General Mills Overview
- Year Founded
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1928
- Status
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Public
- Employees
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30,000
- Stock Symbol
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GIS
- Investments
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49
- Share Price
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$34.32
- (As of Friday Closing)
General Mills General Information
Description
General Mills is a global packaged-food company that produces snacks, cereal, convenient meals, dough, baking mixes and ingredients, pet food, and superpremium ice cream. Its largest brands are Nature Valley, Cheerios, Old El Paso, Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, Blue Buffalo, and Haagen-Dazs. In fiscal 2026, 80% of its revenue was derived from the United States, although the company also operates in Canada, Europe, Australia, Asia, and Latin America. Although most of General Mills' products are sold through retail stores to consumers, the company also sells products to the foodservice channel and the commercial baking industry.
Contact Information
Website
www.generalmills.comCorporate Office
- Number One General Mills Boulevard
- Minneapolis, MN 55426
- United States
Corporate Office
- Number One General Mills Boulevard
- Minneapolis, MN 55426
- United States
General Mills Timeline
General Mills Stock Performance
As of 13-Nov-2026, General Mills’s stock price is $34.32. Its current market cap is $18.4B with 535M shares.
(As of Friday Closing)
| Stock Price | Previous Close | 52 wk Range | Market Cap | Shares | Average Volume | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $34.32 | $33.52 | $31.18 - $49.59 | $18.4B | 535M | 9.5M | -$1.65 |
General Mills Financials Summary
As of 31-Aug-2026, General Mills has a trailing 12-month revenue of $18.3B.
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In Thousands, USD |
TTM 31-Aug-2026 | FY 2026 31-May-2026 | FY 2025 31-May-2025 | FY 2024 31-May-2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV | 35,525,534 | 31,239,662 | 43,628,205 | 50,992,627 |
| Revenue | 18,296,600 | 18,424,600 | 19,486,600 | 19,857,200 |
| EBITDA | 403,700 | 1,499,300 | 3,898,200 | 4,060,200 |
| Net Income | (894,800) | (87,600) | 2,295,200 | 2,496,600 |
| Total Assets | 30,273,400 | 30,016,700 | 33,071,100 | 31,469,900 |
| Total Debt | 13,615,600 | 13,940,400 | 15,296,700 | 13,315,100 |
General Mills Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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General Mills Competitors (61)
One of General Mills’s 61 competitors is Hormel Foods, a Corporation company based in Austin, MN.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hormel Foods | Corporation | Austin, MN | ||||
| The Hershey | Corporation | Hershey, PA | ||||
| Kellanova | Corporate Backed or Acquired | Chicago, IL | ||||
| Mondelez International | Corporation | Chicago, IL | ||||
| The Campbell's | Corporation | Camden, NJ |
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General Mills Patents
General Mills Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US-20260344685-A1 | High-fat flour replacement and methods of preparation | Pending | 07-Jul-2026 | ||
| US-D1131239-S1 | Package for squeeze pouches | Active | 15-Sep-2025 | ||
| WO-2026236106-A1 | Packaging material and system for forming package | Pending | 06-May-2025 | ||
| WO-2026236188-A1 | Packaging material and system for forming package | Pending | 06-May-2025 | ||
| WO-2026222130-A1 | Packaging assembly and system and method for forming a packaging assembly | Pending | 15-Apr-2025 | B65D75/46 |
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General Mills Investments & Acquisitions (49)
General Mills’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Cloud Star for . The deal was made on 18-Dec-2024.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud Star | 18-Dec-2024 | Merger/Acquisition | Other Consumer Non-Durables | ||
| Edgard & Cooper | 30-Apr-2024 | Merger/Acquisition | Other Consumer Non-Durables | ||
| Smalls | 01-May-2023 | Later Stage VC | Other Consumer Non-Durables | ||
| BeeHero | 01-Dec-2022 | Later Stage VC | Business/Productivity Software | ||
| GrubMarket | 28-Nov-2022 | Later Stage VC | Business/Productivity Software |
General Mills ESG
Risk Overview
Risk Rating
Updated November, 04, 2026
23.71 | Med Risk
Risk Scale
A lower score indicates better sustainability
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10-20
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20-30
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30-40
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40+
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Management
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Peers Analysis
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General Mills Exits (25)
General Mills’s most recent exit was on 05-Feb-2020 from Gathered Foods. The exit was categorized as with 11 buyers.
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
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| Gathered Foods | 05-Feb-2020 | Completed |
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| Beyond Meat | 02-Nov-2016 | Completed |
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| Laticinios Carolina | 23-Dec-2015 | Completed |
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| Yoki Alimentos | 01-Aug-2012 | Completed |
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| FoodShouldTasteGood | 29-Feb-2012 | Merger/Acquisition | Completed |
General Mills Affiliates
Subsidiaries (18)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgard & Cooper | Kortrijk, Belgium | 2014 | |
| General Mills (UK) | Uxbridge, United Kingdom | 2013 | |
| 301 | Minneapolis, MN | 2012 | |
| EPIC Provisions | Austin, TX | 2011 | |
| The General Mills Retiree Health Plan for Union Employees | Minneapolis, MN | 2002 |
General Mills FAQs
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When was General Mills founded?
General Mills was founded in 1928.
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Where is General Mills headquartered?
General Mills is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.
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What is the size of General Mills?
General Mills has 30,000 total employees.
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What industry is General Mills in?
General Mills’s primary industry is Food Products.
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Is General Mills a private or public company?
General Mills is a Public company.
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What is General Mills’s stock symbol?
The ticker symbol for General Mills is GIS.
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What is the current stock price of General Mills?
As of 13-Nov-2026 the stock price of General Mills is $34.32.
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What is the current market cap of General Mills?
The current market capitalization of General Mills is $18.4B.
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What is General Mills’s current revenue?
The trailing twelve month revenue for General Mills is $18.3B.
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Who are General Mills’s competitors?
Hormel Foods, The Hershey, Kellanova, Mondelez International, and The Campbell's are some of the 61 competitors of General Mills.
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What is General Mills’s annual earnings per share (EPS)?
General Mills’s EPS for 12 months was -$1.65.
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