GIS Stock Price - General Mills Inc. Stock Quote (U.S.: NYSE) - MarketWatch

Open $45.03
Day Range 44.79 - 46.25
52 Week Range 44.79 - 60.69
Market Cap $28.41B
Shares Outstanding 569.04M
Public Float 566.2M
Beta 0.67
Rev. per Employee $409.68K
P/E Ratio 16.68
EPS $2.73
Yield 4.30%
Dividend $0.49
Ex-Dividend Date Apr 9, 2018
Short Interest 33.89M 02/28/18
% of Float Shorted 5.99%
Average Volume 4.47M

5 Day	-11.03%
1 Month	-17.54%
3 Month	-23.89%
YTD	-23.58%
1 Year	-23.68%

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Mar. 21, 2018 at 10:06 a.m. ET
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General Mills' stock plummets toward 5-year low, paces S&P 500 losers

Shares of General Mills Inc. plunged 9.6% toward a 5-year low in morning trade Wednesday, enough to pace the S&P 500's decliners, after the consumer foods company reported a fiscal third-quarter profit that beat expectations but slashed its outlook. The stock hit an intraday low of $44.79, the lowest level seen since Feb. 19, 2013. A close at current levels would mark the biggest one-day percentage decline since it shed 11.2% on March 18, 2009, also following fiscal third-quarter results. The stock has now plummeted 24.5% over the past 12 months, while the SPDR Consumer Staples Select Sector ETF has lost 5.4% and the S&P 500 has climbed 15.9%.

Mar. 21, 2018 at 9:50 a.m. ET
by Tomi Kilgore

General Mills profit hurt by food, shipping costs

General Mills Inc. said higher food and shipping costs hurt profitability in the latest quarter and will weigh on the food maker's earnings for the year. Comparable sales rose 1% in the quarter, including a bump in the U.S., as more people bought General Mills products like Nature Valley granola bars and Cheerios cereal.

Mar. 21, 2018 at 9:41 a.m. ET
by MarketWatch.com

General Mills' stock on track to open at 5-year low

Mar. 21, 2018 at 9:18 a.m. ET
by Tomi Kilgore

General Mills' stock extends slide, plunges 9.8% premarket after Q3 results

Mar. 21, 2018 at 9:17 a.m. ET
by Tomi Kilgore

General Mills says supply-chain costs hurt profit

General Mills Inc. slashed its profit outlook for the current fiscal year as the cereal and yogurt maker prepares to address hefty supply-chain costs. The maker of Cheerios and Hamburger Helper now expects constant-currency operating profit to drop 5% to 6%, compared with its previous expectation of being flat to down 1%.

Mar. 21, 2018 at 8:51 a.m. ET
by MarketWatch.com

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General Mills CEO 'disappointed' with profit, unveils cost cuts and revenue-boosting measures

General Mills Inc. said Wednesday it had net income of $941 million, or $1.62 a share, in its fiscal third quarter to Feb. 25, up from $357.8 million, or 61 cents a share, in the year-earlier period, boosted by a tax benefit from the December revamp. Adjusted per-share earnings came to 79 cents, a penny ahead of the FactSet consensus of 78 cents. Sales rose 2% to $3.88 billion, also ahead of the FactSet consensus of $3.87 billion. The company, which recently announced the proposed acquisition of Blue Buffalo Pet Products Inc., said it will continue to pursue a consumer first strategy aimed at boosting profitability. It is also planning actions to offset rising freight costs, further cost cuts and actions aimed at increasing revenue. Chief Executive Jeff Harmening said he was disappointed with the the company's bottom-line results. "Our third-quarter operating profit fell well short of our expectations, and cost pressures are impacting our full-year outlook," he wrote. "Like the broader industry, we're seeing sharp increases in input costs, including inflation in freight and commodities. Because of our improved volume performance, we're also incurring higher operational costs." Shares fell almost 4% premarket and are down 16% in the last 12 months, while the S&P 500 has gained 16%.

