General Mills (GIS) Stock Movement Summary General Mills shares declined significantly following a downward revision of its FY2026 guidance. The company cut its annual core sales and profit forecasts due to a volatile economic environment and changing consumer preferences. Shares fell over 8% on the news. The company cited lower-than-anticipated consumer demand as a key factor. Consumers are increasingly seeking cheaper options and private-label products amid persistent inflation. The company also reported rising restructuring costs of $165 million. Despite beating quarterly EPS estimates of $1.10 on $4.86 billion in revenue and declaring a $0.61 quarterly dividend (5.0-5.5% yield), the guidance cut weighed heavily on investor sentiment. Investors responded by purchasing a significantly higher volume of put options, indicating bearish positioning. Analysts maintain a "Hold" consensus rating with an average price target of $53.28.
Read full analysisGeneral Mills (GIS) Stock Movement Summary General Mills shares declined significantly following a downward revision of its FY2026 guidance. The company cut its annual core sales and profit forecasts due to a volatile economic environment and changing consumer preferences. Shares fell over 8% on the news. The company cited lower-than-anticipated consumer demand as a key factor. Consumers are increasingly seeking cheaper options and private-label products amid persistent inflation. The company also reported rising restructuring costs of $165 million. Despite beating quarterly EPS estimates of $1.10 on $4.86 billion in revenue and declaring a $0.61 quarterly dividend (5.0-5.5% yield), the guidance cut weighed heavily on investor sentiment. Investors responded by purchasing a significantly higher volume of put options, indicating bearish positioning. Analysts maintain a "Hold" consensus rating with an average price target of $53.28.
General Mills is one of the largest U.S. packaged food companies, producing household brands including Cheerios, Pillsbury, Häagen-Dazs, and Nature Valley. The company generates the bulk of its revenue from North American retail grocery channels. Its heavy exposure to budget-conscious consumers makes it particularly vulnerable to the trade-down trend toward private-label products that prompted this week's guidance cut.