General Mills stock holds above consensus on fiscal 2026
Published on 08/28/2026 at 10:50 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
General Mills, Inc. (US3703391032) stock changed hands at $39.78 on August 26, 2026, while the latest consensus target stood at $39.16 and the shares had a 52-week range of $31.75 to $51.33.
Earnings beat, softer outlook
The most recent earnings update showed adjusted EPS of $0.95 for the fiscal fourth quarter, above the $0.80 consensus by $0.15, on revenue of $4.61 billion that rose 1.2 percent from a year earlier.
For the full fiscal 2026 year, adjusted diluted EPS came in at $3.55, while fiscal 2027 guidance calls for $3.00 to $3.20. That midpoint implies a decline of 9.9 percent from the prior year.
Valuation stays tight
The gap between the recent $39.78 share price and the $39.16 average target leaves the stock at a small premium to consensus. The market cap was $21.61 billion, and the 50-day moving average was $37.15 versus a 200-day average of $37.50.
That mix of a quarterly beat, lower forward EPS guidance, and a price sitting just above the target explains why the shares have not re-rated sharply despite the recent move.
Cheerios and the brand base
Cheerios remains one of General Mills' best-known brands and still anchors the company's cereal shelf space alongside other breakfast labels and snack products.
General Mills stock and the close
General Mills stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under GIS, and the August 26, 2026 close of $39.78 keeps it near the average target and well below the 52-week high of $51.33.
Fact box
Company: General Mills, Inc.
ISIN: US3703391032
Ticker: GIS
Exchange: New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)
Price: $39.78 (August 26, 2026)
Market cap: $21.61 billion
Sector / Industry: Consumer Staples / Packaged Foods
Index membership: S&P 500
