GIS

GENERAL MILLS INC

Ticker: GISConsumer StaplesFood ProductsS&P 500
HQ MINNEAPOLIS, MNCIK 40704FY end 05-30Book / share $13.70Shares 538M
Revenue (FY)
$18.42B-5.45%
Op. margin
4.81%-12.15%
Net income
$-85.30M-103.68%
Operating cash
$2.17B-25.77%
Free cash flow
$1.63B-29.07%
Return on equity
0.26%-25.36%
Debt / equity
1.84+0.22%
Shares outstanding
537.7M-3.95%

The business

General Mills, Inc. (NYSE: GIS) operates as a leading global manufacturer and marketer of branded consumer foods, with a comprehensive portfolio spanning breakfast cereals, yogurt, pet food, and other convenient food products. The company maintains its corporate presence at www.generalmills.com and serves consumers across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific regions.

The company's business is organized into reportable segments that reflect its diversified product portfolio. General Mills generates revenue through the production and distribution of iconic brands including Cheerios, Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, Häagen-Dazs, Nature Valley, Yoplait, and Blue Buffalo pet food, among numerous others. These brands address multiple consumer occasions and dietary preferences, from breakfast cereals and baking products to convenient snacks, yogurt, and premium pet nutrition.

General Mills operates an extensive manufacturing and distribution network to serve retail customers including supermarkets, mass merchandisers, and e-commerce platforms. The company maintains significant direct-to-consumer capabilities and partnerships with major retailers globally. Its geographic footprint spans the United States, Canada, Europe, and select international markets, enabling broad market reach and localized product offerings.

The company's business model centers on brand strength, innovation, and operational efficiency. General Mills invests substantially in research and development to create products addressing evolving consumer preferences for health, wellness, and convenience. The company maintains competitive advantages through its portfolio of established brands with strong consumer loyalty, efficient supply chain operations, and scale advantages in manufacturing and distribution.

This Five-Year Credit Agreement dated October 9, 2024, as amended on June 30, 2026, establishes a revolving credit facility with an aggregate commitment of $2.7 billion. The facility is administered by Bank of America, N.A., with participation from major financial institutions including JPMorgan Chase Bank, Citibank, Barclays, BNP Paribas, Deutsche Bank, and others. The credit agreement provides General Mills with financial flexibility to support working capital needs, capital expenditures, and general corporate purposes.

Sector
Consumer Staples
Industry
Food Products
HQ
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
FY end
05-30
CIK
40704
SIC
2040
Financial performance · annual
20122026
$-2.10B$3.95B$10.00B$16.06B$22.11B201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Ownership

Who holds GENERAL MILLS INC — across funds, superinvestors and bonds · N-PORT 2026Q2 · 13F 2026-06-30

651
funds hold it
0 of 35
superinvestors hold it
$6.48B
fund-held value
34.9%
of shares held by funds
20
bond issues held by funds

Top fund holders

Fund% of fundValue
VANGUARD TOTAL STOCK MARKET INDEX FUND
VTI · VANGUARD INDEX FUNDS
0.03%$589.69M
VANGUARD 500 INDEX FUND
VOO · VANGUARD INDEX FUNDS
0.03%$481.25M
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
SCHD · SCHWAB STRATEGIC TRUST
0.45%$430.66M
iShares Select Dividend ETF
DVY · iShares Trust
1.52%$347.21M
iShares Core S&P 500 ETF
IVV · iShares Trust
0.03%$255.46M

Bonds held by funds

Funds report holding 20 issues of GENERAL MILLS INC's debt, $870.99M at fund-held market value — what funds hold, not the company's debt outstanding. Weighted-average coupon 4.33%, maturing 20272056.

IssueCouponMaturesFundsFund-held
GIS 4.2 04/17/284.200%2028-04-1778$206.61M
General Mills Inc 4.88 01/30/20304.880%2030-01-3057$121.07M
General Mills Inc4.950%2033-03-2957$110.68M
GENERAL MILLS IN5.250%2035-01-3048$87.24M
GENERAL MILLS IN2.875%2030-04-1552$70.00M
General Mills Inc 5.50 10/17/20285.500%2028-10-1751$62.83M
General Mills Inc2.250%2031-10-1443$56.47M
GIS 4.7 01/30/274.700%2027-01-309$31.01M
GIS 3 02/01/513.000%2051-02-0148$27.53M
General Mills Inc3.200%2027-02-103$18.56M

The 10 largest by fund-held value, of 20.

Fund ownership counts N-PORT filers only, so it is a floor rather than a census — pensions, insurers and direct holders are not visible here, and the remainder is not “held by individuals”.

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