Operating
Adjustment to Reconcile Net Income to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital
General Mills Adjustment to Reconcile Net Income to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital increased by 413.8% to $184.50M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ3 2026Mar 18, 2026
How to read this metric
A positive value indicates cash generation through efficient working capital management, while a negative value indicates cash tied up in operations.
Detailed definition
This metric aggregates changes in working capital components, such as accounts receivable, inventory, and accounts payab...
Peer comparison
Highly comparable across all sectors; a key indicator of operational efficiency and cash conversion cycle health.
Metric ID:
operating_increase_decrease_in_operating_capitalHistorical Data
15 periods
| Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | Q3 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $10.50M | $389.50M | -$300.80M | -$180.20M | -$185.90M | $209.70M | -$85.70M | $70.20M | $457.40M | -$20.20M | $107.60M | -$279.90M | -$136.60M | -$58.80M | $184.50M |
| QoQ Change | — | >999% | -177.2% | +40.1% | -3.2% | +212.8% | -140.9% | +181.9% | +551.6% | -104.4% | +632.7% | -360.1% | +51.2% | +57.0% | +413.8% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | <-999% | -46.2% | +52.4% | +137.8% | +118.1% | -128.8% | -76.5% | — | -576.2% | -154.6% | — |
Range-$300.80M – $457.40M
CAGR+126.8%
Avg YoY Growth-282.7%
Median YoY Growth-76.5%
Current Streak3 quarters growth
Adjustment to Reconcile Net Income to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is General Mills's adjustment to reconcile net income to cash provided by (used in) operating activity, increase (decrease) in operating capital?
- General Mills (GIS) reported adjustment to reconcile net income to cash provided by (used in) operating activity, increase (decrease) in operating capital of $184.50M in Q4 2025.
- What does adjustment to reconcile net income to cash provided by (used in) operating activity, increase (decrease) in operating capital mean?
- The net cash impact of changes in day-to-day working capital items.