GIS Dividend History & Analysis | 6.7% Yield
GIS has a dividend yield of 6.7% and paid 2.44 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIS MC Viscofan |
2,736 M | 5.51% | 6.08% |
| MFI TO Maple Leaf Foods |
2,436 M | 5.35% | 6.40% |
| SFD NASDAQ Smithfield Foods, Common |
7,270 M | 4.89% | 6.54% |
| EB5 SG FIRST RESOURCES |
3,641 M | 2.65% | 8.19% |
| ORK OL Orkla ASA |
10,034 M | 3.51% | 5.90% |
| SJM NYSE The J. M. Smucker |
14,031 M | 4.04% | 4.18% |
| MDLZ NASDAQ Mondelez International |
79,808 M | 3.51% | 3.71% |
| DOLE NYSE Dole |
1,257 M | 2.41% | 2.84% |
| PRMB NYSE Primo Brands |
7,116 M | 2.23% | 2.74% |
| LW NYSE Lamb Weston Holdings |
7,342 M | 2.46% | 2.17% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| SFD NASDAQ Smithfield Foods, Common |
7,270 M | 26.37% | 100.0% |
| VIS MC Viscofan |
2,736 M | 21.82% | 100.0% |
| PRMB NYSE Primo Brands |
7,116 M | 13.37% | 89.0% |
| LW NYSE Lamb Weston Holdings |
7,342 M | 13.26% | 100.0% |
| MFI TO Maple Leaf Foods |
2,436 M | 13.60% | 100.0% |
| MDLZ NASDAQ Mondelez International |
79,808 M | 9.34% | 100.0% |
| ORK OL Orkla ASA |
10,034 M | 13.49% | 98.0% |
| TR NYSE Tootsie Roll Industries |
2,747 M | 2.72% | 100.0% |
| SAP TO Saputo |
11,697 M | 3.04% | 100.0% |
| SJM NYSE The J. M. Smucker |
14,031 M | 2.61% | 100.0% |
GIS Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.8 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-13 | 2026-10-13 | 2026-11-02 | Quarterly | 0.61 | 0% | 1.89% |
| 2026-07-10 | 2026-07-10 | 2026-08-03 | Quarterly | 0.61 | 0% | 1.73% |
| 2026-04-10 | 2026-04-10 | 2026-05-01 | Quarterly | 0.61 | 0% | 1.69% |
| 2026-01-09 | 2026-01-09 | 2026-02-02 | Quarterly | 0.61 | 0% | 1.41% |
| 2025-10-10 | 2025-10-10 | 2025-11-03 | Quarterly | 0.61 | 0% | 1.25% |
| 2025-07-10 | 2025-07-10 | 2025-08-01 | Quarterly | 0.61 | +1.7% | 1.21% |
| 2025-04-10 | 2025-04-10 | 2025-05-01 | Quarterly | 0.6 | 0% | 1.04% |
| 2025-01-10 | 2025-01-10 | 2025-02-03 | Quarterly | 0.6 | 0% | 1% |
| 2024-10-10 | 2024-10-10 | 2024-11-01 | Quarterly | 0.6 | 0% | 0.84% |
| 2024-07-10 | 2024-07-10 | 2024-08-01 | Quarterly | 0.6 | +1.7% | 0.96% |
| 2024-04-09 | 2024-04-10 | 2024-05-01 | Quarterly | 0.59 | 0% | 0.85% |
| 2024-01-09 | 2024-01-10 | 2024-02-01 | Quarterly | 0.59 | 0% | 0.92% |
| 2023-10-06 | 2023-10-10 | 2023-11-01 | Quarterly | 0.59 | 0% | 0.96% |
| 2023-07-07 | 2023-07-10 | 2023-08-01 | Quarterly | 0.59 | +9.3% | 0.78% |
| 2023-04-06 | 2023-04-10 | 2023-05-01 | Quarterly | 0.54 | 0% | 0.62% |
| 2023-01-09 | 2023-01-10 | 2023-02-01 | Quarterly | 0.54 | 0% | 0.63% |
| 2022-10-06 | 2022-10-10 | 2022-11-01 | Quarterly | 0.54 | 0% | 0.7% |
| 2022-07-07 | 2022-07-08 | 2022-08-01 | Quarterly | 0.54 | +5.9% | 0.71% |
| 2022-04-07 | 2022-04-08 | 2022-05-02 | Quarterly | 0.51 | 0% | 0.74% |
| 2022-01-07 | 2022-01-10 | 2022-02-01 | Quarterly | 0.51 | 0% | 0.75% |
GIS Dividend FAQ
As of November 2026, GIS's dividend yield is 6.71%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.44 USD by the current share price of 34.08.
As of November 2026, GIS paid a dividend of 2.44 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-10-13 and the payout was 0.61 USD.
GIS pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, GIS has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-10-13.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for GIS for the next payments are between 0.6 (-1.6%) and 0.61 (+0.0%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 7.11%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.61 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-10-13. The next Ex-Dividend date for General Mills (GIS) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for General Mills (GIS) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
GIS's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 3.78% per year. Strong growth: GIS's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
GIS's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.78%. If you bought GIS's shares at 51.00 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.44 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.78% of your original purchase price.
GIS Payout Consistency is 100.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: General Mills has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
GIS's 6.71% Dividend Yield is considered as high. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of GIS is 70.9%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.
GIS's Overall Dividend Rating is 66.89%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
GIS Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-10-26 02:05 UTC