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GIS Dividends Insights
GIS pays dividends quarterly. Last paid amount was $0.610 at May 01, 2026. As of today, dividend yield (TTM) is 7.32%.
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AI Analysis of GIS
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AI Analysis of GIS
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Key Stats
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 7.32% |
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| Frequency | Quarterly |
| 1Y Growth | 0% |
| Payout Ratio | 0 |
| Amount Per Share | $0.610 |
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General Mills Inc has not yet announced its next dividend date. Last payment date was: May 01, 2026.
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GIS Dividend Payout History
To ensure a understanding of GIS's dividend performance, consider examining the historical payout ratios and how they align with the company's earnings. Fluctuations in payout amounts may reflect changes in the company's dividend policy or earnings stability.
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
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| 111 | Dec 14, 1998 | Jan 06, 1999 | Feb 01, 1999 | $0.138 | 0.660% |
| 112 | Sep 28, 1998 | Oct 07, 1998 | Nov 02, 1998 | $0.133 | 0.716% |
| 113 | Jun 22, 1998 | Jul 08, 1998 | Aug 01, 1998 | $0.133 | 0.86% |
| 114 | Feb 23, 1998 | Apr 07, 1998 | May 01, 1998 | $0.133 | 0.779% |
| 115 | Dec 08, 1997 | Jan 07, 1998 | Feb 02, 1998 | $0.133 | 0.722% |
| 116 | Sep 22, 1997 | Oct 08, 1997 | Nov 01, 1997 | $0.133 | 0.80% |
| 117 | Jun 23, 1997 | Jul 08, 1997 | Aug 01, 1997 | $0.133 | 0.756% |
| 118 | Feb 24, 1997 | Apr 08, 1997 | May 01, 1997 | $0.133 | 0.85% |
| 119 | Dec 09, 1996 | Jan 08, 1997 | Feb 01, 1997 | $0.125 | 0.738% |
| 120 | Sep 30, 1996 | Oct 08, 1996 | Nov 01, 1996 | $0.125 | 0.87% |
Dividend Sustainability
With a moderate Dividend Sustainability Score (DSS), the company may sustain its dividends, but continuous monitoring is advised for any financial shifts. Its Dividend Growth Potential Score (DGPS) is moderate, indicating limited growth potential. Overall, the dividend outlook is mixed, and merits close monitoring of both financial strength and growth prospects.
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Comparing GIS to Sector and Country
GIS pays a solid dividend yield of 7.32%, which is higher than the average of the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the US market (1.42%). GIS’s dividend yield is lower than the average of the top 25% of dividend payers in the Consumer Defensive sector in the US market (8.57%), which means that there are more attractive dividend stocks to consider.
GIS Stock Competitors
| Symbol | Amount Per Share | Dividend Yield (TTM) | Payout Ratio (TTM) | ||
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| General Mills Inc | 17.793B | $0.610 | 7.32% | 59.50% | |
| Kimberly-Clark Corporation | 33.36B | $1.28 | 5.05% | 78.95% | |
| Tyson Foods Inc | 19.762B | $0.510 | 3.64% | 154.75% | |
| Brown-Forman Corporation (BF.B) | 12.712B | $0.231 | 3.37% | 59.72% | |
| Brown-Forman Corporation (BF.A) | 12.726B | $0.231 | 3.37% | 59.72% | |
| Hershey Company (The) | 34.664B | $1.45 | 3.30% | 100.69% | |
| Constellation Brands Inc | 24.272B | $1.03 | 2.89% | 42.43% | |
| Sysco Corporation | 37.289B | $0.540 | 2.77% | 59.10% | |
| Archer-Daniels-Midland | 36.768B | $0.520 | 2.70% | 91.95% | |
| Tal Education Group | 5.763B | $0.0833 | 0% | - |