Mar. 21, 2018 at 7:49 a.m. ET
by Ciara Linnane

General Mills Q3 revenue $3.88 bln vs. $3.79 bln; FactSet consensus $3.87 bln

Mar. 21, 2018 at 7:05 a.m. ET
by Tomi Kilgore

General Mills Q3 adj. EPS 79 cents; FactSet consensus 78 cents

Mar. 21, 2018 at 7:05 a.m. ET
by Tomi Kilgore

General Mills Q3 EPS $1.62 vs. 61 cents a year ago

Mar. 21, 2018 at 7:04 a.m. ET
by Tomi Kilgore

Guns are on the same path to oblivion as cigarettes, soda

Mar. 8, 2018 at 5:38 p.m. ET
by Paul Brandus

General Mills is making an $8 billion gamble on pet food, but it may pay off

Feb. 24, 2018 at 11:04 a.m. ET
by Tonya Garcia

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Feb. 23, 2018 at 5:08 p.m. ET
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Is a lab-grown hamburger what’s for dinner?

Feb. 23, 2018 at 1:45 p.m. ET
by Rachel Koning Beals

S&P downgrades General Mills to BBB vs. BBB-plus after $8 billion Blue Buffalo deal

S&P Global Ratings downgraded General Mills Inc. to BBB from BBB-plus on Friday, after the company said it is acquiring Blue Buffalo Pet Products Inc. for about $8.0 billion. The new rating is just two notches above speculative, or "junk" status. The rating agency said it expects General Mills to finance the deal with a combination of new debt, cash on hand and equity, raising its leverage to about 4.5 times from 3.2 times for the 12 months to Nov. 26, 2017. "The downgrade reflects our belief that General Mills' pro forma credit protection measures will deteriorate following this acquisition and will remain weaker than our prior expectations for several years after the close of the transaction," analyst Bea Chiem wrote in a report. S&P expects management to meet their pledge to restore credit measures by issuing equity and suspending its dividend. "We expect General Mills to be able to effectively integrate Blue Buffalo and continue to grow the brand and gain market share at food, drug, and mass retailers," said Chiem.

Feb. 23, 2018 at 9:31 a.m. ET
by Ciara Linnane

S&P downgrades General Mills rating to BBB vs. BBB-plus after Blue Buffalo deal

Feb. 23, 2018 at 9:17 a.m. ET
by Ciara Linnane

General Mills to acquire pet-products maker Blue Buffalo for $8 billion

Feb. 23, 2018 at 8:53 a.m. ET
by Cara Lombardo

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Feb. 23, 2018 at 8:48 a.m. ET
by Victor Reklaitis

General Mills buying pet foods maker Blue Buffalo in $8 billion cash deal

General Mills Inc. said Friday it's purchasing pet foods maker Blue Buffalo Inc. for $40 a share in cash, or roughly $8 billion. General Mills said the deal will immediately add to its net sales growth and operating margin profile, and is expected to be neutral to cash per-share earnings in fiscal 2019. Shares of Blue Buffalo jumped 17% in premarket trade Friday. "The $30 billion U.S. pet food market is generating consistent 3%-4% growth and is highly attractive for retailers," General Mills said in a statement. Blue Buffalo makes natural food and treats for dogs and cats. "The wholesome natural market represents approximately 10% of the pet food market in volume and approximately 20% in value," said General Mills. The deal is expected to close by the end of the General Mills's fiscal 2018.

Feb. 23, 2018 at 6:27 a.m. ET
by Carla Mozee

General Mills Sounds Inflation Alarm for Food Industry

Shares of General Mills and other food makers were slammed after the company warned of higher costs.

Mar. 21, 2018 at 11:58 a.m. ET
on The Wall Street Journal

Cheerios Could Get Pricier as General Mills Faces Rising Costs

General Mills will raise prices on some of its packaged foods as higher ingredient and shipping costs cut into profitability.

Mar. 21, 2018 at 11:37 a.m. ET
on The Wall Street Journal

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Mar. 21, 2018 at 9:42 a.m. ET
on The Wall Street Journal

At Food Expo, Companies Seek the Next Big Thing

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Mar. 20, 2018 at 10:49 a.m. ET
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Disruption in the Tax-Prep Business

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Mar. 17, 2018 at 12:01 a.m. ET
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Meatless Dog Food Startup Launches With $4 Million

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Mar. 15, 2018 at 7:30 a.m. ET
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Feb. 26, 2018 at 6:48 a.m. ET
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Feb. 24, 2018 at 12:01 a.m. ET
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General Mills, Maker of Cheerios, Now Wants to Feed Your Dog, Too

General Mills has agreed to buy Blue Buffalo Pet Products for about $8 billion, as the food giant looks for a piece of the fast-growing natural pet-food market.

Feb. 23, 2018 at 4:29 p.m. ET
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Feb. 23, 2018 at 3:13 p.m. ET
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Why General Mills Is Paying Up for a Dog’s Breakfast

The cereal and ice cream maker needs to shift to protein and is buying Blue Buffalo Pet Products, a purveyor of high-protein, natural pet foods, to do it.

