General Mills Stock Price, News & Analysis

General Mills (NYSE: GIS) raised its fiscal 2023 guidance during the CAGNY 2023 Conference, citing strong market performance and an effective Accelerate strategy aimed at achieving profitable growth and top-tier shareholder returns. The company anticipates organic net sales growth of approximately 10% and adjusted operating profit growth of 6-7% in constant currency. Key growth segments include North America Retail and the rapidly expanding Pet Food business, with plans for further innovation and portfolio reshaping. Total returns to shareholders have shown consistent growth, reinforcing the company's commitment to delivering value.

General Mills (NYSE: GIS) announced that CEO Jeff Harmening and CFO Kofi Bruce will speak at the Consumer Analyst Group of New York Conference on February 21, 2023, in Boca Raton, Florida. The live webcast begins at 7 a.m. CT, with a replay available on their investor relations website. General Mills, headquartered in Minneapolis, generated $19.0 billion in net sales for fiscal 2022, with an additional $1.1 billion from joint ventures. The company is committed to enhancing shareholder value through its Accelerate strategy, focusing on brand building, innovation, and sustainability.

General Mills is promoting heart health for American Heart Month by reviving its heart-shaped Cheerios for the fourth consecutive year. The campaign features celebrity friends Leslie David Baker and Phyllis Smith, encouraging conversations about heart health over breakfast. Given that over 100 million Americans have heart disease, Cheerios highlights the benefits of a heart-healthy diet and aims to make discussions about health enjoyable. The limited-edition boxes are available nationwide and come with a rebate offer for a second box. Cheerios continues to focus on innovation and community engagement to support heart health awareness.

General Mills, through its Halo Top brand, is launching a new range of light baking mixes this winter, aimed at health-conscious consumers. The product line includes single-serve cake cups and mixes for fudge brownies and peanut butter chocolate chip cookies, featuring 1/3 fewer calories than leading traditional options. Each single-serve cake cup contains 170 calories, while the brownies have 90 calories and cookies just 80 calories. These products will be available at Walmart and Kroger stores starting early February, with prices set at $2.89 and $4.99 respectively. This move marks Halo Top's first expansion into the baking aisle.

The Board of Directors of General Mills has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.54 per share, scheduled for payment on May 1, 2023. This follows a record date of April 10, 2023. Remarkably, General Mills has maintained uninterrupted dividend payments for 124 years. The company reported net sales of $19.0 billion for fiscal 2022, along with non-consolidated joint venture net sales of $1.1 billion. General Mills continues to focus on driving shareholder value through brand innovation and sustainable growth.

General Mills announces its participation in the 33rd annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Breakfast, marking its return to in-person celebrations in Minneapolis after a hiatus since 2020. Scheduled for January 16, 2023, the hybrid event aims to raise funds for under-represented students in the Twin Cities. Keynote remarks will be delivered by former U.S. Presidential advisor Valerie Jarrett. The event theme is "Keep Moving Forward," reflecting Dr. King’s legacy. Proceeds support the UNCF Twin Cities' scholarships for local students attending HBCUs. General Mills has contributed nearly $7 million over the years.

General Mills reported a 4% increase in net sales for the second quarter, reaching $5.2 billion, with organic net sales growth of 11%. Operating profit remained stable at $800 million, while diluted EPS rose 4% to $1.01. The company raised its fiscal 2023 outlook, expecting organic net sales to grow by 8-9% and adjusted EPS to increase by 4-6% in constant currency. The strong results were supported by effective brand-building and innovation strategies, despite challenges from input cost inflation and supply chain disruptions.