General Mills (NYSE:GIS) Stock Purchased Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr.

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (Democratic-California) recently bought shares of General Mills, Inc. (NYSE:GIS). In a filing disclosed on July 02nd, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in General Mills stock on June 16th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “150 MAIN STREET TRUST > BANK OF AMERICA” account.

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. also recently made the following trade(s):

• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of The Descartes Systems Group (NASDAQ:DSGX) on 6/30/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Texas Roadhouse (NASDAQ:TXRH) on 6/30/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Texas Capital Bancshares (NASDAQ:TCBI) on 6/30/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of SoftBank Group (OTCMKTS:SFTBF) on 6/30/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Semtech (NASDAQ:SMTC) on 6/30/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of RBC Bearings (NYSE:RBC) on 6/30/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Microchip Technology (NASDAQ:MCHP) on 6/30/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of HealthEquity (NASDAQ:HQY) on 6/30/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Cytokinetics (NASDAQ:CYTK) on 6/30/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Credo Technology Group (NASDAQ:CRDO) on 6/30/2026.

General Mills Stock Down 0.2%

NYSE:GIS traded down $0.07 on Friday, hitting $37.50. The stock had a trading volume of 12,642,985 shares, compared to its average volume of 11,003,742. The business’s fifty day moving average is $34.28 and its 200 day moving average is $39.80. The company has a market cap of $20.01 billion, a PE ratio of -208.31 and a beta of -0.03. The company has a quick ratio of 0.36, a current ratio of 0.68 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.68. General Mills, Inc. has a 52 week low of $31.75 and a 52 week high of $54.01.

General Mills (NYSE:GIS) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 1st. The company reported $0.95 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.80 by $0.15. General Mills had a positive return on equity of 21.37% and a negative net margin of 0.48%.The firm had revenue of $4.61 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $4.59 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $0.53 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 1.2% compared to the same quarter last year. General Mills has set its FY 2027 guidance at 3.000-3.200 EPS. On average, equities research analysts expect that General Mills, Inc. will post 3.06 EPS for the current fiscal year.

General Mills Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, August 3rd. Investors of record on Friday, July 10th will be paid a dividend of $0.61 per share. This represents a $2.44 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 6.5%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, July 10th. General Mills’s dividend payout ratio is -1,355.56%.

Insider Transactions at General Mills

In other General Mills news, insider Jacqueline Williams-Roll sold 10,000 shares of General Mills stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, May 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $34.27, for a total value of $342,700.00. Following the sale, the insider owned 86,002 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,947,288.54. The trade was a 10.42% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, insider Ricardo Fernandez sold 7,995 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, May 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $34.50, for a total transaction of $275,827.50. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 62,283 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,148,763.50. This represents a 11.38% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Company insiders own 0.30% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

GIS has been the subject of several research reports. Morgan Stanley reduced their price target on shares of General Mills from $37.00 to $32.00 and set an “underweight” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, June 5th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price objective on shares of General Mills from $31.00 to $35.00 and gave the stock an “underweight” rating in a report on Thursday. The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and issued a $36.00 price objective on shares of General Mills in a research note on Tuesday, June 2nd. BNP Paribas Exane boosted their target price on shares of General Mills from $37.00 to $38.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday. Finally, Piper Sandler lowered their target price on shares of General Mills from $45.00 to $41.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, May 13th. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have issued a Hold rating and seven have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, General Mills has an average rating of “Reduce” and an average target price of $39.00.

Institutional Trading of General Mills

Several institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in GIS. Vermillion & White Wealth Management Group LLC bought a new position in shares of General Mills during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $25,000. Reflection Asset Management purchased a new position in General Mills in the fourth quarter worth $25,000. Nalls Sherbakoff Group LLC bought a new position in General Mills in the 4th quarter valued at $26,000. Brown Shipley& Co Ltd purchased a new stake in shares of General Mills during the 1st quarter valued at $26,000. Finally, Bruce G. Allen Investments LLC raised its stake in shares of General Mills by 139.8% during the 4th quarter. Bruce G. Allen Investments LLC now owns 578 shares of the company’s stock worth $27,000 after purchasing an additional 337 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 75.71% of the company’s stock.

General Mills News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting General Mills this week:

• Positive Sentiment: General Mills reported Q4 EPS of $0.95 on revenue of $4.61 billion, both ahead of estimates, which helped lift sentiment toward the stock. General Mills (GIS) Stock Trades Up, Here Is Why
• Positive Sentiment: Management said it is targeting up to $3 billion in cost savings by fiscal 2030 and shifting toward innovation, which investors may view as a margin and earnings tailwind. General Mills Inc (GIS) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Highlights
• Positive Sentiment: The company also introduced product initiatives such as Reese’s Puffs and Honey Nut Cheerios Protein, reinforcing its effort to refresh the portfolio and support sales growth. General Mills (GIS) Launches Reese’s Puffs GloRilla Tie Up And Honey Nut Cheerios Protein
• Neutral Sentiment: Several brokers raised price targets after the earnings release, but ratings were still mostly neutral or negative, signaling that Wall Street sees limited upside until growth improves. These Analysts Increase Their Forecasts On General Mills After Upbeat Q4 Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Wells Fargo reiterated a Sell rating, while other firms such as JPMorgan, Deutsche Bank, Barclays, and Bank of America maintained cautious stances, highlighting ongoing concerns about weak sales growth and execution. Wells Fargo Remains a Sell on General Mills (GIS)
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts continue to flag “less bad” guidance and structural concerns, indicating the market still doubts a durable demand rebound for General Mills. General Mills Beats, But ‘Less Bad’ Outlook Leaves Analyst Unimpressed

About Representative Cisneros

Gil Cisneros (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing California’s 31st Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Cisneros (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent California’s 31st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Gil Cisneros served in the U.S. Navy as a supply officer from 1994 to 2004. Cisneros earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from George Washington University in 1994, a master’s in business administration from Regis University in 2002, and a master’s degree in urban education policy from Brown University in 2015. His career experience includes working as a logistics manager for Frito-Lay. In 2010, Cisneros won the lottery and became involved in activism and philanthropy, founding a scholarship program for local high school students. In 2021, President Joe Biden (D) appointed Cisneros as under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness.

About General Mills

General Mills, Inc (NYSE: GIS) is a multinational consumer foods company that develops, manufactures and markets a broad portfolio of branded food products. Its product categories include ready-to-eat and hot cereals, baking mixes and ingredients, snacks and bars, refrigerated and frozen doughs, yogurt and other dairy products, and a variety of shelf-stable meals and meal components. The company’s portfolio features widely recognized consumer brands across grocery store, mass channel and foodservice outlets.

Founded in the early 20th century and incorporated under its current name in 1928, General Mills has grown through both internal brand development and strategic expansion to become a global food company.