General Mills (GIS) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$63.61 -0.40 (-0.62%)

(As of 12/20/2024 05:45 PM ET)

General Mills - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 17 Analyst Ratings

Sell
1

Hold
12

Buy
4

Based on 17 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for General Mills in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 17 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 12 have given a hold rating, and 4 have given a buy rating for GIS.

Consensus Price Target

$71.56
12.50% Upside

According to the 17 analysts' twelve-month price targets for General Mills, the average price target is $71.56. The highest price target for GIS is $84.00, while the lowest price target for GIS is $61.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 12.50% from the current price of $63.61.

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GIS Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 12/23/23 to 12/22/24	1 Month Ago 11/23/23 to 11/22/24	3 Months Ago 9/24/23 to 9/23/24	1 Year Ago 12/23/22 to 12/23/23
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	4 Buy rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)
Hold	12 Hold rating(s)	12 Hold rating(s)	12 Hold rating(s)	10 Hold rating(s)
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$71.56	$72.67	$72.73	$73.00
Forecasted Upside	12.50% Upside	11.79% Upside	-1.96% Downside	13.16% Upside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	Hold

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GIS Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

GIS Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

General Mills Stock vs. The Competition

Type	General Mills	Consumer Staples Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.18	2.50	2.51
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	12.50% Upside	46.09% Upside	14.53% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent GIS News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
12/20/2024	Barclays 3 of 5 stars		Lower Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$74.00 ➝ $68.00	+6.23%
12/19/2024	Citigroup 3 of 5 stars		Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$71.00 ➝ $67.00	+3.35%
12/19/2024	Stifel Nicolaus 4 of 5 stars		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$82.00 ➝ $78.00	+20.33%
12/19/2024	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Sector Perform ➝ Sector Perform	$70.00 ➝ $70.00	+8.39%
12/19/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$75.00 ➝ $64.00	-0.82%
12/19/2024	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$70.00 ➝ $68.00	+5.95%
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12/18/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$83.00 ➝ $82.00	+27.31%
12/13/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy	$78.00 ➝ $80.00	+21.08%
10/14/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$63.00 ➝ $67.00	-5.10%
9/19/2024	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$74.00 ➝ $84.00	+12.01%
8/12/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	L. Jordan Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Buy	$76.00	+9.95%
7/16/2024	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	T. Conrad Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Hold
7/3/2024	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$70.00 ➝ $62.00	-1.71%
6/28/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	In-Line ➝ In-Line	$76.00 ➝ $72.00	+13.44%
5/15/2024	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Underperform ➝ Market Perform	$62.00 ➝ $70.00	-1.20%
3/21/2024	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$74.00 ➝ $76.00	+10.98%
3/21/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Underweight ➝ Underweight	$58.00 ➝ $61.00	-10.64%
9/5/2023	BNP Paribas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Neutral	$72.00	+8.68%
6/29/2023	888 Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Maintains
3/27/2023	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		$88.00 ➝ $96.00	+13.21%

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Should I Buy General Mills Stock? GIS Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, December 13, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these General Mills pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

General Mills
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in General Mills, Inc.:

General Mills, Inc. offers a solid annual dividend of $2.40, translating to a yield of 3.62%. This can provide a steady income stream for investors, especially in a low-interest-rate environment.
The company has a manageable dividend payout ratio of 57.14%, indicating that it retains a significant portion of its earnings for reinvestment while still rewarding shareholders.
Recent insider trading activity shows confidence in the company, with executives like CEO Jeffrey L. Harmening selling shares but still retaining a substantial ownership stake, valued at approximately $24.4 million.
General Mills, Inc. has a diverse product portfolio across various segments, including North America Retail and International, which can help mitigate risks associated with market fluctuations.
The current stock price is around $68.61, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking to enter at a favorable valuation.

General Mills
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in General Mills, Inc. for these reasons:

Insider selling has been notable, with significant shares sold by executives, which could signal a lack of confidence in the company's short-term performance.
Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management LLC recently reduced its stake in General Mills, Inc. by 35.4%, indicating that even institutional investors are reassessing their positions.
The company faces increasing competition in the consumer food sector, which could pressure margins and impact growth prospects.
With 75.71% of the stock owned by hedge funds and institutional investors, there may be less stability in the stock price due to potential volatility from large trades.
Recent market trends show a shift towards healthier food options, which may challenge General Mills, Inc. to adapt its product offerings to meet changing consumer preferences.

GIS Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 17 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for General Mills is $71.56, with a high forecast of $84.00 and a low forecast of $61.00.
: 17 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for General Mills in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 12 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" GIS shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in GIS, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
: According to analysts, General Mills's stock has a predicted upside of 12.50% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, General Mills's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.
: General Mills has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Royal Bank of Canada, Stifel Nicolaus, TD Cowen, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like General Mills less than other "consumer staples" companies. The consensus rating score for General Mills is 2.18 while the average consensus rating score for "consumer staples" companies is 2.50. Learn more on how GIS compares to other companies.

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This page (NYSE:GIS) was last updated on 12/22/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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General Mills (GIS) Stock Forecast & Price Target