GIS 📈 General Mills - Overview

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US3703341046

GIS: Cereals, Yogurt, Soups, Baking Mixes, Snack Bars, Pet Food

General Mills, Inc. is a multinational manufacturer and marketer of branded consumer foods, with a diverse portfolio of products that cater to various consumer preferences and needs worldwide. The company's operations are organized into four primary segments: North America Retail, International, Pet, and North America Foodservice. This structure enables General Mills to effectively manage its extensive range of products, which includes grain, ready-to-eat cereals, refrigerated yogurt, soup, meal kits, and numerous other food items. The company's product offerings are designed to meet the evolving tastes and dietary requirements of consumers, with a focus on convenience, nutrition, and quality.

The company's product lineup is extensive, featuring a broad range of brands that are well-established in the market. Some of the notable brands include Annie's, Betty Crocker, Bisquick, Blue Buffalo, Bugles, and Cheerios, among others. These brands are recognized for their quality and consistency, and are marketed to consumers through various channels, including grocery stores, mass merchandisers, membership stores, and e-commerce retailers. General Mills also manufactures and markets pet food products, including dog and cat food, under brands such as Blue Buffalo and True Chews. Additionally, the company operates ice cream parlors and offers a range of frozen desserts under the Häagen-Dazs brand.

General Mills' products are sold to a wide range of customers, including grocery stores, mass merchandisers, membership stores, natural food chains, and commercial and noncommercial foodservice distributors and operators. The company's distribution network is well-established, with a strong presence in various markets worldwide. General Mills was founded in 1866 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with a website at https://www.generalmills.com. The company's common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol GIS, with an ISIN of US3703341046, and is classified under the Packaged Foods & Meats sub-industry.

The company's commitment to innovation and quality has enabled it to maintain a strong market position, with a focus on meeting the changing needs of consumers. General Mills' product development process involves extensive research and testing, to ensure that its products meet the highest standards of quality and safety. The company's manufacturing facilities are also designed to ensure efficient production and distribution of its products, with a focus on minimizing environmental impact. With its diverse portfolio of brands and products, General Mills is well-positioned to continue meeting the evolving needs of consumers worldwide.

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GIS Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 36,579m
Sector Consumer Defensive
Industry Packaged Foods
GiC Sub-Industry Packaged Foods & Meats
IPO / Inception 1983-06-10

GIS Stock Ratings

Growth 5y 47.7%
Fundamental 55.1%
Dividend 68.5%
Rel. Strength Industry -84.8
Analysts 3.19/5
Fair Price Momentum 59.89 USD
Fair Price DCF 129.37 USD

GIS Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 4.68%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.65%
Annual Growth 5y 2.89%
Payout Consistency 95.6%

GIS Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -83.3%
Growth Correlation 12m 46.8%
Growth Correlation 5y 75.5%
CAGR 5y 7.23%
CAGR/Mean DD 5y 0.71
Sharpe Ratio 12m -0.03
Alpha -6.14
Beta 0.18
Volatility 23.24%
Current Volume 10672.9k
Average Volume 20d 4848.7k
What is the price of GIS stocks?
As of December 21, 2024, the stock is trading at USD 63.61 with a total of 10,672,931 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -4.62%, over one month by -0.30%, over three months by -13.91% and over the past year by +2.47%.
Is General Mills a good stock to buy?
Partly, yes. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, General Mills (NYSE:GIS) is currently (December 2024) ok to buy, but has to be watched. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 55.05 and therefor a somewhat positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of GIS as of December 2024 is 59.89. This means that GIS is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -5.85%.
Is GIS a buy, sell or hold?
General Mills has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.19. Therefor, it is recommend to hold GIS.
  • Strong Buy: 1
  • Buy: 2
  • Hold: 18
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecast for GIS stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, GIS General Mills will be worth about 64.7 in December 2025. The stock is currently trading at 63.61. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +1.68%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 74.1 16.5%
Analysts Target Price 69.9 9.9%
ValueRay Target Price 64.7 1.7%