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Yield 12m 3.94%
Dividends per Share 12m 2.40
Dividend Growth Rate 5y 3.75%
Overall Dividend Rating 64.99%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.66%
Payout Ratio 53.6%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 95.7%
Total Return 12m: -12.75%
#77 in Group
Total Return 5y: 11.62%
#50 in Group
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Highest Dividend Yields in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)		 Dividend Yield Yield on Cost
GIS 32,643m 3.94% 4.66%
PPC 12,535m 13.4% 37.6%
CALM 4,855m 8.70% 22.4%
SZU 2,623m 9.67% 9.46%
Highest Dividend Growth Rate in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)		 Growth Rate Payout Ratio
GIS 32,643m 3.75% 53.6%
CALM 4,855m 204% 33.3%
PRMB 12,601m 37.5% 136%
HLF 357m 23.0% 30.0%

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GIS Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (USD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-04-10 2025-04-10 2025-05-01 Quarterly 0.6 1.04%
2025-01-10 2025-01-10 2025-02-03 Quarterly 0.6 1%
2024-10-10 2024-10-10 2024-11-01 Quarterly 0.6 0.84%
2024-07-10 2024-07-10 2024-08-01 Quarterly 0.6 1.7% 0.96%
2024-04-09 2024-04-10 2024-05-01 Quarterly 0.59 0.85%
2024-01-09 2024-01-10 2024-02-01 Quarterly 0.59 0.92%
2023-10-06 2023-10-10 2023-11-01 Quarterly 0.59 0.96%
2023-07-07 2023-07-10 2023-08-01 Quarterly 0.59 9.3% 0.78%
2023-04-06 2023-04-10 2023-05-01 Quarterly 0.54 0.62%
2023-01-09 2023-01-10 2023-02-01 Quarterly 0.54 0.63%
2022-10-06 2022-10-10 2022-11-01 Quarterly 0.54 0.7%
2022-07-07 2022-07-08 2022-08-01 Quarterly 0.54 5.9% 0.71%
2022-04-07 2022-04-08 2022-05-02 Quarterly 0.51 0.74%
2022-01-07 2022-01-10 2022-02-01 Quarterly 0.51 0.75%
2021-10-07 2021-10-08 2021-11-01 Quarterly 0.51 0.83%
2021-07-08 2021-07-09 2021-08-02 Quarterly 0.51 0.85%
2021-04-08 2021-04-09 2021-05-03 Quarterly 0.51 0.84%
2021-01-07 2021-01-08 2021-02-01 Quarterly 0.51 0.87%
2020-10-08 2020-10-09 2020-11-02 Quarterly 0.51 4.1% 0.83%
2020-07-09 2020-07-10 2020-08-03 Quarterly 0.49 0.79%
2020-04-08 2020-04-10 2020-05-01 Quarterly 0.49
2020-01-09 2020-01-10 2020-02-03 Quarterly 0.49
2019-10-09 2019-10-10 2019-11-01 Quarterly 0.49
2019-07-09 2019-07-10 2019-08-01 Quarterly 0.49
2019-04-09 2019-04-10 2019-05-01 Quarterly 0.49
2019-01-09 2019-01-10 2019-02-01 Quarterly 0.49
2018-10-09 2018-10-10 2018-11-01 Quarterly 0.49
2018-07-09 2018-07-10 2018-08-01 Quarterly 0.49
2018-04-09 2018-04-10 2018-05-01 Quarterly 0.49
2018-01-09 2018-01-10 2018-02-01 Quarterly 0.49
2017-10-06 2017-10-10 2017-11-01 Quarterly 0.49
2017-07-06 2017-07-10 2017-08-01 Quarterly 0.49 2.1%
2017-04-06 2017-04-10 2017-05-01 Quarterly 0.48
2017-01-06 2017-01-10 2017-02-01 Quarterly 0.48
2016-10-05 2016-10-10 2016-11-01 Quarterly 0.48
2016-07-07 2016-07-11 2016-08-01 Quarterly 0.48 4.3%
2016-04-07 2016-04-11 2016-05-02 Quarterly 0.46 4.5%
2016-01-07 2016-01-11 2016-02-01 Quarterly 0.44
2015-10-07 2015-10-12 2015-11-02 Quarterly 0.44
2015-07-08 2015-07-10 2015-08-03 Quarterly 0.44

GIS Dividend FAQ

Does GIS pay dividends?

Yes, as of April 2025, GIS paid a dividend of 2.40 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-04-10.

What is the Dividend Yield of GIS?

As of April 2025, GIS`s dividend yield is 3.94%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.40 USD by the current share price of 57.51.

How often does GIS pay dividends?

GIS pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), GIS has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for GIS?

The next ex-dividend date for General Mills (GIS) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of GIS?

GIS's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 3.75% per year.
Strong growth: Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of GIS?

GIS's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.66%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought General Mills five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (2.40) divided by the purchase price five years ago (51.52):

What is the Payout Consistency of GIS?

GIS Payout Consistency is 95.7%.
Highly consistent: General Mills has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does GIS have a good Dividend Yield?

GIS`s 3.94% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of GIS?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of GIS is 53.6%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of GIS?

GIS`s Overall Dividend Rating is 64.99%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

GIS Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in GIS`s Outstanding Shares?

General Mills`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -1.97% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing stock price.

Has General Mills ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 2010-06-09 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 712,752,000
1986 717,344,000 +0.64%
1987 705,856,000 -1.6%
1988 656,360,000 -7.01%
1989 643,871,000 -1.9%
1990 654,146,300 +1.6%
1991 660,500,000 +0.97%
1992 642,325,600 -2.75%
1993 639,545,500 -0.43%
1994 630,800,000 -1.37%
1995 633,478,300 +0.42%
1996 639,591,800 +0.97%
1997 646,000,000 +1%
1998 624,347,800 -3.35%
1999 626,200,000 +0.3%
2000 580,400,000 -7.31%
2001 636,600,000 +9.68%
2002 754,000,000 +18.44%
2003 766,000,000 +1.59%
2004 797,826,100 +4.15%
2005 762,886,600 -4.38%
2006 714,800,000 -6.3%
2007 684,800,000 -4.2%
2008 694,000,000 +1.34%
2009 681,200,000 -1.84%
2010 664,500,000 -2.45%
2011 665,800,000 +0.2%
2012 664,500,000 -0.2%
2013 650,000,000 -2.18%
2014 618,400,000 -4.86%
2015 612,400,000 -0.97%
2016 599,700,000 -2.07%
2017 580,300,000 -3.23%
2018 604,500,000 +4.17%
2019 612,300,000 +1.29%
2020 619,600,000 +1.19%
2021 613,000,000 -1.07%
2022 602,000,000 -1.79%
2023 583,400,000 -3.09%
2024 560,400,000 -3.94%
2025 555,000,000 -0.96%