General Mills, Inc.

GIS

General Mills, Inc. (GIS) is a leading global food company known for its wide range of branded consumer foods, including cereals, snacks, and convenience meals. Founded in 1928 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the company has a strong portfolio of well-known brands such as Cheerios, Pillsbury, Nature Valley, and Yoplait. General Mills focuses on producing high-quality, innovative products for consumers around the world and is committed to sustainable practices and social responsibility.

$37.97 -0.73 (-1.89%)
Dividend Yield 6.43%
Payout Frequency Quarterly

Dividend History

🎉 Upcoming Dividend

Investors can expect a dividend payout of $0.61 per share, scheduled to be distributed in 16 days on August 3, 2026

Pay DateAmountEx-DateRecord Date
August 3, 2026$0.612026-07-102026-07-10
May 1, 2026$0.612026-04-102026-04-10
February 2, 2026$0.612026-01-092026-01-09
November 3, 2025$0.612025-10-102025-10-10
August 1, 2025$0.612025-07-102025-07-10

Dividends Summary

Company News

Meet the 4 S&P 500 Dividend Stocks That Yield at Least 6%. Here's My Strongest Buy of the Bunch in July.
The Motley Fool • Dave Kovaleski • July 6, 2026

The article examines four S&P 500 stocks with dividend yields exceeding 6%: Verizon, General Mills, Pfizer, and Kraft Heinz. Using metrics like yield, payout ratio, dividend growth history, and long-term returns, Verizon emerges as the strongest buy, offering sustainable dividend growth with positive 10-year returns and analyst support for 22% up...

3 Dividend Stocks That Recently Hit 52-Week Lows to Buy in July
The Motley Fool • Reuben Gregg Brewer • July 5, 2026

The article recommends three dividend stocks trading near 52-week lows: McDonald's (approaching Dividend King status with 49 consecutive increases), Clorox (48 consecutive years of dividend increases), and General Mills (127 years of consecutive dividend payments). Despite current market pessimism, all three are well-run companies with strong his...

Why General Mills Stock Jumped Today
The Motley Fool • Joe Tenebruso • July 2, 2026

General Mills stock surged 8.53% after the company reported Q4 fiscal 2026 earnings that exceeded expectations, with adjusted EPS jumping 27% to $0.95 versus estimates of $0.80. The company improved gross margins through higher pricing and plans aggressive cost-cutting of $750 million in 2027 and $3 billion by 2030 to offset inflation and fund gr...

Food Lion Feeds Rallies Customers, Brand Partners to Fight Childhood Hunger
GlobeNewswire Inc. • Food Lion Media Relations • June 17, 2026

Food Lion Feeds is launching its 2026 Summers Without Hunger campaign to address childhood hunger during summer months when school meals are unavailable. Customers can purchase $3.99 reusable bags, with $2 per bag donated to hunger relief efforts. Brand partners will match contributions up to $1 million, with each bag providing the equivalent of ...

General Mills and Campbell's Both Pay Around 7% in Dividends. Which Stock Is the Safer Option for Income Investors?
The Motley Fool • David Jagielski, Cpa • June 10, 2026

Campbell's and General Mills both offer attractive 7% dividend yields, but both companies face significant challenges including declining sales, margin pressures, and weakening earnings. While Campbell's appears marginally safer with better dividend coverage, neither stock is recommended as a secure income investment. Both have declined over 17% ...

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