General Mills (NYSE:GIS) is preparing to release its quarterly earnings on Wednesday, 2025-09-17. Here’s a brief overview of what investors should keep in mind before the announcement.
Analysts expect General Mills to report an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.81.
General Mills bulls will hope to hear the company announce they’ve not only beaten that estimate, but also to provide positive guidance, or forecasted growth, for the next quarter.
New investors should note that it is sometimes not an earnings beat or miss that most affects the price of a stock, but the guidance (or forecast).
Earnings History Snapshot
Last quarter the company beat EPS by $0.03, which was followed by a 0.61% drop in the share price the next day.
Here’s a look at General Mills’s past performance and the resulting price change:
| Quarter | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | 0.71 | 0.96 | 1.22 | 1.06 |
| EPS Actual | 0.74 | 1 | 1.40 | 1.07 |
| Price Change % | -1.0% | -2.0% | 0.0% | -0.0% |

Stock Performance
Shares of General Mills were trading at $49.01 as of September 15. Over the last 52-week period, shares are down 34.66%. Given that these returns are generally negative, long-term shareholders are likely bearish going into this earnings release.
Analysts’ Perspectives on General Mills
For investors, staying informed about market sentiments and expectations in the industry is paramount. This analysis provides an exploration of the latest insights on General Mills.
The consensus rating for General Mills is Underperform, derived from 11 analyst ratings. An average one-year price target of $53.82 implies …