GIS
General Mills
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Consumer Defensive
- NYSE: GIS
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Apr 10, 2026
Dividend yield: 7.09%
Payout ratio: 59.7%
General Mills's latest cash dividend of $0.61 per share was issued to shareholders on record before Apr 10, 2026. The dividend distribution stands at $2.44 per share annually, which comes to a dividend yield of 7.32%.
GIS dividend stats
vs. Consumer Defensive sector
General Mills Dividend yield
GIS has a dividend yield of 7.32% which is higher than the Consumer Defensive sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Consumer Defensive sector average of 3.27%, General Mills's dividend yield is 124% higher. Historically GIS's dividend yield has averaged at 3.7% in the last 5 years, which is lower than the current one.
GIS Dividend history
General Mills has been paying dividends for the last 34 years. Our records show that GIS has distributed four quarterly dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has grown by 1.7% since twelve months ago. And with the price of the stock down by 37% from a year ago, the dividend yield has grown by 62%.
General Mills Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2026 | $0.61 | 6.86% |
| Jan 9, 2026 | $0.61 | 5.45% |
| Oct 10, 2025 | $0.61 | 4.9% |
| Jul 10, 2025 | $0.61 | 4.69% |
| Apr 10, 2025 | $0.6 | 4.2% |
| Jan 10, 2025 | $0.6 | 4.09% |
| Oct 10, 2024 | $0.6 | 3.34% |
| Jul 10, 2024 | $0.6 | 3.78% |
| Apr 9, 2024 | $0.59 | 3.36% |
| Jan 9, 2024 | $0.59 | 3.59% |
| Oct 6, 2023 | $0.59 | 3.62% |
| Jul 7, 2023 | $0.59 | 2.94% |
| Apr 6, 2023 | $0.54 | 2.49% |
| Jan 9, 2023 | $0.54 | 2.52% |
| Oct 6, 2022 | $0.54 | 2.8% |
| Jul 7, 2022 | $0.54 | 2.74% |
| Apr 7, 2022 | $0.51 | 2.92% |
| Jan 7, 2022 | $0.51 | 2.98% |
| Oct 7, 2021 | $0.51 | 3.33% |
| Jul 8, 2021 | $0.51 | 3.42% |
| Apr 8, 2021 | $0.51 | 3.31% |
| Jan 7, 2021 | $0.51 | 3.45% |
| Oct 8, 2020 | $0.51 | 3.23% |
| Jul 9, 2020 | $0.49 | 3.13% |
| Apr 8, 2020 | $0.49 | 3.52% |
| Jan 9, 2020 | $0.49 | 3.74% |
| Oct 9, 2019 | $0.49 | 3.62% |
| Jul 9, 2019 | $0.49 | 3.68% |
| Apr 9, 2019 | $0.49 | 3.84% |
| Jan 9, 2019 | $0.49 | 4.85% |
| Oct 9, 2018 | $0.49 | 4.53% |
| Jul 9, 2018 | $0.49 | 4.42% |
| Apr 9, 2018 | $0.49 | 4.36% |
| Jan 9, 2018 | $0.49 | 3.29% |
| Oct 6, 2017 | $0.49 | 3.77% |
| Jul 6, 2017 | $0.49 | 3.59% |
| Apr 6, 2017 | $0.48 | 3.33% |
| Jan 6, 2017 | $0.48 | 3.09% |
| Oct 5, 2016 | $0.48 | 2.98% |
| Jul 7, 2016 | $0.48 | 2.53% |
| Apr 7, 2016 | $0.46 | 2.82% |
| Jan 7, 2016 | $0.44 | 3.19% |
| Oct 7, 2015 | $0.44 | 3.1% |
| Jul 8, 2015 | $0.44 | 2.99% |
| Apr 8, 2015 | $0.44 | 2.99% |
| Jan 8, 2015 | $0.41 | 3.06% |
General Mills dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
GIS has a payout ratio of 59.7% which is lower than the Consumer Defensive sector and the industry average. But if we consider the Consumer Defensive sector average of 60.4%, General Mills's payout ratio is only 1.2% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
GIS dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAG Conagra Brands Inc | 10.42% | $1.4 | N/A |
| GIS General Mills Inc | 7.09% | $2.44 | 59.7% |
| SJM J M SMUCKER Co | 3.98% | $4.4 | N/A |
| MDLZ Mondelez International Inc | 3.23% | $1.97 | 98% |
Frequently asked questions
Does General Mills pay a dividend?
Yes, General Mills has been paying dividends for the last 34 years.
When was GIS's last dividend?
General Mills's last dividend ex-date was on Apr 10, 2026. The dividend amount was $0.61 per share.
How much dividend does General Mills pay (per share)?
GIS's annualized dividend per share is $2.44.
What is General Mills's dividend yield?
General Mills's current dividend yield is 7.32%.
How often does General Mills pay dividends?
General Mills pays dividends quarterly.
What is General Mills's dividend payout ratio?
General Mills's dividend payout ratio is 59.7%.
Does General Mills pay a good dividend?
General Mills's dividend yield is higher than the Consumer Defensive sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.