Feb. 23, 2018 at 2:41 p.m. ET
on The Wall Street Journal

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Among the companies with shares expected to trade actively in Friday's session are HP, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Blue Buffalo Pet Products, Intuit and Herbalife.

Feb. 23, 2018 at 9:25 a.m. ET
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Feb. 23, 2018 at 8:06 a.m. ET
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Feb. 21, 2018 at 5:30 a.m. ET
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Feb. 17, 2018 at 12:01 a.m. ET
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Dec. 23, 2017 at 12:01 a.m. ET
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General Mills Gets Boost From Growth in Cereal, Snacks Sales

Dec. 20, 2017 at 12:19 p.m. ET
on The Wall Street Journal

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Dec. 20, 2017 at 9:26 a.m. ET
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Dec. 9, 2017 at 12:34 a.m. ET
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Nov. 29, 2017 at 1:52 p.m. ET
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General Mills Gets Crushed by Q3 Results, Guidance

General Mills shares hit a new multiyear low after its "disappointing" fiscal third-quarter earnings report and guidance.

Mar. 21, 2018 at 11:18 a.m. ET
on 247WallSt.com

General Mills Sounds Inflation Alarm for Food Industry

Shares of General Mills and other food makers were slammed after the company warned of higher costs.

Mar. 21, 2018 at 11:58 a.m. ET
on The Wall Street Journal

Cheerios Could Get Pricier as General Mills Faces Rising Costs

General Mills will raise prices on some of its packaged foods as higher ingredient and shipping costs cut into profitability.

Mar. 21, 2018 at 11:37 a.m. ET
on The Wall Street Journal

General Mills (GIS) Q3 Earnings Meet, Tanks on Slashed Views

Although General Mills (GIS) meets Q3 earnings expectation, it cuts its yearly earnings forecast due to a sharp increase in freight and commodity costs, driving its shares down 8% in pre-market trading.

Mar. 21, 2018 at 10:45 a.m. ET
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General Mills: Testing My Convictions

Mar. 21, 2018 at 9:56 a.m. ET
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Mar. 21, 2018 at 9:17 a.m. ET
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General Mills (GIS) Q3 Earnings & Revenue Meet Estimates

General Mills (GIS) reported fiscal third quarter adjusted earnings of 79 cents per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate.

Mar. 21, 2018 at 8:25 a.m. ET
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General Mills -6% after guiding 2018 earnings below consensus

Mar. 21, 2018 at 8:02 a.m. ET
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At Food Expo, Companies Seek the Next Big Thing

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Mar. 20, 2018 at 10:49 a.m. ET
on The Wall Street Journal

General Mills deal for Blue Buffalo cleared by FTC

Mar. 19, 2018 at 5:45 p.m. ET
on Seeking Alpha

Will General Mills (GIS) Witness Improved Margins in Q3?

Lower volume and higher input costs might offset the benefits of General Mills' (GIS) cost-saving plans in the third quarter of fiscal 2018. However, margins are likely to improve sequentially.

Mar. 19, 2018 at 9:44 a.m. ET
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Mar. 16, 2018 at 11:55 a.m. ET
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Mar. 19, 2018 at 8:45 a.m. ET
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Conagra Brands’ Margins Could Remain Muted in 3Q18

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Mar. 16, 2018 at 11:55 a.m. ET
on MarketRealist.com

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Mar. 16, 2018 at 1:36 p.m. ET
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Conagra’s 3Q18 Earnings Could See Double-Digit Growth

Analysts expect Conagra Brands to report an adjusted EPS (earnings per share) of $0.55—up 14.6% on a YoY (year-over-year) basis.

Mar. 16, 2018 at 11:55 a.m. ET
on MarketRealist.com

Will Conagra Brands Stock Gain from Its 3Q18 Earnings?

Conagra Brands is slated to announce its fiscal 3Q18 results on March 22. Analysts expect the company’s top and bottom line to improve YoY.

