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GIS Dividend History & Analysis | 6.5% Yield

GIS has a dividend yield of 6.5% and paid 3.03 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 6.46%
Dividends per Share 12m 3.03
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 4.71%
Dividend Rating 70.77%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.13%
Payout Ratio 39.6%
Payouts last 12m 5
Payout Consistency 97.73%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: -22.5%
Total Return 5y: -5.1%

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
PPC 9,459 M 21.1% 50.6%
CALM 3,998 M 10.6% 29.5%
BGS 363 M 20.5% 5.15%
CAG 8,247 M 10.0% 6.04%
FLO 2,296 M 8.98% 5.38%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
CALM 3,998 M 340% 75.6%
PRMB 6,039 M 48.9% 55.0%
UTZ 903 M 25.2% 100%
JDEP 18,121 M 26.0% 98.0%
HSY 37,353 M 14.8% 92.6%

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CALM
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HSY
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PRMB
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AGRO
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GIS Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of December 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-01-09 2026-01-09 2026-02-02 Quarterly 0.61 0% N/A
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%
2021-10-07 2021-10-08 2021-11-01 Quarterly 0.51 0% 0.83%
2021-07-08 2021-07-09 2021-08-02 Quarterly 0.51 0% 0.85%
2021-04-08 2021-04-09 2021-05-03 Quarterly 0.51 0% 0.84%
2021-01-07 2021-01-08 2021-02-01 Quarterly 0.51 0% 0.87%
2020-10-08 2020-10-09 2020-11-02 Quarterly 0.51 4.1% N/A
2020-07-09 2020-07-10 2020-08-03 Quarterly 0.49 0% N/A
2020-04-08 2020-04-10 2020-05-01 Quarterly 0.49 0% N/A
2020-01-09 2020-01-10 2020-02-03 Quarterly 0.49 0% N/A
2019-10-09 2019-10-10 2019-11-01 Quarterly 0.49 0% N/A
2019-07-09 2019-07-10 2019-08-01 Quarterly 0.49 0% N/A
2019-04-09 2019-04-10 2019-05-01 Quarterly 0.49 0% N/A
2019-01-09 2019-01-10 2019-02-01 Quarterly 0.49 0% N/A
2018-10-09 2018-10-10 2018-11-01 Quarterly 0.49 0% N/A
2018-07-09 2018-07-10 2018-08-01 Quarterly 0.49 0% N/A
2018-04-09 2018-04-10 2018-05-01 Quarterly 0.49 0% N/A
2018-01-09 2018-01-10 2018-02-01 Quarterly 0.49 0% N/A
2017-10-06 2017-10-10 2017-11-01 Quarterly 0.49 0% N/A
2017-07-06 2017-07-10 2017-08-01 Quarterly 0.49 2.1% N/A
2017-04-06 2017-04-10 2017-05-01 Quarterly 0.48 0% N/A
2017-01-06 2017-01-10 2017-02-01 Quarterly 0.48 0% N/A
2016-10-05 2016-10-10 2016-11-01 Quarterly 0.48 0% N/A
2016-07-07 2016-07-11 2016-08-01 Quarterly 0.48 4.3% N/A
2016-04-07 2016-04-11 2016-05-02 Quarterly 0.46 4.5% N/A
2016-01-07 2016-01-11 2016-02-01 Quarterly 0.44 0% N/A
2015-10-07 2015-10-12 2015-11-02 Quarterly 0.44 0% N/A
2015-07-08 2015-07-10 2015-08-03 Quarterly 0.44 0% N/A
2015-04-08 2015-04-10 2015-05-01 Quarterly 0.44 7.3% N/A
2015-01-08 2015-01-12 2015-02-02 Quarterly 0.41 0% N/A
2014-10-08 2014-10-10 2014-11-03 Quarterly 0.41 0% N/A
2014-07-08 2014-07-10 2014-08-01 Quarterly 0.41 0% N/A
2014-04-08 2014-04-10 2014-05-01 Quarterly 0.41 7.9% N/A
2014-01-08 2014-01-10 2014-02-03 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2013-10-08 2013-10-10 2013-11-01 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A

GIS Dividend FAQ

General Mills Inc. (NYSE: GIS) is a global manufacturer and marketer of branded consumer foods, operating through four segments: North America Retail, International, Pet, and North America Foodservice.

What is the Dividend Yield of GIS?

As of December 2025, GIS`s dividend yield is 6.46%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.03 USD by the current share price of 46.92.

Does GIS pay a dividend?

As of December 2025, GIS paid a dividend of 3.03 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-01-09 and the payout was 0.61 USD.

How often does GIS pay dividends?

GIS pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, GIS has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-01-09.

GIS dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for GIS for the next 4 payments are between 0.492 (-19.3%) and 0.591 (-3.1%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will GIS pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.61 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-01-09. The next Ex-Dividend date for General Mills (GIS) is 2026-01-09.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for GIS?

The next Ex-Dividend date for General Mills (GIS) is 2026-01-09.

What is the Dividend Growth of GIS?

GIS's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 4.71% per year.
Strong growth: GIS's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of GIS?

GIS's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 6.13%. If you bought GIS's shares at 49.45 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.03 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 6.13% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of GIS?

GIS Payout Consistency is 92.5%. 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.

Does GIS have a good Dividend Yield?

GIS`s 6.46% Dividend Yield is considered as high. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of GIS?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of GIS is 39.6%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of GIS?

GIS`s Overall Dividend Rating is 70.77%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

GIS Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in GIS`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

General Mills`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -3.57% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has General Mills ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2010-06-09 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 712,752,000
1986 717,344,000 +0.64%
1987 705,856,000 -1.6%
1988 656,360,000 -7.01%
1989 652,857,100 -0.53%
1990 656,666,700 +0.58%
1991 657,948,700 +0.2%
1992 642,325,600 -2.37%
1993 639,545,500 -0.43%
1994 630,800,000 -1.37%
1995 633,478,300 +0.42%
1996 639,591,800 +0.97%
1997 646,000,000 +1%
1998 624,347,800 -3.35%
1999 626,200,000 +0.3%
2000 580,400,000 -7.31%
2001 636,600,000 +9.68%
2002 754,000,000 +18.44%
2003 766,000,000 +1.59%
2004 797,826,100 +4.15%
2005 762,886,600 -4.38%
2006 714,800,000 -6.3%
2007 684,800,000 -4.2%
2008 694,000,000 +1.34%
2009 681,200,000 -1.84%
2010 664,500,000 -2.45%
2011 665,800,000 +0.2%
2012 664,500,000 -0.2%
2013 650,000,000 -2.18%
2014 618,400,000 -4.86%
2015 612,400,000 -0.97%
2016 599,700,000 -2.07%
2017 580,300,000 -3.23%
2018 604,500,000 +4.17%
2019 612,300,000 +1.29%
2020 619,600,000 +1.19%
2021 613,000,000 -1.07%
2022 602,000,000 -1.79%
2023 583,400,000 -3.09%
2024 560,400,000 -3.94%
2025 542,500,000 -3.19%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-12-20 04:41