General Mills scooped larger-than-expected earnings in the fiscal third quarter, and also raised its full-year guidance.
For the three months ended February 24, the consumer foods company had adjusted earnings of 74 cents a share, beating analysts’ expectations of 69 cents a share (based on FactSet poll).
Sales for the quarter rose +8% year-over-year to $4.2 billion. Organic sales grew by +1% during the quarter, beating Wall Street estimates of +0.6%.
Despite headwinds in Europe and Australia markets, General Mills’ 2018 acquisition of pet-food maker Blue Buffalo, strong sales performance in Asia and Latin America boosted the company’s overall performance. Its cost-cutting plan which includes cutting 625 jobs by this spring, also lifted profits, according to the company.
General Mills raised its fiscal 2019 outlook on earnings growth to a range of flat to up +1%, compared to its previous forecast of flat to down -3%. Analysts were expecting earnings decline of -1.2%.
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GIS moved above its 50-day moving average on November 04, 2026 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend. In 28 of 44 similar past instances, the stock price increased further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 64%.
The RSI Oscillator points to a transition from a downward trend to an upward trend -- in cases where GIS's RSI Indicator exited the oversold zone, 11 of 25 resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are 44%.
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on October 14, 2026. You may want to consider a long position or call options on GIS as a result. In 43 of 84 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are 51%.
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for GIS just turned positive on October 12, 2026. Looking at past instances where GIS's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in 24 of 49 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 49%.
The 10-day moving average for GIS crossed bullishly above the 50-day moving average on November 09, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted higher and could be considered a buy signal. In 9 of 15 past instances when the 10-day crossed above the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 60%.
Following a +6.98% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where GIS advanced for three days, in 164 of 308 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 53%.
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In 77 of 171 cases where GIS Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are 45%.
The Stochastic Oscillator may be shifting from an upward trend to a downward trend. In 33 of 54 cases where GIS's Stochastic Oscillator exited the overbought zone, the price fell further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 61%.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where GIS declined for three days, the price rose further in 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 62%.
GIS broke above its upper Bollinger Band on November 04, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 43 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (2.548) is normal, around the industry mean (6.914). GIS has a moderately low P/E Ratio (-21.652) as compared to the industry average of (7.137). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (11.737) is also within normal values, averaging (8.458). Dividend Yield (0.069) settles around the average of (0.049) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (1.074) is also within normal values, averaging (5.003).
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of 50 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 51 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. GIS’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 94 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating weak sales and an unprofitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 100 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 100 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. GIS’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 92, placing this stock worse than average.
The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows
a manufacturer of consumer food products
Industry FoodMajorDiversified