Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.40
General Mills, Inc. (GIS) Dividend History
Income profile from 1983 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
6.5%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
6 years
GIS Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
6 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.1% and trend is rising.
GIS Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield6.5%
Trailing DPS$2.40
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout78.8%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak6 years
3Y CAGR4.8%
5Y CAGR4.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.1%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.5%
Total Shareholder Yield9.0%
1Y Total Return-23.7%
5Y Total Return-19.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)18.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$7,81110Y ago$8,47020Y ago$26,409
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
GIS Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (44 years of payments)
GIS Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
General Mills, Inc. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 78.8%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
GIS has raised its dividend for 6 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 4.8% and 5-year CAGR of 4.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, GIS returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 6.5% dividend yield, 2.5% buyback yield, 9.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.1% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -19.7%, with dividends contributing 18.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $8,470 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
GIS Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$11.50
Avg/Payment$0.5750
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2026Latest | $0.6100 | — | 6.49% | Aug 3, 2026 |
| Apr 10, 2026 | $0.6100 | — | 6.86% | May 1, 2026 |
| Jan 9, 2026 | $0.6100 | — | 5.45% | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Oct 10, 2025 | $0.6100 | — | 4.90% | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Jul 10, 2025 | $0.6100 | ↑ +1.7% | 4.69% | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Apr 10, 2025 | $0.6000 | — | 4.20% | May 1, 2025 |
| Jan 10, 2025 | $0.6000 | — | 4.09% | Feb 3, 2025 |
| Oct 10, 2024 | $0.6000 | — | 3.34% | Nov 1, 2024 |
GIS Dividend vs Peers
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#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
6.5%
#3 of 8
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
6Y
4.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
9.0%
#2 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd GISGeneral Mills, Inc. | $19.8B | 6.5% | — | 6 | Unknown |
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1st  CAGConagra Brands, Inc. | $6.7B | 10.0% | 58.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
 SJMThe J. M. Smucker Co… | $12.1B | 3.8% | — | 28 | Unknown |
 HRLHormel Foods Corpora… | $13.6B | 4.7% | 1.3% | 38 | Sustainable |
 MKCMcCormick & Company,… | $14.0B | 3.4% | 61.2% | 42 | Watch |
 MDLZMondelez Internation… | $77.3B | 3.2% | 1.0% | 12 | Sustainable |
GIS Annual Dividend History (1983–2026)
44 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.83 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 3.1% |
| 2025 | $2.42 | 1.7% | 4 | — | — | — | 4.1% |
| 2024 | $2.38 | 5.3% | 4 | — | — | — | 4.0% |
| 2023 | $2.26 | 7.6% | 4 | $4.31 | 52.4% | 1.91x | 3.8% |
| 2022 | $2.10 | 2.9% | 4 | $4.42 | 47.5% | 2.10x | 3.6% |
| 2021 | $2.04 | 3.0% | 4 | $3.78 | 54.0% | 1.85x | 3.5% |
| 2020 | $1.98 | 1.0% | 4 | $3.56 | 55.6% | 1.80x | 3.4% |
| 2019 | $1.96 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.90 | 67.6% | 1.48x | 3.3% |
| 2018 | $1.96 | 1.0% | 4 | $3.64 | 53.8% | 1.86x | 3.3% |
| 2017 | $1.94 | 4.3% | 4 | $2.77 | 70.0% | 1.43x | 3.3% |
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GIS — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying GIS stock.
How much dividend does GIS pay per share?
General Mills, Inc. (GIS) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.40 per share, with a current dividend yield of +6.5%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is GIS's next ex-dividend date?
GIS's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. GIS typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is GIS's dividend safe?
GIS's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +78.8%. The 6-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is GIS a Dividend Payer?
Yes, General Mills, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 6 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +4.1%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does GIS pay dividends?
General Mills, Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $2.40 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 43+ years from 1983 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in GIS grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in GIS five years ago would be worth approximately $7,811 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is GIS's yield on cost for long-term holders?
GIS's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +6.5% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.