General Mills, Inc.
GISGeneral Mills, Inc. (GIS) is a Consumer Defensive company that currently yields 6.10% — historically undervalued based on 10 years of dividend yield history. The Weiss valuation model places the undervaluation threshold at $41.48 and the overvaluation threshold at $75.36. General Mills, Inc. holds a quality score of 65/100 (Good), reflecting 14 consecutive years of dividend growth with a 59% payout ratio. The 5-year dividend CAGR stands at 4.1%.
GIS Dividend Yield History — Weiss Valuation
Distance to undervalued
In undervalued territory
Price sits 3.6% below the Weiss buy zone ceiling
The current yield already clears the historical undervaluation threshold. The next question is whether the dividend quality and payout profile deserve that higher yield.
Zone ceiling
$41.48
Current yield
6.10%
Research checklist
What to clear before buying the yield
Updated Aug 23, 2026
Dividend durability
14YLong dividend history supports a deeper look.
Earnings payout
59%Earnings coverage leaves room for noise.
Cash payout
57%Free cash flow coverage supports the payment.
Dividend growth
4.1%Recent growth adds income compounding potential.
What changed
What changed since the last update
2026-08-22 → 2026-08-23
No major change in signal, yield, price, quality, or payout since the last update.
Why Now?
General Mills, Inc. is trading near its historical undervaluation band.
Current yield 6.1% vs historical max 5.5% (111% of maximum).
14 consecutive years without a dividend cut.
Conservative payout ratio of 59%.
What matters now
Read the signal before the headline yield
Valuation is the invitation here: the yield is elevated versus its own history.
The 65/100 quality score calls for selective follow-up, not autopilot.
Start by checking whether payout coverage and business durability still support the dividend.
GIS Dividend Income Projection — DRIP Compounder
Dividend Compounder (DRIP)
Year 1 Income
$635
Year 10 Income
$1,749
Yield on Cost
19.09%
Total Income
$10,922
Assumes dividends reinvested at current price. Simplified model — for illustrative purposes only.
Track actual vs. projected
See what GIS dividends you actually received with Sharesight
Dividend income log · Yield on cost · DRIP cost basis · Tax reports
More research
Full price history & technical analysis
TradingView ↗Fundamentals, valuation & analyst ratings
FinViz ↗Moat rating & analyst fair value
Morningstar ↗Track dividends received & tax reports
Sharesight ↗GIS Dividend Quality Score
Quality Score
Good
Key Metrics
GIS has an undervalued Weiss signal. Review the risks and current trading costs before acting.
Check eToro terms and availability →DividendVisual may earn a commission if you open an account via this link, at no cost to you. Capital at risk. Not financial advice.
In-depth analysis
→ GIS Dividend Analysis Article