Discontinued — last reported Q3 '26

Earnings Per Share

EPS (Diluted)

General Mills EPS (Diluted) decreased by 28.2% to $0.56 in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 50.0%, from $1.12 to $0.56. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), EPS (Diluted) shows relatively stable performance with a 2.1% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionEarnings Per Share
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ3 2026Mar 18, 2026

How to read this metric

Higher values indicate stronger profitability even when accounting for potential share dilution.

Detailed definition

Calculated by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding, assuming the conversion o...

Peer comparison

Used by all public companies to provide a realistic view of earnings per share for investors.

Metric ID: eps_diluted

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26
Value$0.68$1.02$0.97$1.08$1.36$1.35$1.01$0.92$1.03$1.14$1.02$1.17$0.98$1.03$1.42$1.12$0.53$2.22$0.78$0.56
QoQ Change+50.0%-4.9%+11.3%+25.9%-0.7%-25.2%-8.9%+12.0%+10.7%-10.5%+14.7%-16.2%+5.1%+37.9%-21.1%-52.7%+318.9%-64.9%-28.2%
YoY Change+100.0%+32.4%+4.1%-14.8%-24.3%-15.6%+1.0%+27.2%-4.9%-9.6%+39.2%-4.3%-45.9%+115.5%-45.1%-50.0%
Range$0.53$2.22
CAGR-4.0%
Avg YoY Growth+6.6%
Median YoY Growth-4.6%
Current Streak2 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is General Mills's eps (diluted)?
General Mills (GIS) reported eps (diluted) of $0.56 in Q4 2025.
How has General Mills's eps (diluted) changed year-over-year?
General Mills's eps (diluted) decreased by 50.0% year-over-year, from $1.12 to $0.56.
What is the long-term trend for General Mills's eps (diluted)?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), General Mills's eps (diluted) has grown at a 2.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $3.78 to $4.10.
What does eps (diluted) mean?
Earnings per share calculated as if all potential shares were issued.