General Mills
General Mills is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of branded consumer foods, operating a portfolio of more than 100 brands across six continents. The company focuses on large global categories including snacks, cereal, convenient meals, and pet food, leveraging a significant direct sales force and strategic joint ventures to reach consumers in over 100 countries.
Financials
Based on Q3 2026 filing
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Retail and International Food
primaryThe primary business driver focused on manufacturing and marketing branded consumer foods for human consumption across global markets. This includes a diverse range of shelf-stable, refrigerated, and frozen products sold through various retail channels.
Cheerios, Annie's, Betty Crocker, Nature Valley, Old El Paso, Häagen-Dazs, Pillsbury, Progresso, Yoplait, Totino's, Lucky Charms, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Fiber One, Lärabar, Cascadian Farm
Grocery stores, Mass merchandisers, Membership stores, Natural food chains, E-commerce retailers, Drug and dollar stores
Pet
majorA major growth segment focused on wholesome natural pet food and treats for dogs and cats. The segment utilizes premium branding and specialized distribution channels to target pet owners seeking high-quality nutrition.
Blue Buffalo, Wilderness, Tastefuls, True Chews, Nudges, Tiki Pets
Pet specialty stores, Mass merchandisers, E-commerce retailers
Foodservice
moderateProvides food products to commercial and noncommercial operators, focusing on convenience and high-volume solutions for the away-from-home market.
Bisquick, Gold Medal, Pillsbury frozen dough, Cereal bulk packs
Foodservice distributors, Restaurants, Convenience stores, Schools and hospitals
Segment Financials
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Competitive Position
A global leader in the branded food industry with high brand recognition and a significant market share in the ready-to-eat cereal and natural pet food categories.
Geographies
North America, Europe, Asia, Latin America, Australia
Customer Segments
Retail Consumers, Pet Owners, Foodservice Operators
Upstream Dependencies
Agricultural producers (wheat, oats, corn, dairy, meat), Packaging suppliers (carton board, plastic, metal), Energy providers
Downstream Customers
Walmart Inc., Retail grocery chains, Pet specialty retailers, Foodservice distributors
Competitors & Partners
Competitors
Partners
Walmart
WMT
Primary retail customer accounting for a significant portion of net sales
Häagen-Dazs Japan, Inc.
Joint venture for super-premium ice cream in Japan
Subsidiaries
Blue Buffalo
Wholly-owned pet food brand and business unit
Annie's
Natural and organic food subsidiary
General Mills FAQ
Common questions about General Mills
General Mills is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of branded consumer foods, operating a portfolio of more than 100 brands across six continents. The company focuses on large global categories including snacks, cereal, convenient meals, and pet food, leveraging a significant direct sales force and strategic joint ventures to reach consumers in over 100 countries.
General Mills (GIS) has a market capitalization of $18.1B and trades on NYSE.
General Mills generated $18.4B in trailing twelve-month revenue with net income of $2.2B, representing a net margin of 12.0%. Gross margin stands at 33.0%, with free cash flow of $1.7B. These figures are based on the Q1 2026 filing.
General Mills's key competitors include PepsiCo, Inc., The Kraft Heinz Company Common Stock, Post Holdings, Inc., and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
General Mills has approximately 34,000 employees.