Mar. 16, 2018 at 11:55 a.m. ET
on MarketRealist.com

ghSMART Appoints Kevin Burns Senior Advisor and Founding Member of Chairman's Council

Mar. 21, 2018 at 11:36 a.m. ET
on PR Newswire - PRF

General Mills Reports Fiscal 2018 Third-quarter Results

Mar. 21, 2018 at 7:01 a.m. ET
on PR Newswire - PRF

United States : General Mills Receives Antitrust Clearance for Blue Buffalo Acquisition

Mar. 20, 2018 at 7:50 p.m. ET
on Euclid Tenders Info

Global Low-Fat Yogurt Market Opportunities 2018: Yoplait France SAS, Rainy Lanes Dairy Foods Ltd., General Mills

Mar. 20, 2018 at 3:17 a.m. ET
on marketresearch.biz

General Mills Quarterly Dividend Declared

Mar. 19, 2018 at 5:01 p.m. ET
on PR Newswire - PRF

General Mills Receives Antitrust Clearance for Blue Buffalo Acquisition

Mar. 19, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. ET
on PR Newswire - PRF

Indigo Appoints Ann Simonds, Consumer Goods Industry Veteran, to Board of Directors

Mar. 15, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. ET
on PR Newswire - PRF

Global frozen dessert market is driven by the growing demand for ice cream in next 10 years

Mar. 13, 2018 at 12:55 a.m. ET
on marketresearch.biz

Global functional foods market is expected to be driven by increasing awareness among consumers regarding health

Mar. 13, 2018 at 12:55 a.m. ET
on marketresearch.biz

United States : Cascadian Farm invests in soil health research across organic oat supply chain with Grain Millers

Mar. 12, 2018 at 7:24 p.m. ET
on Euclid Tenders Info

Global savory snacks market is driven by the growing demand for healthy snacks in next 10 years

Mar. 9, 2018 at 5:16 a.m. ET
on marketresearch.biz

Cascadian Farm invests in soil health research across organic oat supply chain with Grain Millers

Mar. 8, 2018 at 7:01 a.m. ET
on PR Newswire - PRF

United States : General Mills helps transition 34,000 acres into organic farmland

Mar. 7, 2018 at 7:26 p.m. ET
on Euclid Tenders Info

Major Food Companies Join to Address Climate Change and Healthy Soils by Creating a New Standard Focused on Regenerative Agriculture

Mar. 6, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. ET
on PR Newswire - PRF

General Mills Helps Transition 34,000 Acres into Organic Farmland

Mar. 6, 2018 at 9:30 a.m. ET
on PR Newswire - PRF

Canada : PCL Construction Celebrates 40 years of building in the Twin Cities

Mar. 5, 2018 at 6:31 p.m. ET
on Euclid Tenders Info

Global Ready-To-Eat Market Is Driven By Convenient Food Options

Mar. 5, 2018 at 2:21 a.m. ET
on marketresearch.biz

General Mills to Webcast Fiscal 2018 Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call on March 21, 2018

Mar. 1, 2018 at 2:18 p.m. ET
on PR Newswire - PRF

WeissLaw LLP: Blue Buffalo Pet Products, Inc. Merger May Not Be in the Best Interests of BUFF Shareholders

Feb. 28, 2018 at 1:17 p.m. ET
on PR Newswire - PRF

Del Monte Foods Hires Bibie Wu as ChiefMarketing Officer

Feb. 28, 2018 at 9:05 a.m. ET
on BusinessWire - BZX

General Mills, Inc. engages in the manufacture and marketing of branded consumer foods sold through retail stores. It operates through the following segments: North America Retail, Convenience Stores and Foodservice, Europe and Australia, and Asia and Latin America. The North America Retail segment reflects business with a variety of grocery stores, mass merchandisers, membership stores, natural food chains, drug, dollar and discount chains, and e-commerce grocery providers. The Convenience Stores and Foodservice segment consists of ready-to-eat cereals, snacks, refrigerated yogurt, frozen meals, unbaked and fully baked frozen dough products, and baking mixes. The Europe and Australia segment includes retails, foodservice businesses in the greater Europe and Australian region. The Asia and Latin America segment comprises of products manufactured in the United States for export, mainly to Caribbean and Latin American markets. The company was founded by Cadwallader C. Washburn in 1866 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. (See Full Profile)

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Feb. 26, 2018 at 12:33 p.m. ET
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General Mills' stock on track to open at 5-year low

General Mills' stock extends slide, plunges 9.8% premarket after Q3 results

General Mills Q3 revenue $3.88 bln vs. $3.79 bln; FactSet consensus $3.87 bln

General Mills Q3 adj. EPS 79 cents; FactSet consensus 78 cents

General Mills Q3 EPS $1.62 vs. 61 cents a year ago

S&P downgrades General Mills rating to BBB vs. BBB-plus after Blue Buffalo deal

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