Operating
Distributions from equity method investments
General Mills Distributions from equity method investments decreased by 77.7% to $6M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 23.1%, from $7.8M to $6M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Distributions from equity method investments shows a downward trend with a -17.3% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryLiquidity
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ3 2026Mar 18, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase indicates stronger cash returns from strategic partnerships and joint ventures.
Detailed definition
This represents the cash dividends or distributions received from unconsolidated affiliates or joint ventures accounted...
Peer comparison
Common for companies with significant joint venture activity or international expansion strategies.
Metric ID:
distributions_from_equity_investmentsHistorical Data
19 periods
| 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 | Q3 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $53.3M | $22.6M | $13.2M | $13.2M | $58.5M | $15.5M | $11M | $10.1M | $33.3M | $15.8M | $7.7M | $7.9M | $19M | $23.1M | $0 | $7.8M | $13.7M | $26.9M | $6M |
| QoQ Change | — | -57.6% | -41.6% | +0.0% | +343.2% | -73.5% | -29.0% | -8.2% | +229.7% | -52.6% | -51.3% | +2.6% | +140.5% | +21.6% | -100.0% | — | +75.6% | +96.4% | -77.7% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +9.8% | -31.4% | -16.7% | -23.5% | -43.1% | +1.9% | -30.0% | -21.8% | -42.9% | +46.2% | -100.0% | -1.3% | -27.9% | +16.5% | -23.1% |
Range$0 – $58.5M
CAGR-38.5%
Avg YoY Growth-19.2%
Median YoY Growth-23.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is General Mills's distributions from equity method investments?
- General Mills (GIS) reported distributions from equity method investments of $6M in Q4 2025.
- How has General Mills's distributions from equity method investments changed year-over-year?
- General Mills's distributions from equity method investments decreased by 23.1% year-over-year, from $7.8M to $6M.
- What is the long-term trend for General Mills's distributions from equity method investments?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), General Mills's distributions from equity method investments has grown at a -17.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $95.2M to $44.6M.
- What does distributions from equity method investments mean?
- Cash received from companies where the business holds a minority ownership stake.