General Mills (GIS) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$63.91 +0.11 (+0.17%)

(As of 12:35 PM ET)

General Mills - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

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 16 Analyst Ratings

Sell
1

Hold
12

Buy
3

Based on 16 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 16 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 12 have given a hold rating, and 3 have given a buy rating for GIS.

Consensus Price Target

$72.67
13.70% Upside

According to the 16 analysts' twelve-month price targets for General Mills, the average price target is $72.67. 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 13.70% from the current price of $63.91.

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GIS Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 11/22/23 to 11/21/24	1 Month Ago 10/23/23 to 10/22/24	3 Months Ago 8/24/23 to 8/23/24	1 Year Ago 11/22/22 to 11/22/23
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	3 Buy rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)
Hold	12 Hold rating(s)	12 Hold rating(s)	14 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	$72.67	$73.00	$69.71	$74.94
Forecasted Upside	13.70% Upside	5.66% Upside	-1.59% Downside	15.53% 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	2.13	2.47	2.50
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	14.13% Upside	40.43% Upside	9.87% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive 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
11/15/2024	Wells Fargo & Company 3 of 5 stars		Lower Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$77.00 ➝ $70.00	+8.18%
10/14/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$63.00 ➝ $67.00	-5.10%
9/20/2024	TD Cowen 4 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$72.00 ➝ $75.00	+0.43%
9/20/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$67.00 ➝ $74.00	-0.74%
9/19/2024	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$70.00 ➝ $82.00	+10.07%
9/19/2024	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Sector Perform ➝ Sector Perform	$70.00 ➝ $70.00	-5.86%
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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%
9/16/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$68.00 ➝ $76.00	+1.05%
9/12/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$68.00 ➝ $75.00	+2.99%
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%
9/7/2023	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$82.00 ➝ $77.00	+16.90%
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%
12/21/2022	Credit Suisse Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral	$77.00 ➝ $82.00	-1.36%

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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 Monday, November 4, 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. has consistently increased its dividend, providing investors with a steady income stream. The recent quarterly dividend increase from $0.59 to $0.60 per share demonstrates the company's commitment to rewarding shareholders.
General Mills, Inc. reported earnings per share (EPS) of $1.07 for the last quarter, surpassing the consensus estimate by $0.01. This positive earnings surprise indicates the company's strong financial performance.
Analysts predict that General Mills, Inc. will post 4.5 EPS for the current fiscal year, suggesting potential growth and profitability in the near future.
Piper Sandler raised the price target on General Mills from $74.00 to $84.00 and gave the company an "overweight" rating, indicating confidence in the stock's performance.
General Mills, Inc. has a stable market capitalization of $41.22 billion, reflecting its position as a well-established player in the consumer foods industry.

General Mills
Bear Case

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

General Mills, Inc.'s stock price has been fluctuating, with recent trading showing a decrease of 0.7%. Investors may face volatility in the stock's performance.
Despite the positive earnings per share (EPS) results, General Mills, Inc. experienced a 1.2% decline in quarterly revenue compared to the same period last year, indicating potential challenges in revenue growth.
While some analysts have given General Mills a "buy" rating, others have rated the stock as "hold" or even "sell," suggesting mixed opinions on the company's future prospects.
The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 1.17 may raise concerns among investors about its financial leverage and ability to manage debt effectively.
General Mills, Inc. has a beta of 0.10, indicating low volatility compared to the market. While this may be seen as a positive for some investors, it could also mean limited potential for significant stock price movements.

GIS Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 16 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for General Mills is $72.67, with a high forecast of $84.00 and a low forecast of $61.00.
: 16 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for General Mills in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 12 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research 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 13.70% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: General Mills has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Piper Sandler, 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 2.13 while the average consensus rating score for "consumer staples" companies is 2.47. Learn more on how GIS compares to other companies.

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This page (NYSE:GIS) was last updated on 11/21/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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General Mills (GIS) Stock Forecast & Price Target