outperform and maintains $45 price target.

Input costs accelerate as organic sales stall amid consumer pressure.

The veteran food company topped analyst estimates in its first quarter of fiscal 2027.

During the September 18 episode of Mad Money, Jim Cramer pointed out General Mills, Inc.’s (NYSE:GIS) unusually high dividend yield, calling it a warning sign for the packaged-food maker, as he said: General Mills reports, too. One thing I never thought I’d see was a 6.72% dividend yield for this very consistent company. But input […]

General Mills is set to report fiscal first-quarter results Wednesday morning. General Mills is facing high inflation while its cost-saving initiatives are still ramping up. The company told investors in July that first-quarter sales and profit growth would fall below its full-year ranges, but notes that cost savings are expected to pick up as the year progresses.
Packaged foods company General Mills (NYSE:GIS) will be reporting results this Wednesday before the bell. Here’s what to expect.

General Mills, Inc. will release first-quarter earnings before the opening bell on Wednesday, Sept. 23. Until then, some investors may be eyeing potential dividend gains. Currently, General Mills has an annual dividend yield of 6.72% and a quarterly dividend of...

General Mills (GIS) just reshaped its portfolio by exiting yogurt operations in the U.S. and Canada, moving to sell its Brazil unit and mainland China Haagen Dazs shops, and buying into premium pet food. Recent moves have landed in a mixed market backdrop for General Mills. The share price is down 19.82% year to date and the 1-year total shareholder return has declined 21.88%. At the same time, a 9.69% 90-day share price gain hints at improving short-term momentum as the portfolio reshuffle...

Beyond analysts' top-and-bottom-line estimates for General Mills (GIS), evaluate projections for some of its key metrics to gain a better insight into how the business might have performed for the quarter ended August 2026.
MINNEAPOLIS, September 17, 2026--The Sun Bowl Association today announced that Old El Paso, the Tex-Mex food brand from General Mills, is the new title sponsor of the historic Sun Bowl football game, bringing together two names with deep ties to the El Paso community. As a result, the game will now be known as the Old El Paso Sun Bowl.
General Mills prunes businesses and invests in premium pet food and emerging brands after fiscal 2026 organic sales fall 2%.

Both General Mills and Kraft Heinz offer nearly identical 6.5% yields at beaten-down valuations, but one of them already cut its dividend once and just wrote down billions in brand value for the second year running. Picking the wrong one could leave your retirement income short.
General Mills' (GIS) return to growth "still seems unlikely" as consumption trends remain soft while

PepsiCo (PEP) has gone nowhere for a year, down 1.8% over the past twelve months while the S&P 500 returned 16.6%. At about $135 a share it trades at 17.7 times earnings, against an S&P 500 median of 22.5. A big cash generator priced below the market is what value buyers hunt for, so is this discount impatience or a verdict.
Over the past six months, General Mills’s stock price fell to $36.58. Shareholders have lost 6.2% of their capital, which is disappointing considering the S&P 500 has climbed by 13.7%. This may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

MINNEAPOLIS, September 16, 2026--As temperatures drop and cozy season sets in, Old El Paso™ is bringing Tex-Mex inspired flavor beyond taco night with its first broth varieties and two new soups. The lineup includes Old El Paso Birria Style Beef Broth, Chicken Tinga Style Broth, Chipotle Steak Burrito Style Soup and Cheesy Beef Taco Style Soup.
General Mills will report Q1 earnings Sept. 23, with analysts expecting EPS and revenue declines; FY2027 guidance remains affirmed at $3.00-$3.20.

AI drama and jumpy Treasury yields pressure tech stocks with the Fed in play within a macro-focused tape.

Ispire Technology Inc. (ISPR) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -1,100.00% and +5.46%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
MINNEAPOLIS, September 15, 2026--General Mills has been named to 3BL’s 2026 100 Best Corporate Citizens list for the 18th consecutive year, ranking No. 5 in the Consumer Staples category.

In early September 2026, General Mills expanded its Progresso Pitmaster BBQ-inspired soup lineup with two high-protein flavors and introduced two new Annie’s mac and cheese varieties, including an online-exclusive SUPER! Mac Dill Pickle Mac & Cheese. By partnering Progresso with Hidden Valley Ranch and leaning into bold, trend-driven flavors at Annie’s, General Mills is emphasizing fewer, bigger innovations that align with changing consumer tastes and its broader product-refresh...
Hain Celestial (HAIN) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -66.67% and +2.56%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
Evercore ISI Group analyst David Palmer maintains General Mills (NYSE:GIS) with a In-Line and lowers the price target from $39 to $38.

The end of the earnings season is always a good time to take a step back and see who shined (and who didn’t). Let’s take a look at how shelf-stable food stocks fared in Q2, starting with General Mills (NYSE:GIS).

General Mills trades at multi-year lows, reflecting market skepticism about secular brand erosion despite cheap valuations. Read the latest analysis now.




TD Cowen analyst Robert Moskow maintains General Mills (NYSE:GIS) with a Hold and raises the price target from $32 to $33.



General Mills (GIS) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

