Discontinued — last reported Q3 '26
Gross Profit
General Mills Gross Profit decreased by 19.2% to $1.37B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 16.6%, from $1.64B to $1.37B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Gross Profit shows an upward trend with a -8.2% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase suggests improved manufacturing efficiency, favorable product mix, or higher pricing power, while a decrease may indicate rising raw material costs, supply chain inefficiencies, or competitive pricing pressure.
Detailed definition
Gross profit represents the residual earnings a company retains after deducting the direct costs associated with produci...
Peer comparison
Peers in the medical device and diagnostics sector typically maintain high gross margins due to intellectual property and specialized manufacturing, though these vary based on the specific product mix of nutritionals versus high-tech devices.
gross_profitHistorical Data
| Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | Q2 '26 | Q3 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | -$14.35B | $1.60B | $1.63B | $1.40B | $1.77B | $1.45B | $1.71B | $1.66B | $1.73B | $1.77B | $1.77B | $1.71B | $1.69B | $1.69B | $1.93B | $1.64B | $1.47B | $1.53B | $1.69B | $1.37B |
| QoQ Change | — | +111.1% | +2.1% | -13.9% | +26.1% | -18.2% | +17.8% | -2.4% | +3.8% | +2.4% | -0.3% | -3.3% | -1.1% | +0.0% | +14.3% | -15.1% | -10.1% | +4.0% | +10.4% | -19.2% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +112.3% | -9.4% | +4.5% | +18.6% | -2.4% | +22.3% | +3.6% | +2.6% | -2.3% | -4.6% | +9.4% | -4.0% | -12.7% | -9.2% | -12.4% | -16.6% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is General Mills's gross profit?
- General Mills (GIS) reported gross profit of $1.37B in Q4 2025.
- How has General Mills's gross profit changed year-over-year?
- General Mills's gross profit decreased by 16.6% year-over-year, from $1.64B to $1.37B.
- What is the long-term trend for General Mills's gross profit?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), General Mills's gross profit has grown at a -8.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -$9.49B to $6.73B.
- What does gross profit mean?
- The total revenue earned from sales minus the direct costs required to manufacture and deliver those products.