General Mills, Inc. (GIS) shares fell 1.2% to $40.58 as of September 2, 2026, a modest decline from the prior close of $41.09. BestStocks flagged the session as a major change for GIS. Below, we break down what changed for GIS, why it matters for investors, how the stock reacted, and the catalysts on the calendar.
What happened
GIS fell 1.2% to $40.58
GIS fell 1.2% in its latest session, moving from $41.09 to $40.58.
ValuationWeak confidence
Rel. volume
0.7×
Below Avg
Vs peers
—
No comparable peers
Market cap
$21.7B
New York Stock Exchange
Analyst target
$36
-11.7% vs price
Price chart
Aug 3 – Sep 2
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What it means for General Mills, Inc. investors
For General Mills, Inc. investors, the recent signals add up to a bearish shift. On the constructive side: General Mills, Inc. (GIS) moved +3.98% from $37.22 to $38.70 on 2026-07-16; GIS moved +2.71% from $36.12 to $37.10 on 2026-07-07. Weighing against that: Material negative event; Negative session, down 1.2%. Wall Street's consensus price target sits at $35.82, implying -11.7% downside from $40.58. BestStocks rates the overall signal quality weak (37/100). With earnings roughly 21 days out, the next report is the most likely near-term test of the move.
GIS price reaction
GIS last traded at $40.58, down $0.51 (-1.24%) from the previous close of $41.09. The session traded on 0.7× average volume (below avg), so participation was unremarkable. Over the past month the stock has ranged between $35.93 and $41.55, and it currently sits about 83% of the way up that band.
Bullish and bearish analyst opinions on General Mills, Inc. (GIS)
The consensus analyst price target on General Mills, Inc. (GIS) is $35.82, 11.7% below the recent $40.58. Over the past 90 days analysts logged 0 upgrades, 12 maintains, and 0 downgrades. Here is how the bullish and bearish cases on GIS line up.
▲ The bullish case
+The Street's most bullish target is $43.00 (+6.0%).
+General Mills, Inc. (GIS) moved +3.98% from $37.22 to $38.70 on 2026-07-16.
+GIS moved +2.71% from $36.12 to $37.10 on 2026-07-07.
+General Mills reported Q4 earnings that beat estimates with 1% sales growth and margin expansion, while filing a material event (8-K) today.
▼ The bearish case
−The consensus analyst price target of $35.82 sits 11.7% below the recent $40.58, so the average target sees limited room to run.
−The most bearish analyst target is $31.00 (-23.6%).
−Material negative event.
−Negative session, down 1.2%.
−General Mills, Inc. (GIS) moved -3.86% from $37.57 to $36.12 on 2026-07-06.
Bull vs bear balanceBearish Shift
BearishNeutralBullish
Weighing both sides, BestStocks' composite read of recent signals is bearish, as the bull-versus-bear meter above shows. This is an educational summary of the bull and bear case, not investment advice.
Analyst price targets and ratings are FMP consensus figures as of Sep 2, 2026; other aggregators may differ. High and low targets show the range of estimates, not forecasts.
General Mills stock rose 2.01% to $40.77 on August 24 amid institutional buying activity and a defensive rotation into consumer staples. Te Ahumairangi Investment Management purchased over 110,000 shares, per recent filings, while investors rotated capital toward stable dividend-paying names as a hedge against market volatility. Volume remained below average at 0.64x expected levels for this time of session.
Material / Earnings2026-08-19+5.0%
General Mills, Inc. (GIS) moved +4.22% from $38.37 to $39.99 on 2026-08-19, reaching a new 30-day high. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The move occurred on volume near its 5-day average.
Material / Earnings2026-08-14+0.7%
General Mills, Inc. (GIS) moved +0.75% from $38.91 to $39.20 on 2026-08-14. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The move coincided with GIS reaching a new 30-day high, though volume remained near its 5-day average.
Material / Earnings2026-08-13+1.9%
General Mills, Inc. (GIS) moved +1.24% from $38.44 to $38.91 on 2026-08-13. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The move coincided with GIS reaching a new 30-day high, though volume remained near its 5-day average.
Material / Earnings2026-08-11+1.8%
General Mills, Inc. (GIS) moved +2.96% from $36.84 to $37.93 on 2026-08-11. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. Volume remained near its 5-day average, suggesting the move was not driven by unusual trading activity.
Material / Earnings2026-08-07+2.3%
General Mills, Inc. (GIS) moved +2.84% from $35.87 to $36.89 on 2026-08-07. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. Volume traded near its 5-day average, suggesting the move occurred on routine activity.
Material / Earnings2026-07-23-3.7%
General Mills, Inc. (GIS) moved −2.66% from $36.52 to $35.55 on 2026-07-23. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. Volume was 1.7x the 5-day average, indicating modestly elevated trading activity without an identifiable trigger.
Activity2026-07-16+4.0%
General Mills, Inc. (GIS) moved +3.98% from $37.22 to $38.70 on 2026-07-16. We checked news, earnings, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The move appears to be driven by technical factors: GIS reached a new 30-day high on modestly elevated volume (1.4x the 5-day average).
Upcoming catalysts & outlook
Next earnings
2026-09-23 (est.)
in 21 days
10-K Annual Report (est.)
2027-07-01
Medium impact
Thesis shift
Bearish Shift
bearish signal
Risk level
Medium
from change events
Frequently asked questions about GIS
Why did General Mills, Inc. (GIS) stock move?
GIS fell 1.2% to $40.58. No single company-specific catalyst was confirmed during the move window, and it looks technical.
How much did GIS stock fall?
GIS lost 1.24% ($0.51) versus the prior close of $41.09, last trading at $40.58 on 0.7× average volume.
When is General Mills, Inc.'s next earnings date?
GIS's next earnings report is estimated for 2026-09-23 — about 21 days away.
What is the analyst price target for GIS?
The consensus analyst price target for GIS is $35.82, about 11.7% below the current $40.58. Over the past 90 days, analysts recorded 0 upgrades, 12 maintains, and 0 downgrades.
How BestStocks tracks GIS
This page is generated automatically by BestStocks' change-detection system after its price and volume cleared GIS-specific materiality thresholds, triggering an evidence check. It draws on 16 tracked change events for GIS, cross-checked against the data sources listed below. Price, volume, and market-capitalization figures are the live intraday quote as of September 2, 2026 and refresh as new information is detected; for companies with multiple share classes, market-cap figures can differ by data source. Analyst price targets and ratings are FMP consensus. This is an educational summary of what changed and why — not personalized investment advice.
