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Variable costs
General Mills Variable costs remained flat by 0.0% to $1.88M in Q1 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 15.7%, from $2.23M to $1.88M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Variable costs shows a downward trend with a -23.4% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOther
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2021
Last reportedQ4 2025Jun 26, 2025
How to read this metric
An increase indicates higher variable operational costs, which may correlate with increased business activity or inflationary pressures.
Detailed definition
Captures lease payments that are not fixed but vary based on an index, rate, or usage-based criteria. Unlike fixed lease...
Peer comparison
Common in retail and manufacturing sectors where lease agreements include contingent rent clauses.
Metric ID:
other_variable_lease_costHistorical Data
5 years
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $21.80M | $8.50M | $6.10M | $8.90M | $7.50M |
| YoY Change | — | -61.0% | -28.2% | +45.9% | -15.7% |
Range$6.10M – $21.80M
CAGR-23.4%
Avg YoY Growth-14.8%
Median YoY Growth-22.0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is General Mills's variable costs?
- General Mills (GIS) reported variable costs of $1.88M in Q1 2025.
- How has General Mills's variable costs changed year-over-year?
- General Mills's variable costs decreased by 15.7% year-over-year, from $2.23M to $1.88M.
- What is the long-term trend for General Mills's variable costs?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), General Mills's variable costs has grown at a -23.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $21.80M to $7.50M.
- What does variable costs mean?
- Lease costs that fluctuate based on usage or external indices rather than fixed payment schedules.