Is General Mills Inc a good dividend stock?

General Mills Inc (GIS) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 6.56%. Review its dividend history, payout consistency and growth to judge whether it fits your income strategy.

What is GIS's dividend yield?

The dividend yield for GIS stock is currently 6.56%.

How much does GIS pay in dividends per year?

General Mills Inc pays an annual dividend of $2.4400 per share over the trailing twelve months.

How often does GIS pay dividends?

GIS stock pays dividends quarterly.

Is GIS's dividend growing?

General Mills Inc's 3-year dividend CAGR is 4.15%.

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Overview Dividend safety Dividends Fundamentals

General Mills Inc (GIS) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 6.56% as of Jul 15, 2026. It pays $2.44 per share over the trailing twelve months and distributes quarterly. Its dividend has grown at a 3.85% 5-year compound annual rate.

19.86B

Market cap

10.48x

Current P/E

11.74x

Forward P/E

6.56%

Dividend yield

$2.44

GIS dividend

Dividend safety

Moderate

Dividend coverage is moderate for GIS — it pays out about 69% of earnings.

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Fundamentals

Gross margin	32.97%
Operating margin	19.07%
Pretax margin	16.38%
Net margin	12.05%
Effective tax rate	26.08%
ROA	6.83%
ROE	23.70%
D/E	1.49x
Interest coverage ratio	6.66x

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GIS valuation

P/E	10.48x
P/S	1.06x
P/B	2.11x
P/CF	8.86x
P/FCF	11.79x
P/OCF	8.86x
PEG	-0.74x
EV multiple	2.06x

About

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 segment. Their broad catalog of products features a diverse range of items for consumers.