What does General Mills do?

General Mills (GIS) is a Packaged Foods & Meats company. General Mills manufactures branded consumer foods including Cheerios, Nature Valley, Betty Crocker, Haagen-Dazs, Old El Paso, and Blue Buffalo pet food, sold through retail, foodservice, and international channels. It was founded in 1856, is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota and employs about 30,000 people.

How does General Mills make money?

As of 2026-Q1, General Mills's revenue breaks down across Snacks (22%), Cereal (17%), Convenient meals (16%), Pet (15%). See the revenue-by-segment chart for the full mix.

How has General Mills's revenue and profitability trended?

Track General Mills's quarterly and annual revenue, gross and net margins, and EPS in the interactive charts on this page. Data last updated August 26, 2026.

Who are General Mills's main competitors?

Sterling groups General Mills in the Consumer Staples sector, alongside Sysco (SYY), Hormel Foods (HRL), Hershey Company (HSY), Kraft Heinz (KHC), Mondelez International (MDLZ) and McCormick & Company (MKC).

If I'm investing in General Mills, what similar companies should I consider?

If you are researching General Mills, also look at Sysco (SYY), Hormel Foods (HRL) and Hershey Company (HSY). You can compare all of them side by side or browse the full Consumer Staples sector on Sterling.