GIS Dividend History & Yield
General Mills, Inc. · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Jan 12, 2027 (in 79 days) | Jan 26, 2027 | $0.61 | $61.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Apr 13, 2027 (in 170 days) | Apr 27, 2027 | $0.61 | $61.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jul 13, 2027 (in 261 days) | Jul 27, 2027 | $0.61 | $61.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Oct 12, 2027 (in 352 days) | Oct 26, 2027 | $0.61 | $61.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from GIS's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.44 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much GIS do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 492 | $16,913 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,460 | $84,566 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 4,919 | $169,131 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 7.10%. $10,000 in GIS would currently pay about $710 a year ($59 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
GIS dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | — | $0.61 | +0.0% |
| Jul 10, 2026 | — | $0.61 | +0.0% |
| Apr 10, 2026 | — | $0.61 | +0.0% |
| Jan 9, 2026 | — | $0.61 | +0.0% |
| Oct 10, 2025 | — | $0.61 | +0.0% |
| Jul 10, 2025 | — | $0.61 | +1.7% |
| Apr 10, 2025 | — | $0.60 | +0.0% |
| Jan 10, 2025 | — | $0.60 | +0.0% |
| Oct 10, 2024 | — | $0.60 | +0.0% |
| Jul 10, 2024 | — | $0.60 | +1.7% |
| Apr 9, 2024 | — | $0.59 | +0.0% |
| Jan 9, 2024 | — | $0.59 | +0.0% |
| Oct 6, 2023 | — | $0.59 | +0.0% |
| Jul 7, 2023 | — | $0.59 | +9.3% |
| Apr 6, 2023 | — | $0.54 | +0.0% |
| Jan 9, 2023 | — | $0.54 | +0.0% |
| Oct 6, 2022 | — | $0.54 | +0.0% |
| Jul 7, 2022 | — | $0.54 | +5.9% |
| Apr 7, 2022 | — | $0.51 | +0.0% |
| Jan 7, 2022 | — | $0.51 | +0.0% |
| Oct 7, 2021 | — | $0.51 | +0.0% |
| Jul 8, 2021 | — | $0.51 | +0.0% |
| Apr 8, 2021 | — | $0.51 | +0.0% |
| Jan 7, 2021 | — | $0.51 | +0.0% |
GIS dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →No change to GIS's regular dividend detected in the last year of data.
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
GIS scores 25/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (moderate risk).
2 warning flags raised:
- Yield above 7%
- Share price down more than 30% over 1 year
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About General Mills, Inc.
General Mills, Inc. manufactures and markets branded consumer food in the United States and internationally. The company operates through four segments: North America Retail; International; North America Pet; and North America Foodservice. It offers snacks, including grain, fruit and savory snacks, nutrition bars, and frozen hot snacks; ready-to-eat cereal; convenient meals comprising meal kits, ethnic meals, pizza, soup, side dish mixes, frozen breakfast, and frozen entrees; wholesome natural pet food; refrigerated and frozen dough; baking mixes and ingredients; and ice cream products. The company also offers dog and cat food, such as dry food, wet food, fresh food, and treats.
Sector: Consumer Defensive. Industry: Packaged Foods. First dividend on our records: Jul 1, 1983. 173 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 24, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
GIS dividend FAQ
When is GIS's next ex-dividend date?
GIS's next ex-dividend date is Jan 12, 2027 (in 79 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.61 per share, expected on Jan 26, 2027.
How often does GIS pay dividends?
GIS pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.61 per share with an ex-date of Oct 13, 2026.
What is GIS's dividend yield?
GIS's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 7.10%, based on $2.44 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $34.39. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.44 per share, is 7.10%.
How much does GIS pay per share?
GIS pays about $0.61 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $2.44 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $244.00 a year.
Has GIS grown or cut its dividend?
GIS has raised its annual dividend for 4 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 3.6% a year (+0.8% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of GIS do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 7.10%, you would need about 492 shares of GIS (roughly $16,913 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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