GIS – Dividend Returns, History & Calculator

Dividend Challenger 6 Years

General Mills, Inc. manufactures and markets branded consumer foods worldwide. The company operates through four segments: North America Retail; International; Pet; and North America Foodservice. It offers grain, ready-to-eat cereals, refrigerated yogurt, soup

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Company Info

Symbol GIS
Company General Mills, Inc.
Sector Consumer Defensive
Industry Packaged Foods
Website Visit
Market Cap $25,155.8M

Price Data

Price $47.14
Price Change +0.10
Price Change % +0.20%
Next Earnings Report Mar 18, 2026
Low (52W) $45.15
High (52W) $67.35

Dividend Data

Div Yield 5.18%
5Y Avg Yield 3.75%
Current Div $0.610
Payouts/Year 4
Annualized $2.440
Previous Div $0.610
Ex-date Jan 9, 2026
Dividend Pay Date Feb 2, 2026

Growth Rates

Chowder Number 9.3
DGR 1Y 1.7%
DGR 3Y 4.8%
DGR 5Y 4.1%
DGR 10Y 3.4%

Total Returns

TTR 1Y - With Specials -19.0%
TTR 3Y - With Specials -13.1%
TTR 1Y - No Specials -19.0%
TTR 3Y - No Specials -13.1%

Fair Value

Fair Value (P/E 10) $60.53
FV (P/E 10) % -22.0%
Fair Value (Peter Lynch) $116.25
FV (Peter Lynch) % -59.0%
Fair Value (Blended) $54.61
FV (Blended) % -14.0%

Financial Metrics

Revenue 1Y -1.9%
NPM 13.5%
CF/Share $4.42
ROE 27.2%
Current R 0.7x
Debt/Capital 57.0%
ROTC 11.7%
P/E 10.1x
P/BV 2.7x
PEG 5.15
📊 Financial data last updated: December 29, 2025 3:28 pm (Data may be stale)

Calculate your GIS Dividend Returns

Quickly and easily calculate GIS dividend yield using our GIS calculator. Adjust the fields below to see how your GIS investments snowball over time.

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Portfolio Growth Over Time

Year-by-Year Portfolio Growth (Realistic DRIP Scenario)

YearStart BalanceStart SharesShare PriceDividend / ShareDividend YieldYield on CostAnnual DividendTotal DividendsEnd SharesEnd Balance
1$10,000200$50.00$1.028.16%8.16%$904$904242$12,104
2$12,709242$52.50$1.078.16%8.57%$1,132$2,035286$15,041
3$15,793286$55.13$1.128.16%9.00%$1,391$3,427333$18,384
4$19,303333$57.88$1.188.16%9.45%$1,686$5,113383$22,189
5$23,299383$60.78$1.248.16%9.92%$2,023$7,136436$26,522
6$27,848436$63.81$1.308.16%10.41%$2,405$9,541493$31,453
7$33,026493$67.00$1.378.16%10.94%$2,841$12,382553$37,066
8$38,920553$70.36$1.448.16%11.48%$3,337$15,719618$43,457
9$45,629618$73.87$1.518.16%12.06%$3,901$19,620687$50,731
10$53,267687$77.57$1.588.16%12.66%$4,544$24,164761$59,011

GIS Dividend History

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GIS 10-yr Total Return ($10,000 invested)

This chart compares the 10-year total return performance of GIS with and without dividend reinvestment (DRIP). The analysis demonstrates how reinvesting dividends can significantly enhance long-term investment returns through the power of compounding, showing the difference between collecting dividends as cash versus automatically purchasing additional shares.

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Projected Future Returns & Dividends for GIS

Dividend History: Payments & Yield

Shows quarterly dividend payments with trailing yield and a 5-year rolling average overlay. Use the range pills to switch the visible period.

Yield Dividend

Dividend Growth

Lifetime quarterly dividend amounts, with range controls for 1Y/2Y/5Y/10Y. Useful to visualize the cadence and pace of dividend increases over time.

Dividend

Dividend Payments & Yield

Quarterly dividends with TTM yield and a 5‑year rolling average overlay. Helps compare current yield versus recent history across different ranges.

Dividend 5-yr Rolling AVG Yield

GIS Dividend History

Dividend Payout Ratio

Tracks the percentage of earnings paid out as dividends each quarter. Lower and stable ratios often indicate safer, more sustainable payouts.

Payout Ratio

Dividend to Free Cash Flow Ratio

Shows dividends as a percentage of free cash flow. Consistently high values may signal limited reinvestment capacity or potential dividend risk.

Dividend/FCF Ratio

Share Price

Historical closing price with range controls. Table view includes quarter‑over‑quarter and year‑over‑year changes for additional context.

GIS Price

Price to Earnings

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Price to Sales

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Revenue

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Net Income

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Revenue vs Net Income

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Gross Profit

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Operating Income

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EBITDA

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Operating Cash Flow

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Free Cash Flow

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Free Cash Flow / Share

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Earnings Per Share (EPS)

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Return on Equity (ROE)

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Return on Assets (ROA)

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Net Profit Margin

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Gross Profit Margin

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Cash & Debt

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Shares Outstanding

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Stock-Based Comp

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FCF vs Stock Based Comp

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FCF vs FCF / Share

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Revenue: Actual + Estimates

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EPS: Actual + Estimates

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Net Income: Actual + Estimates

This chart displays GIS net income: actual + estimates data over time, helping analyze the company’s financial performance and operational trends.

EBITDA: Actual + Estimates

This chart displays GIS ebitda: actual + estimates data over time, helping analyze the company’s financial performance and operational trends.

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