General Mills, Inc. (GIS) Stock Analysis
Over the past 10 years, General Mills (GIS) earnings per share (EPS) declined 10.6% a year, revenue grew 1.1% a year and free cash flow declined 2.2% a year, with an average return on invested capital (ROIC) of 8.7%. GIS stock trades at $32.56, a P/E of 9.7, below its historical average of 15.9. Analysts' average 12-month price target is $36.00 (+10.6%).
General Mills, Inc. functions as a prominent global producer and vendor of well-known consumer food brands. The company structures its widespread operations into five main divisions: North American retail, convenience stores and foodservice providers, Europe and Australia, Asia and Latin America, and a dedicated pet.
Exhibit A Growth Dossier
| Metric | 10yr | 5yr | 1yr | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book Value/Share GrowthBV/S | 5.3% | -2.5% | -21.0% | F |
| EPS GrowthEPS | -10.6% | -20.8% | -19.2% | F |
| Revenue GrowthRevenue | 1.1% | 0.3% | -4.5% | F |
| Cash Flow GrowthCash Flow | -2.2% | -7.9% | -26.3% | F |
| ROICROIC | 8.7% | 8.2% | -0.9% | C |
Exhibit B Valuation Ledger
- Current EPS
- $3.36
- Historical Avg P/E
- 15.9
- Future P/E (used for sticker price)
- Projected EPS (10yr)
- Sticker Price (10yr)
- Price for 15% Annual Return
- Expected Annual Return
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Exhibit C Raw Data (last 10 years)
| Metric | Trend | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book Value / ShareBV/S | $8.07 | $7.24 | $10.49 | $11.65 | $13.14 | $15.30 | $17.21 | $17.38 | $16.22 | $16.50 | $13.46 | $13.85 | |
| Basic EPSEPS | $2.83 | $2.82 | $3.69 | $2.92 | $3.59 | $3.81 | $4.46 | $4.36 | $4.34 | $4.12 | -$0.16 | $3.36 | |
| RevenueRevenue | $16,563,100,000 | $15,619,800,000 | $15,740,400,000 | $16,865,200,000 | $17,626,600,000 | $18,127,000,000 | $18,992,800,000 | $20,094,200,000 | $19,857,200,000 | $19,486,600,000 | $18,424,600,000 | $18,296,600,000 | |
| Free Cash FlowCash Flow | $2,034,900,000 | $1,730,800,000 | $2,218,300,000 | $2,269,400,000 | $3,215,400,000 | $2,452,400,000 | $2,747,400,000 | $2,089,100,000 | $2,528,500,000 | $2,292,900,000 | $1,626,300,000 | $1,546,100,000 | |
| ROIC (%)ROIC | 10.4% | 9.8% | 8.9% | 8.1% | 9.3% | 9.4% | 11.2% | 10.8% | 10.6% | 9.6% | -0.9% | — |
The exact underlying data used to compute the growth rates and grades above. The highlighted TTM column is the trailing twelve months through the most recently reported quarter.
Ticker INVESTigator Price Target
Analyst Data
Price Target
Where the stock trades today vs. the range of 12-month price targets from covering analysts.
36 firms rate it — 8 buy, 22 hold, 6 sell · Most recent Sep 2026
GIS Stock FAQ
What is GIS's stock price target?
The average 12-month analyst price target for GIS is $36.00, with a range of $30.00 to $43.00. That is +10.6% from the current price of $32.56.
Do analysts rate GIS a buy?
Opinion is mixed. Of 36 firms covering General Mills, the ratings are 8 buy or strong buy, 22 hold and 6 sell or strong sell.
How fast is General Mills growing?
Annual growth rates for GIS. EPS: -10.6% over 10 years, -20.8% over 5 years, -19.2% over 1 year. Revenue: 1.1% over 10 years, 0.3% over 5 years, -4.5% over 1 year. Free cash flow: -2.2% over 10 years, -7.9% over 5 years, -26.3% over 1 year. Book value per share: 5.3% over 10 years, -2.5% over 5 years, -21.0% over 1 year.
What is GIS's ROIC?
General Mills' return on invested capital (ROIC) was -0.9% in fiscal 2026. Its 10-year average ROIC is 8.7%. ROIC above 10% is generally a sign of a business with a durable competitive advantage.
What is GIS's P/E ratio?
GIS's current P/E ratio is 9.7, compared with a historical average of 15.9. Trailing earnings per share are $3.36.
What is General Mills' market cap and stock price?
GIS last traded at $32.56 as of October 19, 2026. Its 52-week range is $31.18 to $49.71. General Mills has a market cap of $17.41B.
Exhibit D Related Coverage
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